In August, I’ll be flying out to Bellingham, WA to learn from and train with some of the best minds in fitness in the world. I’ll be attending my first Circular Strength Training Certification Seminar. This is really exciting for me not only because I’ve wanted to attend a CST event for the past 3 [...]
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John Interview’s Bodyweight Exercise Expert Adam Steer, the Co-Author of Bodyweight Exercise Revolution
I had an awesome interview with Adam Steer, specifically about bodyweight exercise.
In case you don’t know Adam yet, he’s a wealth of fitness and conditioning knowledge and he’s also a man who walks the talk when it comes to fitness and athleticism. He has not only been a strength and conditioning coach to elite athletes [...]
The Definitive Guide For Going Barefoot
If you can live with the fact that some people will think you’re weird for not wearing shoes and still avoid the religious “barefooters” who drink the Kool-Aid, then I think you can greatly benefit from some barefoot living. Going barefoot is becoming increasingly popular in some social circles, and I’ve been hearing a lot [...]
Barefoot Sprinting: can John beat his 9 month old akita pup in a barefoot race? – Your Primal Exercise Homework Assignment
It’s been awhile since I’ve consistently updated the blog, but I’ve been consistently pushing my limits in play and training. Have you? Here’s a primal activity for you to try out this week:
Barefoot Sprinting
It’s only fair that I do it barefoot, since I don’t expect Ronin to wear shoes…
Interview with The Play Master, Frank Forencich – author and creator of the Exuberant Animal system
Several months ago, I ran into a website called Exuberant Animal. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but it has really grabbed my attention the past couple of weeks. Sometimes, an idea needs to “bake” in the back of your mind before you see the true grandeur that it has to offer [...]
John’s Training Journal Update – Moderate/High Intensity Day
4/15/09 – Moderate/High Intensity Day
Bodyweight Training for Functional Leg Strength
Bodyweight training that is used for building strong legs doesn’t need to be complicated. There are several basic exercises that when trained frequently can lead to super strong legs. Here is a taste of the many leg strength options available through bodyweight training.
Bodyweight Training for Functional Leg Strength






