It’s easy for Americans to romanticize life abroad… whisking away to a foreign locale and relaxing into a dreamy life, far from the cortisol-fueled chaos of the corporate world in the States. In fact, I romanticized it so much that I leapt across the pond myself, golden retriever in tow, to pursue la vie en […]
German volume training (GVT) is a high volume, high intensity no b.s. training program. If you’re looking for a way to break through a strength plateau, or just want to start a new training protocol and stack some major gains, then GVT could be exactly what you’re looking for. But how does German volume training […]
Core exercises and kettlebells might not sound like they go hand in hand. The former usually consists of bodyweight moves on the floor, and later adds a bulky load. But actually, a core kettlebell workout makes perfect sense if you’re looking for a dynamic, fun, and effective way to work your abs, obliques, spinal stabilizer […]
When I moved to Denver in July, I was so eager to hit the trails that I couldn’t wait for the weekends. As soon as the clock struck 5 p.m. on a workday, I’d slam my laptop shut, throw on my backpack, and head for the hills—literally. Back when I lived in Florida, I was […]
Towards the end of every year, I catch myself lamenting how much my health and fitness routines have slipped in the run-up to the holiday season. Oh well, I’ll just harness that New Year’s resolution energy in January, I think to myself. This year, I’ve decided, will be different. (And I really do mean it […]