Lifting With Batting Gloves When it comes to lifting with gloves I've discussed my strong opinion in previous articles, but times have changed. The world has changed. Here in Australia the gyms are open again on a 24/7 unstaffed basis once again, with strict guidelines around disinfecting equipment and staying out of the gym if you're feeling unwell I've personally seen far … [Read more...] about Lifting With Batting Gloves: A Grand Slam?
Born To Run Book Review: My Notes & Takeaways
Born To Run Book Review: My Notes & Takeaways You honestly don't need to be a runner to enjoy or take lessons from this book, having initially read Christopher McDougall's 'Born to Run' long before I started to enjoy running. McDougall's book is far, far more than just a bunch of lessons on running and a debate on the running shoes being worn today vs. the … [Read more...] about Born To Run Book Review: My Notes & Takeaways
Lessons From The Wu-Tang Clan
Lessons From The Wu-Tang Clan Having recently read 'The Tao of Wu' and 'The Wu-Tang Manual' I thought I'd share a number of key lessons and tactics used by The RZA to create the massive success the clan has experienced. I've always been a fan of the Wu-Tang Clan, with Enter the 36 Chambers undeniably being one of, if not the greatest hip hop album released to date, it was … [Read more...] about Lessons From The Wu-Tang Clan
Eliminate Maybe From Your Vocabulary
Eliminate Maybe From Your Vocabulary When it comes to making decisions you should always answer with a simple 'Yes' or 'No'. You either will do the thing or you won't do the thing, I'm not telling you to be a yes man - no is one of the most powerful words there is and you should protect your time. If you don't want to do something say no. If the thing aligns with your … [Read more...] about Eliminate Maybe From Your Vocabulary
5 Tips For Returning To The Gym
5 Tips For Returning To The Gym Post-Coronavirus After several months of gyms being closed to the public amidst the Coronavirus pandemic doors are beginning to re-open, here in Australia as of a few days ago gyms are functioning once again (albeit only during staffed hours, 24/7 access is a while away). I foresee a large number of guys jumping straight back into their … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Returning To The Gym
The Bird Dog Exercise: Fix Your Lower Back & Strengthen Your Core
The Bird Dog Exercise The bird dog, also known as the quadruped is a simple exercise you can perform at home that'll provide you with a plethora of benefits when performed correctly. Recovering from an injury? Looking to fix poor posture? The bird dog can assist with that and more... The Big Benefits of the Bird Dog Engages your abdominal and lower back … [Read more...] about The Bird Dog Exercise: Fix Your Lower Back & Strengthen Your Core
Tart Cherry Juice: An Unconventional Endurance & Recovery Method
Tart Cherry Juice When it comes to supplements and solutions to improve your performance, be it on the track or in the gym most guys tend to disregard the natural solutions that've been proven to assist and instead opt for some hyped up BS by another supplement company that popped up over night, take for example a supplement that claims to work as well as EPO for boosting … [Read more...] about Tart Cherry Juice: An Unconventional Endurance & Recovery Method
Chess Benefits: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Master Chess
7 Big Chess Benefits There are some profound benefits to playing Chess regularly, much like a UFC fighter standing across the octagon from their adversary you have a problem presented in front of you and you must utilize your energy and resources to cripple your opponent in the most efficient way possible. Hell, sports exist that combine physical battle (boxing) with mental … [Read more...] about Chess Benefits: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Master Chess
5 Boxing Combos For Beginners
5 Boxing Combos For Beginners Boxing is essentially a game of chess, and our boxing combos are our 'moves'. To the blind eye boxing appears to be a flurry of jabs, right hands and hooks thrown randomly... be it at a pair of focus mitts, a heavy bag or an opponent. That's not quite the case. Boxing combinations, a sequence of punch performed in a specific order are … [Read more...] about 5 Boxing Combos For Beginners
The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine
The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine Over the years I've read, tried and discussed many different morning routines, ranging from routines that take 15 minutes to routines that take a good hour to get through. Not everyone has or wants to spend so long in the morning working on a morning routine - you don't have a ton of time to spare in the office before heading in to the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 10 Minute Morning Routine
