Monthly Archives: March 2010
Quick Update
We’re still recovering from all the torrential downpours we had in the Boston area over the weekend. I’ve had to go through at least three detours to and from work this week from all the flooding. On the bright side, though, the rest of the week looks spectacular. Which is to say, SUN’s OUT, GUNS… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Kettlebell Goblet Squat w/ Pulse
For starters, you can’t discuss the goblet squat without first acknowledging the man who popularized it, Dan John. That said, I really dislike the Smith machine. I was originally going to say hate, but hate is a strong word and should really be saved for stuff like leg curls and leg presses. And Poodles. But… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday
1. First off, it’s really (and I mean, REALLY) weird having all this quiet time at CP. The high school baseball season is right around the corner, and as such, the bulk of our guys are either starting practice this week or trying out for their respective teams. It’s been a great off-season, and I… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work
The Planet vs. Monsanto– some guy’s random blog A reader sent me the article above, linking to some guy’s blog (John) who happens to be an organic farmer he buys raw milk from. For those unaware, Monsanto was featured in the documentary Food, Inc, and was also named Forbes Magazine 2009 Company of the Year…. Read more
Which Is Longer: HBO’s New Mini-Series, Pacific, or My Interview With Nia Shanks?
Not long ago, I did an interview with personal trainer, and resident fat loss guru, Nia Shanks. Nia has quickly grown to be one of my favorite people in the industry due to her no-nonsense approach, and for the fact that she’s not afraid to go against the grain and tell women (and men for… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday
1. Read THIS article and tell me it’s not the biggest nuclear bomb of retard sauce you’ve ever read. First off, Gillian Michaels is the devil incarnate and the biggest hypocrite known to man. I really don’t know how she can look herself in the mirror and call herself a fitness professional. Here’s a woman… Read more
Read This, Not That (Crap)
You know those poplar “Eat This, Not That” segments that you’ll see in many popular magazines and other mass media? The ones that compare say, a Big Whopper to a whole wheat turkey sub- suggesting that the latter is a healthier alternative? Well, today, I’m taking the same concept and applying it towards fitness sites… Read more
When Foam Rolling Just Won’t Cut It
Collectively, Eric, Brian, and myself have always stressed the importance of establishing a network of professionals that you can refer out to when needed. While we generally have our bases covered from the “making people bad-asses” side of things; it almost becomes a necessity to be able to refer out when it comes to soft… Read more