Posts Tagged ‘Kevin Kearns’
Burn with Kearns: Stay Powerful for Life Even after 50 – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn with Kearns, contributing writer When you hit 50, the world tells you to slow down. I say—let’s get explosive. No, I’m not talking about jumping into a UFC cage. I’m talking about waking up with more energy, feeling strong when you carry groceries, and preventing falls with better balance,…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Clean the Engine, Run the Machine Liver Health is Non-Negotiable – Kevin Kearns
Clean the Engine, Run the Machine: Why Liver Health Is Non-Negotiable By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn with Kearns, contributing writer Let me ask you something… You wouldn’t run a high-performance vehicle on dirty oil, clogged filters, and contaminated fuel—so why are you doing that to your body? Your liver is your engine. And most…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Steel Strength, Lessons from Carrying a Steel Beam Down Blue Hills – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer On Tuesday I had one of those workouts that reminds you why old-school training still matters. No fancy machines. No climate-controlled gym. Just gravity, balance, and a piece of steel. I climbed to the top of the observatory at the Blue Hills wearing a 20-pound weighted vest. At the…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Old-School Garage Training – The Power of the Sledgehammer Workout – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Old-School Garage Training: The Power of the Sledgehammer Workout In an era of high-tech gyms, boutique fitness studios, and expensive training equipment, some of the most effective strength tools remain surprisingly simple. One of those tools is the sledgehammer. While it may look like something more suited to a…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week, as US and Israel actions against Iran are underway
A quick synopsis of news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, national and international. NOTE: As we go to publication today Saturday, February 28th, know that Israel and the US are engaged in attacks on Iran – President’s message is that the action will take place over several days as the effort to free…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Gas in the Tank 50+, Combat Endurance for Longevity – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer The Real Science of Combat Endurance for Longevity One of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness is “cardio.”In combat sports, endurance doesn’t mean jogging five miles. A five-minute round requires layered metabolism — rapid bursts of force interspersed with active recovery. The same physiology determines how resilient you are…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Rotational Power, Missing Link in Injury Prevention 50+ – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness The word “core” has been diluted. Crunches don’t create rotational power. They don’t protect your spine during dynamic movement. And they certainly don’t help you age like an athlete. When we trained fighters in multi-plane environments, core work was never isolated. It was integrated. Because…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: The Elastic Body: Tendon, Fascia Health and How Fast You Age – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer When most men think about aging, they think about muscle loss. But muscle is not the first tissue that makes you feel old. Connective tissue is. In the early years of rebuilding fighters, functionals and for martial arts, what became clear wasn’t simply that stronger athletes performed better —…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Unlocking Fitness, Longevity, and Wellness at 50+ – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Why you want B.R.A.A.D: Unlocking Fitness, Longevity, and Wellness at 50+ At 58, Coach Kevin Kearns defies conventional notions of aging, proving that fitness, agility, and strength are achievable well beyond your youth. As a veteran strength and conditioning coach for elite athletes, Coach Kearns shares the transformative power…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Pelvic Floor Training Revisited, Upgraded, the BWK Way – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Why breath, rotation, rebounding, and functional martial arts movement restore strength, stability, and stress resilience For years, pelvic floor training has been framed as something fragile. Something clinical. Something to tiptoe around. Important? Absolutely. Complete? Not even close. Pelvic floor therapy laid the foundation by teaching awareness, breath, and…
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