Shoulders anyone? I just finished a great shoulders and traps workout. It’s been a while since the last time I implemented any olympic lifts into my workouts. They used to be a big part of my training, especially when I was fighting. They’re great for power, quickness, and are some of the best exercises for […]
Perks of Having Your Best Body
Some of the perks of being fit. I love being in the best shape of my life. I’ve gained 30 lbs of muscle over the past year and a half and I’m loving it. I’m also loving life.
Beer, The Godfather & Eggnog
Yesterday morning it was -1 when I walked out my front door. I froze my ass off which finally made me come to the realization that yes, it’s winter.
Get Jacked! FREE Workout
I tried a bit of a different workout today. Instead of doing giant sets like I normally do, I just did supersets, followed by a giant + drop set.
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 […]
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 […]
What makes the difference between a good and GREAT workout?
INTENSITY How intense you are and how hard you work can make almost any program effective. I used to go to the gym and chat with some buddies on my breaks, not paying attention to my rest time. It wasn’t until I kept my eye on the clock and my mind into each and every […]