Before getting started I would like to address one statement that needs to stop being said. “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Ahem. Let me clear my throat. “Ow now brown cow…the human torch, was denied a bank loan.” If you have one pound of muscle and one pound of fat…THEY BOTH WEIGH THE FRIGGIN’ SAME. [...]
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Why Scales Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Posted: February 2, 2012 in Motivation, Training ArticlesTags: body composition, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat, Does Weight Training Make You Bulky?, Scales Are Inaccurate, Weight vs. Lean Body Moss
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P360 Ladies Proving Strong and Feminine Can Marry
Posted: January 27, 2012 in Motivation, Training ArticlesTags: ALex Vekich, Dave Thomas, Elyse Paulson, Female 300# Deadlift, Jandy Vernon, Jennifer Bittner, Performance360, Strong Women, Videos of Women Deadlifting
I freaking love my job. On a weekly basis I get to see folks achieve things that often times they’ve previously vocalized they would not be able to do (male deadlift of 400#, female doing full strict pull-ups, etc) and it absolutely makes my day when these folks not only do those thing, but blow [...]
The Marriage of Physical Strength and Mental Fortitude
Posted: January 18, 2012 in MotivationTags: Training Motivation
Any Performance360 member, competitive athlete, CrossFit member, powerlifter, bodybuilder, triathlete or anyone that actively elects suffering will tell you the positive effects those activities have on the rest of their personal lives. Frankly, it’s undeniable.
What I’m Resolving to Do in 2012
Posted: January 6, 2012 in Motivation, Random Thoughts, Training ArticlesTags: 60" Box Jump, Dave Thomas, Educate Your Training, Fitness Blogs, Funny Fitness Blog, New Year's Resolutions
I have such a love-hate relationship with New Year’s Resolutions. I generally think they are complete bullshit and have found that most people don’t stick to them. If they weren’t urgent enough for you in December then chances are they are not going to be urgent 30 days later. I’m juuuuust sayin’, that’s the reality. [...]
