Getting After It

 True strength is wicked hardcore  There is no denying that the base of the human bodies power is the core muscle group. More than just the appearance of a six pack, proper training of this group is fundamental not only for the overall strength of the body, but provides  resistance from injury as well. So this begs the question, whats the proper way? Well the rabbit hole on this is as wide and as deep as the internet it seems. My research provided me with a million ways to wail on my abs, but left me still questioning how to best approach core training.  I thought about it and rephrased the question to search for the best practices in core training programs as opposed to just looking at specific exercises. This lead to greener pastures, and the insight that I have a habit of over complicating things.  The article attached is contains the the approach that makes the most sense to me. The paragraphs below are clipped from it. If you found this and took the time, thank you. Please leave a

  You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today And then one day you find ten years have got behind you No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun -pink floyd Ten years I have struggled with mental illness and addiction. Now that I have reclaimed my life I am left physically wrecked and addled by regret. That is a story for another blog. I spent my youth in athletics and weightlifting and know of no better foundation to build on. That is what this blog is about, rebuilding my body, my spirit, my life and my family.  Beginning Again The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the expert, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all the possibilities. Though I have had to begin again many times in this life, this time it feels very different. In the past when failure loomed I would become afraid and anxious and agitated. However I feel peaceful and focused and actually excited to start over.  I have come to understand everything that happens to y