These are the questions that come to me at odd times. I was about to get into the shower when, out of nowhere, I had the thought: “Does the term ‘Caveman Diet’ really have any value or meaning? I’ve been guilty of using the term myself a few times. When you’re talking to someone who […]
CrossFit Workouts and Becoming More Efficient
I’m not sure what it was with Episode #33 of Robb Wolf’s Paleolithic Solution podcast, but it seemed to me it was even more loaded with good stuff than usual. Robb had a lot to say about using CrossFit workouts to become more efficient at the exercises and movements. This really got me thinking… I […]
Sun, Fun and CrossFit
I don’t know if it was a coincidence or what, but I happened to read some really good stuff on Mark Sisson’s blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, last night. The two blog posts I really got into were a primer on how to increase testosterone naturally and another on vitamin D, sun exposure and dosage. The […]
Westside in West Hartford
Last weekend I had the rare opportunity to train with an absolute legend in the Powerlifting world. Louie Simmons made a rare appearance in Connecticut for a CrossFit Powerlifting Cert. The experience was absolutely outstanding! From what I understand, Louie doesn’t leave Ohio very often to do these certs. However my friend Merle Mckenzie got […]
Muscle, Smoke and Mirrors: Kettlebells and Paleolithic Diet
This blog was originally posted on my former site: http://adamfarrah.net/muscle-smoke-mirrors-book I just started reading – for the SECOND time – one of the best books I’ve ever come across. The book is Muscle, Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1 by Randy Roach. Volume 1 starts off in the late 1800’s and leaves off right around the […]
Taking Steps to Improve My Sleep Quality
Last night I took a few steps to improve my sleep quality. I’ve never been one of those people who had a lot of trouble sleeping, but lately I’ve felt I could maybe do a better job of getting quality sleep. I already have heavy blankets hanging on my windows to keep out the light […]