A great coach once told me this: "If you are not capable and comfortable demonstrating strength and unrestricted mobility on the ground, you are missing a key component to a powerfully active and confident quality of life." I am a big believer of this as it applies to any age and any stage of life and because I practice, benefit … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Squat Launchers
I was surprised at how much this workout kicked my butt. Talk about a total body core crusher! I'm always experimenting with total body dynamic movements that will pay powerful fitness dividends and accelerate life quality without wasting my time. Some of my training experiments don't always merit a repeat performance, but these … [Read more...]
No Weights No Worries Ground Workout
No gym no problem. No weights no worries. Try hitting the ground and using your body's own considerable resistance to gravity to get a great total body workout that improves mobility and ramps up your metabolism to cremate those pesky calories that seem to linger as we age. It may surprise you how this type of training promotes … [Read more...]
Beach Carry Sandbag Workout
Complicated, time consuming and body part isolation exercises will not give you the best fitness results. In fact, they may just sour your motivation, make you prone to injury and sink your fitness goals and quality of life. Over the years, I have learned to practice sustainable fitness concepts and exercises while getting rid of … [Read more...]
Horizontal Drags And Vertical Carry Workout
Thoughtfully carrying objects around will drive your fitness to most satisfying levels. It's a proven concept that has built powerfully capable bodies for thousands of years. Some type of weighted carry is included in my training on a weekly basis - whether as a stand alone training session or productively folded in to a more varied … [Read more...]
Powerful Plank Workout For Max Fitness
Once you've earned your way to performing a static 2 minute plank hold, it's time to include some more challenging planking variations to accelerate your fitness and yes - even inject a dynamic element of functional excitement into your training. Why the 2 minute static plank benchmark? Many great coaches have come to the conclusion … [Read more...]