Halcyon Method

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I train the boxing coach. The boxing coach trains me

Session five with Mike and this one is loaded

Stack the wrist over the elbow on your press

Drive the elbows toward your pockets on chinups

Control the dumbbells on the way down

We’re putting those details to work with incline presses, chinups, pulldowns and a 60 rep dumbbell press challenge to finish

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I train the boxing coach. The boxing coach trains me

We started with the jab, footwork and learning to sit back and relax into my stance. Then Mike took me into the ring and said - let's go!

I was figuring it out as we went

Trying to remember my feet, my position, my punches

Meanwhile, Mike stayed relaxed, made me miss and controlled the situation

Moving around in there tired me out fast

A fish out of water - and a lot of fun

The interesting part is what’s happening afterward. I’m still processing the session, recognizing positions and starting to feel what works

With my right knee history, I’m also noticing more confidence bending and loading that leg. That’s meaningful progress for me

Big thanks to Mike for guiding me through it

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These completely change how you move through the woods

When you can actually feel the trail or balance on a tree trunk your mechanics lock in. You get the protection to move fast, but the zero drop freedom to let your foot do the actual work

It’s a passive workout for your calves and ankles that rebuilds arch strength and mobility without feeling like a drill

You already walk around the house barefoot

Take that outside and reconnect with your body

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I train the boxing coach. The boxing coach trains me

Last reel, Mike introduced me to southpaw. This time, we’re training legs, with size as the goal

Mike has deadlifted before. Here’s an early set as we start refining his setup and getting familiar with the cues

The detail in this clip: taking the slack out of the bar before the pull

We’re working on taking up that little bit of play and building tension before driving into the lift

You’re seeing the coaching process as it happens. A demonstration, a few cues, then a chance to put them into practice

Two coaches sharing what we know and putting in the reps

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52. Three knee surgeries. Still learning new ways to move

I train the boxing coach. He teaches me to box

Day three: going southpaw

Years ago, surgery removed a large portion of the lateral meniscus in my right knee. That knee tends to drift inward and I’m more comfortable loading my left leg

So Mike introduced me to a different setup: right hand forward, left leg back

My dominant right hand leads the jab and loading my left leg behind me feels secure

We’re exploring that, building the footwork and getting the basics down

Orthodox is still in the picture. For now, I’m learning what works for the body I have today

That’s part of what Halcyon means to me: understanding where you are and working with what's at hand

Change the conditions. Change the outcome

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“Exercise is like putting money in your retirement account...”

Sweat equity is the ultimate ROI. Amy shows up every week to make her deposits and the results speak for themselves

Training one-on-one with me and hitting group classes she's building a bulletproof foundation of full body strength, dialed-in cardio and core stability

It’s about hitting every major muscle group, mastering posture and building the physical capability to kick ass in the real world

The physical and mental returns of moving like a human and lifting weights properly will always outpace a quick fix

You just have to do the work

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He knew what he needed to do and he’s been cookin!

Our sessions cover strength training, intervals and core. He puts in the miles on his own and handles his nutrition like a boss

You’re seeing all of that work come together

I’ve been through my own transformation and kept the weight off. I know what it means to rebuild your body and feel athletic again. That experience is a big part of what I bring to coaching

Proud of this man and the commitment he’s made to himself

Proud to be part of his journey

Halcyon Method

Rebuild your body. Feel athletic again

Session three with Coach Mike: shoulders and arms, with extra attention to mobility, positioning and control

Watch the details: rear delt rope pulls, shoulders stacked over hips during overhead carries, controlled kettlebell external rotations and supine shoulder work using gravity to help the shoulders settle back

Did you catch all that?

A little curl detail, too: keep the upper arms steady through most of the rep, then allow a small, controlled elbow lift at the top

The biceps crosses both the elbow and shoulder, so that added shoulder flexion shortens it further

Squeeze, then lower with control

Next up: Mike’s third turn coaching me

Day two with Coach Mike. Footwork, the jab and putting the pieces together

I coach his strength. He coaches my boxing. Small adjustments, more practice, and plenty to learn.