Much like a bridge has beams and pillars that serve to keep the structure intact, the human body has similar structures which we take for granted and turn into cumbersome weak points in our training if ... Continue Reading
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Top Down Recovery
"I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed." Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus The Universal Monsters, Dracula, ... Continue Reading
Parents, You Must Find Time for Fitness
“Just wait until you have kids.” “Must be nice to have that kind of time.” “Yeah, I used to be in shape, too, before… them." (The speaker points to his children while drawing a long sip of soda.) ... Continue Reading
Don’t Think of It as a Diet
Let me start off by saying I am not a nutritionist or a dietician or anything along those lines. I am a certified fitness professional that enjoys reading any and all new material on the latest diet ... Continue Reading
Creating Healthy Eaters in an Unhealthy World
A month ago I was sleeping eight hours, waking to a few hours of focused writing, working out, and then going through my day with little consideration other than what I wanted to do next. I am married, but ... Continue Reading
The Public Assistance Project: Rejecting the Notion of Have-Nots
Aimee Jacot of Feral Strength and Conditioning in Humboldt, California ... Continue Reading
Fix Your Broken Metabolism
Chances are if you’ve been struggling with your weight for an extended period of time, more than likely you’ve screwed up your metabolism. Yo-yo dieting—the process of losing weight and regaining it ... Continue Reading
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
"Squats don't hurt your knees; what you are doing hurts your knees." Dan John By the writing of this article, there have been 1,789 homicides in Tijuana this year. That's exceeded the previous ... Continue Reading
Overcome Your Fear and Master Handstands
“No, no, no, no, You’re gonna die, I’m telling you, you’re gonna die. You will break your neck, you will crash into your neighbor—or worse make a complete fool of yourself!” “Dude, I want to learn ... Continue Reading
Fitness Machines Aren’t All Bad
Machines get a bad rap. Your local “globo” or “commercial” gym is riddled with them. The internet trolls and Instagram trainers are fast to the punch and love to discredit these gyms. But, I’m here to let ... Continue Reading
The Mindset of a Competitor
I began competing in men's physique this year and placed third in my second competition. The Mr. Olympia contest was the past weekend, and I couldn’t help but be inspired to talk about my own experiences ... Continue Reading
The Religion of Dieting
When did one's diet become a religion? Watching a low carb versus high carb debate is like watching the Crusades; no horses or swords, just powerpoint slides, and straw man arguments. After two, ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of Intuitive Lifting
My alarm goes off. I look at my phone and see that it is 5:30 am. I just went to bed five hours earlier because I was stuck in a Netflix binge-watching session. As I get out of bed, I notice my back ... Continue Reading
Gambling on Fitness
Photography by Los Angeles, California artist Lauren Hillary Photography by Los Angeles, California artist Lauren Hillary On the list of my ten all-time favorite movies the top two are comic ... Continue Reading
Workouts in a Box: Anytime, Anywhere Exercise Routines
There is nothing like the feeling of strong, vibrant movement in wide-open spaces. Something just feels right about those workouts that break us out of the gym confines and allow us to explore a more ... Continue Reading
Make Your Excerise Routine a Total Knockout
Photography by Bev Childress of Fort Worth, Texas Photography by Bev Childress of Fort Worth, Texas Grappling is my first and forever love. That will be an awkward conversation with my future ... Continue Reading
From the Couch to Crushing It: A 4 Week Plan to Get Moving
My how the years fly by. It seems like yesterday, you were rolling your eyes listening to elders go on about how they remember being young and not having all these aches and pains—how they remember being ... Continue Reading
Rescuing Youth Fitness
Photography by Bev Childress of Fort Worth, Texas Photography by Bev Childress of Fort Worth, Texas Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an enigmatic man. Stricken with polio, he never allowed ... Continue Reading
A Return to Fasting
Sports photography by Bev Childress Sports photography by Bev Childress America's Independence Day is July 4th, and Mexico's is September 16th. I know what you're thinking. "Isn't it Cinco de ... Continue Reading
Greg Walsh’s Brutal Strength of Mind
Greg Walsh is a sincere man. He looks like he could tear your head off with his bare hands and grind your bones into dust, but he couldn't be a nicer, warmer, more unassuming guy in person. It's Walsh's ... Continue Reading
Body Transformation Programs Are a Sham
So, you’re looking to transform your physique. You’ve been Googling personal trainers in your local area as well as body transformation photos and success stories. Your motivation is high, you had your ... Continue Reading
Draw Your Line in the Sand
Be a Lenny Skutnik. On January 26, 1982, Lenny Skutnik sat in the Presidential Gallery, next to the First Lady during the Inaugural Address, receiving a standing ovation. Who was Lenny ... Continue Reading
Sitting on Your Butt Is Easy, Fighting Back Is Hard
Take Away Points Being conscious of your posture will improve your overall quality of life and gym performance. Western society is designed to keep you on your butt. Long-duration sitting is a ... Continue Reading
You Have Time for Your Health
Photographer: Bev Childress of Fort Worth, Texas Time is such a wonderful gift. In the spirit of saving time, I’ll be brief. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. You should sleep roughly 480 of those ... Continue Reading
