I've enjoyed variations of this little combo for a couple of years, it's always a lot of fun and can even feel a little bit like a game. Most recently a friend and I did the workout for 10 rounds followed by a more focused strength workout. If you have a group, you can even perform this as an interesting relay race. No matter how many rounds you choose, be sure to record the … [Read more...] about Competitive Circuit Workout for Monkey Bars, Bodyweight Exercise, and Sprints
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FINALLY a New Podcast Episode… Guest Logan Christopher and I Talk About Eating Bugs, and Why You Might Want to As Well
A new, somewhat shorter podcast episode (sorry it's been so long) just went up! If you're already subscribed on iTunes I bet its already waiting for you :). Alternately, you can listen on your computer OR subscribe via RSS on your android or other devices by clicking here. Fair Warning.... this episode is informative, funny, and briefly mentions a mature but important … [Read more...] about FINALLY a New Podcast Episode… Guest Logan Christopher and I Talk About Eating Bugs, and Why You Might Want to As Well
Down the Ladder Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Ladders, ascending, descending make for great workout structures. I like to use a descending ladder when going a little on the heavy side, so that each rep is super high quality every round. The following ladder workout is a little different since each round is has some unchanging "bookends". Each round begins with 20 kettlebell swings, and each round ends with one handstand … [Read more...] about Down the Ladder Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Hanging with Josh Hillis… Hanging Pull Up Bar Complexes, and more!
Josh Hillis, fellow RKC, fat loss expert, author of the 21-Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge (of which some of you have done!), the System Six Easy Fat Loss Program, is also a super cool guy! He's very active on twitter and facebook, so look him up - especially if you're using one of his programs - I've been witness to, and participant in many lively and motivating discussions … [Read more...] about Hanging with Josh Hillis… Hanging Pull Up Bar Complexes, and more!
Some Big Lessons From a Smaller Workshop–Hanging with Zach Even Esh in NJ
Decided to get out of town and have some fun, so I very recently (as in this past Saturday) met up with Amber of GiryaScope.com in Somerville, MA (Boston area) and trekked down to New Jersey to help her photograph/video one of Zach's 4 hour workshops at his decidedly underground gym. What a fun place he has--it was about the size of the warehouse I used to have for my … [Read more...] about Some Big Lessons From a Smaller Workshop–Hanging with Zach Even Esh in NJ
A Carousel Workout – for Kettlebell and Bodyweight exercises
More affectionately nicknamed the "Carousel of Carnage" by our "knack for nicknames" guy at kettlebell small group, this circuit of stations presented some interesting challenges in the un-relenting Florida heat yesterday evening. In addition to bringing some ideas from various other related projects to the mix, I also brought the grip balls from StrongerGrip.com to further … [Read more...] about A Carousel Workout – for Kettlebell and Bodyweight exercises
A Great Excuse to Drag a Bunch of Things Out to the Park – Workout and Skill Practice
On somewhat of a lark it seemed like a fun idea to drag a variety of favorite "toys" out to the park today. A friend met me for this challenge and I also wanted to borrow her slackline. Because mine is SO stretchy I'd been having to hang it so high between trees that when I was jumping or falling off of it with the usual frequency it was starting to stress out my achilles … [Read more...] about A Great Excuse to Drag a Bunch of Things Out to the Park – Workout and Skill Practice
Kettlebell and Bodyweight Circuit Workout – Descent into Madness (Descending Ladder)
Here's a fun one from the kettlebell small group yesterday. We reinforced the "kettlebell wagon" to make it more heavy duty - while it's rated for 700lbs, the manufacturers seem to have thought we'd only use it for bags of mulch, not heavy iron kettlebells... a precision cut piece of plywood did the trick, so look for more heavy swing/deadlift workouts in the near … [Read more...] about Kettlebell and Bodyweight Circuit Workout – Descent into Madness (Descending Ladder)
The Ultimate Rebellion: Rejecting Punishment and Deprivation
Something had been bugging me for a VERY long time. Now, I've figured some of it out, after the ideas from some amazing conversations with people I consider to be some of the biggest minds in fitness have congealed. On the left side of the desk is this little heap of paper bits: brainstorms, workouts I've written for clients, myself, or the small group, a few receipts and SD … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Rebellion: Rejecting Punishment and Deprivation
Checking in from the Super Human Training Workshop
There's a lot more to write, but I wanted to check in with you all a little bit - Friday night, Bud Jeffries, Logan Christopher and Noah Jeffries among other notables gave a strongman performance the likes of which Tallahassee probably hasn't ever seen. The local paper even ran several large pictures from the event on the front page of the local section - in color! We also … [Read more...] about Checking in from the Super Human Training Workshop
