When my son was born, he came out hungry, pudgy, and smiling. Those big gummy smiles didn’t just brighten my world; they lifted the hearts of everyone around him. Being a stay-at-home father gave me the priceless gift of witnessing … Read More
Author Archives: Balance Guy Training
Carrying Baggage
Who hasn’t carried baggage? Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car, you’ve packed a suitcase or three. If you’ve ever been late for a flight and had to dash with your baggage, you know how much fun it is. … Read More
Gym & Prayer Aren’t Enough for Mental Health
Some Pastors imply you aren’t praying hard enough to heal your mental health. They suggest asking God to fix your mental struggles, and it will be done. There’s also the gym-bro mindset that suggests you should focus on crushing your … Read More
Progress Happens One Rep at a Time
Do you find yourself peeking back at your past and marveling or horrified at your progress? A while ago, I was an asshole who didn’t take any responsibility for my actions, and got wasted and stayed out all hours of the … Read More
Keep On Walking
Johnnie Walker’s (the whiskey company) slogan is “Keep Walking.” This tagline, which has been the brand’s mantra for over 20 years, embodies themes of progress, perseverance, and advancement. It builds on the idea that life is a highway and successful … Read More
3 Exercises To Improve Knee Discomfort
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: knee discomfort sucks. If you are a certain age or have led an active life, you have probably bent your knee a certain way and felt a twinge. Yep, my bloody knee hurts. … Read More
Building Resilience Through Fitness
There are a few certainties in life: it will end, you will pay taxes, and things won’t always go your way. We can’t control any of these, but we can control how we respond to them, and that’s where resilience … Read More
Wrestling Your Limitations
Wrestling your limitations came up in something I listened to, and it sparked some thoughts. Is it like the WWE, where I lunge at my procrastination and body slam it to the ground? Or is it like wrestling with your … Read More
How Prehab Keeps You Strong For The Long Haul
Remember when you could go (exercise) at a moment’s notice? If something hurts, you would only then consider doing prehab or some semblance of a warm-up. Many people, myself included, often wait until we experience pain to pay attention to … Read More