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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 9/11/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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Here’s a few ideas to help with improving overhead mobility. . Many things can affect one’s ability to go overhead: . – Tight lats. . – Lack of anterior core control. . – Wonky force couples in the scapulo-thoracic area (Upper & Lower Traps, along with Serratus Anterior – all of which are involved with upward rotation of the shoulder blades – don’t play well with one another). . – It’s a Tuesday. . I don’t know, lots of stuff. . It could be one thing, it could be several. A thorough assessment with someone who knows a thing or two on shoulder kinematics (or a wizard) can offer some answers. . However, there’s also some simple drills you can implement to help. . 1️⃣ Bench T-Spine Extension w/ Reach Through – “set the lats” and reach with a FULL exhale each rep. Feels spectacular. . 2️⃣ Dowel Pullover – use a light weight plate (key word: LIGHT. 5-10 lb) and lower overhead as you perform a full exhale to “connect” the rib cage to the pelvis. . I.e., the canister position. . 3️⃣ Band Resisted Back to Wall Shoulder Flexion. REACH forward against the band (serratus) as you reach/shrug overhead (upper traps). Be sure to keep lower back against the wall and ribs down. . NOTE: Wearing a grout fit increases effectiveness of all these exercises by 73%. It’s science. . 4️⃣ Wall Stability Ball Lift Offs. Be sure not to shrug of the ball, the idea is to target the lower trap and to also strengthen end range overhead (without a load). . 5️⃣ Bent Over Hinge Press – The additional tension provided by the band around the wrist makes going overhead a bit more palatable. This is a handy “filler” exercise I use a lot with any of the Big 3 lifts. . 6️⃣ Canister Press – This is one I thought of! The rib cage is convex. The scapulae are concave, or rounded. . We want them to make out for overall shoulder health and performance. . Adding the reach with the band helps to promote the canister position, which then allows the shoulder blade to better “connect” with the rib cage. . Subsequently going overhead tends to be a bit more achievable, not to mention feels better. . At least that’s the objective…😉 . #shoulderhealth #shouldermobility #shoulderperformance

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Get Better Results on Instagram: 10 Common Sense Tricks That Are Often Overlooked – Meghan Callaway

Meghan has increased her IG following by 35,000 people in one year. In this article she shares some common sense tactics that will undoubtedly help increase your viewership too.

10 Tips For Smarter Program Design – Mike Robertson

Mike’s the shit.

He’s one of the best coaches I know.

You should listen to this podcast episode.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 9/4/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100, the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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To steal an entire philosophical concept from @chweingroff (he won’t mind)…* . …Training=Rehab, Rehab=Training. . For those following along: This past Tuesday marked the 3-month “anniversary” of my Achilles repair surgery. . Anniversary is kind of a weird word to use here. It’s generally not used to commemorate shitty and altogether nefarious things. . I mean you’d have to be a real a-hole to celebrate Bambi’s mom dying, or, I don’t know, country music…😉 . While the injury itself sucked donkey balls, and the subsequent surgery and shenanigans thereafter were no walk in the park either… . …I will say the past three months, weirdly, has been an assortment of appreciation and perspective. . I’ve learned quite a bit about myself during this process. And while I’m no where near the finish line, it’s been a treat to serve as a source of motivation for others going through the same ordeal. . To that end, my training of late is beginning to see a cross pollination of “rehab” with regular ol’ training. . 1️⃣ Tightrope Walks (or what I like to call Slow Motion Moonwalks). . 2️⃣ Assisted Split Squat (focusing on keeping weight in my forefoot on affected side). . 3️⃣ Deadlifts! Considering I wasn’t walking twelve weeks ago this is pretty cool. . My 3.5 year old can crush me in a race right now, but at least I can deadlift. . Onward! . . #findyourtrainablemenu #achillesgate2020. . * I think.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Ageless Athlete 3.0 – Jim “Smitty” Smith (Diesel Strength)

Full Disclosure: This is NOT an affiliate link.

I just dig anything and everything Smitty puts out there and he’s always striving to make the industry better. This is one of the most comprehensive programs that will help you make progress in the gym while keeping your joints from hating you.

Ageless Athlete 3.0 is on SALE through this weekend.

Check it out HERE.

Checkpoint: 15 Things 15 Years of Working Out Has Taught Me – Lee Boyce

That you can never perform too many bicep curls?

No, no, wait…you can gain mucho mass on a vegan diet?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Lee shares some sage advice as always.

The Hardest Topic to Write About: Program Design – Me

I’ve got something like 2000+ blog posts archived on my site.

