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
WORKSHEET UPDATED 12/10/2018 In December I wrapped up a workout block I called the “EMOM Workout” (you can see the details here). In the spirit of experimentation, I’ve started something completely new (for me) a 1 x 20 workout. 1 x 20 Explained 1 x 20 is an established – if not well known – … Read more
You Need Sleep I really don’t need to tell you that. You know from experience. When you don’t sleep well you feel bad and you’re a jerk. At least I am. But there are other reasons why sleep is a priority, and they become more important as we get older. Here are a few reasons … Read more
At 50 years old, I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been. That’s actually a good thing. Most guys my age are trying to trim down, lose the “spare tire”, beer gut, whatever you want to call it. I’m on a quest to gain weight, particularly muscle. When I was 46, I took up the sport of … Read more
It’s Monday, and it’s my first day back after an 8-day summer trip. It wasn’t a vacation; far from it. Nine teenagers and three adults spent the week working at a summer camp for kids with special needs. It was a challenging, enriching, emotional experience. And in the midst of the trip, I found myself … Read more