Cardiovascular Endurance 101
Bottom Line Up Front: I get a lot of questions about “cardio” or hear someone say how they do “cardio” two times per week, but I don’t hear a lot of explaining about what that really means. This post will…
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What I Am Up To Now, January 2023
This post and the entire series highlight what I am doing/using/thinking as of right now in the areas of fitness & technology. If you care to compare or read the other posts in this series, refer to the category What I’m Up…
How to Build a Garage Gym, Phase Two
Bottom Line Up Front: I have had a garage gym for more than ten years. I have spent nearly $10,000 on equipment. This is the second post in a series that explains how I would create an ideal garage (home) gym…
What I Am Up To Now, January 2021
This post and the entire series highlight what I am doing/using/thinking as of right now in the areas of fitness & technology. If you care to compare or read the other posts in this series, refer to the category What I’m Up…
What I Am Up To Now, January 2020
This post and the entire series highlight what I am doing/using/thinking as of right now in the areas of fitness & technology. If you care to compare or read the other posts in this series, refer to the category What I’m Up…
Jumping Rope Without a Jump Rope is Hard (and Good For You)
So there I was…doing double unders in my garage. I was trying to get in some long sets of over 100, but my rhythm and training effect was being hampered by an occasional missed rep that would derail my nice…
Training Tip: Using Heart Rate Zones for Maximum Cardiovascular Benefits
Bottom Line Up Front: Training in specific heart rate zones is key to maximum cardiovascular training benefits. Here’s how to apply it and why. The Most Important Variable You may be performing standard “cardio” training by doing long slow bouts…
How to Train for the ACFT: Thoughts After Taking It For the First Time
Bottom Line Up Front: I just took the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the first time. After having the experience of seeing it in person and how I performed on my current training program, here are my current recommendations…
How to Build a Garage (Home) Gym, Phase One
Bottom Line Up Front: I have had a garage gym for more than five years. I have spent more than $5,000 on equipment. This is the first post in a series that explains how I would create an ideal garage…