I’ve recently switched my blogging efforts to Instagram. Will post the occasional article here, but to see what I’ve been up to, scroll to the bottom of any page on […]
Strength. Health. Happiness. – The DoStrength Manifesto!
When I made my very first website, SteveMcMinn.com, and shortly thereafter Fit4Real.ca in 2006, I knew I needed a descriptive tagline for my new training business. I asked myself, “What […]
Steve on the radio!
Click here to listen to my interview with Jana Lynne White on Roundhouse Radio. Fun interview today at Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM, with Jana Lynne White! We talked StrongFirst & […]
Joseph, The Happiest Man In The World!
I first met the human Dynamo that is Joseph, 10 years ago. He was 74 at the time and working in a convenience store on Commercial Drive. I walked in […]
Tenno’s every-minute Zen, locking my car door, and how it can help us to be more mindful about what we eat.
Let me start by relating a story: Zen students are with their masters at least ten years before they presume to teach others. Nan-in was visited by Tenno, who, having […]
Why amateurs should train like professionals!
A great post on the StrongFirst Blog, by our Chief Instructor Pavel. Click here to read it. Why indeed would we train with “mass-market non-sense” when the proven methods of […]
Evidence we’re becoming a physically weaker species!
Click here to read an article about the book Manthropology – The Science Of The Inadequate Modern Male. The author, Australian anthropologist Peter McAllister, claims among other things that Australian […]
Moving home, stronger and lighter!
Just wanted to share a note I got from a couple I trained since early last year. “Thanks for your training in Vancouver, and helping us both get back on […]
Realistic strength-training helps you catch big fish!
An email I recently received from my wonderful and long-term Kettlebell+ class participants Jules and Rick! “Steve, Thanks to our strength training, we can lift these heavy fish! All “catch […]
A simple, (but not easy) strategy to become the Real You!
My job as a trainer is an interesting one. What I do, in a nutshell, is attempt to help people achieve a better level of strength, health, and happiness. Something they are wanting […]
DoStrength gives back!
Fun time yesterday @intersectionsmedia, presenting info on nutrition & fitness. A good group, and lots of great questions! Thanks for having me… and thinking I was 20 years younger than […]
Weekly Private Lesson fun with Master Ralph!
The weekly private lesson action shot with Wing Tsun Master Ralph Hänel @kungfucoach. POW!!! #wingtsun #wingchun #latsau #DoStrength #selfdefence #chisau #martialarts #selfdefencevancouver #ewto #igers #toughlove #fighting #hardwork #do #vancouver #punch […]
Fun new toys at the gym!
Preparing the new tire for use with our cartoon hammer : ) Clients, prepare thyselves!!! #DoStrength #StrongFirst #hammer #tractortire #tire #tyre # #fitspo #strength #health #happiness #conditioning #hardwork #igers #vancouver […]