One of the very best exercises anyone can do is the deadlift. Yes, the deadlift. Read on for a few of the reasons that I love the deadlift. It’s a compound movement, involving a ton of joints and muscle groups. Done properly, you feel every rep in your quads, glutes, core (including lower back, middle… Continue reading The Deadlift: the Granddaddy of ’em All
Free Starbucks Drink 11/17-11/20/11
For all you Starbucks lovers out there: Buy one holiday drink, get one of equal or lesser value free at participating Starbucks locations November 17 – 20, 2 -5 p.m. Try: Peppermint Mocha Caramel Brulée Latte Gingerbread Latte (Psst! Jonathan here. I highly-recommend the triple venti no-whip nonfat peppermint mocha. Just don’t drink it if… Continue reading Free Starbucks Drink 11/17-11/20/11
WinCo Wednesdays 11/16/11
Taken by SSarr I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale) along with some commonly consumed grocery items. Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without notice, so these deals were valid Tuesday, 11/15, in the Marysville, WA area, and it will, at least, give you an idea of… Continue reading WinCo Wednesdays 11/16/11
Tabata Tandem + Snatches
Okay, this workout was a doozie! It demanded both strength and stamina, and my legs and heart can testify to it after resting for a bit now. There were two phases: Phase 1: Tabata Tandem: Push-ups and squats 8 rounds, for 8 minutes total: 20 seconds of push-ups 10 seconds of rest 20 seconds of… Continue reading Tabata Tandem + Snatches
Clean and Presses with a KB finisher
Here was my workout for today: 10-minute countdown: 145# Full Clean and Press – 2 reps And for a finisher: 7-minute countdown: 70# KB Swings – 15 reps So that all means that when the clock hits zero, I get to work, every minute for ten minutes (seven minutes for the finisher). Everything felt pretty… Continue reading Clean and Presses with a KB finisher