These Weights Won't Lift Themselves!

Sometimes I wonder if I am just getting cranky in my old age. Why do I think most fitness writers are wrong? Then I come to realize the simple fact that I am right and they are wrong. Simple as that. So in this episode we tackle 8 of 12 fitness myths. This is taken from an article in My Fitness Pal, http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/12-workout-myths-just-need-go-away/ Myth #1: Strength training will make you bulk up. Myth #2: You can focus on losing fat from certain body parts. Myth #3: Doing lots of cardio is the best way to lose weight. Myth #4: Not feeling sore means you didn’t get a good workout. Myth #5: You should give 100 percent effort during every workout. Myth #6: Strength training means using machines and heavy weights. Myth #7: Sweating a ton means you worked your ass off. Myth #8: Crunches are a great exercise for your abs.

So what exactly is your mindset when you enter a competition? Ever think that there may be a higher reason that you entered a certain race and the gods are going to test your resolve?  No?  Well, you just might after listening to this weeks show.

So what exactly is your mindset when you enter a competition? Ever think that there may be a higher reason that you entered a certain race and the gods are going to test your resolve?  No?  Well, you just might after listening to this weeks show.

This is part 1 of a multi-part series. Or at least that is my plan for now. In this episode we talk about why functional training has been bastardized. What is really is and what it should never be. And how to build a functional gym with stuff around the house.  Enjoy!

This is part 1 of a multi-part series. Or at least that is my plan for now. In this episode we talk about why functional training has been bastardized. What is really is and what it should never be. And how to build a functional gym with stuff around the house.  Enjoy!

This is a strange episode. I am perfectly well-behaved but why would you listen to a podcast on standing and walking properly? What are the odds you are standing and walking properly?  You already know how to stand and walk?  If you have lower back or knee pain, I am not buying it. Change the way you do these things and watch your aches and pains start top go away. In todays show you will learn: How to stand. Exercises to strengthen your feet and ankles. Correct walking to maximize efficiency and reduce force going up the leg. How walking translates to running.

This is a strange episode. I am perfectly well-behaved but why would you listen to a podcast on standing and walking properly? What are the odds you are standing and walking properly?  You already know how to stand and walk?  If you have lower back or knee pain, I am not buying it. Change the way you do these things and watch your aches and pains start top go away. In todays show you will learn: How to stand. Exercises to strengthen your feet and ankles. Correct walking to maximize efficiency and reduce force going up the leg. How walking translates to running.

Well, I think the title says it all!

Well, I think the title says it all!

Yup, this episode is about correcting 3 huge mistakes I see runners make. Am I an authority on running? A running guru? Of course not, but at 240 pounds, I have to make my running as efficient and effective as possible. You are probably in the same boat. Fixing these 3 things have saved me from unnecessary fatigue, injuries and pain.  In the podcast I talk about a few a couple really good YouTube channels to find videos. Chi running at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrEw6YE23gcRCEAA9-hfAag  (Although you can just Google Chi Running and find a ton of videos. Physical Therapy Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTe0LsfEbpkDpgrxKAWbRA Running Injury Free revolution at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbe7oVsJTRN7sgwnVy4GIg  Running Wild at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vFznWAkGITMT2clmgwOaA That should keep you guys busy for a while.  

Yup, this episode is about correcting 3 huge mistakes I see runners make. Am I an authority on running? A running guru? Of course not, but at 240 pounds, I have to make my running as efficient and effective as possible. You are probably in the same boat. Fixing these 3 things have saved me from unnecessary fatigue, injuries and pain.  In the podcast I talk about a few a couple really good YouTube channels to find videos. Chi running at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrEw6YE23gcRCEAA9-hfAag  (Although you can just Google Chi Running and find a ton of videos. Physical Therapy Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTe0LsfEbpkDpgrxKAWbRA Running Injury Free revolution at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbe7oVsJTRN7sgwnVy4GIg  Running Wild at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vFznWAkGITMT2clmgwOaA That should keep you guys busy for a while.  

I thought it was about time to give Chuck Taylor's their due. Really this episode discusses whether you should wear shoes with support and how to fix over-pronation. Give it a listen, it is good.

I thought it was about time to give Chuck Taylor's their due. Really this episode discusses whether you should wear shoes with support and how to fix over-pronation. Give it a listen, it is good.