Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
This statement is summed up with one word, WISDOM.
This past weekend I competed in my first powerlifting meet, but before I get into an account of the actual event, some background information is probably in order.
It’s things like this that help you learn just that little bit more about yourself and how you react and behave when the going gets tough.
I am here to reinforce that powerlifters are much more than the stereotype presented by tootsie-rolling Planet Fatness marketers and their ilk.
I saw a chance to pull out and hide and took it. This is not something I’m afraid to admit.
Muscles are just plain dumb.
Neck rolls make an ideal hiding place for any stocking stuffer.
But seriously, think of all the cool things you can do with the iPad…
Take pride in what you’ve accomplished, but always acknowledge that there are barriers and boundaries to be pushed.
The abuse didn’t end when the perpetrators were caught and arrested. For most, the abuse will never end.
What moves us forward is getting kicked in the balls time and time again and keeping your focus on what’s most important.
Commitment is making your mind up to do something, not wavering and not second guessing yourself.
What I needed was a Lift Off but what I really wanted was the Perfect Lift Off.
Last week, because of injuries, Mark Herzlich got his first start at linebacker for the Giants.
A structured off-season training program will do wonders for your in-season success.
Or would you rather win a championship? That’s something we all get to choose.
Awesomeness. It’s a concept that you simply can’t escape from these days no matter how hard you try.
I already had my column for the week done (“Aggression”) when I received this email from my mother.
Can aggression be good? Can this serve your training or business in any positive way? If so, how can and should it be used? How often and by whom?
Long story short, I had to tell a very close friend of mine that his wife was cheating on him.
I always felt the “under the bar concept” could carry it own weight. This is because just about every skill needed to be successful in business and life is also needed to be successful “under the bar”
The highlights of my trip were hanging out and catching up with The Sequim Crew.
Many things have changed since I wrote the book Under the Bar. Looking back, it seems like forever since I sat down to write it.
Everything is a competition to this guy. Even in a basic email exchange, he has to get the better of you. To some people this is probably grating. To me, it’s funny, and it’s also a valuable lesson in realizing that it pays to be “on” and paying full attention at all times.
We are two different people and his experiences will not be the same as mine; they will be his own. I want SO badly for him to not to go through the things I did, that it’s taken me a long time to see that he won’t.
Know your athletes, care about their success, and do things right!
You can be prepared ahead of time and know what to do when the expected changes occurs, as well as when the unexpected happen.
I keep a list of questions I ask myself on a weekly and monthly basis. This article will touch on three that can save and grow your business.
An exercise or training program’s success or failure is rooted in the execution of its work.
I love adding pumpkin to my baked goods and oattie pancakes because it adds moisture, great taste, minimal carbs, and it’s chock-full of fiber and carotenoids.
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
Since you faced cancer and survived, how has it impacted your view on life and what is really important to you?
Over the past few months, I’ve been asked repeatedly what I feel the most important aspect of training is.
There are trade-offs with training that affect the outcomes of the choices we make inside and outside the gym doors.
The interview is over, and I’m jumping into week one headfirst.
In the end, it doesn’t matter. If I can’t perform because of it, then I need to fix it or get out of the game.
These are amazing and one of my all-time favorite recipes.
Rick Canter talks with Rick Daman, owner of Daman’s Strength Training.
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
I hope to be able to spread the word about Olympic lifting and how it can best be incorporated into the training scheme.
I want to motivate people and help in any way that I can.
I started first reading EliteFTS in college when training for my first show in 2007.
This is why I have long since abandoned the debate over exercise selection that does not fall within the realm of special physical preparation.
