Training Blog

Aging Backwards???

Aging Backwards???

Today is January 25, 2018. It's my birthday! I'm foh-tay. You know ...18 with 22 years experience...  14,600 days old ... two 20 year olds combined. Here are some of my reflections on turning 40 ... I ...[Read More]

Gaining Weight is Cool

Gaining Weight is Cool

The Story of a Retired Fitness Model... Once upon a time, I was a PRO fitness model, and during this time I subscribed to the “diet and exercise” approach … until it started working against me. Nothin ...[Read More]

Shoulder & Triceps Burner

Shoulder & Triceps Burner

Grab a plate and do this real time couplet with me. #FeelTheBurn 4 rounds of [25 front deltoid raises + 25 overhead triceps extensions]. That's 100 reps total. Rest a minute in between rounds. Exhale ...[Read More]

Pec & Shoulder Burner

Pec & Shoulder Burner

Grab some dumbbells and do this real time StrongFit Tabata training session with me and my cats. #FeelTheBurn This is a 2 min Tabata: 20s shoulder raises (palms up) + 10s Hercules hold (thumbs up). Do ...[Read More]

Sandbag Training

Sandbag Training

Why Sandbags? Why use sandbags instead of barbells? Most lifting in real life is done with objects between your hands (e.g. picking up your baby, your cat, or a sandbag). This makes sandbags more func ...[Read More]

Foam Rolling Routine

Foam Rolling Routine

What are Trigger Points? Injuries and repetitive motions can degrade your muscles and fascia. (The fascia is the connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles). This can cause localized ar ...[Read More]