A Novel Substitute For Running

  Today was a speed interval training day so I decided to use my Kickbike and get outside and enjoy the breeze and the sunshine. I use the Kickbike as a form of “running” since it’s

How To Get Off Your Butt And DO Something

“When all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Lou Holtz. In his book, The War of Art, Steven Pressfield (who is probably best known for The Legend of Baggar Vance) refers to

Two Exercises, No Gym Required, To Boost Longevity

  As a “guru” I consider it my job to tell you things you need to know; things that can change your life or the path you’re on. You may not want to know what I have to share but

Exercise and Food – What Should You Eat and When?

“Hey, man, you don’t look so hot. You ok?” I asked Marty after we had just finished a gazillion suicide drills on the basketball court. A “suicide” is running, as fast as

Why Bother With Being Healthy?

I’ve spoken at two funerals. One was for my father’s passing. The other time, my words were for a friend who had died at a young age… in her early 30’s. It was along time ago but

Faith and Fatigue

The Average Unfit Man

The average man… What makes up the average man? How tall” How much does he weigh? How fit? What’s his resting heart rate? How fit are you?

Three Simple Fixes To Avoid Neck And Shoulder Pain

The unwitting victim of the sedentary lifestyle is the upper back: the region from the shoulder blades to the base of the neck. Sitting, looking ahead or even worse, down, at a computer screen hours on

How To Be Patient

When it comes to training, many people look for quick results. Fat loss. Muscle growth. Healing an injury. Whatever. A  lot of people have told me, “I’m just impatient” or “I

How to Beat Big Toe Pain

Pain in your big toe is a real pain in the butt. Hurts to walk, or move quickly and sometimes just wearing shoes hurts. I smashed my right big toe up against a dumb bell in a an odd, how -is-that-possible