If vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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EchoBlog Joins EchoJournal
Medgadget16 May 2012 | 10:28 amA community of physicians who are actively involved with our video sharing site EchoJournal now has a collaborative blog where they’re discussing the latest echocardiography videos, clinical concepts and ideas. EchoBlog can be accessed from the EchoJournal website, or directly by going to EchoBlog.com.If you are a cardiologist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, medical student, or just a person interested in cardiac ultrasounds, EchoJournal is where you can develop your knowledge and consult with others. To learn and discuss, you can watch new cardiac videos that are added almost every… -
Nuts and Phytic Acid: Should You Be Concerned?
Mark's Daily Apple16 May 2012 | 8:00 amWho doesn’t like nuts? They’re crunchy, fatty, nutritious, and convenient. They travel well. Tossing them into the air and catching them with your mouth is a fun way to impress any onlookers (this effect is enhanced if you sit in a chair backward at the same time). They even turn into butter. Nuts are the common bond between all dietary sects, it seems. Vegans love them for the protein. Ancestral eaters accept them, some begrudgingly. Weston A. Pricers have to soak, sprout, dehydrate, and ferment them before they’ll even consider eating nuts, but in the end, they love them. -
Alessi's Sbriciola Bread Cutting Board catches...
NOTCOT.ORG16 May 2012 | 8:37 amAlessi's Sbriciola Bread Cutting Board catches all those bread crumbs as you slice. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
International Transformation Of The Month: Aussie Bests The Bulge
Bodybuilding.com Articles15 May 2012 | 6:11 pmAmanda Marie wobbled on the brink of type 2 diabetes. With the help of her blog, she's now ready to rock the stage. Check out how this awesome Aussie sculpted an incredible body!
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Holy Kaw!
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The scent of man, now available at Yankee Candle
16 May 2012 | 1:31 pmIf vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Dirty Disney cartoons? [video]
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmIt’s hard to imagine Disney cartoons have ever been the subject of censorship, but like many beloved cartoons, there’s a seamier side that’s bound to offend if you get the references. Such was the case with “The Shindig” where Clarabelle Cow’s exposed udders were deemed too risqué for Ohio audiences as was her reading material; Three Weeks was an early example of “women’s mass market erotic fiction.” As the old saying goes, "What happens in the barn, stays in the barn." Full story at Neatorama. The evil underbelly of Disney. -
Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Medgadget
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EchoBlog Joins EchoJournal
16 May 2012 | 10:28 amA community of physicians who are actively involved with our video sharing site EchoJournal now has a collaborative blog where they’re discussing the latest echocardiography videos, clinical concepts and ideas. EchoBlog can be accessed from the EchoJournal website, or directly by going to EchoBlog.com.If you are a cardiologist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, medical student, or just a person interested in cardiac ultrasounds, EchoJournal is where you can develop your knowledge and consult with others. To learn and discuss, you can watch new cardiac videos that are added almost every… -
Angel Catheter Combines Central Venous Catheter with IVC Filter for Pulmonary Embolism Prevention (video)
16 May 2012 | 9:40 amBiO2 Medical has received CE Mark approval for the Angel Catheter, a nitinol inferior vena cava (IVC) filter permanently attached to a central venous catheter, for the use of preventing pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients. The multi-lumen catheter can be used like a normal central venous system for administering medications, fluids or blood products, blood sampling and monitoring of central venous pressure. At the same time it provides pulmonary embolism prophylaxis by means of the attached IVC filter.The primary patient population is critical care patients in whom anticoagulation… -
An Update on Altapure’s Ultrasonic Clinical Environment Sterilization System
16 May 2012 | 8:42 amBack in February, we wrote about Altapure‘s adaptation of military sonar technology to sterilize clinical environments. During our recent trip to northeast Indiana, we had the opportunity to visit Altapure’s home on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.Since our last mention, Altapure has been able to not only get their product on the market, but is already working on a newer version of the device that clocks in at 1/3 the size of the current model but has the same power.Read More -
Nidek AFC-330 Automated Fundus Camera Cleared in U.S.
