Posts from ‘October, 2008’

The pushup is, without question, one of the best exercises that has been used for thousands for years. If there was a list of “best exercises,” no doubt the pushup would be in there. This exercise can be used for a variety of training goals including: chest, shoulder, and tricep development, core activation [...]

Let’s face it.  We could all benefit from saving a little extra money.  With the economy in trouble, and food prices increasing almost yearly (it seems like it’s weekly!), every little bit can help.  The good news is that there are some proven strategies that will help you cut your grocery bill.  I’ve been able [...]

In trying to define my Real World Strength Training blog, I’ve been wrestling with ideas about who I am and what my purpose is. I have been asking myself the questions, “how can I help the world around me, and how can I help you?”
Strength training is something that has changed my life in [...]

For this Friday, I have a fun video to share with you. I think this is a marvelous display of human movement by my coach, Scott Sonnon, the creator of the Circular Strength Training system. I’m sure you’ll agree that this is beautiful, artistic movement – yet the purpose is not to impress [...]

FlowFit is one of the best-selling follow-along fat loss workout routine DVD’s available on the internet, and there’s a good reason why…
It’s because thousands of men and women of all ages are burning off bodyfat, and getting in the best shape of their lives using this home exercise DVD. The best part is that [...]

Here is a quick video my training partner, Kyle Battis, and I shot in our hotel stairwell in Stamford, CT. We went to a fitness professional conference a few weeks ago, and decided to exercise every morning before the seminar presentations began. These 5 stair exercises can be performed on any stair case, [...]

By far, one of the most common questions I receive is how to get great abs. Having a six-pack is considered one of the hallmark achievements by most people. It makes perfect sense that time and time again, great abs has been voted the most desired attribute of both male and female physiques. [...]