Category Archives: Workouts

Getting Stronger Without Gaining Weight

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I’ll start with a reblog from our new site JackedDad.com. It’s about weight training and goal setting, and I think you’ll like it. You could also consider “Getting Stronger” the first part of this post entitled “Getting Stronger Without Gaining … Continue reading →

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Have You Got the Power?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Service Interrupted After more than a week of snow shoveling, firewood gathering, and brush clearing, things are finally getting back to normal here in Connecticut. I know some towns had it much worse than where I live, but here’s a … Continue reading →

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Fun Size Facebook Fitness!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Have you bought your Halloween candy yet? I just got mine at BJ’s and have so far resisted the urge to bust open the bag. We’ll see how long that lasts! Inspired by the candy I’d like to eat, and … Continue reading →

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Dumpster UBE Machine

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I went for a bike ride today, and, as usual, my legs were completely fried. I often work some reps with light weight to even out the workout, or I do some pullups and dips. This time I tried something … Continue reading →

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Yoga Fire!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

I admittedly don’t know much about yoga.  Besides the Sun Salutation and a few basic poses like lotus (okay, for me half lotus) and the plank, I haven’t practiced too much, either.  I do enjoy what little I’ve done and … Continue reading →

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Density Day

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Strength, endurance, power, flexibility.  These are some of the main components of fitness that we strive to improve every day.  Athletes at all levels may excel at some while struggling with others.  Most of us recognize the importance of fitness … Continue reading →

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Laughing at Bruce Lee

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

I shoveled my driveway again today, and though it wasn’t hard work by any means (only a few inches of light snow), all the nagging pains acquired this winter came right back.  It seems like it’s been a million years … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Dangers of Sandbagging

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

I experimented with some plyometric exercises with my sandbag today.  To learn how to make your own, and for some great workouts, check the Rosstraining.com archives.  Here’s a picture of the one I made a few years ago.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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Death by Kata (and resistance training)

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

At my dojo there’s an old workout we call Death by Kata. The name says it all: we run through our eight katas, three to four times each. It usually takes under 30 minutes, as there’s no break between katas. … Continue reading →

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