Posts from ‘March, 2009’

“I’m all for machines…once they come up with one that can really surpass free weights. They haven’t. They probably never will. You’d be better off trying to lift the damn machine and carry it around the gym…God knows you’d get a better workout from it.”
- Vince Gironda, 1949
I wish our culture took this message to [...]

Here’s an exercise in stream-of-consciousness…
What do you think of when you read the term “high intensity?”
Do you think of gritting your teeth, repping out, squeezing your muscles as hard as possible, running as fast as you can, or sweating a lot?
Now, let me ask you another question. When was the last time you reached high [...]

Dr. Dean Goodman, a practicing chiropractor (website here), asked me:
“I would like to share your core strength video with my patients….many of whom would be quite challenged simply by 15 seconds in plank. Do you have any standing core exercises to recommend?”
I filmed a quick response for Dr. Goodman this morning.
Beginner Core Strengthening Exercises

3/19/09 – High Intensity Clubbell Training Day

My friend, Kyle Battis, pointed me to this video today, and I was inspired to say the least. I think this is a fine expression of what our bodies are capable of, and meant for. I really appreciate what this guy is doing, trying to bring people the freedom that comes with movement mastery, especially [...]

I’m fortunate to be a part of a global community that values the exploration of movement – and I get plenty of “material” to practice on a near daily basis. One word of advice that has stuck with me is to try out one new exercise everyday. Putting myself into the position of student daily [...]

3/13/09, 3/17/09 – low intensity days