Ever heard the phrase, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”? Weird saying—but an important concept, especially when it comes to fitness. What it really means is this: You can try hundreds of different approaches and still get to the goal you want. There’s no one right way
If someone at the gym asked you why you are doing something, do you have an answer off the top of your head? I can say for years of my own training, I did not. Doing things I enjoy more than things that had a purpose. Now, during a typical
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “INVEST”? Money? Stocks? Real estate? College tuition? We rarely think of investing in ourselves — in our health, our movement, our energy, or our longevity. Why? Because it’s easy to ignore… until it’s not. Most people don’t
We don’t use machines at our gym. What we do use are free weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells — plus sleds, resistance bands, and a few unconventional tools that let us train in smarter, more effective ways. Why? Because training with these tools carries over into real life.You’re not
You’ve probably tried a diet or two. Maybe It was a great experience, maybe It was hell on earth. Some may be better than others but the same things can be said about almost every diet, the better prepared the person is going into the diet, the more success they
The goal of most workouts is to create an impact. If we’re putting in effort, we want something in return—progress, improvement, results. So, how do we know if a workout is actually working? A lot of people judge their workouts by: How sore they are How much they sweat How
There is never a need to train through pain. Wait… isn’t pain just part of the territory? Isn’t it normal with age, or if you’ve played sports your whole life? Not quite. Pain isn’t a prerequisite for exercising—or aging, for that matter. But unfortunately, many people live with it every
As a coach, I know not everyone will train with us forever. So our goal isn’t just to help someone reach their short-term goals — it’s to prepare them to train for life, no matter the circumstances. Everyone has a reason they’re in the gym. And it’s not just the
I was recently asked this question by someone just getting into fitness:“What should I expect to happen when I start working out?” It caught me off guard for a moment—because usually, I’m the one asking, “What are your expectations?” Being on the receiving end made me pause and think. Everyone’s
If you’re thinking about improving your fitness, there’s a reason behind it. Maybe you want more energy. Maybe your clothes don’t fit like they used to. Maybe you’ve just hit a point where you’re tired of feeling tired. Whatever the reason, there’s a goal driving your effort. And whether you’re