by richfranklin | Feb 2, 2022 | Quite Franklin Podcast |
With a background in mathematics, analyzing the data of my training was key to my athletic performance. When I began training in Seattle, Joel Jamieson introduced heart rate variability into my strength and conditioning. At the time HRV was rarely known and barely...
by richfranklin | Jan 27, 2022 | Training |
What if I told you that your home gym might be hindering your gains? When the coronavirus forced us into our homes in 2020, I did my first home workout. I took a backpack, filled up several 1.5-liter water bottles, and did some weighted pull-ups with them. Since then,...
by richfranklin | Jan 20, 2022 | Faith |
A leap of faith sounds so cliché that I almost didn’t want to write this post. Fortunately, I found inspiration from my conversation with Kevin Hines on the Quite Franklin podcast. Trust me, his story is so remarkable, you’re not going to want to miss it. Kevin has...
by richfranklin | Jan 19, 2022 | Quite Franklin Podcast |
When a previous guest made the connection between the health of the gut-brain and mental health, it motivated me to do more research into the topic. After picking up “The Better Brain,” I reached out to the author, clinical psychologist Dr. Julia...
by richfranklin | Jan 13, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
Most of us have crossed paths with gatekeepers and gatecrashers at some point in our lives. Sometimes they are a necessary evil. Other times, they can be a hindrance. Gatekeepers vs. Gatecrashers Remember the time you gatecrashed a party without knowing anyone but...