A Minimalist Approach to Training During Times of High Stress
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A Minimalist Approach to Training During Times of High Stress

In times of high stress, your ability to recover is compromised. Your time is at a premium. The solution isn’t to quit—the solution is Minimalism. It’s about doing fewer things better. It’s about stripping away the "fluff" and focusing on the foundational movements that keep the engine running without blowing a gasket.

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Dialing In: Eyeline
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Dialing In: Eyeline

Something you'll notice about powerlifters is they don't all agree on many things.  One thing for certain they do agree on, is the emphasis and power of a strong eyeline.  Whether they look straight ahead, down on the floor (usually 6-10 feet out ahead of themselves), or just merely look up towards the sky as hard as they can, from what I notice, they all do it.

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Actions for Anti-Aging
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Actions for Anti-Aging

A good attitude is the foundation. It’s a philosophy that says, “Do not go gentle into that good night… rage against the dying of the light.”

But a philosophy is just a thought. It’s a good thought, sure, but it won’t pick up a child, haul bags of dog food, or keep your spine straight when you’re 80.

You want real anti-aging? You want longevity? You need action.

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Attitude on Aging
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Attitude on Aging

I’ve been thinking a lot about aging lately. Maybe it’s because I’m watching my kids grow up so fast, or maybe it’s because I see more gray hair on my body and less hair on my head. Either way, it’s made me reflect on what it really means to get older — and more importantly, how we think about getting older.

Here’s the thing: getting older is better than the alternative. That’s not just a clever saying. It’s the truth.

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Farmers Walk Tradition
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Farmers Walk Tradition

It was a workout that started as a joke. In the summer of 2012, when we had to move the gym, someone quipped “The new location is so close that we could farmers walk the kettlebells there!” Not only did we farmers walk the kettlebells to the new gym but we had so many people participate that I had to drive the some ‘bells back to the starting point three times! So began a Farmers Walk workout that turned…

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StrongFirst Bodyweight Certification
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StrongFirst Bodyweight Certification

The SFB is a 16 hour training course on how to teach high level calisthenics to the general population. The curriculum focuses on 5 main exercises with dozens of accessory exercises and variations that range from beginner to elite. Instructor candidates must pass an extremely difficult physical test which includes a one arm push up and a one leg squat (pistol). 

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Kettlebell Programming
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Kettlebell Programming

Our Kettlebell programming focuses on the 6 main lifts that are taught in the StrongFirst SFG1 certification. These lifts, along with their variations, progressions and regressions, are the foundational skills in kettlebell training. Whether or not a student plans to pursue becoming an instructor…

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Self Imposed Challenges
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Self Imposed Challenges

There are two types of Self Imposed Challenges. 1) Goals and 2) Things that keep you from achieving them Let’s talk about the last one. Obviously, these are negative challenges. You probably have an idea of what’s holding you back from getting stronger, leaner and…

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Get in the Game
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Get in the Game

Last October I started training Brazilian JuJitsu at Grapple Academy aka Perry Hall Martial Arts. It’s going well - I’m a 2 stripe white belt now and I’m hoping to test again soon. It feels good…

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