I need to learn to repurpose them more often.

Here’s an oldie, but goodie you may enjoy…;o)

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/28/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. #Achillesgate2020 Update

I started doing standing calf-raises in rehab this week.

That’s something.

Onward!

2. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100, the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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I’m going GHOST PROTOCOL! . At the end of my training session today (I did upper body and my pecs could cut diamonds, FYI) I wanted to up the ante on my Achilles rehab. . I took a bit of initiative and preemptively added in some standing calf raise isometrics ahead of my rehab schedule, because, GHOST PROTOCOL Y’ALL. I live life dangerously. . Nothing crazy – a few sets of 10-15s holds – using the bands to provide a degree of deloading. . It…was…hard. . But a welcome challenge. . Additionally, today also included some 90/90 lift-offs courtesy of @davidgreyrehab . . 6 reps at each position with a 10s isometric on the LAST rep. You can swipe to see that vid, if for nothing else to watch @drlewisconsulting performing what’s now referred to as the “Vernon Swoop Lunge” in the background, named after @vernongriffith4 . . See, that’s what’s up: place attractive person in background performing a legit exercise = increases people’s attention twofold…😂 . . #findyourtrainablemenu #achillesgate2020

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Ultimate Calorie, Portion, and Macro Calculator – Brian St. Pierre

This was a massive, MASSIVE undertaking by Brian and the people at Precision Nutrition and it’s going to make everyone’s life much easier.

4 EMOM Challenged for Monsters – Lee Boyce

If you’re a bigger dude (or gal)…give these EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) challenges a try.

They make more sense.

Which makes sense because Lee’s a sensical chap.

Exercise and Nutrition for Every Stage of a Mother’s Journey, from Conception to Menopause and Beyond – Lou Schuler

BOOKMARK THIS ARTICLE!

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/21/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. #Achillesgate2020 Update

Nothing too too new to brag about this week other than I WAS CLEARED TO DRIVE MOTHERFUCKAS.

Up until this past Tuesday I hadn’t been behind the wheel of a car since May 23rd. My wife has been carting me everywhere.

  • Babe, I need to go to work!
  • Babe, I need to meet my realtor to check out a new potential gym space!
  • Babe, I need eggs.
  • Babe, why are you walking toward me with a knife. Babe, BABE, noooooooooooo.

On top of that I’m pretty sure Lyft is still operating in Boston because of me.

So it was a nice reprieve and welcome change of pace to be able to drive this week.

Onward!

2. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100, the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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This week the delightful @meghancallaway and I are collaborating on a series we think you’ll enjoy. . This is DAY TWO where we’re highlighting four innovative exercises for both the adductors and hip flexors. . 2️⃣ Seated Core Engaged Hip Flexor Lift Offs. . This exercise strengthens the hip flexors and abdominals and more or less “locks” you into place so you can’t cheat with your lower back (ya big jerk). . Coaching Tips (follow @meghancallaway to see tips for her exercise). 👇 To give credit where it’s due: I stole my exercise from friend and colleague @dougivsc . . The hip flexors can simultaneously be both tight and weak, and endless stretching is NOT the answer. . In fact it (may) be feeding one’s symptoms. . If you have back pain and have been stretching your hip flexors relentlessly since 2012 try this doozy instead. . Grab a foam roller, a light or average band, and a tennis ball. Wrap the band around a pair of J-hooks in a squat rack so that they match the length of the foam roller from the ground. . Sit down underneath the band with your legs in a V-shape and your torso as upright as possible; place a tennis balls to the side of your ankle. . With the foam roller upright and just in front of you press it UP into the band. . Oh shit, that’s a lot of tension! . That’s good – it’s the point and will make it harder for you to cheat. The added tension locks you in – abs on, ribs down. . From there you’ll “lift off” moving your foot over the tennis ball and back using ONLY your hip flexors to do so. . Perform 8-10 repetitions per direction. . . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #hipflexors #hipflexorstrength #hipstrength ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣#corestrengthening #coretraining #coreexercises #coreworkouts #abexercises #abworkouts #resistancebandsworkout

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Niched: Demystifying the World of Finance – Pete Dupuis/Sahil Bloom

Full Disclosure: Pete’s a good friend and former business partner of mine. His Niched podcast is excellent either way you slice it.

Sahil is also a good friend (and one of the first athletes I trained at Cressey Sports Performance). He’s now doing some pretty cool things in the world of finance, telling stories, and making it more palatable for us minions.

He’s been CRUSHING Twitter of late with his “Allegory of Finance” series. So much so that Sahil picked up a follow from Tim Cook. He’s now one of 69 people the CEO of Apple follows.

