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
Have you ever asked yourself why you are doing something? Sat back and really thought, “why the hell am I doing all of this” It’s tough, and sometimes leads to a spiral of thoughts and realizations. But take a second and think – what are your goals, reasons, expectations. When
When I started coaching I was doing 20-30 hours per week on the gym floor, most of which was for free, trying to get things going. I was also working two other part time jobs just so I could eat and pay rent. There were days where I worked all
There is a lot of hope and searching for the next “cheat code” to getting where we want to be (with our health and body). The pill, supplement, or “fat burning” workout routine that will kickstart your results in the next 30 days! As most of us have found out, It
I am not a spinal doctor or a back pain expert. The back pain I have experienced has been mild compared to some of the people that have come to train with me. Nerve damage, bulging discs, herniations, fractures, discomfort, tight muscles, pulled-muscles. And it always energizes me to see
How many things can you put on your plate at one time? What else could you add to your current lifestyle and still get a quality output on most of the things you set out to do? We try to handle as much as possible but inevitably we fall short,
An objective measure of strength. One of the exercises that doesn’t require any equipment, but stands as a barrier for so many people. THE PUSH-UP It’s a display of strength, and for many, an impressive one. We watch military movies where these guys can crank out 50 or 100 at