12/7/2022 A Day of Infamy.
"The President Requests War Declaration 125 ( "December 7, 1941, A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" Address to the Congress Asking That a State of War Be Declared Between the United States and Japan. December 8, 1941 Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, and Members of the Senate and House of Representatives: YESTERDAY, December 7, […]
12/6/2022 Everyone gets to that point...
Everyone reaches a point where they can quit and just call it that new term that I hate, "It is what it is..." (I just gagged). But it is at this point that you determine exactly who the fuck you are! Quit once and the next time it gets easier. Don't let that happen. NOT […]
12/5/2022 Dynamic Deadlift w/ Iso holds
We are in the last weeks of the training year and the goal of the program is to not allow for seven to 14 lbs of "Holiday" weight gain. To accomplish this, I slam in a LOT of conditioning to counter the caloric intake of many. The heart rates were elevated, to say the least. […]
“Some Guys Get Hurt In Military Combat. I Get Hurt Napping.” - Jim Wendler
The older I get, the more imporant the little things become. Add sleep position to the list.
12/2/2022 Are You Crazy?
Whenever I'm asked this question, I respond with, "Yes". That's it, no need for further conversation. That should cover it. Today's Training: Cycle: Commute AirDyne: 15 mins Suspended Knees to Elbow: 3x10 Ab Wheel: 3x10 45-degree side flex: 3x10 on each side OHP: 4 RM DB Lateral Raise: 4x10 DB Front Raise: 4x10 Shrug: 4x10 […]
12/1/2022 Do The Things You NEED to Do Today...
I have a few "older" people that train in my program. One fella in particular is 79 years old and is a total savage. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, super smart and wickedly wise and has a sparkling sense of humor. We like to chat when his training is done for the day and we will […]
11/30/2022 WHAT? November 30th ALREADY??
For goodness' sake, it was yesterday that it was July and I was on the beach. Today the temps in the Bay Area was 32 degrees. I looked like the Michelin Man while riding my bike today. Regardless, I still get up and take an outdoor ice-cold shower to start the day. Layer up, and […]
11/29/2022 Work Harder
I'll never be the best-looking person in the room. I'll never be the most intelligent person in the room nor the most educated (there is a difference) or well-versed. I can't compete on those levels. Never have and never will. But, what I can always compete on is the true egalitarian aspect to success, which […]
11/28/2022 There's a Difference Between Quitting and Knowing When...
As everyone knows, I get up early in the morning so I can get stuff done before anyone else arises and bugs me. To wake up, I take an ice-cold shower that I installed this past summer outside. Although I live in California there are some mornings that dip down into the low 30's. So […]
11/23/2022 Sometimes You Just Need To Compete
On most occasions, I like to have people compete only with themselves. I tell them to be better than they were yesterday and don't worry about what the guy on the monolift next to them is doing. However, there are times when it's just downright fun to have the teams go at it! So I […]
11/22/2022 Nothing But the Program Today
Not a thing to add. No wisdom, no jokes, nothing. Just what we did today... Today's Training: Cycle: Commute AirDyne: 15 mins Arms only Dynamic Bench: 10x3 Dynamic OHP: 10x4 DB Fly: 2x50 DB Lateral Raise: 4x10 Push-up: 100 reps in as few sets as possible C/S Rear Delt Raise: 2x50 Shrugs: 4x10 Cycle: Commute […]
11/21/2022 I Was Standing in the Bank...
I was standing in the bank this morning waiting to deposit a few checks. I know I could do it at the automated teller, but if you read my stuff here, you know I'm "Old School". I like to see a person's face. I try to make them smile at the minimum and if I […]
11/18/2022 Progress Happens Over Time
Progress happens over time, NOT overnight. Training for strength, endurance, or body composition is a MARATHON, not a sprint. Work hard, stay consistent, and be patient. Today's Training: Cycle: Commute AirDyne: 10 minutes Arms only C/S Row: 3x10 Lat Pulldown: 3x10 Blast Strap Row: 100 reps in one set DB Supine Tricep Extension: 3x15 BB […]
