Looking to set up your home gym? Here are my equipment recommendations for (mostly) strength training workouts for beginner to novice exercisers in small spaces. NOTES: This post was last updated 1/21/2021 – prices and availability may have changed. I…
It’s Almost Over!
Note: Originally published Sept 10, 2018 on my old website Two weeks ago, my cast was cut off (by the way, did you know cast saws work by vibration? Since the fiberglass doesn’t vibrate and your skin does, the saw…
10 Things I Learned From Severing My Big Toe Tendon
Note: Originally published 8/6/2018 on my old website. When I dropped a knife on my foot in early July, I immediately knew it was bad. I knew it would take a long time to heal, but when I got the…
Overhead Pressing – Why is it so HARD???
Note: Originally published 10/2/2017 on my old website. Overhead pressing is a challenge for a lot of people because: It requires good shoulder mobility: Our typical modern lives tend to create a stiff shoulder joint because we don’t require a…
9 Basic Foam Rolling Moves
Note: Originally published on 8/31/2017 on my old website. Not sure how to use the foam roller? Here are 9 ways to add it to your warm up, cool down, or mobility routine. Spend about 30 seconds on each area,…
Super simple fitness advice
Note: Originally published on 8/28/2017 I recently heard this interview with personal finance expert, Harold Pollack, about how he wrote all his financial advice on a single index card. Brilliant! I thought. We all tend to get caught up in…
Smart moves with dumbbells
Note: Published originally on 8/24, 2017 Keep it simple! Dumbbells are an excellent way to add resistance: They are found in most gyms and are usually more available than machines. Find a small area and you’re ready for a full…
Lunch Break Strength Session
Note: Originally published Aug 9, 2017 on my old website. Don’t have time to work out AND shower during your lunch break? This workout is designed to maximize your strength building and minimize cardiovascular conditioning (more muscle action, less heavy…
Energize: Quick pick me up workout
Note: originally published Aug 7, 2017 on my old blog It may seem counter intuitive to exercise when you’re feeling tired, but movement may be just what you need to increase your energy level. (Not sure if you just need…
More Core
Note: originally published 7/19/2017 on my old blog Ready to try some core strengthening exercises that aren’t the plank? (And if you DO want plank ideas, check out this post). Quadraped Cues: Hands under shoulders, knees under hips “Pack” shoulder…