However, I’M only one of 48 people Sahil follows…;o)

A Step by Step Push-Up Progression List – Matthew Ibrahim

I’ve always stated that if one improves his or her’s ability to perform a GOOD push-up, pretty much every other lift will benefit from it as well.

Unfortunately, as much as push-ups are slept on because they’re deemed “too easy” or not worth our time, many, MANY people cannot perform them well.

This article will help.

Best Habit Advice Ever: Never Miss Twice – Mike T. Nelson

Loved this short and to the point blog post from Mike.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/14/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. #Achillesgate2020 Update

I’m out of the boot!

Well, kinda.

In the past week I’ve spent a little more time out of the boot walking around the apartment and occasionally living live dangerously and walking around the neighborhood.

It seemingly took me a week to walk to the bank and back the other day, but it was a nice “win” for me nonetheless. I still have a ways to go before I am doing anything remotely athletic – running seems as unlikely as time travel at this stage – but it feels great to be making progress.

Onward!

2. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100, the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Is It Safe to Exercise With a Mask? Is It Safe to Go to Gyms? – Michael Stare

There are few more controversial topics given all the disarray with current events.

I appreciated this well written and thought out article.

The Post I’d Never Thought I’d Hit Publish On – Chris Cooper

Social media, if nothing else, has amplified the notion that everyone’s life is hunky dory, that nothing ever goes wrong, and that everyone is on cloud nine 24/7/365.

This is especially the vibe in the health/fitness industry.

Everyone hits PRs every workout and looks like a model in their Lulus.

Mental health is not something to scoff at or be cynical about; yet the prevalent thought process – still – is that it’s a taboo subject and that one should just suck it up and deal. I LOVED this post by Chris and how honest, open, and REAL it was.

Give it a read.

Oh, and also check out his Landmine Everything resource he just released. (<– not an affiliate link). It’s pretty baller if you ask me.

The Forgotten Art of Squatting Is a Revelation for Bodies Ruined by Sitting – Rosie Spinks

Stolen from Dan John’s weekly recap – Wandering Weights – this was a delightful article to read.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 7/17/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. #Achillesgate2020 Update

I’m just past the seven-week mark in my rehab and I have to say…

…I’m crushing it.

I feel like if my Achilles had to fight Megatron it could give him a run for this money. I’ve been working with Dan Pope from Champion Physical Therapy & Performance in Waltham, MA and he’s been having me work on my gait the past few weeks attempting to put more weight into the forefoot of the affected side.

I’m still in the boot, but we did manage to take a wedge out last week.

And I think we’re gonna begin to experiment with some BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) shenanigans this week to help stave off any further atrophy of the calf muscle.

Onward!

2. Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special bonus content).

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently despite not having access to their normal gym.

For more information go HERE.

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30 Days of Spine Hygiene. . (Or shall I say “Spinegiene”?) . 👉 Day 2: Perform the Perfect Birddog. . The birddog exercise is a splendid drill for spine health and performance. Yet, it’s in the Top 3 of exercises that make my corneas want to jump out of their sockets when I observe many people perform it. . The idea is to brace the core so as to own neutral spine & to LIMIT movement through the lumbar area. . Yet, watch most people perform it and it rivals an epileptic seizure. . The hand shouldn’t elevate higher than shoulder height. Likewise, the foot shouldn’t elevate higher than the hips. The lower back should be LOCKED down. . Adding a @valslide is an easy way to keep people honest. More ROM does not make this exercise more effective. Performing it well does. . If you swipe I also included a few variations you can add to progress the exercise as well. . 1️⃣ Birddog w/ Lateral Band Distraction (courtesy of @meghancallaway ). . 2️⃣ Birddog Row (popularized by @dr.joelseedman_ahp ) . #30daysofspinehygiene #birddogexercise

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

The New Hybrid Workout Plan – Bryan Krahn

COVID-19 has changed everything.

LOVED this perspective from Bryan on what the “new normal” will likely be for most people as they begin to contemplate heading back to their big box gyms.

Lies Your Pilates Teacher Told Ya – Trish DaCosta

I’ve always appreciates Trish’s perspective on things and how she’s able to keep a level head on often controversial topics. I also appreciate she actually lifts weights…;o)

The Exercise That Was Condemned By Everybody – TC Luoma

HA – raises hand.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 7/10/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

I got nuthin.

I mean, I had to cancel my teeth cleaning appointment today.

That’s exciting.

Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special bonus content).

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently despite not having access to their normal gym.

