3 Problems With Counting Calories

The Convoluted Maze of Nutrition   To me, nutrition is extraordinarily convoluted. Cited studies contradict each other, trends and fads regularly enter and exit acceptance, and everyone has their own opinion when it comes to the foods they either will or won’t eat.  I always recommend that you do your own research, and/or consult your doctor or nutritionist.  Recently I’ve been

When You Have 10 Minutes to Exercise

When You Have 10 Minutes to Exercise   Sometimes, all I have is a few minutes to devote to exercise and movement.  If you have young kids, vocation commitments, and other God-given responsibilities, you know what I’m talking about.  Here are 5 of my favorite 10-minute workout strategies that I’ve used when crunched for time. 1. Farmer’s Carry for 10

How to do a Kettlebell Thruster

What is a Kettlebell Thruster? The Kettlebell Thruster is a powerful and dynamic full body movement. The Thruster requires core stability, hip and shoulder flexibility, but is a great movement for developing strength and power in your body.  The Kettlebell Thruster is a full-body exercise with an emphasis on the following muscle groups: Core Back Shoulders Biceps Legs How to

The One Exercise Goal for 2023

The One Exercise Goal for 2023   This one goal completely reshaped how I thought about setting exercise goals, and I hope it serves you well in 2023.   👊Exercise 3-4 times a week. Each Week. Rinse/Repeat.    Most exercise goals have a more specific outcome. Lose 10 pounds in 3 months. Put on 10 pounds of muscle in 6

How to do a Kettlebell Row

What is a Kettlebell Row? The Kettlebell Row is a pull movement. It requires core stability and balance, with an emphasis on the following muscle groups:  Core Back Shoulders Biceps How to Do a Kettlebell Row (Instructions): Start with the kettlebell about 6-12 inches in front of you. Turn the horn of the bell so it’s pointing away from you.

How to Create Your Own 20 Minute Full Body Workouts, with 3 Examples

You Can Learn this Skill   Creating your own workouts is a skill that you can learn. It’s like the skill of writing; it requires familiarity with mechanics, technique, form, edits, and lots of practice. This article will teach you how to write a 20-minute, full-body interval workout. Interval training is a technique that cycles through work and rest over

How to do a Kettlebell March

 What is a Kettlebell March? The Kettlebell March is a kettlebell carry movement. It’s a full body blaster, that will engage your core, lower and upper body. This is great as a warm-up, cool-down, or as a part of your strength routine.  The Kettlebell March is a full-body exercise with an emphasis on the following muscle groups: Core Back

How to do a Kettlebell Halo

What is a Kettlebell Halo? The Kettlebell Halo is a fantastic shoulder movement for strength, mobility, and flexibility.  It’s an excellent warm-up exercise that will allow you to prepare, protect, and strength your shoulders for kettlebell work.  The Kettlebell Halo is an upper body exercise with an emphasis on the following muscle groups: Core Shoulders How to Do a Kettlebell

How to do a Kettlebell Lunge

What is a Kettlebell Lunge? The Kettlebell Lunge is a lower body movement that engages your core. The Kettlebell Lunge has the same movement pattern as the Bodyweight Lunge.  The Kettlebell Lunge is a lower body exercise with an emphasis on the following muscle groups. If you precede the lunge with a Clean, you will also engage the muscles in