-
Warm Up Wednesday: A quick activation drill
Need to wake the core up in the morning to make sure you are all set for the day? Do this simple but effective drill! A few keys: Set up first with the knees bent and the low back in a neutral position Bring the knee up to a 90 degree angle make sure that…
-
Set a challenge, invite your friends!
This picture is from a workout we did on Monday evening that had all the makings of trouble. A true physical and mental challenge that had 6 1/4 mile sprints built in, burpees (modified!), Med ball Slams and KB Snatches. Yes, a recipe for swear words, sweat and a major feeling of accomplishment at the…
-
Monday Rehab: Med Balls Slams, do this….not that!
Let’s keep it simple today…… Med ball slams are an awesome way to work on generating power and sequencing the body. I use them all the time in all planes, positions, for cardio, power, and to create extreme awesomeness. They are performed wrong all the time though and it makes me want to scream! Why…
-
Day 6
The Metconmonster challenge continues despite some stress and a busy schedule. The beauty of today's workout:No equipment neededIt's fastMy heart rate was upAnd my legs were burning! The added bonus was stress relief, this workout took the place of me sitting on the couch admitting defeat after a very rough afternoon. Give it a try…
-
Gym Crusher
Just a quick note tonight because it was a crazy day that started at 3:30am thanks to my pup waking me up!I was tired today, and half way through my tournament it hit me. But I rallied this afternoon and knocked out a challenge workout. My body and mind feel so much better for it.…
-
A swing story
This golf swing represents so much. It's filled with insecurities, imperfection, doubt, hope, fear, competitiveness, expectations, and years of scars. It's the story of who I was, who I've become and who I will be. But it doesn't define who I am. Golf is a part of my soul, it drives me to fight hard…
-
A few of my favorite Kettlebell exercises…
Check out this month’s edition of Golf Today Northwest! You might recognize a familiar face showing a few awesome kettlebell exercises that are safe for almost everyone. The kettlebells have quickly become one of my favorite training tools. They are so versatile and much more comfortable on my hand then the dumbbells. But the best…
-
Lessons from kicking and sweating this week!
This video sums right up how frustrating learning a new skill can be. This month we have to work on this specific kick, a jumping front from the back leg with no stepping into it. This means pure ground force has to be generated and a counter movement has to occur to create enough stability…
-
200 Glutes a Day Single Leg Circuit time!
Stop what you’re doing, it’s glute time! Yes, why sit on the couch watching TV when you can do this side lying hip circuit that will get those glutes burning. Remember, the glutes are the king of the golf swing, but really they are the king of everything. There are so many things we do…