This one time, at kettlebell camp... This is a true story, to the best of my recollection which means it’s close to accurate. Several years ago I was at a kettlebell training certification, this particular one lasted four days. The days can be quite long. Learning, training, practicing, and strategizing your survival for six to […]
Shredded Chicken: How to Make It & What to Do With It? Shredded chicken is easy to make (in a variety of ways) and even easier to add to your favorite meals for quick and tasty meals. In this month’s edition of “What is Kat Eating?” we are going to talk about the different ways […]
When is the last time you saw a fresh little, wobbly headed baby? They seem fragile, although they are more resilient than all get out. When a baby is born it has the ultimate strength training regimen: it trains daily to gain control of it’s big ole head. This is no small feat of strength […]
What if you could design the body you wanted to have? Would you build it? If you could create a body that suited your desires - one that was strong, mobile, flexible, resilient, would you do it? If you could have a body that felt amazing, one that was filled with energy, joy, and a […]
You had an injury or surgery and now you want to get back to life. Where to begin our re-entry to the gym (or your sport)? A large portion of us let fear of pain or re-injury delay that last big jump back into the gym or onto the field/court. Sometimes we need some guidance […]
Let's take a moment and think about a topic that you probably would rather not think about. The risk you take on participating in a winter sport. Whether it’s sledding or aggressive backcountry skiing, the risks are everywhere! Heck, even walking in winter weather has it’s hazards! Having a healthy appreciation, or an awareness, of […]
In our house, if we don’t meal plan, we don’t eat. Okay, maybe it’s not that dramatic but it’s pretty close; things just get weird. To prevent this from happening, every week my husband and in-laws get together and talk about what the menu for the upcoming week will look like. While we split cooking […]
Just because the holidays are upon us doesn't mean our daily meals need to be holiday-themed or dunked in chocolate. We've got about two weeks left in 2020 (can I get an "amen1") and in this edition of "What is Kat eating?" we're hooking you up with some of the favorites we like to enjoy […]
Are you on your last nerve? So you have pain in your lower back and butt. Maybe it’s radiating into your thigh, your calf, or even all the way into your foot. Is it sciatica? Or is it just something in your back that is radiating into your leg? Should you wait it out or […]
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. It’s the one time of year I normally get together with my extended family, we eat until we can’t think (thank goodness for elastic waistbands), laugh until we cry and just have the best time. Before my grandmother passed away a few years ago, we always […]
Do you meditate? If not, it might be something you want to at least consider. Before you walk away, hear me out. You may have some reservations about it, I understand. I was once warned of it’s 'dangers' many moons ago, but as it turns out, those warnings were a bit misguided. I think the […]
I’m a fan of crawling. If you’ve read any of my books or seen many of my movement videos, you have probably guessed that. But there is a good reason to see the beauty in that childish movement because it is literally the miracle movement. It ties all of you together, all of you, spirit, […]
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing” -George Bernard Shaw When was the last time you TRULY PLAYED? I have observed that many adults have simply forgotten how to play, or they don’t value it. This is especially evident in the gym. Adults seem to […]
Have you ever learned a huge lesson but it didn’t “take” at the time? I once learned a valuable lesson, one that I should have altered my life from, but I allowed my habits to overcome the lesson I slipped back into my ways of doing things. Here’s what I mean… I use my phone’s […]
Oh, hi there, I'm Coach Laura from OSi and like many people around the world right now, I’m at home. My entire family has been home, roughly, for almost 7 weeks. I’ve cooked a zillion meals, done more dishes than I want to think about, and plenty of other repetitive tasks I don’t exactly enjoy […]
Hey guys, Coach Jamey here! I you have taken one of my Reset and Restore classes before at OS Institute or tried out one of my Reset and Restore videos in the video library, you know that I talk a lot about checking in with yourself. Today I want to dive a little deeper into […]
While Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday may have already passed, tacos still remain a bright spot in our current times and we're going to keep riding the taco train. And we just happen to have a foodie friend and taco lover (guest contributor, Kathleen) here to drop some recipe goodness. Gone are the […]
Thousands of years ago, people could be found swinging various club-like items for physical and mental fitness in preparation for battle (and maybe for a little fun too). Today, club training is still a fixture in the training of wrestlers in both Iran and India. From ancient Persia, to India, to Europe (including the […]
You may not know this, but this week something pretty cool is happening at Original Strength Institute. We've been challenging people to step up to the plate and see if they are ready to take their training up a notch. We challenge them with the Becoming Bulletproof Test. OS Institute co-owner and my good […]
One of my favorite combos is coconut and almond. The salty, nutty flavor versus the sweet of coconut. My life is always changing and super busy in different ways every week. I am always looking for tasty snacks that help me stay on track. I constantly skim Pinterest and other cooking blogs for new recipes […]
