Learning to Slackline My awesome wife recently got me a Slackline kit for Christmas, so this year’s new skill…Slacklining! I’ll be posting my training and progress through the blog here and hopefully it can help others that may be interested. A slackline is basically a two inch wide length of webbing stretched between static points that you walk along. It’s similar to walking a tightrope, but the webbing is dynamic so there is a bit of a stretch so it…
Sometimes you take an unexpected break Sometimes your workouts, training plan, and fitness goals get put on hold Sometimes life happens and new priorities emerge unexpectedly Sometimes your new priorities take all your energy and focus And that’s OKAY There will be moments in your life where things get in the way, a big project at work, an injury, a family emergency, take the time you need and focus on what is most important at that moment Then get back…
The final installment of the Hiking Strength Series is here! This post will layout a 10 week program that will target your training to crush your upcoming hiking adventure! The previous Hiking Strength posts detailed different movements and exercises that are the basis of this program. Descriptions, photos, graphics and videos help provide explanations and movement standards to help get you on your way. Introduction Squats! Bulletproof Your Legs Build a Durable Core Stronger Upper Body The Program The Hiking…
Rounding out the Hiking Strength Series will be upper body work. If you have followed the series so far, we have discussed various exercises and routines to help you train and prepare for your upcoming hiking adventure (links for previous posts below). Training your upper body is no different. For example…hauling heavy packs? Strengthen shoulders and back. Scrambling up a rocky face? Develop capable arms and chest. Slip, and end up dangling off the side of a cliff clutching a protruding…
Welcome to The Weekend Warrior Life! My goal with this website and blog is to provide you with resources and information to fuel your weekend adventures. Topics will be wide ranging and include strength and endurance training, activity and travel ideas, motivation and gear. I’ll also have an occasional post for the military weekend warrior, those hard-charging reservists that I am honored to call myself a member of. If you have any suggestions and/or feedback please let me know in…
