Outside Magazine Article

Great Article by Nick Heil: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/strength-and-power-training/The-Hell-on-Earth-Fitness-Plan.html?page=all

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Why.

Why I have the deepest respect for my friends at Gym Jones, it is difficult at best to find people who are like minded but to find those who practice what they preach is exceptional.  I thank them for also carrying that torch. from MFT: Be willing to move on from a particular identifying idea […]

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Climb like a Girl – Red Rock, NV October 24th – 26th

“Climb” Like a Girl is in it’s 12th season! We’ve had three Bouldering clinics and two Sport Climbing Clinics, the next trip on the docket is: A new adventure to Red Rock, NV. This clinic will be 2 – 3 days in length. October 24 – 26th, 2014 This is a brand new clinic, I’ve […]

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The Sword

Much like hardening and tempering the Samurai’s sword, true fitness is an art and aesthetic. Requiring the utmost commitment of patience, persistence, focus, finesse determination, humility, experience and time. When this is achieved the athlete is sharp, strong, and possibly deadly.

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Is it Cheating?

Someone asked me “Is it cheating?”, in reference to the style in which they were thinking of leading a climb; my answer was a bit long winded but started with, “It depends on what you claim you did.” In the world of climbing and any other sport where there is not a stop watch or […]

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Don’t be afraid of the sun.

So many people in the U.S. are low on Vitamin D, and sunlight; both of which, as it turns out, we need more than many people realize.  Here are two articles that describe the health benefits of Vitamin D and sun exposure (without hiding under layers of UVA/UVB protection!).  So get out there and enjoy […]

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Outside the Gym July 4th

Independence Day Never forget those who have paid the price for your freedom and the luxuries you have and hold dear…

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Active Rest and Recovery

The disease of the United States appears to be not pushing hard enough, unless referring to food in the mouth. However, many athletes, myself included, at times can fall prey to pushing too hard for too long. We end up injured, under performing, and probably cranky. Active Rest is important, no it’s not a good […]

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Liquid Lightning

The evolution of the juice blend: my friend Anna refers to my blend as “liquid lightning”; truthfully it is amazing stuff specifically blended to provide a huge nitrate load with every serving. Yes, you feel super human if you drink enough everyday. And it provides many of the other vital micro-nutroients we should be getting […]

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Juicing

As an athlete, nutrition is a crucial key in optimizing fitness levels.  It’s well known that fruits and veggies are a great source of nutrients in your diet, but it can be hard to consume a large volume of them due to their high fiber content. Juicing is an excellent (and delicious) way to add […]

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In the Gym December 18th

10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 2×10 Good Morning 2×10 Bent Over row Then: 3x (Heavy) RDL 5x Front, lateral, Reverse Fly X6 Rounds, Rest 1-2 minutes between rounds Then: 10x Med ball sit toss or single arm weighted situp 10x Side Plank […]

In the Gym December 16th

Strength #14 10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 2×10 Frog Hops Then: 30m (Heavy) Sled Push 10x Deck Squats X5 Rounds, rest 1 minute in between rounds Then: 8x Flying burpee 10x Anchored Leg Lowers 60 sec superhero hold (hold weights in hands […]

In the Gym December 13th

10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 3×6 Goblet Squats 2×5 KB OH press and stretch (Can do half kneeling if more comfortable) Then: 5x Back squat (Pause at 3 points on the lower. Power up. Can use chains if appropriate) 5x Single KB […]