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One of the biggest roadblocks toward gaining serious strength and conditioning is overthinking.

It's a stalling tactic, and is usually used by people who might really want to get fit, but are afraid of pulling the trigger.

For the record, I understand why.

There are thousands of programs, workouts, and possibilities for your strength, health, and fitness. The more options you have at your disposal, the harder it is to make a choice.

The solution?

A "Do this!" approach to your workouts — one that is so simple, so straight forward, and so easy to understand that it makes pulling the trigger a lot easier so you can stop navel-gazing and start seeing some results.

This episode will dish on that.

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My big M.O. in training my students is always to look to old-school, proven approaches to training before I ever even look sideways at something "cutting edge". The reasoning is simple:

1) If it worked in such adverse conditions as those that prevailed in the 1800s (or hell, 2000+ years ago) then it will certainly work under modern easy living

2) The human body and the processes it is subject to haven't changed significantly since then — so why re-invent the wheel?

Start from here and it'll take you far.

A good place to start in particular is with the piece of equipment I mention in this episode. Tune in and enjoy.

Aleks

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We all know by now that modern living is sedentary far beyond what it rightfully should be. So what has society's answer to this been? Why, exercise, of course! And lots of it.

Some would say we don't exercise enough. I would say I half agree, but we need to define some terms (but on MY terms):

Exercise (n): physical activity done in an organized, structured fashion.

This differs slightly from the textbook definition of exercise, but there's a reason for that.

What, pray tell, IS that reason?

I tell you all about it on this episode. Listen in and enjoy.

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Ep. 357: Al Kavadlo and Aleks talk strength, social media, veganism, and more

I'm joined on this fine episode by none other than my pal Al Kavadlo - calisthenics expert, fitness powerhouse, and all around interesting guy.

In this episode we have a freewheeling chat on social media, high school gym class, veganism vs. eating meat, and much, much more.

(Oh, and Al has a brand-new book coming out about building your mobility through minimalist means, so you might wanna check that out, too: https://strongandfit.com/products/mobility-man-by-al-kavadlo)

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There's been a lot of talk recently about the importance of consistency above everything in your training. And you know what? I agree with that. You need to remain consistent.

But before you can be consistent, you need THIS.

Tune in and find out WTF I'm talking about and why it's so important.

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I wanna show you 3 of my favorite go-to tips to help you hit a PR in SOMETHING today.

These are universally applicable (i.e. from upper body to lower body exercises and anything in between).

If your training has been consistent and you're not too worn down from work, kids, a nagging spouse, existential dread, or something similar, you may very well find that you'll be able to crank out an extra rep, put up some heavier weight, or lift your old PR with greater ease!

Listen in and check it out

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I'm joined on this fine episode by my friend and former Master kettlebell instructor in not one, but TWO organizations...David Whitley (aka 'The Iron Tamer')

On this episode, Dave and I take a slightly different, yet mighty important turn toward a topic that touches us all: casting off the shakles of the past to march boldly toward a future that is brighter not just for us, but more importantly for our children - and how to do that by UNlearning many of thing thoughts and habits we picked up as kids.

Be sure to check out Dave's fascinating workshop on the topic (totally free, btw) on January 24th, 2023: https://www.advancingmanproject.com/optin-551722801660616478080

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Henry Rollins, the lead singer of Black Flag and The Rollins Band, once said that "the definition of definition is re-invention" as far as deciding who you are as a person.

Your job as an individual is to define yourself FOR yourself — not to rely on the ready-made identity your parents wanted for you (though you may certainly find inspiration in that, as I have).

On the strength front, this is more important now than ever (especially if you're a millenial). Listen, apply, and enjoy!

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On this fine episode Pat and I dish on how to ACTUALLY succeed at your New Year's Resolutions this year - so 2023 won't be just more of the same for you.

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I'm joined on this riveting episode by Rob Pleban - a long-time Hammer Head (i.e. follower of Yours Jewly, the Hebrew Hammer) and even longer time enthusiast for kettlebells, calisthenics, and old-school training from near-forgotten eras (something I'm also very interested in).

Listen in as he walks us through his journey to greater strength, health, and physical vitality in his 70s than in his "spring chicken years"