How to do Pushups

The pushup is a bodyweight exercise that tells a story.   Pushups are one of the least glamorous movements I can think of, yet are one of the most difficult to execute properly. Performing them well tells me a lot about your athletic foundation.   I rely on pushups to...

How to get MOTIVATED

How to get “motivated” Set a goal that is slightly outside of your comfort zone.  You should feel intimidated by your goal. If it’s too easy, you won’t work as hard for it. Stop trying to feel comfortable all the time. Change is not easy and it doesn’t usually feel...

FITNESS SHORTCUTS (there are none)

FITNESS SHORTCUTS There are none.   (Shit, this is a long one).   If you’re spending time in the gym, hoping to see a vein in your biceps or some semblance of your abs, you need to pay close attention to a bunch of stuff:   Your nutrition Your goals/desired...

I’m still here: Day 54

I never intended to write a Blog post a day when I started this 90-day challenge, it just kinda happened for the first few weeks. I also did not intend to take a break from writing for as long as I have now. So, let me catch you up. I have been getting outside to hike...

Hitting plateaus: Day 38

Life has been busy and I haven’t been able to devote as much time to blogging here as I would like. That being said, everything is going well. One shift I’ve noticed this week is that I have a lot more stamina in the gym, and I’m eager to train. I...