by Coach Mauricio | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
I still remember my first time in a weight room. It was part of my 9th grade PE class at Skyline High in Oakland (Titans!). I remember seeing someone — who I later learned was another young man named Jamal from the football team — bench pressing 185 lbs...
by Coach Mauricio | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog
We left off last time with “the good life is good because it keeps you healthy, functionally independent, happy, and free for a long time.” It is time to break down what that means, and get as practical as we can about it. Healthy: Not trying to get too formal here,...
by Coach Mauricio | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
The Grind is not the glam. I want to talk about the role of aerobic conditioning or “Cardio” as it relates to your long-term health and longevity, and use that as a model of something deeper. I’ve seen it a thousand times. So often when a person embarks on...
by Coach Mauricio | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog
Why should you listen to me? Aren’t there more accomplished, world-renowned strength coaches and/or athletes that I should follow instead? Yes, but they’re probably not the one for you. You need a coach with relevant experience and empathy, not one who just lifts a...
by Coach Mauricio | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
Let’s get right to it. What is strength? It is the ability to perform a necessary task on demand. Strength is being able to pick up your child (or fur baby!) without hesitation. Strength is being able to pick yourself up off the floor without hesitation. Strength is...
