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Posts from ‘August, 2009’

My Review of the Circular Strength Training Certification Seminar

Sorry for the poor picture quality. I’m standing 7th from the left.

Last Thursday, I flew out of NH across to the Pacific Northwest for my first Circular Strength Training Instructor Certification Seminar. From Friday morning until Sunday night, I spent the days being coached, trained, and working hard (both physically and mentally). Coach Sonnon said [...]

Link Love: While I’m traveling, I’m leaving you with some of the “Best Of” JohnSifferman.com

Back in May, I announced that I would be attending my first Circular Strength Training Instructor Certification Seminar in August (article here). If you’ve been a regular reader on my blog, you know that I’m a big fan of the CST system and have been using it myself for years.
The joint mobility, clubbell training, and [...]

More Inspiration

Jude, The Bar-Barian – Incredible Bodyweight Work

Damien Walters Acrobatics ShowReel

Matt Scott – no excuses

At What Age Should We Stop Heavy Weightlifting? Plus, how to get strong without heavy lifting – Reader Q+A

QUESTION: Hi John, I’ve been weight training ever since I was 18. I’m 32 now. I had a hernia surgery about a year and a half ago. I am beginning to increase my weight in the gym again. But before it gets out of hand again I’d like to ask you what age should a [...]

The Problem With Research (and the solution)

RESEARCH…  apparently they didn’t find what they were searching for the first time. Thus, the need to RE-SEARCH for it…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard of scientific research proving what so-and-so group of people have always known to be true. My specialization is strength training and fitness, and let me tell you… [...]

There’s Nothing Better Than Family, Fun, and Adventure: Meet the Tougas Family

One of the things I love most about the internet is connecting with people that have similar interests, life philosophies, and goals.  Although, while I do cherish the many relationships I’ve built over the net, there’s simply nothing like meeting somebody in person for the first time. It just doesn’t even compare to an online [...]