For more information go HERE.

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30 Days of Spine Hygiene * . Day 1️⃣ Bubblegum Farts. . Or . Finding (and maintaining) “neutral” spine while moving your extremities… . …which, let’s be real, is NO WHERE near as baller of a description as bubblegum farts. . I don’t know who originally named this drill, but whomever it is I officially nominate him/her to name every exercise from here on out. . Instead of something lame like Quadruped Extension-Rotation, I bet our secret wordsmith exercise namer would name it something cool like Fart Breath Rotations or Henry Cavill. . Anyway, this is a very sneaky (hard) drill and it does a superb job at locking in the abdominal brace which then aids in maintaining spinal stability while we add in movement. . Eventually it behooves us to marinate in a more diverse movement environment (rotation, etc)… . …but out of the gate, especially when working with someone with a history of back pain, I’ve found that honing in on STABILITY in that area (while also addressing mobility in requisite areas: hips, t-spine) is a fantastic approach for most. . Don’t forget to emphasize the exhale as you lift your hand off the ground, while also maintaining pressure INTO the ball. . I’m telling you it’s a sneaky bastard of an exercise. . * When in doubt read anything and everything via @backfitpro . Not only the world’s foremost mustache haver, but also not too shabby when it comes to spine biomechanics and research. . I’d HIGHLY recommend his Back Mechanic book.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

Examine Personalized – Examine.com

This may seem surprising, but I hate reading research. It’s important of course, and I try my best to stay on top of current trends and to balance the teeter-totter between being evidence-based and respecting the power of anecdotal experience.

But yeah, I’m more likely to sit down and read Elvish poetry before reading a full-length research study.

This is why I am SO pumped to share with you Examine.com’s Personalized.

To be as succinct as possible: they scour the internet for pertinent research you’re interested in, they summarize it, it gets copy edited so that you don’t need a degree from Harvard to read it, and then it’s peer reviewed for accuracy.

They make it SUPER easy and it saves a TON of time.

Today is your last chance to take advantage of their initial LAUNCH pricing:

  • Monthly: $9/mo
  • Yearly: $75 (normally $90)
  • Lifetime: $299 (normally $399)

Click HERE to get more information.

Complimentary Circuits: Effective Programming Made Simple – Kevin Mullins

As is the case always, Kevin provides a bevy of useful info in this article.

READ IT!

How to Overcome the 8 Biggest Diet Problems – Krista Scott-Dixon

Dieting or “locking in” sound nutritional habits always tends to be the elephant in the room for most people. For some it’s eating when bored, for others it’s a sweet tooth.

And for others it’s simply all just too confusing.

Krista helps to drown out the noise.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Struck At Home Not Wearing Pants: 7/3/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. Happy July 4th weekend!

Not that there’s anything fun to do.

  • Look outside?
  • Have a mask painting party?
  • Throw an ax into your face?

But seriously, for those that celebrate it I hope you’re able to find some joy eating some burgers, setting off some fireworks, or, I don’t know, watching Flight of the Navigator (<– I don’t think 4th of July movies exists, but if there are this should be in the Top 3).1

2. I Started PT Today

For those interested (and following along with #achillesgate2020) I was cleared by my surgeon to start PT and I met up with my man-crush friend/colleague, Dan Pope, of Champion Performance & Physical Therapy located in Waltham, MA.

Dan’s been my “go to” guy for numerous years with several niggles I’ve had here and there – strained adductor, neck kinks, a broken heart, you know, stuff – and I could think of no one better to help me get back on track.

Day 1 was exciting – we worked on swaying side to side, a few step throughs, and me learning to put weight back on my Achilles (while in a boot).

Who knows, next week we’ll live life dangerously and I’ll walk without crutches (and be able to do long division).

I keed, I keed.

I was thrilled to test the waters today and I can’t wait to see what Dan has in store for me in the coming weeks.

3. Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special bonus content).

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently despite not having access to their normal gym.

For more information go HERE.

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This was a lovely start to the coaching week. . My client @stylesbyola (and her husband Shukri) borrowed some equipment from studio when COVID hit and had access to a barbell, plates, a smattering of KBs, and some bands for the past few months in quarantine. . This allowed them to train at a somewhat “normal” capacity and to maintain their general levels of badassery. . I mean, their workouts were nothing crazy, but they were something to satiate their inner meat heads. . (I certainly didn’t have to McGyver their workouts too too much). . Tonight Ola showed up (her second week back of in-person sessions) and hit a new deadlift PR of 200 lbs. . Made it look easy too. . WU-TANG!

