What motivates you? No doubt there are many layers to that onion. There is always a balance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation needed to sustain healthy habits. This will shift depending on your goals and experience. Popular “fitspiration” memes (and now whole Instagram accounts) attempt to appeal to both sides of the coin with 1) Hot …
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Are You “iPhone” Strong?
I did a Spartan Race last weekend. So did many thousands of others. There was much to be done that day – climbing walls, crawling in mud, carrying heavy things, and throwing pointy objects. But there was one thing I didn’t see anyone doing. And I realized it as soon as I got back to “civilization.”
Celebrate Your Strength
Exercise expands your scope of what’s possible. Couch to 5k to ultramarathon. There are all types of schools and shades and stages of strength. Each can teach you something about yourself. Powerlifting – or the pursuit of strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift – offers a unique opportunity to laser-focus your training. I …
“Get Back At Zack” Workout – 2nd Edition
Training has been pretty intense for me lately – Preparing for a powerlifting meet in March, a Spartan Race in April, and an advanced kettlebell workshop in May! Despite all of that, it’s time to “train your trainer” once again! Y’all gave me quite a killer workout last time… You know the drill: …
Reverse Resolutions
The new year is here! Did you make any resolutions for 2015? If you’re like most people you did…. but you’re not totally sure it’ll last. Will the “new you” make it to 2016? The sad fact is that most resolutions don’t make it past Groundhog Day. That’s not a dig on anyone’s character or …