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By Mark Posted on January 31, 2011January 31, 2011

Truck, Truck, Goose!

I had it asked recently, with my rash of fitness and diet posts of late, why I was so wound up about eating right and working out and living so … Continue reading Truck, Truck, Goose!

Categories: Fitness, Health, LifeTags: health, longevity
By Mark Posted on January 28, 2011January 28, 2011

You are what (not how much) you eat

So about five years ago I clocked in at around 240 pounds. It’s pretty easy to get up there in weight if you eat tons of garbage, never exercise, and … Continue reading You are what (not how much) you eat

Categories: Fitness, HealthTags: diet, Kettlebells, paleo, primal
By Mark Posted on January 2, 2011January 2, 2011

Poor Thag. Always picks rock.

Well, another year with no Heart Attack. I declare that a success. Fitness wise this was a pretty good year. I was able to press the 70Lbs Kettlebell with one … Continue reading Poor Thag. Always picks rock.

Categories: Fitness, Food, Health, LifeTags: diet, kettelbells, Primal Blueprint
By Mark Posted on November 11, 2010

I love this plan…

Since completing the Kettlebell Muscle program, I got a pretty nice week off, with just some light workout and stretching/Joint Mobility, then a new goal dropeed on us from work: … Continue reading I love this plan…

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By Mark Posted on October 24, 2010October 24, 2010

Wrap and a soup!

Well, that finishes up the twelve weeks of Kettlebell Muscle. I have to say, that is an excellent, but very, very intense program. Next week is a “down” week. Light … Continue reading Wrap and a soup!

Categories: FitnessTags: kettlebell
By Mark Posted on October 13, 2010October 13, 2010

Approaching the finish…

I’m now on my last two weeks of Kettlebell Muscle program. This has been seriously hard, but I feel worth it. I can definitely see improvement in my ability to … Continue reading Approaching the finish…

Categories: FitnessTags: Kettlebells
By Mark Posted on September 21, 2010September 23, 2010

Aside from that, how was the show Mrs. Lincoln?

My workout took a backseat to Yulia getting in a accident with my car on Friday. I caught up, but Friday was a nasty mess. Fortunately she was alright, and … Continue reading Aside from that, how was the show Mrs. Lincoln?

Categories: FitnessTags: kettlebell
By Mark Posted on September 12, 2010September 12, 2010

Muscle Midpoint

OK. That finished the first half  (six weeks) of the Kettlebell Muscle Program. I now move on to Complexes and Chains for another 6 weeks. This should be fun. I … Continue reading Muscle Midpoint

Categories: FitnessTags: kettlebell
By Mark Posted on September 3, 2010September 3, 2010

Press to Play

Well I have one more week to go in Kettlebell Muscle before starting the second half which adds “complexes”. This should be fun. I can see why Geoff recommends stopping … Continue reading Press to Play

Categories: FitnessTags: Kettlebells
By Mark Posted on August 25, 2010August 25, 2010

Getting better all the time…

I am definitely liking this Kettlebell Muscle routine. It’s tough. This week is cycling back a bit, which is good. Ramping up to six sets total is hard, bit when … Continue reading Getting better all the time…

Categories: FitnessTags: Kettlebells
By Mark Posted on August 9, 2010August 9, 2010

Catch-up fitness post

I haven’t posted my workouts for a while, so here’s a big catchup post. Right now I’m doing a lot of Doubles work. Currently following the “Kettlebell Muscle” book from … Continue reading Catch-up fitness post

Categories: FitnessTags: kettlebell
By Mark Posted on July 18, 2010July 18, 2010

Power to You, too!

*Now*, I’m getting sore. Yesterday I had a chance to attend a 6-hour hands on class led by Pavel Tsastouline. If you read anything I ever write, you would know … Continue reading Power to You, too!

Categories: FitnessTags: fitness, Kettlebells, Pavel Tsatsouline, strength

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