Category: Strength

  • Plenty of strength for daily life

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    There is a line in Pavel Tsatsouline’s Beyond Stretching book that goes like this, “Americans don’t think they can be flexible enough, but the truth is you only need flexibility just a bit beyond the range your sport demands.” It’s interesting that Pavel doesn’t think the same way about strength. I agree that strength is…

  • Using Pavel Tsatsouline’s ideas to stay strong with limited time

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    I had the urge to deadlift a few weeks ago and that made me think of Pavel Tsactsouline’s  Power to the People, which was all about the deadlift and the press. So, deadlifts and presses it is. (primarily) Both are very powerful exercises that work a lot of your muscles. The deadlifts I have been…

  • Developing Real Strength

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    I was big—so it was no surprise when my strength was summoned to help move a large shake machine back in my Burger King days (a long time ago!). As my side of the machine sagged, a person not known for mincing words said in no uncertain terms my muscles were not that impressive. It…

  • Strength Along the Spine

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    Lately I’ve been doing a lot of overhead supported lifts. Things like the Turkish get up, the windmill, and standing overhead holds. Today walking out of the store carrying a bag of heavy groceries in each hand, I felt particularly strong and stable. The reason for this, is that all the muscles along my spinal…

  • Maximize ROI on Exercise and Eating and Stay Fit and Functional For Life

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    Parents are busy. We don’t have a lot of time to mess around. We need to be efficient to stay in shape. To be efficient, you need a plan—and eating and an exercise plan. Three Steps to a Fit and Functional Body Following John Tilden’s eating advice Following a movement-based exercise pattern Restructuring your thought…