Do you remember the cartoon Popeye and how he would get a popping forearm by eating a can of spinach? Now, I’m really showing my age. It would be great if it were that easy to get big and strong … Read More
Balance Guy Training Blog
Overcoming Obstacles
Otherwise known as making it work, but I already wrote about that, so I went with overcoming obstacles. You have responsibilities outside yourself when you’re an adult or at least a partial one like me. Things like work, kids, paying … Read More
4 Exercise Mistakes Stopping You From Progress
Being in the gym trenches for over 30 years and training clients for over 13 is plenty of time for me to make many mistakes. And I have, but that’s okay because making mistakes is one way to learn. Now, … Read More
Persistence: The Neglected Fitness Trait
There’s a fine line between persistence and stubbornness, but more on that later. Before going further, here’s a definition of persistence to get things straight between us. The two definitions you’re concerned with are. Firm or obstinate continuance in a … Read More
The Best Triset For Your Next Workout
That’s quite a claim. The best three exercises (triset) for your workout, but don’t worry because I will back it up with my opinion. My opinion is backed up by 14 years of training clients, writing thousands of workout programs, … Read More
Success Against The Odds
You probably know the bible story of David’s success against all odds against Goliath. Here’s Goliath, all 9 ft 9 of him armed and armored to the teeth and never been defeated, going against David, a shepherd boy armed with … Read More
4 Exercises For Better Hip Mobility
Have you ever heard of the saying, ‘It’s all in the hips?’ Or maybe you heard the hip (mobility) doesn’t lie. Anyhow, this applies to the gym and many activities of daily living. Having and developing better hip mobility means … Read More
Developing A Positive Mindset
Developing a positive mindset means you’re hopeful about the world and expect good things to happen. Conversely, a negative mindset indicates that you expect bad things (real or perceived) to happen to you and are less than optimistic about the … Read More
Carry Yourself To Health With The Farmers’ Carry
Farmers’ carry is one of those head-scratching exercises. It looks simple because you’re carrying weight in your hands. How hard can that be? If you keep reading, you’ll find out. There are muscles it works besides your hands because you’re … Read More
Anniversaries Remind You Of What Matters
I am taking a break from my regular stuff to talk about anniversaries and how each year it stirs emotions. Reading through Facebook, as I often do, people write about friends and family past, what they learned from them, and … Read More