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

Complete Trainers’ Toolbox – The Avengers

 

The Complete Trainers’ Toolbox is currently on SALE ($100 off the regular price) now through this Sunday. Myself as well as an all-star list of other fitness professionals delve into common topics that will make you a better trainer and help you to grow your fitness business.

  • 17+ Hours of content
  • Earn CEUs
  • Payment plan available

Check it out HERE.

The World Has Changed and So Have the Rules For New Online Coaches – Andrew Coates

Just to be clear: COVID can eat a bag of dicks.

But complaining and whining isn’t going to pay the bills. COVID has flipped the health/fitness industry on it’s head and if you’re not adapting you’re not going to survive.

Switching (or adding) online coaching to your repertoire is a smart move. Andrew provides some much needed levity and insight in this fantastic article.

Choosing the Weight on the Bar: Percentage, RPE, and RiR – Tony Bonvechio

This may very well be my favorite article so far this year.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck At Home Not Wearing Any Pants: 6/26/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. I know I am speaking to the choir when I say this…

…but COVID-19 can just go a head and fuck off already.

Some of you reading may recall that earlier in the year I had announced I was expanding my studio, CORE, to a larger space here in Boston. I had found an amazing location (a mere eight minute walk from my apartment) that was going to allow me to expand my current footprint from 550 sq. feet to 3200.

So much room for activities (and fun loving hip-hop rhymes)

My wife and I had come to an agreement on a lease, but hadn’t gained possession of the space because we were still waiting for the town to meet with us to go through a variance in order to get the space approved for a build-out.

Waiting, waiting, waiting….

And then COVID hits.

Massachusetts shut down much of the economy (rightfully so) in order to curtail further spread of the virus. Gyms, of course, were shut down entirely.

Subsequently, we had to press the pause button on the new space because, well, building a new gym under the umbrella of a global pandemic didn’t seem like the wisest financial choice to make. My wife and I decided we’d wait a few months, see how things panned out, and then try to re-ignite the process later in 2020 or early 2021.

I just got word yesterday that I will no longer be able to pursue the space. The lessor felt it too much of a risk for a gym to move forward over given the state of the affairs.

Damn.

Bye, bye Techno Tuesdays, Wu-Tang Wednesdays, and Laser Tag Fridays.

Needless to say we’re bummed. I’m sure we’ll be able to find another location in the coming months, but this one hurts.

2. Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special bonus content).1

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

What the Best Personal Trainers Know That You Don’t – Lou Schuler

Keto recipes?

Nope. Well, maybe. But, who cares?

Excellent stuff from Lou here featuring some of the best trainers I know sharing their insights and expertise on how to separate yourself from the masses.

Recommended Reading For Programming the General Population – Chris Kershaw

Chris compiled an amazing array of articles and resource that have helped him develop his training/programming philosophy over the years.

Check it out.

Powerlifting Helped Heal My Relationship With My Body – Chrissy King

Last week I signed up for Chrissy’s Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals course. It was two hours of my time that was well spent and I HIGHLY encourage you to check it out.

She provides updates dates/times for her course via her IG page HERE.

In light of the course I wanted to dig into more of her content and I came across this fantastic article she wrote last year.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck At Home Not Wearing Pants: 6/19/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. I’ll start with a brief #achillesgate2020 update.

I had my first post op with my surgeon earlier this week and, once the faint Cheetos smell dissipated after removing the bandaging I had on for two straight weeks, the doc said everything looked swell.

I was quite shocked at the lack of blood and gore:

Stitches were taken out, rubbing alcohol never felt so lovely, and I was put into a short cast that I’ll be wearing for the next two weeks.

The goal now is not to be an asshat and do anything stupid to risk stretching the Achilles.

I guess that means I won’t be participating in this year’s Hunger Games.

2. Check out my latest podcast appearance on Coach Gethin Radio:

3. Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special bonus content).2

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

Motivation: Use the Motives That Move You, Right Now – Dr. Lisa Lewis

Motivations manifests from a variety of sources.

My wife’s, Dr. Lisa Lewis, latest article on Pez Cycling News digs deep(er) into what motivates people to do what they do and how you can stay more consistent with your health/wellness goals.

Adding Hybrid Personal Training to Your Business: An Interview With Pat Rigsby – StrengthPortal.com

If you’re a current gym owner (or aspiring to be one) Pat is the shit.

Listen to him.

The World’s Simplest Nutrition Approach – Tony Bonvechio

The K.I.S.S principle applies to pretty much everything.

Especially nutrition.

(and yes, eat the fucking apple).