To say that 2021 has been an... "interesting" experience is an understatement. So, what better way to send off a strange year with a New Year's Eve Workout! There's even a few analogies - the high rep sets get grueling if you've opted to go for a moderately heavy weight (which is what we did when testing it on Wednesday) - and seems a fitting metaphor for the year. Get it in … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Workout to Send Off 2021!
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Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
After becoming mildly obsessed with two different chicken curry salads in Chapel Hill (Caffe Driade and Root Cellar) I started to look into how to make it at home, and kind of the story behind it. As I'm no big fan of mayo (I'm fine to order dishes with it, but wouldn't use it enough at home to justify buying a jar) and prefer sour cream and yogurt, I started poking around the … [Read more...] about Tuna Curry Salad or Curry Chicken Salad
Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
In the advanced kettlebell workouts I lead each week, we have the joke that we crush the workout so that the week doesn't crush us. This obviously isn't the answer for everyone, but for certain... "type-A personalities", knowing that we have a very concrete list of to-dos we can knock out in an hour that will also make us stronger - physically, mentally, etc. is a welcome … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
Video: Complete Mobility & Bodyweight Exercise Workout
Here's something a little different I thought you might enjoy! It's designed to be a bit more accessible than the workouts I usually lead for this particular private program each week. This is a simpler workout in case you have family or friends who might want to participate with you, but they haven't been training very much. The workout is also designed in mind for if your … [Read more...] about Video: Complete Mobility & Bodyweight Exercise Workout
Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2021 Guide!
It's Black Friday Guide Time Again! Especially since it started early at many places .... there seems to be quite a bit of "early Black Friday / Cyber Monday" action happening this year. Part of the reason I'm a little late with this year's guide is because I've been helping a few small ecommerce companies implement their sales this year. However, it's far from being "too … [Read more...] about Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2021 Guide!
Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
After making a batch of Primal Blueprint paleo pumpkin muffins for the umpteenth time, I realized that the other half of the can of pumpkin purée would be good for another batch next week (or in a few days). Or, given that it's "pumpkin spice" season, extra canned pumpkin is a very fun smoothie ingredient. Along with its seasonally popular flavor, pumpkin is a nutritional … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie Recipe (with Pumpkin!)
A Higher Volume Workout Challenge
Crank It UP! This past Wednesday, we decided to tackle a somewhat advanced challenge, and upped the volume a little bit. The workout below is fairly advanced (especially if you adjust the weights to your current level). It's a smorgasbord of favorite methods, and putting them all together like this is a little bit crazy - however with care, good form and good judgement it was … [Read more...] about A Higher Volume Workout Challenge
Neuro-Grips Are Back! (Here’s some tips and workouts which use them)
Neuro-Grips are unforgiving. They don't care if you think you're doing things right - either you are or you're on the ground with bloody knuckles and/or knees if you haven't taken the time to learn how to bail out properly. Respect the Neuro-Grips as they are one of the things you can count on to be honest--cherish this. They don’t care who you are or who you think you are and … [Read more...] about Neuro-Grips Are Back! (Here’s some tips and workouts which use them)
Favorite Double Kettlebell Workouts to Celebrate the 14kg Kettlebell Flash Sale!
No more excuses... it's double kettlebell workout time! By the way, doing difficult double kettlebell workouts with a pair of 14kg kettlebells at my size is a really super fun challenge. They have slightly slimmer handles than the 16kg kettlebells, and if you're in the middle women's weight class for RKC testing, then the 14kg is already your go-to kettlebell for high rep … [Read more...] about Favorite Double Kettlebell Workouts to Celebrate the 14kg Kettlebell Flash Sale!
A Challenging Benchmark Workout Adapted From Orange Theory’s DriTri
Recently, a friend in another state mentioned that they were going to participate in the Orange Theory "DriTri" which is a three part event that apparently has been happening about twice a year for some time. I had no idea. While I'm more a fan of leading group fitness than participating in group fitness, I was intrigued by this interesting benchmark workout. I'd also recently … [Read more...] about A Challenging Benchmark Workout Adapted From Orange Theory’s DriTri
