Training for a fight was tough and I loved it! It showed me what real training was all about. I think the mentality you have when you’re in the boxing gym or even the weight room has the biggest effect on the success of workouts. It’s one thing to train to get abs, but it’s […]
Archives for 2009
The Bucket List
A ‘Bucket List‘ is a list of things you’d like to accomplish or experience before you kick the bucket – or die.
Vegas Workout
What a trip! I shot this video while down in Las Vegas for a few days with some friends. It was an awesome trip. I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Vegas but it’s a tough place to get a workout in!
3 Effective Abdominal Exercises
Who doesn’t want a 6-pack, or at least a flatter stomach? Here’s a quick abdominal circuit. Do this full circuit 3x at the end of your workout. Choose 3 exercises Do all 3 in a row Rest for 30 seconds Go again 3 times
The KEY to Success
Conquer a man who never gives by gifts; Subdue the untruthful men by truthfulness; Vancquish an angry man by gentleness; And overcome evil men by goodness. ~ Indian proverb Is it really a dog eat dog world?
The Balanced Life: Facing Fears
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ~Maria Robinson How do you become a confident person? I’m talking about the confidence of knowing that you have the ability to do anything you set your mind to, or at least the willingness to give […]
Balanced Life: 3 Fat Loss Exercises – Video
Here are 3 great exercises for fat loss. I included 2 variations of the first two exercises in case you wanted to mix it up a bit.
The Balanced Life: Success
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure. – Sven Goran Eriksson Everyone is tested in life, everyone has something that they want but the fear of failing is greater than the need to succeed. I’ve done it before and I’m sure that at some point in you’re life you have as well. […]
6 Motivational Movies
I love movies. Here are 6 of the most motivational movies of all time. I was going to make a list of strictly motivational training movies like Rocky, but I instead chose films that can motivate you in all areas of life, they’re also some of my favorite movies. So, here’s a list of 6 […]
Quick Workout: Video
This video shows a great method to shortening up your workouts. I’ll do this same split for 3 weeks. It’s a great way to workout every muscle in two workouts. I’ll do each workout twice in a week each which allows my body more growth time than simply hitting each muscle once. The idea behind […]
Lessons Learned in the Boxing Ring
The challenges I have faced in life are much like the challenges I have face in the boxing ring. It’s just that in the boxing ring you’re held accountable by your trainer and the people watching the fight, whereas in life you are often forced to hold yourself accountable. Here are some lessons I learned […]
The Balanced Life – Time Management
How do you fit the right workouts and the right meals into a busy schedule? Clearly identify your goals. When I did this I was able to plan more clearly and in turn fit much more into my day. Clear goals keep you focused, they also allow you to see how you’ve progressed. Visibly seeing your success […]
Working out while traveling – from New York
Hey guys I just arrived in NY a few days ago. I’ll be here for just over a week and am loving it already. One of the tough things about traveling is staying in shape while you’re on the road. I’ve got no access to a gym and I honestly don’t really want to get […]
COFFEE!
I’ll start this blog post off with an intellectually stimulating joke. So there’s this old Italian guy who’s new to the US and he’s still got his thick accent. His neighbors hate him so he asks his son, “whya do the neighborsa hate me? Whata I do to them?” His son says “I don’t know, […]
What does EATING HEALTHY look like?
Here are 3 rules about diet. 1. To lose weight you’ve got to burn more calories than you consume. 2. To gain weight you have to take in more calories than you burn. 3. The best and healthiest diet is a balanced one. Go to any book store or library and take a look at […]