I am going to over simplify everything in weight loss. I am also going to warn that I do not recommend simple sugars or processed foods, but this approach has worked time and time again regardless of what is eaten. The method: Burn more than is eaten. Yes, it is that...

  “Lift to show, recover to grow.” This is one of those sayings that get thrown around a lot in gyms and fitness facilities. The good news is that it is great advice, the bad news is that many of those who say this have no idea how to properly do either. The mainstream idea of recovery is stretch, rest, and protein. This is a very basic form of recovery and sometimes can be counterproductive depending on one’s goals.

“Leaders don't create followers; they create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Last week we covered how motivation comes in many forms. Getting help from an experienced professional can build on that dedication and motivation. When I started going to the gym, one of my...

One of the main factors of goal progression is motivation. Motivation is what gets the ball rolling and keeps the snowball effect going. On the days I didn’t feel like training, I would watch or listen to clips of Arnold, while my preworkout kicked in, to get me...

Many things in life are made to be cherished and appreciated. Some are made to be enjoyed for a short time like a nice meal with friends or an exotic vacation; some are made to last forever like a magnificent idea or a sturdy kettlebell.  Others are made for the...

Pleasure can be a very finicky part of life. Not enough and life sucks; too much and it loses itself and becomes mundane. If balanced properly, it makes life worth living. I had a conversation with a client this morning about the pleasure of good food and the pleasure...

I have been extremely grateful for my garage gym in the past couple weeks, but unfortunately it is not complete. One of my favorite exercises are pull-ups/chin-ups. This is one of the few tool my garage is missing. I have one on the way, but with the rush for home...

I have seen some memes about not wasting time and learning a new skill during this "down time." I agree that time should never be wasted because it's the only resource you cannot add. That's why it pisses me off when I have to wait on others or someone is on time, but...