Monthly Archives: January 2011
Motivation Monday: The Critic Does Not Count
Yussif Hussane circa 1915 (source) “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man … Continue reading
Motivation Monday: 5 Lessons I Learned From Jack Lalanne, RIP
LaLanne receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award on September 3, 2007 during a ceremony at Muscle Beach (source) Just the other day it was announced that fitness icon, Jack Lalanne, had passed away due complications from pneumonia. While a sad day … Continue reading
Am I Really Helping People Get Better Results in the Gym and Life?
Bit by bit, the pyramids were built (source) As I was reading the follow up comments to Frankie’s post An Open Letter to Member of The Movement (if are easily offended, don’t read it and complain to me; you have been warned), … Continue reading
Motivation Monday: Cash the Check
Check for the Purchase of Alaska, October 12, 1868 (source) Motivation Monday coming to you a bit late today. I’ve been holed up for the past 2 days planning and organizing for 2011. I like to sit down at the end … Continue reading
3 Random Topics: Red Bull Banned in France, Lunk Alarms, and Metroflex Gym
There is a lot of crazyness going out there in the world. Red Bull being banned in France, lunk alarms in an actual gym (I seriously thought this was made up when I first heard it) and a look inside … Continue reading
Motivation Monday: Tom Platz and Insane Squats
Truly insane human performance on squats. I love how every rep looks the same, all of them had great speed and he kept smiling the entire time (with the exception of just a couple reps). He made it LOOK insanely … Continue reading
How Do We Measure Movement for More Muscle, Strength and Less Pain?
Just a heads up on a great article below. I will have much more on the blog soon, but I have been swamped under some deadlines this week; so hang in there. In the meantime, my good buddy Frankie Faires … Continue reading
Motivation Monday: 2011 Is Here, What Are You Going To Do?
2011 is here and time to make a difference! The video above is not new, but it’s message is timeless. Don’t always assume there is a tomorrow. Hopefully there will be for many of you, but it is not gauranteed. … Continue reading