Prio – Women’s Running and Fitness Shoe from XERO SHOES
As a fitness instructor and nutritionist I’m very passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences with others. I’ve been teaching for over 26 years and with that being said, I’ve…
Nate Morrison Sounds off on The Truth About Motivation
Does motivation actually exist? If you’re looking for motivation, you might want to stop. I know that sounds strange, but bear with me for a moment. The root word of…
Spotter Up reviews SORINEX’s S.I.T.T.™ (Stress Induction Tactical Trainer™) Sled
One of the hallmarks of the American spirit is competitiveness. We love to root for the underdog. Comeback stories make us cheer for the protagonist. We love the competitive nature…
Exercise Timing Issues
WARNING! I have, as many do, certain personality quirks. One is that when I come across something so stupid and lacking in common sense that it elicits a visceral reaction,…
How to Mitigate Active Duty’s Performance-wrecking Culture
QUESTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA: How do you train yourself effectively in the context of an active duty (especially junior enlisted) life, i.e. lack of sufficient sleep, worthless or damaging mandatory…
How does body-type affect training protocols?
QUESTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA: How does body-type affect training protocols? Some guys are more natural runners/endurance types, and some are more lifting/heavyweight types. Does this affect training, and if so…
What The Hell Is Conditioning?
Most people have seen the term “strength & conditioning.” We all have a very solid idea of what strength and strength training are. But what the hell is “conditioning?” If…
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Ultra Athlete at The Toughest Mudder
Toughest Mudder is a new competitive series by Tough Mudder. It is a series of 8 hour races taking place on a 5 mile obstacle course, beginning at midnight on…
The Uncommon Breed Gym Bag
Uncommon Breed Gym Bag I was given the opportunity to do a product review on Uncommon Breed’s duffle bag. However, it isn’t what you’re picturing when you think of a…
The DOD Needs “Tactical Athlete Culture”
There are many things I have learned over the past few years. As a military human performance expert, it is my responsibility to explore the issues that affect the military…