OK, here’s where things went from bad to worse. The label said, and I quote, “WARNING: DO NOT USE IN COMBINATION WITH CAFFEINE OR ANY STIMULANTS FROM OTHER SOURCES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO COFFEE, TEA, SODA AND OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS OR MEDICATIONS. DO NOT USE UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS OF HEAT, SLEEP DEPRIVATION OR…… More
If we want to see the future of fitness–we need to intellectually examine the past. Our predecessors in health and fitness clearly have created numerous systems which are still valid today…if we pay attention and are willing to learn from them. Most are long gone now, but their teachings remain along with some photographs, videos,…… More
“Ode to Muscle Beach” by Glenn Sundby *(I interviewed Glenn Sundby for my masters thesis in November of 2002. This poem was one of the memories of historic Muscle Beach he shared with me that day and one that he wanted to live on…here you go Glenn…THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A MUSCLE BEACH! -Ron Jones)…… More
I’d like to warn you ahead of time. I have a lot to say about this topic so I decided to break this post into three segments. Now that I got that out of the way, the exact date was July 7, 2013 at approximately 2:13 pm. I was at the gym, I just got…… More
Back in May, my friend Melody Schoenfeld was in town to assist at a StrongFirst kettlebell certification in Salt Lake City. We met for lunch and as she explained the details of the course, I gazed off into space and realized it was time to put my fears aside and go for it myself. I…… More
Like food, we need to be careful about shoving chemicals into our mouths with toothpaste as well. Are you using chemical-free toothpaste? Here are some tips on choosing healthy toothpaste that gets the same job done as conventional pastes loaded with chemicals. We like “Power Smile” by Jason Brand, but there are other good ones…… More
Treat the kids you love to delicious High Fructose Corn Syrup wrapped in sodium benzoate, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 plus other wonderful ingredients? Really?!!! NOT The Lean Berets–this is grounds for a Firing Squad! For a healthier frozen snack you can feed your kids without feeling guilty of child abuse by food,…… More
“The biggest limits in life are those we impose upon ourselves.” -Chris Moon It’s been an inspiring summer so far…I was able to reconnect with three friends through endurance racing. A spiritual rejuvenation. A recalibration of sorts for the mind. Interestingly, their stories are not really about racing or athletics exclusively—but about humanity and inspiring others…… More
We did a fun show with our friend Chet “The Jet” Blanton is just a “normal guy” trying to inspire others to be fit while having fun–but he’s also one of the top ultra distance triathletes in the world who has done as many as 27 full length IronMan Triathlons in one year. He’s now…… More
We have used “Dynamic Warm-Ups” or dynamic stretching for years in corporate wellness and fitness training with great success. We are posting a few “entry level” mobility videos to help people get started. If you need more details, please visit the credit references at the end of each video for more information. They are ALL…… More