This past week I had the opportunity to learn more about programming specialized automation hardware out at Opto22 in Temecula, California. Along with the amazing weather, the hotel where I stayed had a surprisingly well equipped gym. By my definition, "well equipped" means the gym includes some type of pull up bar. In this case it was the top bar of a cable machine (also … [Read more...] about Hotel Gym (or nearly any handy gym) Travel Workout
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The Cal Poly Hip Flow Mobility Routine / Warm-Up with Follow Along Video
Master RKC Dr. Chris Holder's Cal Poly Hip Flow Back in what feels like a different world in a different solar system in a "galaxy far far away" ... AKA early March 2020, I had the wonderful privilege to assist at the San Jose / Los Gatos RKC Workshop led by Master RKC, Dr. Chris Holder (link is to an interview I conducted for Dragon Door with him some years ago, but it's VERY … [Read more...] about The Cal Poly Hip Flow Mobility Routine / Warm-Up with Follow Along Video
Backyard Challenge Crusher: Kettlebell, Pull-Ups, Mobility, Calisthenics Workout
It's "been a week" and while my immediate area was spared the real wrath of hurricane Michael (well tropical storm by the time it reached us up here), clients and friends in the did lose power for a bit from downed trees and high winds. In fact, those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen the "story" photo I posted from a business meeting that continued in the dark, … [Read more...] about Backyard Challenge Crusher: Kettlebell, Pull-Ups, Mobility, Calisthenics Workout
Backyard Shoulder Mobility and Generalized Kettlebell Mini Workout
After seeing Ryan Pitts wield that crazy Leviathan Mace yesterday I knew that I'd have to get in at least a little mace work today. I also needed to work on my shoulders some too after a 10 round wicked pairing of heavy kettlebell swings and pullups (among other things... I need to share that workout with you this week...) the other day. The weather was so nice that I decided … [Read more...] about Backyard Shoulder Mobility and Generalized Kettlebell Mini Workout