Some of you may have noticed I went quiet. And by “quiet,” I don’t mean I took a peaceful social media break to meditate, drink herbal tea, and become one of those people who says things like, “I’m protecting my energy.” No. I vanished. Like I had either been abducted by aliens, lost a fight with fibre internet, or my wife finally buried me in the backyard after one too many “just one more gym video” conversations. Good news: I was not abducted. Also good news: my wife has not buried me. Yet. The short version is this: I have been busy trying not to become a framed photograph. The longer version is funnier. Six months of health problems eventually turned into one night at Pearly Beach, one very angry heart, one Subaru driven like a stolen rally car, an ambulance over the mountain, three stents, five days in ICU, and a hospital gown clearly designed by someone with unresolved issues. But here is the part that matters: Blood flow went from about 15% to 100%. I am still here. A little more metal inside. A little less nonsense. A lot more grateful. No pity needed. Just come watch the comeback.
Post-Apocalyptic Badass vs. a Rat Named Davy
I looked like I could survive the end of the world. Then my wife called me to deal with a rat named Davy, a blunt shovel, and a situation no photo prepares you for.
“Seven Days That Broke My Anxiety — and Rebuilt My Fire.”
After 18 months of chaos, I finally drew a line in the sand. No more feeding fear. No more noise. Just silence, discipline, and a raw fight for peace. In one week, I discovered how simple — and how brutally effective — it can be to take your mind back. No therapy. No medication. Just two choices that changed everything.
An over-40 fitness guy’s lockdown chronicles
Chronicles of a fitness over-40 guy during a month of lockdown and "house-arrest".
Over 40 workout – INTENSITY MATTERS!
One of the biggest problem areas for the over-40 guy is to determine his training intensity.
Too much and the over 40 body will simply “pack up” (tendons/joint problems and injuries). Too little and there will be little to no response from the muscles...
Leg training for guys with really bad knees
Leg training for the older guys is very problematic especially when struggling with knee problems. Here is a way around it!
How to get it ALL TOGETHER
How to get “it all together” Click here to watch video " HOW TO GET IT ALL TOGETHER" First everyone, I wish you a blessed 2019 with GREAT health and many, many muscles! I will put on a few pics I took during my Pearly Beach vacation so you can see what I was up … Continue reading How to get it ALL TOGETHER
Over 40 vs over 50 ease of transformation
How does easy it it to transform your body when over 40 vs transforming your body when over 50? I've had to do both...
Mental health for the over 40 guy
A rather significant portion of men over 40 is on some form of anti-depressant medication...so let's discuss in this article what you can do as an over 40 male to avoid this trap which is destroying many lives out there.
Effective tools for avoiding depression when over 40
A rather significant portion of men over 40 is on some form of anti-depressant medication...so let's discuss in this article what you can do as an over 40 male to avoid this trap which is destroying many lives out there.
What rules to break for a fit over 40 guy when taking an adventure vacation.
Over 40 and training hard for look great without the shirt? Here I give a quick rundown as to some tips on what rules must be broken and what not when taking a adventure break!
Finding the TRUTH – 3 criteria to guide you
You want to transform, you have made the decision...but the moment you venture onto internet to find a system or coach, you see more conflicting information than anything else. This video give you insight as to how to find your way between truth and fiction...
Motivation to continue on your path.
Feeling like your efforts is just a drop in the ocean? Read this post...
Over 40? How to avoid the BLUE pill!
Over 40 but want to feel like a young buck again? This stack can make all the difference...
How to return to gym after LONG lay-off
This article is for those that has been off gym for 6 months or longer due to a severe injury or health issues and who need to resume training. How do you know if your body is fit/healthy enough to return to gym?
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