I recently had a discussion with Chris Highcock regarding the implications of a paper authored by James Steele ii. The topic was how failure seems to be the primary hypertrophy trigger from resistance training, regardless of load. Given that, I noted the following: Of course, load is useful in expediting the point (muscle failure). I … Continue reading On Training Load →

I was having a discussion with a gentleman recently who was concerned about his bone mineral density results from two recent DXA scans. In addition to consulting with me about how to solve this, he also brought it to a group of HIT practitioners who, on the balance, are generally good-headed guys. One of the … Continue reading On Bone Mineral Density →

When I was talking to Andrew about this challenge I set for myself, he said something along the lines of "That's a really long time to train for an event." When I said it to my wife, who has run 6 marathons, she said something to the effect of "That's too much time to train." … Continue reading ARXfit Endurance Update →

Recently, my iPhone bricked. The genius bar could not help it, and due to a variety of very exciting developments in my life, I could not get another phone before the end of the contract period with ATT. So I've not had a phone for 2 weeks. Let me tell you: not having infinity in … Continue reading On missing out →

As I've previously documented, I've been doing just 10 minutes of ARX work per week as a means to help prepare for an ultramarathon I'll be running this fall. However, I've been excited about the fact that the ARX has a long history of adding muscle to even the most stubborn gainers. I'm a bro … Continue reading ARX results pt. 1 →

In my previous post, I discussed the philosophical framework around how I plan to run an ultramarathon (and finish well) on around an hour a week of training. I also noted that I'm no the first person to do this and do it well. What I'm attempting to do is use even less running to accomplish this … Continue reading The ARXFit Endurance Experiment Pt. 3 →

I've posted previously about my goal to run an ultramarathon on super-low volume training. To do this, I'm leveraging the available technology that most don't normally have access to for this sort of thing, namely the ARXfit Omni & Alpha. Beyond that, I'm leveraging HIIT work to build the additional physiological capacity to run this … Continue reading The ARXFit Endurance Experiment Pt. 2 →

Goal: Run this race in November: Muleshoe Bend 50k Why?: Because I'm not the biggest, or strongest around (but I have some much bone), so I may as well be best at suffering! How?: Taking a mixture of all sorts of training ideas from people who believe in quality over quantity. People like Eric Orton,Aaron Olson, … Continue reading The ARXfit Endurance Experiment →

First, had the chance to speak at the Prevention R3 conference here in Austin a couple weeks back. The topic was "Uncomplicated Resistance Training for Brain Health," where I laid out some of the research on resistance training & cognitive function, while also stressing to the women in attendance the idea of "principles, not programs." … Continue reading Odds & Ends →

Next week I'll be presenting at the Prevention R3 Summit here in Austin, where I'll be discussing Exercise & Brain Health. As a lead up the event, I was fortunate enough to appear on the local Fox affiliate where I discussed how to keep the fitness resolution by focusing on principles, not programs. This is … Continue reading Exercise & Brain Health On Fox →