Goal setting is one of those things that we all know we should do but have a hard time doing. I think that mostly happens because people don’t have a process to follow for setting their goals. It’s also a skill to develop. Problem is, we expect to just be able to set goals. That’s...Read More
We’re onto Phase 2 of our summer block of training and continuing our transition from work capacity training to heavy strength and power training. Monday and Wednesday: Strength A and Strength B You’ll notice a lot of similarities between Phase 1’s strength sessions and Phase 2’s strength sessions. There are a few good reasons for...Read More
July’s training program marks the start of Block 3. That means we’re making a small “shift in gears” to transition us from Blocks 1 and 2’s work capacity training to the heavier doses of strength and power training coming in Block 4. We’re also introducing a strength-training method yet unseen at Beyond Strength. Let’s break...Read More
Flawed logic and pseudoscience from the folks at places like Orangetheory, F45, and CrossFit led you to believe that you have to feel like you’re constantly fighting for your life while exercising. I’m sorry, but they’ve lied to you. They’re wrong. You don’t need to feel like you’re going to puke a lung or fart...Read More
During the first quarter of the year, we focused on work capacity. Along with High-intensity continuous training, we did ladders and total volume training with light to moderate weights. Much of our strength training looked and felt a lot like conditioning…because it was. That work improved our endurance; it’s time to feature strength and...Read More
“Curiosity killed the cat, you know.” Some well-meaning parent, grandparent, family member, or friend said something like that to you at some point in your life. Maybe it was warranted. Maybe you were sticking your nose in someone else’s business and you needed to be put back in line. But maybe a similarly...Read More
Heads up: This article delivers some harsh truths. The goal is to inspire you to think about how you’re approaching your internal and external dialogue in the gym. It’s not written in judgment. It’s written with well-intentioned honesty. Okay, let’s proceed. “Shit, this is workout is going to suck.” “At work today, this...Read More
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
