How to Make Exercise Harder—or Easier

Making exercise harder seems like a silly idea. Isn’t it already hard? You need to make time for it, endure the discomfort, and sometimes wake up the next morning and find it difficult to get out of bed. Yes, Shane, … Read More

Age-Proof Your Strength with Power Training

Staying strong and youthful as we age isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Strength training is excellent, but incorporating power training into your workouts is the cherry on top of your ice cream sundae. Power training focuses on explosive movements that improve … Read More

How to Make Exercise a Habit

How many bad habits do I have? Let me count the ways. If I were to write an article about bad habits, we would be here for a while. Instead, let’s discuss how to make exercise a habit. The physical … Read More

Putting In The Work

“Putting in the work” means dedicating consistent effort to reach a goal, whether it’s in a job, a relationship, or personal growth. I know it’s an exciting start, but it’s essential to get a working definition when a term means … Read More

The Hardest Part About Getting Hurt

I’ve suffered from many injuries. Pain and I are on a first-name basis. Not the discomfort you feel from working out, but the sharp, stabbing, radiating pain that hits when your lower back says fuck you. Rehabbing and the pain … Read More

Why Circuit Training Still Rocks

Circuit training gets a bad rap. It usually happens in a crowded gym class, where good form often takes a backseat to hurried movements. However, when done well, circuit training is an effective and time-efficient way to train, especially for … Read More

Progress Happens One Rep at a Time

Do you find yourself peeking back at your past and marveling or horrified at your progress? A while ago, I was an asshole who didn’t take any responsibility for my actions, and got wasted and stayed out all hours of the … Read More

Keep On Walking

Johnnie Walker’s (the whiskey company) slogan is “Keep Walking.” This tagline, which has been the brand’s mantra for over 20 years, embodies themes of progress, perseverance, and advancement. It builds on the idea that life is a highway and successful … Read More

How Prehab Keeps You Strong For The Long Haul

Remember when you could go (exercise) at a moment’s notice? If something hurts, you would only then consider doing prehab or some semblance of a warm-up. Many people, myself included, often wait until we experience pain to pay attention to … Read More

4 Core Exercises For Better Performance

There are numerous core exercises articles available on the Internet, and before writing another one, it’s not about making it different, but about making it work for you. There are many excellent core exercises available in Cyberspace, and it can … Read More