A Workout Tribute To Doug Holland

I've spoken of Doug before and if you haven't watched the video that I have posted before take a look at Doug deadlifting: Now Doug has given me great advice over the years and what better excuse to drink a beer after a 17 hours fast and workout than a tribute workout! Here was yesterday's … Continue reading A Workout Tribute To Doug Holland →

From The “Just A Hunch, Can’t Prove It” Catagory – Fiber Type Expression From Detraining

If you've noticed that I've not been on facebook or twitter lately, that's because I haven't. I've found that I can communicate with those I like to communicate with just fine without "social" media. Also it only serves to make me angry so instead of see how much I can tolerate because getting furious, I've … Continue reading From The “Just A Hunch, Can’t Prove It” Catagory – Fiber Type Expression From Detraining →

Actionable Data: Routine Adjustments Based On Lack of Muscle In Spite Of Strength Gain

My most popular post, "The Six-Year Itch," was capped with this statement: I write this mostly for myself, as a return to what got me to damn near my genetic potential in the first place. High intensity weight training to total muscular fatigue, focusing on emptying the tank as fast as possible and judging progress … Continue reading Actionable Data: Routine Adjustments Based On Lack of Muscle In Spite Of Strength Gain →

Finally – “Strength Training and its Effects on the Biomarkers of Aging”

Way back when, I hinted at doing a research review of the biomarkers of aging. As class started this fell to the back burner as actually getting work done became somewhat important. However my research methods class had a research review as our main project and thus I had a reason to do the review. … Continue reading Finally – “Strength Training and its Effects on the Biomarkers of Aging” →

Musings on Diet, Muscle Gain, and Longevity

Over at Doug McGuff's blog, there was some discussion regarding hypertrophy...big shock, right? Brandon Schultz DC proposed this regarding hypertrophy: these men must choose to eat AND train to get bigger, with VERY specific meal times, protein servings every three hours or so, abundant rest/recovery/sleep, and pre/peri/post workout supplementation to exaggerate the insulin/amino acid uptake … Continue reading Musings on Diet, Muscle Gain, and Longevity →

How’s Your Training Going?

Really, how is it? Are you jumping around from program to program? Are you trying to find the way to activate the most stabilizer muscles instead of focusing on getting stronger for reps? Are you worried if what you're doing is "primitive" or what our "ancestors" would do in a "natural" environment, never mind that … Continue reading How’s Your Training Going? →

Efficient Exercise Workshop: Leveraging Technology For Ancestral Wellness

So I'm sure you're aware of the PaleoFX seminar that's coming down next week here in Austin. If you're unable to make it to that life-changing event, you might find yourself in a state of disarray, prompting a number of thoughts including: "What in my life is worth attending if not for PaleoFX?" "How did … Continue reading Efficient Exercise Workshop: Leveraging Technology For Ancestral Wellness →

PaleoFX 2012 Presentation

So in case you've been living under a rock, the largest, most-practical paleo event ever put together, with the greatest minds (and most importantly, characters) of the ancestral health community assembled in one location is coming next month: PaleoFX 2012! I'll be involved in just about everything during the event: you're going to hear my … Continue reading PaleoFX 2012 Presentation →

Your Bones Are Not A Coat Rack

Your average gym goer is under the false assumption that your skeleton is merely a coat rack for your flesh. Those of us who have a little more education understand that bones are living tissue and, not unlike how our flesh displays to the world our activity and fitness (or total lack thereof), our bones … Continue reading Your Bones Are Not A Coat Rack →

Resistance Training as the Mode of Choice for Health and Fitness

I was alerted to the following paper through James Steele via Twitter: Uncomplicated resistance training and health-related outcomes: evidence for a public health mandate. Abstract: Compared to aerobic training (AT), resistance training (RT) has received far less attention as a prescription for general health. However, RT is as effective as AT in lowering risk for … Continue reading Resistance Training as the Mode of Choice for Health and Fitness →