Managed to catch a real heck of a cold, which doesn't happen often at all. This is one of those that makes me thankful to be working from home anyway this week. BUT, it's also a really good excuse to concoct things, and well I've always been a fan of that. Of course I've already used the cold as an excuse to visit The Salt Room again (click here for a past blog post about … [Read more...] about Cold Remedies…. or Leveraging a Cold as an Excuse to Do Strange Things
Sunday Night Practice Variation on Program Minimum Plus
It's Sunday night and I have spent a good part of this weekend doing (other people's) website work, reading, fielding an unbelievable number of text messages on a variety of subjects, chasing down FedEx, and honestly reviewing a WHOLE LOT of Beyond Organic goodies. Add to that feeling insanely jealous of my friends attending the Marketing Mastermind Intensive out in San … [Read more...] about Sunday Night Practice Variation on Program Minimum Plus
Some Very Inspirational Reading, and Do You Want a Podcast?
It's no secret that the Sweden PCC this past year was a wonderful success. One of the very big reasons that was the case was the fantastic participants. Malin Kirjonen was definitely a standout and she was a total blast to talk to. I think she was born having adventures and travelling around the world. At a young age she started her career as a trainer by leading a … [Read more...] about Some Very Inspirational Reading, and Do You Want a Podcast?
Another Workout Inspired by Code Name: Indestructible…
In Code Name: Indestructible, one of the cool workouts that Mike created and included has a really neat rhythm to it -- Admittedly, I've been making a whole lot of little workout variations with this same pattern *click here for another*. I've even made a little set of them for a distance client looking for some "metcon" style fun. If you're short on time, equipment, and … [Read more...] about Another Workout Inspired by Code Name: Indestructible…
Under Armour’s Armour39 Performance Heart Rate Monitor
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Under Armour. Must confess, before using Under Armour's Armour39 I have had a somewhat negative attitude towards the usefulness/relevancy of heart rate monitors in my own training. Part of this was due to past experience with bulky plastic HRM straps collecting sweat across my ribs and only providing very … [Read more...] about Under Armour’s Armour39 Performance Heart Rate Monitor
Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
First off, if you haven't already read this really great experience article about kettlebells and tai chi, please do! And while you might think the info doesn't apply to you, think again. Allison's experience is by no means isolated. As someone 50+, she was able to regain a lot of health and vitality from her kettlebell practice and enjoy her passion for taiji all the … [Read more...] about Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
NewTree Pink Peppercorn Sexy 73 Percent Cocoa Belgian Chocolate Bar
Don't think for a second when you open this chocolate bar that you're in for an ordinary experience. I opened the wrapper and was greeted with a VERY unfamilar smell... I smelled... PEPPER before I smelled dark chocolate. It was even ever so slightly off putting. It gave me pause... yes me - your intrepid food explorer! But I tasted it and WOW! This is a super unique and … [Read more...] about NewTree Pink Peppercorn Sexy 73 Percent Cocoa Belgian Chocolate Bar
Simple Workouts that Can Travel with You Over the Holidays
Hope the season is bringing you maximum joy with minimum frustration! Was just thinking about all the magazine articles and blog posts out there which will be offering up all the usual holiday advice for surviving feasts (or not giving yourself a hard time for indulging--that seems to be a new theme this year), and well meaning, but often over complicated holiday workout … [Read more...] about Simple Workouts that Can Travel with You Over the Holidays
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Four: Friday part 3
Following a short (strictly timed) 10 minute break we came back to our places on the unforgiving astroturf and got into 1 of 2 approved "learning positions" (yes, I know how this sounds, but there's a logic to it - neither of these put the body into flexion, and can help stretch in a gentle way, the one most of us chose had us on our bellies in something similar to a "cobra" … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Four: Friday part 3
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
After the snatch test, we took a short break (literally, breaks would be approx 10 minutes and DON'T even think about being late....) Everyone assembled back into the main building and gathered around since Pavel himself was going to give a demonstration on the Goblet Squat. Not one of the actual "RKC 6" exercises, but still a VERY powerful and accessible … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
