I’ve always been fascinated by those “eat this, not that” articles. Their “this” recommendations always seem to be based solely on calories and fat content, without taking into account any health implications. I’ve decided to write a semi regular post entitled, “Eat This, Not That… OR That.” In this column, I’ll give you some advice on what to eat for general well-being, not … [Read more…]

“It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience. “ -Julius CaesarWhen you begin your 5 x 5 workout program, or any new training routine for that matter, please leave your ego at the door and practice patience.My brother Jeremy texted me about a week ago:“Joined a gym for the first time in nearly 4 … [Read more…]

I’m in a heap of trouble.  I might have just made a very bad decision, so the first thing I decided to do was to come share it with you, my partners in this adventure.You remember my friend Hunter? Well, after my rather pitiful showing last week with the “Jackie,” he decided to inspire me with a little friendly competition. On Friday, June 20th, he and I go toe to toe with … [Read more…]

Regularly, inspiration for the day’s post comes from my workout or menu, often from readers and occasionally, my muse appears in the form of an old man. When that occurs, I have no choice but to whip out my phone and grab a few notes.While at the track by my house to get in my sprint workout, I watched an old dude throwing a discus around on a football field. He was likely … [Read more…]

I just completed my 5 x 5 workout with a new twist, and I’m anxious to share the results.As you might remember, I recently decided to press the pause button on my squats after my right hip started cursing like an inebriated seaman. It’s been about a calendar week since I last dropped my hips back with any significant quantity of weight bearing down on my shoulders. Instead, … [Read more…]