Q and A: The TRX Trainer
Q: What is your take on these TRX trainer things that keep getting all the press lately? I notice many fitness professionals in the industry pushing them hard, and I’ve also seen them in the MMA scene, etc. I was wondering what your take was? A: First off, is it me or does it seem… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday
1. Most know Anthony Renna as the guy behind the guy, behind the guy of the strengthcoach.com podcast. I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with Anthony on a few occasions, whether it be a Perform Better conference or during Mike Boyle’s latest Functional Strength Coach seminar- as was the case several weeks ago. Needless… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: X-Band Box Walk
This one’s going to be short and sweet this morning. After training the women’s group, I’ve been sitting here at CP for the past two hours writing programs, catching up on e-mails, and watching Youtube videos of comedian Bill Burr, who’s going to be performing at Boston University this weekend. A bunch of the CP… Read more
Big Food vs. Big Insurance
When it comes to politics, I’m about as non-political as they come. While I try to keep tabs on the important topics, and like to think of myself as having a subjective viewpoint, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m far from an expert and really only get my news from the following sources:… Read more
Stuff I’m Reading, and By Default, You Should Too
I Know Kung-Fu– by Jonathan Fass He may only post once every blue moon, but when he does, it’s a classic. Here, Jonathan discusses why taking the easy way out or leaning towards the “quick fix” is exactly what you shouldn’t do as it relates to your fitness goals. CrossFit for Baseball?– by Eric Cressey… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: Psychology of Training Women, My Feet and How I Lost My Man Card For Like 15 Minutes
1. As someone who trains his fair share of women, I’m always curious as to what other professionals in the industry are doing with their female clients; not only from a training perspective, but from a psychological perspective as well. Without coming across as if I’m tooting my own horn too much, I feel fairly… Read more
Picture of the Week. Calories In (Chocolate) vs. Calories Out (Walking). Makes Perfect Sense.
The picture above was sent to me last week from a reader of my blog who wanted to share with me what he found in one of the treadmills at the facility where he works. Those shiny, purple doohickeys to the right are empty Chocolate Kisses wrappers. Cause you know, walking on the treadmill while… Read more