Here is our design plans and photo directions for the full-size PVC Parallel bars made out of 2″ Schedule #40 PVC pipe. This design can be made portable for travel and modified to make more narrow for children–details below. Enjoy–SIMPLE fitness! Special thanks to Misko Stephane from Canada for the idea and inspiration! Construction “How…… More
We love simple and effective exercise ideas at The Lean Berets–especially if they are also cost effective. A great home exercise idea is to make your own low parallel bars out of PVC pipe–often called “Paralette” bars. We put together a simple handout based on some requests. You can access the PDF below and also…… More
Neuroscience and developmental movement specialist Dr. Kwame Brown has an inspiration message to help our children move better–PLAY! Join us as we explore some fun and efficient ways to actively engage children with playful movement and games. Dr. Brown has over 20 years of experience working with thousands of children and numerous community and school…… More
Really? Which would you choose? This antiquated contraption or the cool fun equipment below! The seated machine is basically a waste of time AND MONEY compared to the neuro-sensory rich equipment choices further down this page. Lean Berets founder Ron Jones teaching his twins balance control and vestibular function while have fun doing it–BAREFOOT!!! The…… More
We had the pleasure of interviewing Brendan Cosso of CrossCore about not only the great equipment at CrossCore for rotational training and modular pull up racks, but just as importantly, the philosophy behind CrossCore and what they are doing to promote both health and fitness across America and beyond. We know you’ll enjoy the show and learn a lot…… More
“fortitudo per patientiam” (Strength Through Endurance) We can talk about biomechanics and neurologically efficient movement until the cows come home, but it is NO match for the human spirit. As some of you know, I’m the official race course photographer each summer for the Badwater Ultramarathon—a 135 mile race through Death Valley in the middle of…… More
I have learned recently to make a more efficient use history to guide the future. We don’t need to re-create the wheels of fitness—just remember which direction they need to turn and get started doing it. Remember, the “best” in American fitness used far different methods which were far more advanced to create generations of…… More
Everyone in the world may differ in size, skin color, religious beliefs, activity levels and preference in cars. But one thing that you, me and everyone else has in common is our need of protein for survival. Put in your ear buds, turn the volume up and listen to a brand new Audio Blast by…… More
News Flash! Our “peak” for American fitness AND health was over 100 years ago, so let’s learn from history and get to work improving! Ironically, many of our “elite” athletes today cannot perform many of the routine fitness tasks performed in gymnasiums during the late 1800s and early 1900s which were peak years of the…… More
Since The Lean Berets spend an awful lot of time addressing obesity epidemics and weight loss, I decided to go a little different direction with this post. I think it’s about time to get something off my chest that I’ve been meaning to talk about for quite some time now. For those of you who…… More