Injured but not down and out!
So, about 10 years ago I had a debilitating back injury, L2-L4 herniated disc. I went through some of my own care, had some treatment and eventually improved it with some prolonged permanent symptoms. Recently, [...]
10 Steps to Optimum Masters Training
Optimum Training of the Masters Athlete All athletes should train with awareness toward sustainability, but the nature of human growth and development is that in our youth we generally lack the balance needed to have [...]
“Bottom Dwelling”
Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with Chad Vaughn, 2 time Olympian weight lifter and 8 time National Champion. www.crossfitcentex.com/vaughn-weightlifitng-seminars His teaching and approach is fresh, pragmatic and provided new insight to [...]
CrossFit as a School of Fitness Model – School is in Session
Recently, at our boxes (gyms), we have had several athletes/members ask why we do this WOD or that WOD or this olympic lifting workout or that one? I think every box owner and coach has [...]
What you don’t know might hurt you!
So, let me first say that I am biased to what about I’m to recommend. I am biased because I own the service that I am recommending you use. I don’t care who you use, [...]
Safety, Risk and the Sport of CrossFit
Recently, there was a terrible accident at the 2014 OC Throwdown Competition. Kevin Ogar, a seasoned crossFit athlete, was performing a snatch lift and suffered a spinal injury that severed the spinal cord. At the [...]
From the 4th decade and beyond…
I've seen several comments on the masters facebook page and in other venues regarding the discussion of masters regionals and if masters should be trained or treated different than other aged athletes. There appears to [...]
The Strength Game…how much is enough?
Ok, so you guys know that I will always present discussion or content in a way that is practical, science based and just plain and simple, makes sense. So here is my most recent rant. [...]
Pregnancy and Exercise – Science v.s. Myth
Recently there have been several heated debates and articles on social media regarding exercise and pregnancy. These virtual “conversations” seem to be spurred on by the ever-increasing number of pictures of fit women who have [...]
The Age Card…
This last week I spent 4 days in Costa Rica with a group of guys to celebrate the upcoming marriage of one of the guys, Ryan Young, owner of Tier One Equipment. I'll say it [...]
Supplements ?
First of all let me say that I am a skeptic when it comes to promotional claims, sales pitches, wonder cures, get stronger faster, etc, etc, etc, approaches. I guess it generates from my years [...]
Perspective….
From time to time, I am going to be asking content experts to write blogs for our community to get fresh perspectives and information out to our community. Here's a great, short blog from a [...]