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Philippians 4.13
Several years ago I signed up for a triathlon without knowing how to swim. Full disclosure, I suffered through many swimming lessons as a child and even grew up on the lake. As a child, I fearfully gutted out each swimming class and eeked by barely passing. Then I either wore a lifejacket at the lake or stayed close to the dock when I was in the water.
But then in my early 40’s, I signed up for a triathlon. I knew there was no way I could open water swim the required distance without either drowning or learning how to actually swim. So I hired a swim coach. On the very first lesson, she made me tie my feet together and asked me to swim across the pool and back. I was scared. Yet, I knew if I struggled I could still paddle my way over to the side and grab the wall, so I shoved off. Obviously, I made it and didn’t drown to death, or you wouldn’t be reading this.
For some reason at that point in my life I felt a strong desire to participate in and complete a triathlon. I was a horrible swimmer and the slowest runner on the planet, but I was obsessed with this endeavor. It was all I thought about. I truly believe God plants seeds in us and challenges us to grow, and if we pursue these things, then there’s no way we can fail. Denzel Washington said, “True desire in the heart for anything good is God’s proof to you sent beforehand to indicate that it’s yours already.”
As Philippians 4.13 reads, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Your belief in Christ and trust in Him will power you through difficult workouts as well as hard times in your life.
Now it’s your turn, what are you dying to accomplish?
What physical endeavor?
How do you want to improve yourself so you can be a more active participant in the game of life?
I hired a swim coach to help me, who will you reach out to, to help you become a stronger man?
If you want to talk about changing the way you look and feel, shoot me a call or text at (605) 310-6591.
But then in my early 40’s, I signed up for a triathlon. I knew there was no way I could open water swim the required distance without either drowning or learning how to actually swim. So I hired a swim coach. On the very first lesson, she made me tie my feet together and asked me to swim across the pool and back. I was scared. Yet, I knew if I struggled I could still paddle my way over to the side and grab the wall, so I shoved off. Obviously, I made it and didn’t drown to death, or you wouldn’t be reading this.
For some reason at that point in my life I felt a strong desire to participate in and complete a triathlon. I was a horrible swimmer and the slowest runner on the planet, but I was obsessed with this endeavor. It was all I thought about. I truly believe God plants seeds in us and challenges us to grow, and if we pursue these things, then there’s no way we can fail. Denzel Washington said, “True desire in the heart for anything good is God’s proof to you sent beforehand to indicate that it’s yours already.”
As Philippians 4.13 reads, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Your belief in Christ and trust in Him will power you through difficult workouts as well as hard times in your life.
Now it’s your turn, what are you dying to accomplish?
What physical endeavor?
How do you want to improve yourself so you can be a more active participant in the game of life?
I hired a swim coach to help me, who will you reach out to, to help you become a stronger man?
If you want to talk about changing the way you look and feel, shoot me a call or text at (605) 310-6591.
Revolvers are like Old School Fitness
I am a gun guy. If you are too, then you have a soft spot for revolvers. They’re just classic iron. Our history is rich with wheel guns, from bank-robbing outlaws to the Smith & Wesson 686 police gun. Even in the wildly popular TV series, “Walking Dead”, Rick Grimes used a 6-inch barrel, nickel-plated, 357 magnum, Colt Python! Everyone should have a wood-handled stainless steel revolver in their collection.
My favorite is the Smith & Wesson Model 617. It’s a heavy stainless steel, black rubber grip, full lug, K-frame, 10-round revolver chambered in 22lr. It’s a replica of the 686 that shoots 38 special and 357 magnum. But chambered in 22lr, come on… How could you NOT appreciate that? Chances are you learned with a 22, no matter if it was a rifle or a pistol. My wife used this gun for her enhanced permit certification course. She loved it! No recoil and she ran it like a pro.
In the strength world, we have our time-tested classics as well; push-ups, pull-ups, and squats. We all remember pull-ups being part of the Presidential Physical Fitness test in elementary school. Our grandfathers did push-ups in the military. Our kids' children will do push-ups and pull-ups. No matter how you slice it, these are the revolvers of the fitness world. Just like everyone should have at least one revolver, everyone should be able to do push-ups on demand.
If you’re headed to the gym for the first time since your high school glory days and you’re planning on benching, yet you struggle to do 10 clean push-ups, then you might as well hand a fully auto rifle to someone that’s never run a gun before. Your father started you with a .22 for a reason. You need to start with bodyweight strength training for a reason. Earn the right to hit the bench press again. If you truly want to change how you look and feel and build back your strength, then start with bodyweight squats, push-ups, and pull-up progressions. You don’t overlook 22’s, so don’t overlook the basics of simple calisthenics, and loaded carries. Respect the basics, refine your skills, and earn the right to advance.
Do you need some suggestions on how to ease your way back into strength training?
Do you need some ideas on appropriate bodyweight progressions so you can build the foundation necessary to return to the weights?
I’ve worked with tons of guys just like you. I can help you with a personalized plan that will meet you where you’re at and get you on the path to where you want to be.
My favorite is the Smith & Wesson Model 617. It’s a heavy stainless steel, black rubber grip, full lug, K-frame, 10-round revolver chambered in 22lr. It’s a replica of the 686 that shoots 38 special and 357 magnum. But chambered in 22lr, come on… How could you NOT appreciate that? Chances are you learned with a 22, no matter if it was a rifle or a pistol. My wife used this gun for her enhanced permit certification course. She loved it! No recoil and she ran it like a pro.
In the strength world, we have our time-tested classics as well; push-ups, pull-ups, and squats. We all remember pull-ups being part of the Presidential Physical Fitness test in elementary school. Our grandfathers did push-ups in the military. Our kids' children will do push-ups and pull-ups. No matter how you slice it, these are the revolvers of the fitness world. Just like everyone should have at least one revolver, everyone should be able to do push-ups on demand.
If you’re headed to the gym for the first time since your high school glory days and you’re planning on benching, yet you struggle to do 10 clean push-ups, then you might as well hand a fully auto rifle to someone that’s never run a gun before. Your father started you with a .22 for a reason. You need to start with bodyweight strength training for a reason. Earn the right to hit the bench press again. If you truly want to change how you look and feel and build back your strength, then start with bodyweight squats, push-ups, and pull-up progressions. You don’t overlook 22’s, so don’t overlook the basics of simple calisthenics, and loaded carries. Respect the basics, refine your skills, and earn the right to advance.
Do you need some suggestions on how to ease your way back into strength training?
Do you need some ideas on appropriate bodyweight progressions so you can build the foundation necessary to return to the weights?
I’ve worked with tons of guys just like you. I can help you with a personalized plan that will meet you where you’re at and get you on the path to where you want to be.
