It’s funny how popular “functional training” is these days despite the lack of evidence. One element of the functional training fad that I want to discuss today is training for “balance”. The idea is that we have “stabilizer” muscles to support the bigger muscles in our body. Train these muscles and we’ll be better equipped […]
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Learning to say No
Learning to say no is a very important skill that is somewhat over looked in everyday life. The conventional habits of conversation usually end with an apology after the word “no”. It goes something like this: “Will you come to the movies with us tonight?” Subject: “I’m sorry, I have to do a ton of […]
Exercise & Fitness with Expert Fred Hahn
The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution: The Slow Motion Exercise That Will Change Your Body in 30 Minutes a Week If you aren’t already following Fred Hahn’s blog, I suggest you do. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Fred and talking about his slow burn training method, his company serious strength and the reality […]
The Only Thing to Fear is FEAR
“Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I would like to talk about fear again. We are all afraid to get hurt, physically and emotionally. Most fear isn’t logical, just the feeling of not knowing the outcome of something or confusion can cause a very uncomfortable feeling. Feeling is dominant over […]
Can’t is the Cancer of Happen
“Can’t is the cancer of happen” – Charlie Sheen I’m going to go back and retrace the roots of my blog and talk a little bit more about discipline. Last time I discussed some simple ways to make the world around you better. Making environmental changes such as selling a game that takes up too much […]