training

Training has getting better. Just like everybody who walks the planet there are times when the motivation is low. After 20 years of weight training, 14 years of personal training and 8 years of kettlebell training it is often hard to get things going.

Last night was a good night I did some swings to warm up then hit farmers walks. I wanted to go heavy so I grabbed a trap bar or hex dead lift bar and loaded it up for some fun. Did 4 sets of 30 yards and 2 sets of 20 yards then my grip was spent. So I taught class and called it a night. It's surprising how heavy 350 pounds gets when you take it for a walk.

I have to say it.

It was cold on the beach this morning. It's the first time since I have moved to CA that it has felt like winter but only for about half the class. There was ice on my windshield as I pulled out and headed to the beach. WOW these guys are going to be cold! All that showed pushed through the first half hour and through Russian magic were no longer cold. By that time they had already gone through a single arm complex of 5 high pulls, 5 front squats, 5 military press, 5 front squats and switch to the other arm to repeat and call that one set. They completed 5 sets. Then the sun was up and and so was the temp and life was good for all.

I have to say as Pavel predicted I would become a SoCal sissy and become thin blooded and he was right. Yeah, I said it I'm a sissy! It was still a beautiful morning on the beach in December.

Dan John

I have been reading Coach Dan John's Never Let Go. What an enjoyable read. I have been looking for something to do training wise for sometime and his book has tons of ideas and all BAD in a good way. I have been messing with the one lift a day on one side kettlebell stuff he has and it's been fun. I will let you know how it goes in the coming weeks.

To the Sacks family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Grieving a loved one is never an easy process. Something I know all to well. Take care and I love you all.

Doug

T-day

I great man once told me that turkey is just a glorified chicken. We all know that chicken makes you weak. I guess for those of us willing to have a day or two of weakness should not try to use our super powers. I for one am really looking forward to being weak fat and happy for a day or two.

My parents are in town and we'll being joining the Sacks clan for the turkey day festivities and I can't wait

Happy Holidays to all!

PS don't tell Pavel about the turkey

This is why I love motorcycles!

Laura and I spent the day riding through the mountains and back roads of Santa Maria, Ca. This was all made possible by one person, John Roberts RKC. He has two Harley Heritage Soft tails and was our tour guide on the hour plus ride. There is no better way to spend a 70 degree day than with the woman you love a motorcycle and a great tour guide and friend.

Thanks John we had a great time! We would love to do it again soon.

Tires and Slegdehammers

Last night was I tire and sledgehammer workout. Really simple 600 pound tire and a 8# sledge. Flip tire 3 times beat it with the sledge 10 times, flip three more times and ten more whacks then rest. Complete 3 time and call it a night.

Classes have been going really well and the energy has been great from all my clients lately and that rocks.

Laura has been working like made to set up as many HKCs as I can handle. Next year is going to be busy.

I want one

killer

Here is one killer band from back in the day

Yeah things are great!

I have had a great week. Training has been solid for me tons of presses and weighted pull ups. Plus 5 minutes of get ups with 40kg, I couldn't ask for more.

Classes have been good and the new spot to night classes in Santa Barbara Fueled Sports is going to be killer.

And to top off the week I spent the day with two things I love Laura Sacks and a motorcycle. We took all day to cruise the hills of Ventura county. I couldn't have asked for better company and was surprised by the motorcycle/ scooter a Burgman 65o. The best way to describe this thing is a step through motorcycle. Comfortable, fast and the complete two wheel experience.

Fueled

Starting this Monday Oct 5th at 6pm I will be holding my Santa Barbara night classes at Fueled Sports Performance. I will be adding a Wednesday 6pm class also at Fueled. Contact them at 805-845-3272 for exact directions and location. The address on there is incorrect. They are on State St., between Haley St. and Cota St., near the open Indian Market and across from Hotel Santa Barbara.