Joggers Make Me Sad

Spring has sprung and with the start of good weather comes the stampede of "Painful Joggers," pounding the pavement and pounding their joints into submission. Joggers make me sad. Well meaning, hard working folks who have...

Ridiculous Exercises: The Shoulder Shrug

I spend a lot of time in open gyms and see a lot of ridiculous things, things I feel compelled to speak out about, and against. There is so much misinformation, and plain bad...

Why You Should Get Outside and Exercise

The weather is nice, so get outside and do some exercise. If you live someplace where the weather can be awful during the winter, this is even more of a reason to enjoy the...

Sledgehammer Training Is Not For The Faint of Heart

You might think I’m crazy, my neighbors probably think I’m crazy and if you listen to me your neighbors might think you’re crazy.  And you might be crazy if you listen to me, but...

Five Reasons New Year's Fitness Resolutions Don't Work

New Year's health and fitness related resolutions - the more involved the worse they are - are bad ideas, so don't make any. Especially bad are weight-loss based pledges and any kind of...

Exercise Like An Expert in Ten Easy Step, Part 2

You won't be an expert, but you can exercise like an expert if you keep ten steps in mind. Here's the second part of the list that I posted earlier this week. There are 10...

Great Exercise Equipment From Perform Better

Perform Better is one of the leading providers of high-quality fitness accessories and equipment.  Here are some "must-have" products that you can find at www.PerformBetter.com, also known as Exercise Bands - If you've never used...

Sledgehammer and Kettlebell Workout Routine

Here’s a great 30-minute workout that features my two favorite pieces of fitness equipment – a sledgehammer and a kettlebell – along with push-ups. Not only will this exercise program kick your butt, but you’ll also get...

Take Extra Time to Warm Up When it's Cold

The term "warm-up" is never as appropriate as when its absolutely freezing cold, miserable weather and you feel like your bones are going to break with every step you take. I hate the...

Is CrossFit the Sport of Fitness?

Has the "Sport of Fitness" really arrived in the form of CrossFit, via Reebok? Sorry to disappoint you, but no, it hasn't. The Hype of Fitness, however, is in full gear. Like clockwork the...