Category Archives: strength training

Ironman push-up challenge!

I’m reminded that an Ironman accomplishment can come in many different forms …one example from an earlier post: http://www.irondaughterirondad.com/laura-scott-you-are-an-ironman/ The most recent was my post about a good friend of mine that had 65 push-ups as a goal on his … Continue reading

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How many push-ups can you do?

I was talking with a long-time friend and business associate today, that’s been reading our blog, and having a chat about the challenge of consistency and discipline…and the ebb and the flow as we try to keep it all going all … Continue reading

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Why are muscles stiff after overexertion exercise

As I felt my quads slowly stiffen up the next day from the running test last week, I was reminded that no-one _really_ knows why that happens, or indeed what it is…and one of my Iron Buddies asked me yesterday about … Continue reading

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Men’s Only Yoga

Back to yoga on Sunday, I was reminded of my introduction to it. I never stretch…like never…or at least didn’t, until I started going to yoga a few years ago.  A good friend of mine, and local triathlete Chuck Hooker, is … Continue reading

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