This is a followup post to https://krakenfitnesstavern.me/the-1000-pound-club/ As has been well documented, a lot of my gym and “fitness life” changed since I first posted about the 1000 pound club. I won’t go into that here, read the archives. I did want to status update where I’m at present with the three required lifts. As…

All due respect, I’m not particularly a Swift fan, I have no issue with her, but just not my taste. Part of what got me into taking care of my personal fitness back in 2015 was co-worker created video of pics/video from a work retreat set to this song. I saw myself, I saw what…

In October 2024, managed a deadlift PR of 305lbs US Nine months later, including a considerable wrist surgery along the way 315lbs US for one. Sort of technically two. I did two rounds of 1 rep just to try and make sure I was keeping overall solid form. We’ll see how my back feels soon…

Michael Beckwith he presents to clinic for recheck of his left wrist. He has been attending formal therapy and is progressing well. He rates his pain 0 out of 10. He has been working on upper extremity strengthening modalities at the gym without complication. He has been able to perform push-ups without pain or complication.…

As life can tend to go, one needs to roll with what changes life will throw. At present time, my “three 1:1’s and a HIIT” schedule is not going to be returned to, unless I begin to work with someone new, away from Better Living Personal Training. That’s okay. What my present plans are, are…