Indigenous Ability

  [A compendium of 19th-Century Thought on the value of Walking for health [mental and physical,] creativity, observational prowess, "Moving Church," Relationship Bonder, and one instance of Warfare Survival. Zero aspects of the actual technique of this Old School Method of Walking are discussed. That is all in the 64--minute video and support package that contains 2 12-Week Programs. See the Program for even more details and support:  Unleaded: Warrior Walking, the Only Cardio You Need for Combination Fighting, Physical Culture and Attacking the Outdoors . “ He that can travel well afoot, keeps a good horse .”—Benjamin Franklin “ Your true kingdom is just around you, and your leg is your scepter. A muscular, manly leg, one untarnished by sloth or sensuality, is a wonderful thing .” –Alfred Barron,  Foot Notes, Or, Walking as a Fine Art , 1875 The average person walks 3,000-4,000 steps per day. “ It is good for a man to keep himself in such condition that he can do ...

  So, let’s talk a little about an Old School Bad-Ass Hoss of a Warrior Walker. Let’s introduce Bruce Neal, who was a game warden in Montana for decades. Mr. Neal preferred to conduct his duties on foot, and by on foot, he meant it literally—He was often barefoot on his patrols. Some fellow wardens described the soles of his feet as “ thickened and hardened like an animal’s hoof.” Neal, being noted for the distances he travelled and the pace he set was offered a wager in 1915, Mr. Neal was 29 years of age at the time. The Wager? To see how much distance he could cover from sunup to sundown. He chose an out-and-back trip and keep in mind, this is Montana, this not level terrain—hence the name “ The Rocky Mountain Iron Man .” Neal won the bet by setting off barefoot for a 34-mile trek in one direction. 34-miles, barefoot. Bad-Ass enough for you? Wait—At the end of the 34-miles out, he trod back those 34 miles for a total of 68 miles that day. How’s that for Bad-...

I am a content man as I… ·          Never have to run another step, hit another burpee, or sweat another HIIT session again. [High Intensity Interval Training.] ·          I have kicked a two-doctor consult of, “ Looks like we need to replace that hip cuz you won’t be doin’ much on it”  down the road for close to four years. [Still may happen, just sayin’ already do far more than pre-diagnoses with far less trouble.] ·          Keep in mind, I was told a cane was in order to make it thru an amusement park to watch my daughter ride rides. ·          I swim rivers, free-dive oceans, hike miles in canyonland at elevation, climb and skitter cliff face without apparent hiccup in hip or, here’s the important part—perceived increased effort via non-specific cardio output at times under elevation. ·    ...

  Eugen Sandow [This offering can be consumed independently BUT, it is best read as a companion to the blog/podcast titled  Three Old School Principles You MUST Have to Un-Stick Your PT .  Following this a browse of any of our old school Unleaded Conditioning articles will add bolstering support. Surface understanding serves no good purpose.]    Performance Cars & Performance Bodies We start our engines at Le Mans, France where beginning in 1923, world class drivers came to test themselves in a 24-hour endurance race. Where many races are tests of speed over a course of limited laps, Le Mans ups the ante and asks for speed, of course, but also endurance of both the car and tests the stamina of the flesh and blood piloting that car. For any who doubt that performance driving is a physical endeavor, might I suggest enrolling in a Rally Driving Course, put yourself mid-pack at speed for even a mere 10 laps, I wager your estimation of the physical dema...