Well, it's that time of year when people around the world make resolutions for the new year. For many people, the resolution is to lose weight or get in shape. So, they will join a gym or perhaps get a new piece of fitness equipment. For the next few weeks they will religiously head to [...]
Metabolic syndrome is a primary driver of poor health throughout the developed world. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a group of health conditions that raise the risk of developing serious illness, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, liver and kidney disease, and diabetes. These health conditions can include significant belly fat, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, [...]
The Vital Pyramid is a concept of self defense and combatives originally conceived by John “Lofty” Wiseman, a former member of the British Special Forces. I also feel that it can be a good model to follow for your health and fitness. The four components of the Vital Pyramid include Mindset, Tactics, Skills and Tools. Let's [...]
One of the bigger regrets I have in life is that I discontinued my official kung fu training back in 2008. The main reason then was I was beginning a new side hustle of teaching golf. Ultimately, I moved away from the area where I trained, and my overall training program would not be able [...]