Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
Want to do bodyweight pull-ups but haven't quite got there? Currently at a sticking point with your training and not progressing as quickly as you'd like? Let's change that. Band assisted pull-ups are one of my favorite exercises for progressing to unassisted bodyweight pull-ups. Unfortunately, many trainees are not getting the greatest reward possible from this seemingly simple exercise. …
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"Become the strongest, most awesome version of yourself." "Train to be awesome." "Live an awesome life." These are all phrases I say frequently, and it clearly demonstrates that I need to expand my vocabulary. But, nonetheless, today's post is all about discovering your level of awesomeness. So . . . Are you awesome? Let's see how you measure up. Which of these statements best describes …
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I have a confession. During the week my breakfasts have one major requirement - they must be super simple to prepare. I don't mind taking the time to cook a delicious meal, but during the week I demand something fast and easy. Well, actually, I have two major requirements and the second is that is must taste good. This four ingredient oatmeal French toast-cake fits the bill perfectly AND it's …
Brace yourself. The topic of this article, mindfulness, is an excruciatingly boring topic of conversation to some people but DON'T CLICK AWAY JUST YET! Years ago it was something I had no interest in learning about, let alone discussing. The moment someone said, "Mindfulness is important and beneficial" my eyes would glaze over in immediate boredom. I would start playing reruns of Family Guy …
[Read more...] about This May be More Important Than How You Eat or Work Out