16 May 2012 | 8:23 amNIDEK (Gamagori, Japan) has received FDA clearance to market its AFC-330 fundus camera in the U.S. The unit is an all-in-one system that contains both the camera and the processing computer, negating the need for another machine to remain nearby.The device is the company’s most automated model, and features automatic alignment along the three axis, uses a lower brightness flash, and has dampened mechanical components, among other advances.Read More -
St Jude Medical Launches EnligHTN Renal Denervation System
15 May 2012 | 1:18 pmIt seems that renal denervation systems are popping up like daisies these days. Today at the EuroPCR meeting in Paris, France, St. Jude Medical announced CE Mark Approval and the launch of its EnligHTN renal denervation system. Like other renal ablative systems, this one is approved to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension resistant to medical therapy.Similar to the Vessix Vascular V2 system, the EnligHTN has multiple electrodes which potentially saves time during the ablation procedure, as four ablations can be performed without catheter repositioning.Read More
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Mark's Daily Apple
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Nuts and Phytic Acid: Should You Be Concerned?
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amWho doesn’t like nuts? They’re crunchy, fatty, nutritious, and convenient. They travel well. Tossing them into the air and catching them with your mouth is a fun way to impress any onlookers (this effect is enhanced if you sit in a chair backward at the same time). They even turn into butter. Nuts are the common bond between all dietary sects, it seems. Vegans love them for the protein. Ancestral eaters accept them, some begrudgingly. Weston A. Pricers have to soak, sprout, dehydrate, and ferment them before they’ll even consider eating nuts, but in the end, they love them. -
Why We’re Missing Out on Real Life (plus a Primal Health Challenge)
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amOver the past couple weeks, I’ve identified two deficits in our modern lives – the lack of sprinting and the lack of walking – and proposed a series of corresponding challenges to address (and hopefully fill) those deficits. Judging from the responses, I think these articles were successful. Today, I’m trying my hand at highlighting another problem, this time one that has nothing to do with physical fitness. In fact, it deals with perhaps the most physically inactive activity you’ll ever do: staring at a smartphone as the world gets on around you. Don’t… -
Dear Readers: What Do You Want?
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amIt’s Monday and that usually means another round of Dear Mark, but today I have something a little different in mind. Today I have some questions for you (along with a chance to win a Primal prize). Since I launched Mark’s Daily Apple way back in 2006 it’s been my goal to help 10 million people take control of their health. While MDA now reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month I’m always looking for new ways to do a better job, so I’m coming to you for ideas. Over the years I’ve put together and given away numerous freebies (the 7-Day Course on… -
Weekend Link Love
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amSome guy named Jerry Tobbs (I might have that wrong) recently explained why he thinks the campaign to stop America’s obesity crisis keeps failing. Here’s the winning entry from last month’s “ethics of meat eating” NY Times essay contest. What do you think? Don’t eat green bacon (unless it’s St. Patrick’s day). Amish farm kids are “remarkably immune” to allergies, a new study has found. Something tells me Amish moms aren’t slathering their kids with Purell. We Want Paleo!, a new organization devoted to getting restaurants to… -
Banh Mi Salad
12 May 2012 | 8:00 amBanh Mi is an increasingly popular Vietnamese sandwich with a sweet, savory, tangy and sometimes spicy blend of meat, raw vegetables and herbs. Freed from the confines of a baguette, the bold flavors and contrasting textures of Banh Mi also make an incredible salad. In this simple Primal version, peppery seared pork is tossed with a crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw and topped with cilantro, mint and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Pork is the type of meat that most typically fills Banh Mi sandwiches. This Primal version eliminates the sugar often used to sweeten the pork and instead coats the…
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Alessi's Sbriciola Bread Cutting Board catches...
16 May 2012 | 8:37 amAlessi's Sbriciola Bread Cutting Board catches all those bread crumbs as you slice. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
Core77 on turning old branches into household...
16 May 2012 | 8:07 amCore77 on turning old branches into household hooks. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
Street Seats, a furniture project by Bade...
16 May 2012 | 7:37 amStreet Seats, a furniture project by Bade Stageberg Cox for the Pier 94 Coffee Bar at The Armory Show refurbishes found chairs and paints them in taxi cab yellow. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
Interesting article from Wired about the...
16 May 2012 | 7:07 amInteresting article from Wired about the convergence of the shapes of subway networks. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com) -
Paul Elliman's Found Font installation at the...
