weightlifting Archives - Balance Guy Training

Efficient training

Posted by Balance Guy Training on January 8, 2018 | Featured | 9 Comments

When I was footloose and fancy free, I had all the time in the world to train and I acted accordingly. And before you ask, yes, dancing was a part of my pre-workout but I was no Kevin Bacon. Now … Read More

Tags: complexes, density training, Fat loss, Muscle, muscle building, resistance training, strength, weightlifting

It’s okay to suck

Posted by Balance Guy Training on November 13, 2017 | Featured | 8 Comments

To get better. … Read More

Tags: Fat loss, Muscle, muscle building, progress, strength, weighted carries, weightlifting

Act ( Lifting changed my life)

Posted by Balance Guy Training on June 5, 2017 | Featured | No Comments

I was the skinny kid that got picked on in the schoolyard and was last picked for playground games. Regularly, my feelings were hurt because I was lighter than the other boys. Being tall and thin, I was an easy … Read More

Tags: bullying, confidence, experiences, friends, Health, learning, weight gain, weightlifting

Lifting lessons

Posted by Balance Guy Training on December 5, 2016 | Featured | 9 Comments

8 lessons learnt from 25 years under the bar Around 25 years ago I’m shooting the breeze with one of my best buddies Simon. Then out of the blue he made unusual request. “Take your shirt off” he said. … Read More

Tags: fun, learning, weightlifting

Why do you lift?

Posted by Balance Guy Training on July 18, 2016 | Featured | 1 Comment

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloLS5kTrVs&w=560&h=315] When I first saw this, I laughed so hard I nearly fell out of my chair. I’ve been lifting for the better part of 25 years, and with skinny arms and legs I definitely don’t look like I … Read More

Tags: fatherhood, motivation, weightlifting