Author: Jonathan

Why Kettlebells Are Better than Barbells: Utility

The debate: Which is better?

For the last couple of years, I have not been training with barbells. Rather, my equipment has included a scant six kettlebells and a pull-up bar. (In case you’re curious, I have two of each: 40#, 53# and 70#). On very rare occasions, I’ll put my hand on a basketball for some pushups or something,… Continue reading Why Kettlebells Are Better than Barbells: Utility

Questions Worth Asking #9: Repenting of Prayerlessness

Have you ever met anyone who prayed enough? No matter how much a Christian prays, most of us fear sounding arrogant or a visit from a lighting bolt if we were to have the audacity to say, “Yeah, I pray plenty. I’m good.” Then there are others – of the more smoke-blowing variety – who… Continue reading Questions Worth Asking #9: Repenting of Prayerlessness

How to Burn Fat While Watching TV

What do you do when you don't have any of these available?

One of the most gratifying feelings in the world comes when you’re relaxing post-workout. You’ve made another stitch in your lifelong fitness tapestry and you can work or relax with a renewed satisfaction since you’ve exercised. Perhaps (hopefully!) you can relate. This satisfaction is even greater when you can know you’re burning fat while stooped… Continue reading How to Burn Fat While Watching TV

Questions Worth Asking #8: Daily Bible Intake

Do you struggle to read the Bible? Do you know it’s important, but just getting the intake you crave is a challenge? Or perhaps you’d like to increase your appetite for Scripture? If you can identify with any of these challenges, you’re in good company. Scripture is easily available today – something for which we… Continue reading Questions Worth Asking #8: Daily Bible Intake

Three Weeks with the “Armor Building” Complex

Recently I ran across a double KB complex devised by strength guru Dan John.  He is a strong advocate of what he calls “Armor Building,” and it makes a lot of sense.  He says, “In a sense, armor building is a kind of bodybuilding for sport.” Anyway, this complex is great for building strength and… Continue reading Three Weeks with the “Armor Building” Complex