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amPaul Elliman's Found Font installation at the MoMA's Ecstatic Alphabets / Heaps of Language. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
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Bodybuilding.com Articles
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International Transformation Of The Month: Aussie Bests The Bulge
15 May 2012 | 6:11 pmAmanda Marie wobbled on the brink of type 2 diabetes. With the help of her blog, she's now ready to rock the stage. Check out how this awesome Aussie sculpted an incredible body! -
25 Tips For More Muscle And Superstrength!
15 May 2012 | 5:56 pmApply these concepts to outgrow your clothes and break your lifting records. -
Teen Amateur Of The Week: Frank Caraglio
15 May 2012 | 5:41 pmGetting to peak condition is never an easy road, especially if you don't have the knowledge to get there. Once Frank knew how, he did. Learn from him! -
High-Definition Abs: Build And Tighten Your Core!
15 May 2012 | 4:50 pmPeople discern fit-status based on whether you flex a ripped core or bounce a fat gut. Build abdominal muscles, then tone them and show off your definition! -
Shortcut To Size: Phase 2, Week 7, Day 44
15 May 2012 | 4:49 pmBuild your pulling power! Train your back for mile-wide lats, build bigger biceps with taller peaks, and target your core for total-body strength.
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T-Nation Articles
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4 Steps to Fix Your Triceps
16 May 2012 | 6:54 amYour quest for big, strong arms can get stopped in its tracks if you suffer a triceps injury. Here's how to prevent it. -
A Sure-fire Way to Learn the Snatch
15 May 2012 | 6:53 amLearning this Olympic lifting staple isn't nearly as hard as it looks, you just need a simple step-by-step approach like this. -
Kroc Rows 101
14 May 2012 | 6:53 amA step by step guide to performing the most bad-ass upper back exercise in existence. -
Hard Ab Training
11 May 2012 | 6:55 amForget the complicated "core" workouts, here's a quick and dirty old school routine that will make your abs feel like someone sliced them open and dumped sriracha sauce on them. -
Training Variations for Mass Gain
10 May 2012 | 6:55 amWho says getting big requires cable machines and 3 sets of 10? Here's a fun program that delivers explosive results in size and strength.
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NYT > Fitness & Nutrition
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Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
16 May 2012 | 1:41 pmAmericans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters. -
Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmFederal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes. -
Well: Phys Ed: Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Live Longer
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmEven moderate activity like taking a walk may improve cancer survivors' long-term prognosis, according to new research showing that regular exercise can lower survivors' risk of premature death, not only from cancer but from any cause. -
Recipes for Health: Pan-Cooked Brussels Sprouts With Green Garlic
16 May 2012 | 11:36 amThese quick-cooking sprouts are a versatile side dish, but they’re also satisfying with on their own with rice. -
Well: Weight Loss in a Pill: No Lemonade From Lemons
16 May 2012 | 11:07 amThe weight-loss field is strewn with lemons, more so than other areas of medicine, and because of the enormous potential market for these drugs, pharmaceutical companies rush new drugs to market after conducting only small clinical trials, writes Dr. Danielle Ofri.
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Mark's Daily Apple
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Nuts and Phytic Acid: Should You Be Concerned?
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amWho doesn’t like nuts? They’re crunchy, fatty, nutritious, and convenient. They travel well. Tossing them into the air and catching them with your mouth is a fun way to impress any onlookers (this effect is enhanced if you sit in a chair backward at the same time). They even turn into butter. Nuts are the common bond between all dietary sects, it seems. Vegans love them for the protein. Ancestral eaters accept them, some begrudgingly. Weston A. Pricers have to soak, sprout, dehydrate, and ferment them before they’ll even consider eating nuts, but in the end, they love them. -
Why We’re Missing Out on Real Life (plus a Primal Health Challenge)
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amOver the past couple weeks, I’ve identified two deficits in our modern lives – the lack of sprinting and the lack of walking – and proposed a series of corresponding challenges to address (and hopefully fill) those deficits. Judging from the responses, I think these articles were successful. Today, I’m trying my hand at highlighting another problem, this time one that has nothing to do with physical fitness. In fact, it deals with perhaps the most physically inactive activity you’ll ever do: staring at a smartphone as the world gets on around you. Don’t… -
Dear Readers: What Do You Want?
