Why Do We Train?
by: Ryan ParkerWhy do we train? How much strength, endurance, and conditioning is enough? At what point have we built all the fitness we'll ever need? Almost 30 years ago, Greg Glassman began asking a similar question: What is fitness?
When Discipline Becomes Fear
by: Ryan ParkerMost people think about this from the obvious perspective. Don't be afraid to try something new. Don't be afraid to join a gym. Don't be afraid to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. But that's not the kind of fear I want to talk about today.
Three Things You Can Do Right Now That Will Immediately Improve Your Training
by: Ryan ParkerAfter nearly 30 years of coaching, I’ve noticed something interesting...
The Comfort Trap
by: Ryan ParkerWhy do you train? For me, there almost always comes a point in a hard workout where that little voice in my head says: back off, take it easy, have a rest. And that’s the point where I try to do the opposite - turn up the intensity, push through, and get it done. Because if I step back and evaluate my fitness objectively, I probably have more than I need.
