By: Arthur Anderson Fear can be a very useful emotion. It is meant to keep us in a state of heightened awareness by increasing adrenaline and raising our cortisol levels, among other things. This heightened awareness can save us in unsafe situations or help us when something unexpected happens. The problem is that fear has...Read More
By: Joel Cochran 3 Step Processes on Getting What You Want Ever wonder why you don’t have (fill in the blank)… No seriously, fill in the blank right now in your mind. What is it that goes through your head the most throughout the day? Is it thinking about having a job that you love?...Read More
By: Jacob Wellock Today’s blog is going to be about how to perform the Box Squat correctly and how you can add it to your arsenal of movements to help turn you into a strength machine. Without further adieu let’s dive into the technique. TECHNIQUE The first thing to do with the box squat is...Read More
By: Derek Wellock Before you jump to conclusions about this post, please continue reading. Good movement doesn’t always mean more sex, but it can, haha. Now that I have your attention, this is a great starting point. More often than not when someone starts at the gym there is a little bit of ego, combined...Read More
By: Tammy Hamilton Almost every time I meet with a nutrition client, their number one complaint is that they don’t know what to eat and/or how much to eat. And that they simply need a meal plan to be able to achieve their goals. While a meal plan can give the exact amounts of each...Read More
By: Kris Thompson Hey guys, I just wanted to take some time to go over the different avenues that we use to get information out to you. Your Coaches: Your coaches are probably the best source of information in terms of all things Double Edge, from workouts, to gym news, nutrition, and everything in between. Use...Read More
By: Alvie Hafen I would like to share the story about one of our members here at Double Edge. It all started about two years ago… It was a cold Thursday morning at Midtown. I arrived at the gym at about 4:40 AM. I started my normal routine, turning on all the lights and starting...Read More
By: Arthur Anderson I was going to say I started golfing in college, but that would be a stretch. I hit a bucket of balls once while I was in college and I sucked horribly. Fast forward 20 years, late 1990s, and I am running my own company. As a company owner/salesperson I was expected...Read More
By: Joel Cochran The dictionary defines “grit” as “courage and resolve; strength of character.” Some synonyms of grit are bravery, tenacity, mettle, backbone, spirit, fortitude, toughness, hardiness, resolve, determination. But with so many words defining grit, what exactly makes a person possess it? Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth defines grit as “having passion and perseverance for...Read More
By: Derek Wellock I have recently read the book “Make Your Bed” by Retired Navy Seal William H. McRaven. This book is a quick read and I would suggest it to everyone because it can apply to everyone in any walk of life. One of my favorite points from the book is make your own...Read More
