Don’t Fall Into This Trap

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jon

The other day as I was running around teaching classes at the gym, working on various upcoming projects, and writing articles, I suddenly found myself running short on time for my own workout. I had planned to have an hour to myself before going to pick up the kids, but somehow it didn’t quite work out that way. As I looked at the clock, calculated how little time I actually had left before having to run out, it didn’t seem possible to accomplish the workout I had planned for the day. Continue reading →

15 Ways To Be Awesome In Training

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jon

Sometimes we all need a little reminder of our own innate greatness. Take a minute to read through the list below and watch the video. Keep these things in mind as you go about your day today. Continue reading →

My Super Secret Recovery Method

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jon

In addition to my usual compliment of recovery drills consisting of mobility exercises, yoga asana, and compensatory movement, for the past year and a half I have been using a top secret protocol in my exercise recovery work. This exceedingly simple-seeming protocol has consistently accelerated my recovery, allowed me to reach new levels of relaxation, and strengthened the mind-body connection beyond any work I have ever done. It has also managed to increase energy levels while fortifying my body against the daily rigors of life, work, and family stresses. Continue reading →

Work Smarter OR Work Harder?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jon

In the ever evolving and changing world of fitness training there seems to be a long standing rivalry between 2 divergent camps of philosophy that never quite goes away. The 2 camps I’m referring to are the Work Smarter Not Harder Camp (WSNH) and the Just Work Harder Camp (JWH). These 2 rivals have very strong proponents on both sides of the fence and some really strong opinions about each other. Continue reading →

The Pain of Transformation

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Jon

Every now and then it’s good to remind ourselves of the initial pain we all went through when starting a new exercise program. After we have been training for a while and our body has adapted to the positive stress provided by the workout, we sometimes forget how difficult it was in those early days to take the first step and to persevere. We may have had a few false starts where we thought this working out thing wasn’t for us and we shouldn’t go on, but then we do. Continue reading →

How to Develop Wrists of Steel

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jon

Martial arts training, especially in arts like Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Aikido, and old school Jujutsu, tend to put a lot stress on practitioners’ wrists due to the various types of wrist locks and throws. Over time this can lead to chronic wrist pain, soreness, and even permanent injury. Continue reading →

Quit or Destroy

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jon

When faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in life, you really have only 2 options – go forward or go backward. Backward is to quit, to give up, to walk away. Backward is not a viable option unless you don’t mind living with regret. But regret is a pain that does not go away. It haunts you forever. It’s like dying a little bit each day, over and over again for the rest of your life. No thanks. Not for me. Pass. Continue reading →

Warrior Fitness Teams Up with VX Pro

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Jon

I am very excited to announce that my company, Warrior Fitness Training Systems, is now on board as an official sponsor of VX Pro. Continue reading →

Breakfast, the Most Overrated Meal of the Day

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jon

Most of us have grown up with the phrase, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” drilled into our heads.

We’ve heard it thousands of times and perhaps have even quoted it to others thousands of times as well. No harm was meant by it, in fact, the people who said it to us had nothing but the very best intentions in mind. Didn’t matter if you were hungry or not, our Moms made us eat breakfast, right? Continue reading →

Lessons From The 500

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jon

Yesterday morning I woke up (as I’m sure most of you did too) and decided that the day’s workout would be devoted to mental toughness. The particular form my mental toughness training took was to complete a 500 rep push-up challenge by the end of the day. Continue reading →