My friend Michael – The Iron Therapist put the concept into my head. His spin is heavy KB swings and shadow boxing. Years ago, when I was learning the Pavel SFG way of swinging bells my instructor had mentioned to me “no twisting” during kettlebell sets. I’ve since inquired about Read more…
The 8 count body builder is one of those fun strength / cardio exercises that can be done anywhere, without equipment. At the start of the Covid Quarantine I was on a body builder rant and had the Do 8 Give 8 Instagram challenge. Partly because I was annoyed with Read more…
On the potential off chance you started searching for “superman exercise” because it’s in Robert Pattinson’s list of things he’s doing to be Batman, you’re in luck. I’m going to show every variation imaginable and go into details as to why you’d want to do it. The Superman Exercise is Read more…
I realize it’s been almost a year since I posted anything for the Workout of the Week so if you want to unsubscribe I totally get it. With that said, I’d like to focus on a plank exercise routine that will actually be beneficial for you, and provide some science Read more…
The dead bug (or dead bugs) exercise is a very powerful full ab exercise that are prescribed by Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Personal Trainers across the board. The dead bug has been a staple of the 5-ish minute ab program for a very long while, and I’ve even seen it Read more…
I thought this one would be a fun one to do. What exercises should you NEVER do? And who says you should never do them? 15 Common Exercises You Should Never Do – Bob & Brad Standing touch your toes hamstring stretch – You probably did this one in PE Read more…
Obstacle course races (or mud runs) are a great way to engage with your community through physical activity. They come in a variety of lengths with a variety of different types of obstacles. And a 5K obstacle course race (OCR) feels more worth the price of admission than a standard Read more…
Modern culture is, unfortunately, against you and good posture. Rounded shoulders are a byproduct of driving, sitting, cell phone using, laptop typing, event going, homework doing life. 73% of the population suffers from varying degrees of rounded shoulders! Even in physical activities like Muay Thai, you may find yourself taking Read more…
Wrist strengthening exercises are important for everyone – the office worker who games, the weekend warrior obstacle course racer, the grappler, the thai fighter. The boulder-er / mountain climber. You need your wrists and fingers for changing the channels, playing video games, and grabbing things. So let’s toughen those suckers Read more…
When I was a kid I loved rollerblading and playing roller hockey (I was an LA kid during the LA Kings Gretzky era.) But my ankles were weak so roller hockey skates were always tough on my ankles. I’d have to wrap extra straps around the top to try and Read more…