Benefits of Barefoot Kettlebell Swings I’m often asked, both in the gym and online, “What are the benefits of barefoot kettlebell swings?” Well, more accurately, I’m often asked, “Why no shoes?” (And, if I’m being totally honest, I’m asked this at the grocery store, restaurants, and at the gym.) In fact, caught ma’self lookin’ like […]
Five Nuggets to Light Your Primal Fire: Revisiting “Paleo Workouts for Dummies”
Nothing screams “beach read” like Pat Flynn’s (& Dr. Kellyann Petrucci’s) Paleo Workouts for Dummies. Actually, don’t tell Pat, but I was scrounging at the last minute to pack a book or two for my OCNJ vacation, and that one was readily available. I read it nearly cover to cover about 3 years ago; what […]
The 4 Fitness Tools You’ll Find in Your Kitchen
Alligators like marshmallows.” That right there is a direct quote from a friend who, as a senior prank, tied up an alligator to the front doors of his school. Sorry, Greg, the truth is out now! (<–Not his real name. HA! Joke’s still on you, Louisiana High School!) …Anyway, this article is not about alligators […]
Should Your Diet Have a Name?
“I’m on a diet,” you explain. “Which one?” she asks. “The one where I eat for a caloric deficit, particularly cutting foods that don’t offer much nutritional value anyway or cause inflammation to my body.” You can imagine the shock and awe effect that would be initiated by such a perfectly straightforward and appropriate response. […]
Principles VS “Tips & Tricks”
We’ve got more health and fitness information at our fingertips than ever before and yet we’ve never before, as a society, been so unhealthy and unfit. You’re familiar with the Goldilock’s Principle, yes? How appropriate. That can be the first principle we discuss. Okay, so the Goldilock’s Principle as it applies to the plethora of […]