This is not intended to be a list of reasons why "you" should train with heavy weights. Although I do believe that everybody (young, old, male or female), after developing safe technique, should train with heavy loads. That is an article coming early in the new year. This is more of a personal thing. So personal in fact, that I my body was literally shaking while writing parts of it.

I want to share with you why I lift heavy stuff. I say heavy stuff, because for me it doesn't have to be weights perse. It could be a sandbag, rocks and stones, beer keg filled with water, etc. In fact you could also call this article, "Why I Train With High Intensity," because it's the same reason I love to do my conditioning/cardio work in High Intense Intervals.

Wednesday 9th of March, 2011

In this age of political correctness, where people's weaknesses are stroked and pandered to, where your emotions are fragile and you need a cuddle every time something doesn't go your way. I'm here to tell you, it's your fault!

If you are weak, it's your fault
If you are slow, it's your fault
If you are too fat, it's your fault
If you are too skinny, it's your fault
If you keep missing goals, it's your fault
If you run out of gas in the second half or later rounds, it's your fault
If you stop reading now and have a pity party, it's your fault

Monday 21st of February, 2011

To say that actor Will Smith has had a successful career is an understatement to say the least. Will has made a string of box office hit movies, been a chart topping rapper and also starred in his own TV sitcom. He has been nominated for and won various awards. Not to mention raking in a stack of money in the process.

So what does this have to do with strength and conditioning training? Well let me quote Will as to why he is such a success, and I think you'll see it straight away:

"I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working. While the other guy's eatin’? I'm working... "

Tuesday 5th of October, 2010

"Who Am I?" I AM A CHAMPION

Enjoy another re-post from Zach Even-Esh. I love this speech, as it spells out my attitude to not just sport, but life in general!

Today gentlemen, I am honored to coach you

More honored to be leading you onto the field of battle

But theres another honor to be bestowed upon you

And that is in the answer that comes with that question: