My brother Danny and I recently had the pleasure of meeting and training with legendary bodyweight strongman (and fellow Brooklyn native) Jack Arnow. A training partner of Jasper Benincasa, who’s considered by many to be the strongest pull-up bar athlete of all time, Jack is well-known for his accomplishments in the world of one-arm chin-ups. [...]
Movement is movement. Whether you’re practicing calisthenics, doing yoga, or lifting weights, the body moves how the body moves. There are only so many ways that our joints can bend and flex, yet when you start playing with variations on basic movement patterns, you’ll find the possibilities are limitless. Changing one small aspect of an [...]
Ever since running the NYC Marathon back in 2009, racing the NYC Triathlon has been next on my fitness bucket-list. Well after last Sunday, I can now scratch that one off too! The tri was a great experience, and finishing is an accomplishment that I will be proud of for the rest of my life. [...]
Spring is in full bloom here in NYC and there’s never been a better time for an outdoor training session. With that in mind, my brother Danny and I spent the better part of the day yesterday strolling around lower Manhattan getting our reps in on anything and everything we could find. We hit the [...]
I’ve been busy these last few months, but a lot of exciting things are happening! First off, I’ve started writing my second book (that’s why you haven’t been seeing as many updates here on my blog). The new book will include several specific workout routines as well as everything you’ll ever need to know about [...]
