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RIP JVM
One of my best friends and training partners, Jeremy Van Mont Foort, passed away this past weekend. He was 38 years old. Jeremy was one of the most incredible human beings that I've ever met. He was so full of life, happiness and love and would have done anything for anybody... no matter what.He was the first person to introduce me to heavy barbell lifting and real strength training. He turned me on to T-Nation and taught me about the powerlifting total. He was the one that showed me how to squat in my socks, he put me through my very first barbell complex and got me to stop eating starchy foods at night. He also introduced me to his older brother Jason, who taught me how to deadlift properly and gave me my first introduction to CrossFit and the CF Vancouver community.I will always be incredibly grateful for everything that he shared with me over the years and I really wish I could have shown him more gratitude because I don't think he knew how big of an impact he had on my training, this website and my life.He was a like a brother to me and a true warrior spirit. I would have wanted him by my side in battle and always thought he'd be a guy that I'd grow old with.I love you Jer and I already miss you like crazy bro, RIP.
General Fitness article by Ben on Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:17:43 PM EST
SportsKids of the Year
I came across this story about Connor Long and his younger brother Cayden a couple days ago and was blown away by the love and camaraderie shared between these two brothers! It reminded me a lot of Team Hoyt, the father and son team that I wrote a blog about a couple of years ago.Connor and Cayden Long won the Sports Illustrated 2012 SportKids of the Year award.Connor is only 9 years old and his younger brother Cayden is 7. Cayden has a condition called hypertonic cerebral palsy and is unable to walk or talk on his own. A couple of years ago, older brother Connor had an idea to enter them both in a local Nashville kids triathlon and now two years and 14 races later the boys are still going strong!The spirit and determination that these boys possess is so awesome and if watching the video below doesn't inspire you to do something good, I don't know what will. I have so much respect for Connor! He is so mature for his age and is willing to work so hard just to put a smile on his little brothers face.I also gained a new respect for Lebron James. He won the Sportsman of the Year award on the same night and in his acceptance speech gives all the accolades to the two brothers and tells Connor that he thinks what he's doing for his younger brother is unbelievable.What a cool story! It made me want to call up my younger brother and tell him I love him!General Fitness article by Ben on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:36:12 PM EST
New Years Resolutions
Not too sure what your resolution should be this year?!?
Here are a few suggestions to help get the new year started off on the right foot!
1. Clean out your pantry and fridge
- restock your kitchen with fresh, local earth grown foods!
2. Buy new training shoes and workout clothes
- nothing motivates me more than a new pair of shoes and some new training gear!
3. Get out and move for at least 30 minutes every day
- a small dose of daily cardio (walking, jogging, cycling, rowing) will improve blood circulation, burn extra calories and boost your basal metabolic rate!
4. Set short, attainable goals
- set 1, 3 & 6 month personal goals that you can achieve and build upon!
5. Find a support network
- find a group of friends, co-workers or peers who share the same goals that you do!
6. Try a new activity
- get out and try something new, whether it’s hot yoga, ball room dancing, snow shoeing or indoor rock climbing... you never know where you'll find your passion!
Have a Safe and Happy New Year and a Healthy and Strong 2013!
General Fitness article by Ben on Monday, December 31, 2012 1:10:15 PM EST
Happy Holidays
From all of us at Train With Me Online... we'd like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season and hope you all get to spend some quality time with family and friends!General Fitness article by Ben on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 6:09:31 PM EST
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