If you’ve read the ZadBod philosophy, you know how much I looovveee the minimum effective dose when it comes to training – which basically means why do more when less will do the same. I… Read More »Exercise sets: How much is too much?
My daughter has an interesting strategy when it comes to games… If she feels losing is inevitable, she changes the scoreboard. So, if we’re playing monopoly, and I own basically everything, she’ll declare that the… Read More »Dads, Throw away your scale.
As a little league coach, I’m sure you’ve had the pleasure of coaching Tiny Tim. You know, that kid who is twice the size of every other kid on the team and swings for the… Read More »Making the Most Out Of Your Workout
Last year I dove headfirst into obstacle course racing (OCR). I was looking to train for something, and I stumbled upon a Tough Mudder race in St. Louis. I quickly fell in love because it’s… Read More »14 Dad Rules to Train (Live) By
You’re a dad. You’re busy. You work ten-hour shifts. You mow the yard. You fix clogged sinks and gutters. You cook, clean (ok, just a little), and chauffeur your kids around the globe. Oh yea,… Read More »How to lose weight while still coaching your kids’ baseball team
Ladies and gentlemen, stop right here and give me a minute of your time. What I’m about to tell you may seem hard to believe. In fact, it may even seem impossible. But I promise… Read More »The Mystery Behind Your Beer Gut
Everyone should have a training philosophy – a set of fundamentals that you believe are so true that all of your training and nutrition plans are built upon them, no matter the goal or circumstance.… Read More »The ZadBod Philosophy
Yesterday I hit my goal weight – 185lbs (actually 184.4lbs). That’s a hair under 20lbs lost since March 23rd, putting me at a size 31 in pants (smallest size since high school). Here’s the thing..… Read More »DadBod Fatloss: 20lbs in 12 Weeks
I’m 37 and quickly approaching the big 4-0. Like the Cubs in 2016, I’m due for a midlife crisis – which I believe is nothing more than a man finally waving the white flag at… Read More »My Training Background
Q: I’m finding it’s harder and harder to motivate myself to go to the gym. I know once this weather gets warmer I’ll struggle to make it even one day per week. What can I… Read More »I’m a dad and have no motivation to hit the gym.