Motivation
Anxiety and Fitness: A Double Edge Sword
by Jason Colenzo Anxiety is one of the most debilitating mental diseases that one can get. You could be fine physically and in good health, but if you live in a constant anxious state it can ruin your life. Most people will encounter some sort of anxiety or panic attacks in their life. For... »
Genetics vs Hard Work: Round 4
By Jeremy Reynolds Everyone has a different meaning for what working hard really is. In the past, Protestant work ethic emphasized the necessity for hard work as a component of a person’s moral and spiritual duty. As time has passed, work ethic was preached by notable people like Benjamin Franklin, taught in public schools,... »
Great Quotes in History: Theodore Roosevelt
by Jason Colenzo Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States of America, was a man revered by his peers. Known for his rough, cowboy like demeanor, and a symbol for all things masculine, Roosevelt did indeed “speak softly and carry a big stick”. You know you had an impact on American history... »
Tune Tuesday: Return of the Jedi
They play tricks on your mind, and they’re part Jedi. This can only mean one thing. JEDI MIND TRICKS!! They lay the smack down this week with “Heavy Metal Kings” This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video. »
What Motivates You? Part II
(courtesy of http://sdisbury.com/wordpress/) by Jason Colenzo To workout and to dedicate time to bettering yourself can often be frustrating. There are some days you just don’t feel like being there. It could be you had a long day at work, a gathering where you drank 27 shots of Jack Daniels and assumed you were... »
Implementing Productive Training Methods Part II
By: Jeremy Reynolds Once you have developed a foundation, focus on exercises that produce the majority of disruption in homeostasis. This means that the core lifts (squats, presses, cleans, snatches and chins) will receive the majority of work in terms of sets per week and time devoted to them, since they deliver more... »
Tune Tuesday: Screams from a Cursed Soul
Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of Iron Maiden, had a brilliant solo career in addition to his work with Maiden. This weeks Tune Tuesday is a song that can have you lost in focus during your cardio workout. Vivid opera-like vocals as well as piercing guitar solos will elevate your workout to a new level!! This weeks... »
What Motivates You? Part 1
by Jason Colenzo Motivation is a powerful asset in regards to your overall training. Some days its harder to train than others, but you must make the effort to do the work anyway. But what exactly does motivate an athlete to reach a pinnacle of achievement? There are two main types of motivation, and... »
Implementing Productive Training Methods: Part I
By Jeremy Reynolds “Remember the story of the Spanish prisoner. For many years he was confined in a dungeon…One day it occurred to him to push the door of his cell. It was open; and it had never been locked.” ~Sir Winston Churchill Over the course of the past fifty or sixty years the... »
My Hardest Workout Ever
by Jason Colenzo Something has to be number 1. Everyone has stories of workouts involving extreme pain, puking, and fatigue. Some of us can tell multiple stories of those occurrences, but there is always that one workout that put you over. It’s the workout that you’ll remember 20 years later. They don’t come around... »
