Inspiration comes from Effort!

Ray Lewis, Unarguably one of the most motivational men to watch... his passion, heart, pride, determination, loyalty, and EFFORT all make his standout on an off the field! People may throw his conviction into the mix as a negative factor, however he was found innocent in the court of law.... and that is great enough for me! A man among boys in the game of life, and at 36 years old is still more capable to be a menace on the field as any 23 year old! Nicola's Dungeon Salutes you Ray Lewis!

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How Do You Finish Your Workout?

Some call it a day early, some rush to drink a protein shake, some do nothing, some stretch for 30 minutes, so go for a cool down walk, some take naps, and others.................... They push it to the extreme limits!

Try a leg workout, and finish it with a 110 yard Truck Pull that weigh's 10,000lbs! That is how you FINISH!

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Images of the Week!

These Images have succeeded in bringing laughter to me, and many others! Please enjoy them, and Kick Ass this week!

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Famous Characters in History - Part 3 (Dutch)

3) Major "Dutch" Schaefer of the US Armed Forces (Predator)!


Some men in history would run at the thought of Monstrous creatures who prey on human beings - hanging them upside down skinless, and skull-less! But when Dillon (CIA agent, Son of A Bitch), asked Dutch to journey into the jungle.. he did NOT hesitate to say YES! 
With a All-star team comprised of: 
Billy, Blain, Mac, Poncho, and Hawkins
How could Dutch and Dillon lose??....... Well, in a matter of minutes, the entire team was pretty much wiped out! That said, it took his mysterious training, and know how to outsmart this Animal who in real life is close to 7 Feet Tall, who can see in the pitch black, who picks up on heat signatures, who has a lazer attached to his shoulder, who wears a neato mask, who in all seriousness, is unbeatable!






This movie has Ups, Downs, Lefts, Rights, and goes both forward and backward! With moments of laughter (from the guy with the glasses), Moments of fear (pretty much the entire movie), Moments of Intensity (when Dutch and Dillon Shake Hands), Moments of Intimacy (well maybe not), and Moments that touch you in all the right places (like a happy ending massage)!

"Dillon you Son of a Bitch!"

Best Quotes: "If it bleeds, we can kill it...", "Come on... I'm Right Here... DO IT, Kill Me now, I'm Right Here!!"


Best Concept: Discovering that covering yourself with Mud makes you invisible to the Predator!


For all of this we salute you Character of the Week: DUTCH!


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Sweat Angels!

In the middle of winter when snow covers the ground young children and adults lay down they create a Snow Angel! The process is simple:

- Lay down Face Up in the snow

- Extend your arms and legs

- Wave them up and down in the motion of a jumping jack

- Get up and enjoy your beautiful Snow Angel

On that same token, it does not matter which season you are in to create the following masterpiece; a Sweat Angel!

Follow these simple Steps:

- Go to a gym, go outside, or stay in to train!

- Work Really Really Really Hard (or at least until you break a hearty sweat)

- Lay on a ground that can show a difference in moisture, then get up and enjoy your hard earned Sweat Angel!

If you look above you will notice two pairs of Sweat angels laying next to each other!

These specific Sweat Angels were created today in THE DUNGEON! If you want to see what your sweat creation will look like, there is only one way to find out! Come to Nicola Performance Training and Workout!

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Rule #76

"NO excuses, Play like  champion!" (Wedding Crashers)
When it comes to working out, anything sounds like a better idea! Waking up an hour earlier? Staying after work just to lift weights? Spending your lunch break in the gym? Doing anything on the weekend?

These questions sound ridiculous, right?

Well there are many out there who do not even have the luxury to workout, and we push something that is so good for us away because it is unpleasant? Wow, do we have it mixed up! Take a look at these men who are clearly: 1) Buff, 2) Shirtless, 3) Wearing Jeans to workout, 4) LIFTING STONES, on what appears to be the side of a hut! Tell me right now this clearly funny/sad/serious photograph does not inspire you to go to your local state of the art, beautiful gym?!

It does not take a fancy gym to get after it, it only takes the right attitude!

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These Hands

These Hands

These Hands work hard,

they bend and break,

these hands never quit.. never fail,

they are always dependable, always there,

these hands have cuts, scrapes, scars, and veins,

they cause pleasure and pain, 

they hold the weight of the world,

they lift us up when we fall,

they carry the stress of others,

and at the end of the day they ache, because these are not ordinary hands...... these hands earn everything, and are what differentiate us from others. These hands are capable of so much, which leads me to ask.... What do your hands do?

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