DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO? After 7 months of waking up every day with one goal in mind it all comes down to Sunday’s Super Bowl game. The Super Bowl is the biggest stage and even the unlikeliest of players have an opportunity to be the hero. That may seem obvious but many of us, within… Read More
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Good Bye Boring A$$ ISOLATION exercises, Hello Training for FUN!
Hey folks, What a great day today was, so much going on. I have been thinking more and more about my goals I want to accomplish I am super excited to get after them. For the better part of ten years I trained for the stage and for pure aesthetics, more or less to stimulate… Read More
New Friends, Old Friends, Seminars, Raw Food, Magazine Cover, Wellness Centre and a few Challenges
Hey gang, It has been a while since my last post and a lot of exciting things have been taking place. I will do my best to give you a quick update without putting you to sleep or taking up too much of your time. A few weeks ago I met up with fellow vegan… Read More
WEEK 3, 5×5 workout & Car Deck workout (video)
GORILLA LIKE… Sunday August 8th 2010, Starting Stats 208lbs 7.4% Body Fat Week 1-209.8lbs, 6.9% Body Fat Week 2-210.0lbs, 6.9% Body Fat Week 3-213.0lbs, 7.5% Body Fat Week 4-N/A Week 5-205.0lbs, 6.2%Body Fat (Juice Feasting) Overview The last two days have gone really well. I am now on day 4 of my Juice Feast and… Read More
Sept 1st, 2010. Wednesday, 60 Rep workout, Weeks 1&3
GORILLA LIKE… Sunday August 8th 2010, Starting Stats 208lbs 7.4% Body Fat Week 1 209.8lbs, 6.9% Body Fat. Week 2 210lbs 6.9% Body Fat. Week 3 213lbs 7.5% Body Fat Overview Alright, after yesterdays workout I am surprisingly feeling great today. I am a bit sore all over but nothing too bad. Yoga practice this… Read More
STOP with the CRUNCHES Already! Part 7
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
STOP with the CRUNCHES Already! Part 5
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
STOP with the CRUNCHES Already! Part 4
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
Is Your Personal Trainer Fit for You?
How do you choose the right personal trainer? The time has come for you to get fit and shed that unwelcome body fat. Or perhaps you want to add some size to your frame, or train for an athletic event, such as a half marathon. At this point, I always recommend seeking out the help… Read More
WARMING UP – IT’S NOT JUST FOR YOUR CAR IN THE WINTER!
WHO NEEDS TO WARM UP? Whether it’s your first time strength training or you are a seasoned “Veteran of Iron” all of us need to warm up thoroughly before starting to exercise no matter what your age is. Athletes do it, actors & actresses do it, singers do it as well. To perform at your… Read More