Triathlete explains triathlons

Over the years, I have heard many explanations of what Triathlon is, usually from folks who have never done one. Most triathletes never discuss it amongst themselves, it just is. What is interesting though is all those explanations from non-triathletes actually hit the mark, as they explain the distances (varied), and the time allotted (usually […]

Harry Potter & deadlifts: The power of your workout playlist

The workout mix: a time-honored tradition of fitness enthusiasts in gyms all across the world. Few things can inspire an athlete to push harder, to work longer … or to start a fistfight with other gym-goers better than a carefully selected list of songs intended to get the heart pumping. At some point, years ago, […]

Hydration: How much water do you really need to be effective?

Drinking water and remaining hydrated is essential for the human body to survive. I remember during Marine Corps boot camp drinking upwards of 12 canteens of water each day depending on the training evolution. We would take water breaks and have to drink a canteen until it was empty, then hold it upside down over […]

What’s a good Special Operations workout?

When training Special Ops candidates or qualified operators, there are many, many tests I have them perform to determine where their strengths and weaknesses lie. A SOF soldier needs to have a solid base of strength in the following: upper body pushing and pulling, single and double leg, and core; he also needs to have […]