I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Holiday Season! I’m just guessing but I’m thinking that many of you might be brainstorming some New Years’ resolution ideas for 2011. Maybe working off those turkey dinners and frosty fermented beverages consumed over the holidays? Here is an email discussion I...
Without a doubt, the most common questions I get are about heavy bag workouts. More specifically, how to design a heavy bag workout that will keep your training interesting, provide maximum health and skill benefits and avoid training-related injuries that are far too common when people buy a heavy bag...
What benefit could there possibly be to hanging a big, stuffed bag from the ceiling and repeatedly pounding parts of your body into it? Put that way, one might question the benefits of heavy bag training. But if you look a bit deeper, apply a little “health and safety context,”...
I get a lot of questions from people about how to avoid or recover from sore or injured hands from working out on the heavy bag. Common mistakes when people are new to heavy bag training is that they do too much too often or they try to “kill” the...
I got an email from a subscriber who is experiencing hand and wrist pain as a result of heavy bag training. Since this is a common question, I thought I’d share it on the blog: I have recently begun using a heavy bag, and after each session I experience pain...
“Use The Body You Have To Build The Body You Want” If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that I’m a strong believer in bodyweight exercise as part of a well-rounded combative fitness program. Bodyweight exercise is natural, functional and versatile. Its been used for centuries...
Size DOES matter! Selecting the right sized kettlebell is important in getting the most out of your kettlebell training. A bell that is too light or too heavy is not only a waste of money, but will compromise the safety, productivity and enjoyment of your workouts. Unlike traditional resistance equipment...
