I have noticed more and more athletes, trainers and people in general perform exercises barefoot or in minimalist shoes. I have had many inquires about whether there is a purpose for training barefoot or if it is just preference. There is no correct answer. I think that if your sport requires you to be barefoot, [...]

Now that the season is changing and the cold weather is coming, it is time to think about other options for working out. For those of you who love to bike, run, swim and do other endurance activities, now is your chance to develop and strengthen your body. Strength training and endurance training aren’t entirely [...]

At Pat’s Gym we use kettle bells for warm ups, workouts, and cool downs. They can be a great tool for flexibility, strength endurance, and mobility. It takes time to learn how to use them properly, but if you are persistent you will improve your conditioning and add challenging exercises. One of the best ways [...]

The tiniest I have ever seen my wife’s butt was when she came to visit me in San Diego during the 2007 Olympic trials. I had been away from her for three months while I was training for sailing. I asked her straight out what she had been doing while I was gone. Her comment [...]