This blog is an embarkation into a new series that we’re publishing for you. We know that you’re smart. We also know that you’re at least a little curious to peek behind the curtain and to understand the why behind the what of Beyond Strength training programs. So, each month we’re writing you to explain the training program. If...Read More
When I was 23 years old, I was obsessed with deadlifting 600 pounds. It wasn’t a want. It wasn’t a nice idea. The need burned in me. Although, at the time, I couldn’t have told you exactly why. For three years, I pursued that goal, finally deadlifting 600 pounds in the winter of...Read More
In most circumstances, I guess you wouldn’t. Why learn to cook? Unless you want to understand the joy of creating dishes that please the senses, share that joy with others, and observe how life is richer. It’s dumb to form a lasting relationship with another person, unless you want to find a full...Read More
There are two qualities that create the foundation of a kick-ass, active lifestyle: strength and endurance. Strength makes a body resilient and gives you the juice to power through. Endurance provides the energy to keep you moving. The question is, can you train for both of them at the same time? Well, does...Read More
You’re looking in the mirror and thinking, “Man, I’d like to be leaner.” The folks on the talk show that you just watched said that you should be doing HIIT for fat loss. Your friend that goes to Orange Theory said the same. They mentioned something science-y like “post-exercise oxygen consumption” and how...Read More
A lot of people are hiring personal fitness trainers these days. Having a personal trainer is a great solution when you really aren’t sure what to do in the gym, you’ve tried different types of exercise that didn’t work for you or that you couldn’t stick with, and when you want a program that’s just...Read More
It’s the end of the year. We’re caught in that place between looking back over what’s happened during the past twelve months and looking forward to what 2018 could hold for us. There’s also that super strong feeling associated with the thought, “How in the hell is it December already? I feel like two weeks...Read More
Part of getting stronger, leaner, and fitter is moving well. The better we move, the more we can handle strength training, conditioning, and just handling the unexpected movements that life throws at us. So, we have to train ourselves to move well. A big part of that is picking strength and conditioning exercises that fit...Read More
It’s crazy how much life, and our ability to improve it, changes when we get quality sleep. From mood elevation to improved metabolic function, getting enough quality sleep is absolutely imperative when in the midst of transformation. (And, really, when are we not in the midst of transformation?) It’s not easy, though, we get that....Read More
We’re currently in the process of writing a transformation guide. This sucker is going to be awesome—and yeah, I’m totally biased—but seriously. It’s going to cover 5 game-changing topics: Mindset, Training, Recovery, Nutrition, and Community. Today’s post provides a preview of a piece from the nutrition section. . Enjoy! . – Chris . Are we...Read More
