Like all things, whether or not you should do a warmup depends on quite a few different factors. I was just reading through a book that recommended spending 15 minutes engaging in a warmup in order to maximize performance. That may well be the case, but that fact is that …
Listening To Your Body – Whispers and Screams
Recently, I recorded a fun interview with the Iron Tamer David Whitley for my Health Sovereign podcast. That’ll be out in April and I’ll let you know when it is. But he said something that was amazing and I wanted to share with you today. It’s on the topic of …
Aesthetics, Performance or Health?
I received the following comment in response to an earlier post about bodybuilding vs. powerlifting…as if those were the only two strength or fitness practices available. “I used to improperly lift weights in my teens and early 20’s, just going for aesthetics. I’ve spent the last couple years unwinding the …
Pills replacing Exercise?!?
“Given the option, would you avoid the gym altogether and simply pop a pill or drink a supplement that brings about the same benefits as a workout? It sounds farfetched, but the idea of lounging around all day yet still enjoying the health benefits of an intense workout may soon …
Fasting and Strength
Brandon asks: “Have you ever done the warrior diet before, or any other fasting diets? If you have were there ever any gains in strength even if it was gradual? I ask mostly bc I’m trying to shed fat but I desprately don’t want to lost any strength. I want …
Training Highlights from 2019
How was your year of training? What did you accomplish? I find it tremendously useful to reflect on and learn from the past…so that you can do even better in the future. So I’m doing exactly, that I’m showing the best of what I accomplished in 2019. Bent Pressing My …
8 Overrated Fitness Ideas
Please note that when I say overrated, I mean just that. These are rated higher than they ought to be in my judgment. That doesn’t mean they aren’t useful at all or don’t have their places. With that in mind start ruffling some feathers… Marathons This is still seen by …
Where Qi Comes From?
Just the other day I was reading through a book that mentioned the piezoelectric effect. Are you familiar with this? It is a property of crystalline structures whereby pressure will generate electricity. I’ve heard of this several times throughout the years, but while reading about this effect this time a …
3 Recovery Tips for Muscle Soreness
Here are 3 weird, yet effective, recovery tips for muscle soreness that are most likely not in your routine. If you are actively working on strength or endurance training these tips may support your results. The famous wrestler, Dan Gable once said you must work just as hard on recovery …
What is the Best Time to Workout?
Having exercised for around fifteen years seriously now I have explored all the options as for the best time to workout. In this video, I clearly lay out the benefits and drawbacks to different times, because there is no one clear answer. Morning workouts may be a bit harder because …
Does your drinking water cause cancer? [new study]
I’ve been harping on the importance of the quality of your drinking water for probably ten years now. Many people get a filter and think they’re covered…when unfortunately that may not be enough. When I saw this new study came out, I was not surprised by the findings, though some …
3 Breathing Techniques for Strength Training
“All bodily power comes from the breath.” – Strongman Volanko Breathing is not just for relaxation or endurance. When we change up how it’s done, it can very easily be used in order to become stronger. As with everything else, there is a time and a place for these techniques. …
Your Breath = Your Performance
I wish to revisit the seven applications of breathing exercises as you can see in this image. I don’t see other people really covering this subject and that’s a pity… Usually, people have a pet breathing technique, one that they do and get great effects with. Even among the greats …
3 Things that Stop You from Playing Hard
This past weekend I spent a good chunk of time with two of my nieces. They’re a bit older and bigger than my daughter and so that opened up the possibilities for playing a lot more. And I played hard. Wrestling… Throwing the girls high up in the air… Gymnastics… …
On the Posture of Activities
I appreciate interesting questions that are seldom asked…yet that every single person is affected by. Such is this question from Michael: “Hi there, thanks for your generosity offering to answer community questions like this! I’m sure you’ll be swamped. I daresay my question is a bit of a childish one …