Top 10 Bodyweight Moves of 2009 – DOC’s Picks

Guys, I know that I’ve been blogging a bit about lifting weights, more specifically my homemade DB, but I don’t want you to think that I’ve abandoned my love for bodyweight training.

Nothing could be farther from the truth!

I do some sort of BWEs everyday, from joint mobility exercises to knocking out a couple of counter pushups and hindu squats in the kitchen; nevertheless, my focus will shift to training with BWEs more in a couple of months. (more…)

No Deposit, No Return …

When I was in the eleventh grade, I had the privilege of serving as a US Congressional Page representing Washington, DC. It was truly an interesting job for a high school student, and going to a school that started at 5:30am in the morning was something really new for me. Nevertheless, it was a pretty good paying gig for a 16 year-old.

I opened my first checking and savings account at the Congressional Credit Union, and even had my own ATM card. Well, this was a big thing for me because the whole concept of walking up and getting money from a machine always fascinated me. So, having my own card, with my own name on it, made getting money out that much sweeter. (more…)

Re-examining the Value of Aerobic Exercise: Part II

I thought that today would be a good day to send out the part II of Staley’s article on re-examining the value of aerobic exercise.

For me, the take home message is that more folks, especially guys, need to add more resistance training to their routine and cut way back on the cardio!  The problem is that when you say resistance training, people automatically think you’re talking about lifting weights. (more…)

Re-examining the Value of Aerobic Exercise: Part I

You guys already know that I really like the training articles that Charles Staley puts out.  Well, he just sent out one of his more controversial two-part articles a week or so ago.

I didn’t get a chance to read it when it was originally written; nevertheless, I’m glad that he re-published it.

What stood out the most to me in the article is what Angela Bassett’s trainer had to say about her jaw dropping physique when she played Tina Tuner in the film What’s Love Gotta Do With It.

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MLBF’s Fat Loss Story Featured on Skinny Scoopers

Hey guys!

I just wanted to let you know that Lisa and the good folks over at Skinny Scoopers: Diet Detectives are highlighting my fat loss journey on their website today.

Their blog caters more towards women; nevertheless, you will find some really cool and inspirational fat loss stories there.

Click HERE to be taken to my page … thanks!

Why You Must Fail to Succeed

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

I’ve always loved this quote by Jordan because it comes from a person that we rarely associate with failure. Many consider him the greatest to have every laced up a pair of b-ball shoes, but rarely does anyone think of Jordan as a failure. (more…)