Active Recovery

Active Recovery

Bird Dog Variation      “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...
Goal Setting Part 3: Get Help

Goal Setting Part 3: Get Help

“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...
Goal Setting Part 2: Stay Motivated

Goal Setting Part 2: Stay Motivated

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...
Goal Setting Part 1: Plan for Success

Goal Setting Part 1: Plan for Success

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...
Paying for Pleasure

Paying for Pleasure

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...
Make Adjustments, Not Excuses

Make Adjustments, Not Excuses

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...