Losing My Obesity: A Grocery List + Guide
In November 2015, I was officially classified as obese. I’ve spent the last three months shedding that weight by eating better and exercising. This is our grocery list and our food philosophy.
The Game of Trust and Fails
In order to qualify, I’ve got to fix my clean & jerk. This involves three elements: fixing my bar grip, strengthening my body, and trusting that I can catch the bar.
Learning the Hook Grip
So I've been putting it off for two years. Today I begin learning the hook grip. #oly #olympiclifts #olympicweightlifting #olympiclifting #cleanandjerk #crossfit #lift #lifting #gym #gymlife #masters #snatch #heavy #health #healthy #fitness A photo posted by Brad King (@thebradking) on Feb 17, 2016 at…
158 kg: Work To Do
Last weekend, I had the chance to compete in my first Olympic lifting competition, the Broad Ripple Fit Club Barbell Lift Off on Saturday, February 13. My goal is to qualify for the National and American Masters events in 2017 when I’ll compete in the 45-49…
This is How We Train
Olympic lifting training is hard. It’s mentally and physically taxing. So you need good people around you to make it work. Juice is my best partner.
The Mock Meet, My First Competition
The Mock Meet When I first started Olympic lifting, I was adamant that I wouldn’t ever compete. I wasn’t interested in pushing myself. I wanted to get in shape, learn the movements, and have a good time. What I really wanted to avoid was anything competitive. I put…
My Long, Slow Love Affair with Olympic Lifting
Three years ago, I had no idea what Olympic lifting was. CrossFit classes changed that. But it wasn’t a quick or an easy road for me to figure out how much I loved the sport.
Olympic Lifting: A Master’s Tale
Three years ago, I started Olympic lifting. Two months ago, I decided to train for the 2017 USA Weightlifting Masters’ American and National lifting events. Here’s how it all began.
The CrossFit Open: 14.1 at CrossFit Broad Ripple
The 2014 CrossFit Games Open started this week, and the CrossFit Broad Ripple competitors completed the first workout (14.1): As many reps as possible (AMRAP) in 10 minutes: 30 double unders and 15 75-lb power snatches. 14.1 CrossFit Broad Ripple, see the entire set on Flickr.
Real Men Love Strong Women
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: Strong women are badass. We’re fortunate that our home box, CrossFit Broad Ripple, encourages and supports everyone who walks through the door. The CFBR culture isn’t about how you look or where you are from, it’s about achieving…
January: The Year of Focus Update
We know that the best way for humans to change their behavior patterns is through tracking mechanisms. If you want to lose weight, you have to count (somewhere) what you are eating. If you want to get stronger in the gym, you have to count…
The Year of Focus
I think thematically. As each year comes to a close, I spend December sitting with the work of my previous year. I sift through what I’ve created, I look at what I didn’t create, and conceptualize what I want my next year to become. I’ve always been…