Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Evolution Game

Today’s workout: Build-the Bench Part 1: Max Effort Bench Press (or any version thereof) Part 2: Bench with pause. 3-4 sets, 3-6 reps, 2 second pause at bottom on each rep. Part 3: Incline DB Press/Inchworm Pushups. 3 sets. 6-10 … Continue reading

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The Goal is to Keep the Goal the Goal

Today’s workout: MFD: Max deadlifts. Repetition Lift: Hand and Thigh/ Bent Over Rows. H&T= 125-130% of dead max. Bent rows: 35-40% of dead max for reps. Combo of the Day: Buelers (of your choice)/farmer’s walk/heavy sandbag get up. Like this… … Continue reading

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Mindfulness Meditation & Movement Workshop

Mindfulness Meditation & Movement Workshop When mind and body are present in the same moment, we are capable of accessing deep healing and empowerment. We’ve long promoted the idea of utilizing the mind-body connection in our workouts, and at our … Continue reading

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Bodytribe Cycling Program Intro

Introduction to the New Bodytribe Cycling Training Program (or “How the rituals of the physical subculture, and cycling, saved my life”). This workshop is open to anyone with an interest in conditioning for better riding skills. It is also the … Continue reading

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There is no perfection, just purity

Today’s workout: 50 pushups, 50 pullups. Pick a variety of options: _______________________________________ There is No Perfection, Just Purity In Daniel A. Dombrowski’s book, Contemporary Athletics and Ancient Greek Ideals, he decides to get a little Wittgenstein on our asses by … Continue reading

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Michael Claudio

Michael Claudio is the lead trainer and creator of the Bodytribe Cycling Training Program, which has its home and roots in Bodytribe Fitness, located in beautiful Sacramento, CA. In this role, Michael provides personalized training and coaching to guide you … Continue reading

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Gender Strength

I’m moments away from getting on a plane to Milwaukee for a week of strength, friends, lifting and leisure-ing. In my haste of preparation, I’m digging up a fun chapter from Lift With Your Head to post today. Gender Strength … Continue reading

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I against I: the Chronology Olympics

Today’s workout: Max Effort Bench Press. From pins, with bands. Repetition Lift: DB Chest Press/Dive Bomber Pushups. Brutal Recess: Club and Carry Combo. Looks like this: _______________________________________ I against I: The Chronology Olympics Representing 39 years of Age… Chip Conrad! … Continue reading

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