May
14
2012

It’s really easy to open a gym….

It’s really easy to open a gym.  Find a space, by some equipment, open the doors.  Done.  Gym’s open. I’m serious.  That’s all you need to do.  Most municipalities will accept life experience, military background, even (gasp) a weekend... Read more
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Here’s the problem…

There are gyms all across the globe who continue to plug away, training folks how to live healthier lives.  Some are creating competitive lifters and CrossFitters.  Some getting kids smarter with body-movement-induced, physiological changes in the brain.  Even others... Read more
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Monday Morning Stand-up with Coach Bob

Here’s my second attempt at a weekly post.  I think what I’ll do is add to the post all week, as I am inspired, and have revelation-inducing thoughts of grandeur.  Twitter is great for one-liners (@bretweir) but my mind... Read more
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Kaisen Neener: In My Fridge

Kaisen Neener: In My Fridge By Dania Rottman Full blog article: http://www.kaizenneener.com/2012/04/in-my-fridge.html?spref=fb Read more
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Monday morning stand-up with Neener

*I’ve been meaning to post more often, get the blog going and keep the creative juices flowing.  Perhaps a Monday morning post every week at the least?  Yeah, we’ll see.  Before I forget, we are one week away from... Read more
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Hard times are the best times…..

For a variety of reasons, we are tested mentally, physically and spiritually throughout our lifetime.  Trial by fire should embolden our resolve, hone our skill-set, and focus more than ever on the true value of the things we hold... Read more
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New strength cycle beginning soon!

We’ll be starting up another 7-week strength period in two weeks.  We’ll shift from our balanced approach to a strength-focused approach for a time to take advantage of the gains available when “periodization” is utilized.  In preparation, we’ll be... Read more
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Family BBQ April 20th!

Ok all you Murphy’s crazies…. let’s celebrate spring with a cookout, BBQ, Paleo meat-fest!  Let’s pencil in Friday 20 April, after the workout.  Bring your family and a Paleo-approved dish to pass!  We’ll cook up meat and gather in... Read more
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New Logo is done – Tshirts available now!

Well, it took me long enough, but the logo is done.  I’ve uploaded it to Facebook and have added it to the Store for T-shirts orders. The white on green version of the T-Shirt is currently available, with a... Read more
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Murphy’s take on equipment

Here at Murphy’s Barbell Club, we like to lift. We aren’t world-class powerlifters by any definition, but we strive to learn what we’re doing wrong, what we can do better, and how we can make each other stronger.  When... Read more