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amIt’s Monday and that usually means another round of Dear Mark, but today I have something a little different in mind. Today I have some questions for you (along with a chance to win a Primal prize). Since I launched Mark’s Daily Apple way back in 2006 it’s been my goal to help 10 million people take control of their health. While MDA now reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month I’m always looking for new ways to do a better job, so I’m coming to you for ideas. Over the years I’ve put together and given away numerous freebies (the 7-Day Course on… -
Weekend Link Love
13 May 2012 | 8:00 amSome guy named Jerry Tobbs (I might have that wrong) recently explained why he thinks the campaign to stop America’s obesity crisis keeps failing. Here’s the winning entry from last month’s “ethics of meat eating” NY Times essay contest. What do you think? Don’t eat green bacon (unless it’s St. Patrick’s day). Amish farm kids are “remarkably immune” to allergies, a new study has found. Something tells me Amish moms aren’t slathering their kids with Purell. We Want Paleo!, a new organization devoted to getting restaurants to… -
Banh Mi Salad
12 May 2012 | 8:00 amBanh Mi is an increasingly popular Vietnamese sandwich with a sweet, savory, tangy and sometimes spicy blend of meat, raw vegetables and herbs. Freed from the confines of a baguette, the bold flavors and contrasting textures of Banh Mi also make an incredible salad. In this simple Primal version, peppery seared pork is tossed with a crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw and topped with cilantro, mint and a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Pork is the type of meat that most typically fills Banh Mi sandwiches. This Primal version eliminates the sugar often used to sweeten the pork and instead coats the…
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Zen to Fitness
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Portion Control
6 May 2012 | 10:55 pmThere have been many emails from readers asking about portion control – and more specifically whether or not to actually take it into account when trying to live a healthier lifestyle. And while I think portion control is important to health it is not important in the conventional ways and needn’t be consciously controlled when sitting down to eat. Our bodies have several hormones which work to control our appetite and tell us when to eat. The three most important are Insulin, Gherlin and Leptin. Insulin is a storage hormone which also satiates and controls appetite –… -
The Incredible Power of Small Fitness
26 Apr 2012 | 3:43 amEditors Note: This is a contribution from Jake O’Callaghan of Slow Change and Zenteen. People tell me they’re excited about developing fitness, but just can’t seem to start. They lace up their shoes but can’t make themselves step out the door. They get into push-up position but can’t force themselves to go down. They don’t have a problem once they get started, they just have a problem starting. It’s almost as if they are afraid of the “pain” of the workout. I think all of us, even fitness veterans, have witnessed this problem at some point. -
The Beauty In being Tenacious
16 Apr 2012 | 6:03 amEditors Note: This is a Guest Post from Nate Pennington. And while a bit longer than the average post is well worth your time! The picture above is Nate competing in the world armed forces cross-country championships in Switzerland. The one word I think of when I think of anyone working toward a goal, whether athletes, entrepreneurs, all the way to steel workers working in the mills of my hometown of Mingo Junction, Ohio, is tenacious. Let’s look at the definition of the word - Not easily pulled apart; persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired This… -
Leaning Out For Summer
10 Apr 2012 | 3:13 amWe all want to a bit leaner for the summer right? it just feels better and its the time of the year when we are no longer wrapped up and the luckier amongst us hit the beach… As summer approaches everyone is looking for a quick fix to lean out and be in better shape. This article is not aimed at getting you a quick fix, but rather to show you realistic and effective solutions that will help you get leaner and feel more energetic. - Don’t Eat Less, Eat Cleaner. When it comes to leaning out it is the little things that make a difference – simply switching the majority of your… -
Simple Stress Management
26 Mar 2012 | 3:39 amIn the world we live in its common place to be subject to stress – whether pshycological, or physical it all compounds as stress on the body in one way or another. The key is learning to manage it effectivly and get the right amount. Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. – Hans Seyle Stress is not always a bad thing and quite simply something that triggers an internal reaction and response in the body, namely triggering our HPA axis (hypothalamus-pitutary-adrenal) and produces stress hormones. When we have too much stress these hormones…
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Turbulence Training
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Legs will be sore
