Paying for Pleasure
Pleasure can be a very finicky part of life. Not enough and life sucks; too much and it loses itself and becomes mundane. If balanced...
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Daniel Fredell
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
April 14: Make Adjustments, Not Excuses
I have been extremely grateful for my garage gym in the past couple weeks, but unfortunately it is not complete. One of my favorite...
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Daniel Fredell
- Apr 9, 2020
- 1 min
April 9: Refinement
I have seen some memes about not wasting time and learning a new skill during this "down time." I agree that time should never be wasted...
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Daniel Fredell
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
April 8: Shelter in Place
With the "Shelter in Place" order, many are afraid to leave their homes at all. This is ridiculous; get out of the house. Just stay away...
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Daniel Fredell
- Apr 7, 2020
- 1 min
Bodyweight Training
In the wake of recent events, it seems that now everyone is either a bodyweight expert or a bodyweight critic. It's either all you need...
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Daniel Fredell
- Apr 7, 2020
- 1 min
April 7 Thoughts
I heard a quote last night that has stuck with me all day today. "Saying something a 100 times is not as good as living it once."...
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Daniel Fredell
- Jan 1, 2019
- 2 min
You Can Out Work a Bad Diet
Whenever I talk to amateur athletes, and some professionals, I am amazed by how bad some of them eat. Runners, fighters, obstacle course...
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Daniel Fredell
- Dec 15, 2018
- 3 min
Overhead Work
It’s common for lifters to have favorites and go-to exercises to train various muscle groups. There’s nothing wrong with this as long as...
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Daniel Fredell
- Dec 6, 2018
- 3 min
CBD Oil is Not a Magical Cure
CBD (Cannabidiol) oil is a natural product that has been blown way out of proportion lately. It seems like the new craze akin to Thrive,...
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Daniel Fredell
- Dec 1, 2018
- 4 min
Instapros -The Attack On Truth
In the world of social media “fitness pros” the lines get blurred between true fitness and looking fit. I understand the need to peacock...
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Daniel Fredell
- Oct 16, 2018
- 2 min
No Cheat Meals
Ah, the most coveted meal of the week. The one that everyone looks forward to only to hate themselves for later when their goals slip...
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Daniel Fredell
- Oct 16, 2018
- 2 min
Changing Your Diet Is as Hard as You Want It to Be
It seems like every day I speak to someone who says that dieting is just too hard. They have tried and tried, but they cannot seem to...
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Daniel Fredell
- Oct 16, 2018
- 4 min
Finding Caloric Balance
No matter what someone’s goals are, or which diet they choose to use, caloric intake is the main contributing factor to success. The...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 5 min
How to Spot a Horrible Diet Plan
^ Results of my switch to the Ketogenic diet: Pictures were taken 4 weeks apart. I maintained the same fitness routine for the full...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 3 min
Goal Setting Part 3: Get Help
“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Last week we covered how motivation comes in many forms. Getting...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 3 min
Goal Setting Part 2: Stay Motivated
One of the main factors of goal progression is motivation. Motivation is what gets the ball rolling and keeps the snowball effect ...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 3 min
Goal Setting Part 1: Plan for Success
Many things in life are made to be cherished and appreciated. Some are made to be enjoyed for a short time like a nice meal with friends...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 2 min
Function Over Power
“Strength is the product of struggle.” This is a favored quote among power lifters, but it also stands firm with functional fitness...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 5 min
5 Best Movements for Jiu-Jitsu
This is the blog post that inspired the book Jits-Fit: The Grappler's Guide to Fitness. I recieved many emails and messages inquiring...
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Daniel Fredell
- Sep 15, 2018
- 3 min
Active Recovery
"Lift to show, recover to grow." This is one of those sayings that get thrown around a lot in gyms and fitness facilities. The good news...
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