Month: September 2010 | John Sifferman

The “Beg For Mercy” Extreme Fitness Workout, and why I dare you NOT to do it

Truly extreme fitness workouts are few and far between. Most workout programs don’t even entertain the notion of extreme fitness and are often designed to convince wimps that they’re working harder than they really are. These wannabe workouts are common among personal trainers who are worried that their clients may injure themselves while under the […]

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The Barefoot Runner Turned Hopeless Romantic and the Four Pillars of Successful Running

I just read a news story about a guy who won a 10k race wearing nothing but a pair of Barefoot Ted’s Luna Sandals. This got me thinking about the hype surrounding barefoot running and minimalist footwear. At first glance, it could appear that avid barefoot and minimalist runners would have you believe that running

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Change Your Body, Change The World – Reviewed

Thanks to authors like Frank Forencich, I have contracted a severe case of extreme neurogenesis and synaptogenesis. These are foreign terms in our culture namely because 1) they are new discoveries in scientific communities, and 2) most people don’t even realize that they’re lifelong carriers. It’s true that extreme cases of these conditions are rarely

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Kiss The Need For Motivation Goodbye

Note: I’ve been fairly busy since Siffer-baby was born. So, in lieu of a written article, I’m trying out the video blogpsot (aka “vlog”). Having trouble staying motivated to workout (or other)? This strategy, if applied, can negate the need for motivation in any endeavor. It’s painfully obvious, but it works for me every time.

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Learn the Eagle Press to Lose the Spare Tire and Build a Strong Core

Note from John Siff: This is a guest post from CST Coach John Belkewitch, a fitness pro from New Jersey (pronounced “Joisey”). I met John last year and can speak for his diligence in his CST practice and knowledge of fitness. He’s a talented and dedicated athlete, and from what I hear, he’s also an

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