What “Your” Independence Day Is Really About

First, I would like to wish everyone in the United States, a very happy and safe Independence Day. On this day, as well as everyday, take the time to remember our troops, who continue to protect our freedom to daily pursue a great life, liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.
Also, please take the time [...]

Dealing With Setbacks

I recently received the following message from one of my blog readers on Myspace. However, the questions she asked, and feelings she shared are not just her own, but felt by quite a few of you who read my posts and send me your questions as well. So, I wanted to share this email with [...]

WOD: Sunday 062908

WOD: Sunday 062908
1a. 25 Jump Rope Double Unders

(the jump rope passes 2 times ea. time you jump) Perform this workout for 5 rounds)

1b. 50 - 2 Handed Kettlebell Swings
Perform each exercise together, resting only 30 seconds between each exercise, and rest 1 min. between each set.
In rounds 1&4, I used the 53 (1.5 pood/24 KG) [...]

WOD: Friday - 062708

Kettlebell Ladders
Perform the 2 exercises in each group as supersets (i.e. perform exercise 1a for 1 rep, perform 1b for 1 rep, perform 1a for 2 reps, perform 1b, for 2 reps…etc.) Continue up to 5, and work your way down. Rest for 2 minutes before performing the second group of exercises in the same [...]

The New Rules Of EFFECTIVE Fat Loss by Mike Mahler

By Mike Mahler
I do not know about you, but I am sick of boring fat loss programs that make you feel like an idiot. Does anyone really enjoy being on a treadmill or an exercise bike? Of course not! That is why that idiot at your gym is always on his cell phone the entire [...]