Turning Into The Machine

The Process is in Command Mark Brown November 30, 2022 I have changed a bit in personality over the last 12 weeks. It is in large part due to circumstances at work. When I think about it a little harder, I can see that it’s not a sudden change but a slight shift. This change …

A Brief Explanation for Inactivity on the Blog

Mark Brown November 10, 2022 This blog hasn’t seen a lot of activity over the last handful of weeks. This post will address why that is. This won’t be long but it succinct and to the point. The first reason why is because I am concentrating on getting a more responsible amount of sleep during …

Critically Thinking Through Programming, Part 1

Evaluating Programming Mark Brown October 12, 2022 Value has been a dominant thought in my mind recently, as evidenced by the 2 part essay that I released over the last couple of weeks. I seek to put value in a different light this time. Value is best stated through actions taken. That inherently involves making …

Value in the Gym, Part 2

Let’s get more specific! Mark Brown September 28, 2022 The last 8 months have really given me an opportunity learn from both experience and second hand sources and apply that information to my current program. Some of the lessons have become hard rules that I apply to planning sessions and the lifting that gets done …

Summer Training Update and Notes

Mark Brown September 1, 2022 It’s been awhile since I’ve made a post about what’s been going on in the gym lately. Quite a bit of time has passed since I put the last one up so here goes. Some of these might not be full thoughts and be disjointed as a result. As such, …

Equipment Review: CB-1 Rogue Cambered Bar

Performance Review and Programming Thoughts Mark Brown August 30, 2022 The Rogue Fitness CB-1 Cambered Bar has produced a unique experience for me in the garage gym since I bought it last year in July. It has helped me gain more raw strength in a variety of ways during that time. Today’s essay will be …