What the barbell has taught me about life
I finally had the chance to sit down and talk with Tony Gentilcore. It seems we know so many of the same people, so it was great to pick his brain and hear about his many years as a strength coach. In particular, Tony really had some great insights on business – not only his […]
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I’ll go out on a limb and say Sarah Davies is the only person to compete internationally in both Olympic weightlifting and also beauty pageants. And during a recent international competition, the organizers tried to prevent her from participating in the swimsuit portion… because they said she was too muscular. Are we serious? That just
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With the financial success of 5/3/1, Jim Wendler has been able to live his dream. He’s now a strength coach at his local high school – and he has totally transformed the program. They’ve gone from being mediocre to now being a dominant force. And the interesting thing is that Jim’s approach is the exact
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Sometimes in life I find myself in what feels like a hamster wheel. I get up, write a bit, answer emails, train, coach, hang with my family, and go to bed. This goes on day after day, and week after week. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I wonder if I am really making
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Anyone in the strength game has heard the name Jim Wendler. He’s the creator of the legendary 5/3/1 system – and he’s been a part of such strength dynasties as Westside Barbell and EliteFTS. So take a listen to this one to hear his story and all that he’s learned along the way. This one
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Dave Lipson has been around CrossFit for a long time. In fact, he’s been around long enough that he competed in the Games on a whim (back when you could just walk up and enter). And he’s got some crazy and hilarious stories to tell. But recently Dave has been competing in a different realm
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