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Lessons from Training, For Training

In my brief stint of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (it’s kind of like submission wrestling) the coaches used to tell us not to “muscle through” the drills in training – that is to say we should be able to rely on … Read More

Why is recovery important for your fitness?

When it comes to strength and fitness, more training doesn’t always mean better results. This is because your fitness increases not during your actual training but in the time afterwards. The training itself fatigues your body and triggers physiological processes … Read More

Setting an intention for your exercise

Setting an intention is a tool I learned in yoga several years ago but carried over to my regular exercise and which I’ve found to work really well for me in terms of making my training sessions more meaningful, enjoyable, … Read More