As I speed through middle-age, I’ve landed on a handful of health markers that let me know what kind of trajectory I’m on. In this article I’ll list what I track and why. My markers may not be your markers because my goals may be different than your goals. I call these “Dave’s KPI’s”, and I … Read more
It’s not Alzheimer’s. It’s not diabetes. It’s not even erectile dysfunction. The scourge of old age is… Tendinitis. I discovered this first in my forties. My elbows were killing me. Apparently you can’t do pull ups after 46. Who knew? Most recently, though, I was feeling pain in at the tips of my brachioradialis to the point … Read more
Back in 2018 I wrote a post for my “Supplements After 50” series on Creatine. Creatine’s an old standard in performance supplements. But recently I’ve learned that creatine has some new tricks up its sleeve, so I’ve updated the post. You can view the updated post here.
A friend of mine who was just released from the hospital due to diabetes complications hit me up for low-carb snack recommendations. He’s determined to clean the carbs and sugar out of his diet and he knows I live that low-carb life. I don’t snack often, but sometimes I’m on the run and I need … Read more
It’s been a while since I posted what I’m working on, physically. Honestly, I’m playing with different programs and lifts every 8 weeks or so, so it’s hard to stay current. Workout Structure It’s Summer, which means I’m outside more, adding in more sprinting and aerobic work. Combined with my usual resistance (weight lifting) work, … Read more
How Fasting, Time Restricted Eating, and Carnivore Helped me Lose 20 Pounds on Accident First of all, did I miss any buzzwords? I’m always testing my body. I use different workout methodologies about every 8 weeks. I add and remove things from my diet regularly to see how they affect how I feel, think, or … Read more
My Weekly HIIT Workout Supplies 4 Sport Cones A 50×100 open space Workout Description I love this little workout. It takes 20 minutes, works your tail off, and takes a minimum of setup and supplies. Find a flat, open, space like a soccer, rugby, or football field (or just an open field at your local … Read more
TLDR Your workout routine should take into account recovery time. This is especially true as you age (since it takes more time to recover). Scroll to “Training for recovery” to see my current workout routine for maximizing recovery. The Importance of Recovery Some guys, myself included, go balls to the wall in their workouts. We … Read more
This morning I stumbled on this article by Paul Flannery titled “Extreme Athleticism Is the New Midlife Crisis” (https://medium.com/s/greatescape/extreme-athleticism-is-the-new-midlife-crisis-d87199a18bed). I love a good midlife crisis, and I agreed with most of what the article had to say. It was a shame that the title had a negative sound to it. Rather than a midlife “crisis”, … Read more
TLDR Try this 8 week hypertrophy (muscle-building) workout. Download the Excel spreadsheet here: Winter 2018 Hypertrophy Workout Hypertrophy Basics I alternate between different types of workouts during the year. Some of the year is about building strength (how much I can lift). Some of the year is dedicated to power (how much I can lift … Read more