16 May 2012 | 6:46 amMy training today: Squat, box jumps, bulgarian split squats, glute ham raises. Later today I'm off to Cleveland for a Dan Kennedy seminar where I'll have little access the Internet to answer emails. Once I sneak back into Canada on Saturday, it will be time to enjoy a well-earned holiday weekend... Today's QnA from -
Protein and Success QnA
15 May 2012 | 7:06 amAfter a set of 6 hill runs in the forest by the farm, I sat back for a fitness and success QnA session. Q: Craig, are you taking in any supplements (protein shake, amino, creatine)? what's your take on 1gram of protein per 1lb of weight to gain muscle as being mentioned in a lot of fitness magazine? are you following the same? Answer: 1g per pound -
How to train for a tough mudder
14 May 2012 | 6:03 amWe did a reverse QnA on my Facebook page today where I asked people who had done a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash race to post about their experiences. Here were the replies. 1) I did the dash in Minnesota. I would say the heat, and hills were the worse. It was held at a ski resort, so lots of hills. I would have done more hill sprints in advance. - Adam -
Classy Craiggy in San Diego
13 May 2012 | 8:34 amFriday was a late night in San Diego with Matt Smith, Bedros Keuilian, and 30 awesome personal trainer friends of mine. We had a great dinner at Donovan's Seafood restaurant. We ended up going to Donovan's for dinner five nights in a row. If you go there, get the sea bass...after you train at Fit Athletic, of course. This morning I did -
San Diego Workout and Motivation
11 May 2012 | 7:12 amAnother great workout at Fit Athletic in San Diego. Watching the sun come up over Petco Park is a pretty good training view. Meathead Friday workout of DB Press, Pullups, Bench, Row, Triceps, and and Lateral Raises. Great start to the day. Now off to hang out with over 35 trainers and learn from Bedros Keuilian and Matt Smith. Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tips:
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Elite FTS
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Zane’s 2012 SPF Ohio State Meet Write-Up
16 May 2012 | 8:59 am2012 SPF Ohio State Meet Write-Up Where to start? How about the day after my last heavy pull? Haha! If you were following my log, you noticed that I briefly mentioned that I was feeling “a little under the weather” the next day. Well, that was a little bit of a front. In reality, I was sick in bed all day Wednesday and lost over six pounds. Needless to say, these aren’t prime conditions less than 10 days out from a meet. To make it worse, I never really fully recovered and I’m still sick. Luckily, it turned into more of a sinus infection and nasty cold than the… -
The Darden Diaries: Have I Wasted My Life? A Look at a Third-Tier Strongman’s Last Two Decades
16 May 2012 | 8:40 amHave I Wasted My Life? A Look at a Third-Tier Strongman’s Last Two Decades Sometimes we get asked the hard questions. Sometimes those questions hurt because the hard part is the truth inside of them. After 18 years of training and 10 years as a Pro Strongman, being a Third-Tier Strongman can make it all just seem like a wasted life. Each and every day we get a choice. Make the most of it. Make Millions. Read Clint’s Training Log HERE Read Clint’s Blog HERE -
Iron Sport: More Stories from the Hood
15 May 2012 | 8:43 amMore Stories from the Hood Here’s just a little story about a bit of street justice that happened to me today. It will also give you an example of what a “ghetto” my town is becoming. I was driving in on my way to the gym this morning. I drive an old beat-ass Dodge pick-up truck because it gets amazing miles per gallon…ok, that’s not true, it was the only thing my broke ass could afford. I stopped at a red light and right next to me some f*ing hobo is walking down the street carrying what clearly looks like a glass with a mixed cocktail in it. He looks at me and… -
Kroc’s NPC Michigan State Championships Show
15 May 2012 | 8:04 amNPC Michigan State Championships As many of you probably ended up hearing already, I took second last night. It was a huge disappointment for sure, but has motivated me more than ever. We often learn more from our failures than we do from our successes and I definitely feel this is the case here. Improvements First, my legs suck and I’ve known this and was working on it, but now I’m determined to improve them dramatically before my next show. My quads lack a lot of size compared to my upper body and have zero sweep. Getting them way bigger and bringing up the sweep will be my main… -
The Thinker: Sport Training Program Management – The Criminal Nature of its Absence
14 May 2012 | 8:19 pmSport Training Program Management The Criminal Nature of its Absence The problem must be identified before the solution is drawn. If you are currently employed in a capacity that is contributing to the problem it is your choice as to whether you will recognize and perpetuate the problem or change your course in favor of long term athlete development and the improvement of your sporting organization. The Problem The “strength and conditioning” profession has a brief history in the United States. On a large scale, the team sports industry didn’t formally include its use until the…
