A sandbag is a fantastic tool for outdoor training. It provides a unique form of resistance that challenges stability, grip, and coordination. In this video, you’ll see 16-year-old Joseph performing sandbag squats and rows, and 61-year-old Jane doing sandbag good mornings: There’s no shortage of lower-body exercise options with a sandbag—think bear hug squats, Zercher…

When the weather cooperates, I love getting outside for some early morning conditioning. Pretty much every Saturday from May to September, the fun kicks off at 6:00 a.m. sharp. This past Saturday was no exception. The sun had just risen, the air was crisp, and the field was damp — perfect conditions to get down…

Every year from May to September, I do a medicine ball circuit outdoors at least once a week. It’s a fantastic conditioning method that gets you in shape fast. If you want six-pack abs, add this circuit to your regimen—it works far better than a treadmill, elliptical machine, or stationary cycle. Plus, you get outside…