What does it really take to carve your physique? I don’t get asked this question as much as I should. Instead, I get asked “how much longer until I start seeing the lines in my arms” or “I’ve been working out for a month, why aren’t my muscles coming in.” When it comes to training…
When I decided to stop running long distance due to injury, I was terrified about how my body would respond. It was the fear of staying small and skinny that kept me running through pain. I started lifting weights, I was a cardio queen. I loved the thrill I would get when my feet hit…
As I type, I’m bubbling with excitement over the delicious scones that bake in the other room. The unmistakable scent of lavender wafting through the house. I’ve been on a cut, or “diet” for several weeks. I hate the word diet. Why? Because of the feelings almost everyone feels when they hear the work, including…
Back on the platform after nearly a month of winter sickness which turned into a necessary break from olympic training. Training breaks can have their psychological perks as well as restorative physical benefits, but it also comes with a decrease in physical strength and fitness. I maintained a regular bodybuilding/HIIT training program for the month…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJVCtEhkcjM&feature=youtube_gdata_player 3 weeks of personal ups and downs translated to three weeks of hitting my body against an unforgiving bar. Clouds break and the sun peaks through lifting the burdens which had been placed on my body. With the lightness in my soul came quickness in my body. Had I known that 45kgs was 99…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1sL9EVo-jM] Ladies ladies, (and gentlemen) Deadlift RDL complexes should be worked into your leg training if you’re looking to tighten, tone, define everything from the waist down. These make a great addition for any leg program, targeting gluts and hammy’s. 4 sets of 5 @ 3 times a week. These are great full body…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiME66iIdAI Really great training day at Stone and Barbell Saturday. Throwing weights around with some of your friends is such a great experience. Blessed. The guys threw down some serious weight and I had a nice little milestone of a lifetime PR clean & jerk at 58 kilos. Such a great group in there this morning, really…