If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, there’s a good chance that you saw the brief video below. The video itself lasts less than 20 seconds. There is nothing fancy about it. It’s just me dropping down to the ground to perform a quick set of pushups. There’s certainly more exciting videos to be […]
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Emphasizing Creativity with Rollouts
Over the years, I’ve worked with numerous core training exercises, but few can contend with rollouts from an abdominal wheel or similar device. The movement has been a staple in my routine for as long as I can remember. Rollouts are effective, convenient, and allow for countless variations. It has probably been years since I’ve […]
The Will to Prepare to Win
Earlier this week, I posted a short video to Instagram where I discussed the importance of talking less and doing more. As a coach, I believe the message is one that all athletes need to hear. There’s absolutely no reason to waste time telling anyone that you want to win or become a champion. The […]
Regret is Poison – Gary Vaynerchuk
It was just last year when I first heard of Gary Vaynerchuk. At the time, I shared one of his videos when discussing some of the parallels between business and training. Since that entry, I have really come to enjoy the message that he preaches. Although his work is primarily directed towards entrepreneurs, I’ve found […]
Adding Discipline to Passion
In a recent article, I stated that motivation is overrated. The premise of the entry was quite simple. Rather than constantly seeking out new forms of motivation, it’s useful to instead cultivate the discipline necessary to work even when you aren’t in the mood. In other words, it’s not enough to just work hard when […]