I really enjoyed talking with Mike Medrano, a recently certified RKC Instructor who is a pro MMA fighter, and also just an all around very cool guy. His lifelong interest in lifting and athletics have helped form his unique year round approach to training. Check out his interview here on DragonDoor.com. In other news, click over to Instagram and see if you can play … [Read more...] about Interview with Mike Medrano, Pro MMA Fighter and RKC Instructor
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Day 10 – #GiryaGirlGame Scavenger Hunt Final Challenge!
10th assignment! Please read all the rules and instructions if you haven't already on the main page: Scavenger Hunt Instructions and Rules. THIS IS IT! The last one! :) Today's assignment. Please take an Instagram video or picture that sums up your experience with fitness and social media. Remember to properly tag your instragram photo/video as outlined in the … [Read more...] about Day 10 – #GiryaGirlGame Scavenger Hunt Final Challenge!
6 Ways to Stay on Track Over the Holidays (it was supposed to be 5.. OOPS!)
For many people, the holiday season can be a time of fun, excitement, parties. It can also really wreck your hard won fitness progress, weight loss, strength gains, and the healthy lifestyle changes you've been making. Here's a short list of suggestions to help stay on track during this stressed out consumption-crazy time of year. 1. Value your sanity. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Stay on Track Over the Holidays (it was supposed to be 5.. OOPS!)
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Last week was the NPE Mega Training seminar/workshop/event, and I was around to help out and occasionally answer questions, etc. at the Dragon Door table. If you were there, please say hello! I'm currently playing "phone tag" with some new local contacts and reviewing/organizing notes from all the really great presentations. Of course it's always a lot of fun to hear Dan … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel
Really enjoyed interviewing Tom Davin of 5.11 Tactical for Dragon Door a few weeks ago at the San Diego RKC. One of the things that I noticed right away was Tom's incredible enthusiasm for both what he does professionally and personally within his own life. This is a pattern I keep seeing in people who are experiencing success in their life and/or business—a genuine … [Read more...] about Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel
Fitness Conspiracy Theories and How To Fight Back!
It's funny - every time I hint about a "conspiracy theory," many of you perk up, some of you text, some email, some even call! If I'm ever feeling lonely, I really know what to do. HA. I don't have a case of the lonelies today, but I did want to get your attention and tell you some of my theories and why they are so insidious. And also how YOU can be smart and beat... THEM. … [Read more...] about Fitness Conspiracy Theories and How To Fight Back!
Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
Oh yes... it's the season... the season of CHANGE... the season of being BOMBARDED by advertisements exploiting your... theoretically weakened condition. Most people have stuffed themselves over Christmas and now New Years Eve looms in the not so distant future. The "guilt" weighs heavy... and just like last year, and the year before, etc. we are hearing a lot of talk about … [Read more...] about Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
Gift Guide for the Kettlebell Enthusiast in Your Life
It's notoriously difficult and probably annoying to shop for someone like me. If I really really want something, that means I may have already purchased it, or its so exorbitantly expensive that I'd never even think to ask anyone for it. Ever. Pair that with the fact that for over a year I've been systematically getting rid of anything extraneous*, am excessively … [Read more...] about Gift Guide for the Kettlebell Enthusiast in Your Life
What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
If you've been on twitter this weekend, last week etc - you may have seen me toss around a strange almost-word: "FitFluential." For those of you wondering what in the world that is - here's the official description: FitFluential is a nationwide network of fitness enthusiasts sharing their journey both online and offline via multiple social media platforms. FitFluential is … [Read more...] about What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
Name Three Things… that will help me become more fit and gain strength
Recently a friend on Facebook asked me the following question: "Name three things you would suggest to me, in order to become more fit and gain strength. I've decided to make you my inspirational voice to get moving with my goals, since I've seen you become the person you are today, over the past 10 years!" I answered with the following - granted, some of this is specific … [Read more...] about Name Three Things… that will help me become more fit and gain strength
