This Too Shall Pass
There are 28,251 days in the average human lifespan. On my shelf right now, I have a notebook with a piece of paper in it. The paper has a big square divided into tiny little blocks. […]
Diesel Workout of the Week
Welcome to a new feature here on Diesel, the Workout of the Week.
Here you have the opportunity to grab a killer, innovative workout that you can add to your routine each week. If you don’t have all of the equipment, don’t worry, I’ll offer some alternatives. […]
Question Everything!
“ The sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him…
Accept nothing you cannot verify for yourself.”
-G.I. Gurdjieff […]
Four Simple Cardio Programs to Burn Fat Super Fast
Jumping Rope
Jumping rope provides a number of health benefits: not only is it a great cardiovascular exercise that burns calories and fat, but it also develops good coordination between the hands and feet, as well as rhythm (muscle coordination). […]
The 7 Conditioning Secrets of Highly Successful Combat Athletes
It never ceases to amaze me that there are still combat athletes out there using the same outdated conditioning methods that have been long been proven ineffective and useless. The methods I speak of include hours and hours of long distance running and other unproductive forms of aerobic activity. […]
Fact or Fiction: Lifting Weights will Decrease Your Flexibility
Most people realize that flexibility is an important physical attribute and any good health and fitness program should help you improve or at least maintain your existing level of flexibility. […]
Complexes For All Occasions And Goals
Complexes. Created by Istavn Javorek in the 70’s, a former Romanian weight lifting coach who later brought the concepts to the U.S.
Love and hate.
I relate the former to the latter. I love the results that the complexes get me and my athletes/clients, but I hate thinking about doing them and waiting to pick up the barbell before my set is about to begin. […]
Muscle Building Video – Core Strength / Leg Strength
Muscle Building Video – Core Strength / Leg Strength
Core Training / Leg Training
Here are two videos from recent workouts. One shows a cool rotational core training exercise that no only improves rotational and decelerative core strength but it also incorporates the upper body. […]