Forget about it, or if you’re from New York, you’ll say Fuhgeddaboudit, a common phrase to say thank you, you’re welcome, and it’s not a big deal. Don’t worry about it, and let’s put it in the rearview mirror as … Read More
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Fitness’s Secret Enemy
Health and fitness has a low bar for entry, but the secret enemy stops many people in their tracks before they even get started. Becoming or staying healthy and fit is simple (but usually challenging). Pick up a weight or … Read More
Persistence: The Neglected Fitness Trait
There’s a fine line between persistence and stubbornness, but more on that later. Before going further, here’s a definition of persistence to get things straight between us. The two definitions you’re concerned with are. Firm or obstinate continuance in a … Read More
Patience: Who’s Got Time For That?
Remember when you were a child, and your parents almost always told you to show patience? Mum, when is it dinner time? 6 pm, Shane, and for the love of God, show some patience. Who can be patient when they’re … Read More
Create Tension And Get Stronger Instantly
There’s a game my friend used to ‘play’ at high school because he had a screw loose that involved tension. He tensed his abs as hard as he could and dared people to punch him there as hard as they … Read More
Having A Short Memory
My wife and family always accuse me of having a short memory, you know, in one ear and out the other. Then the bugging begins because I keep forgetting to do what they asked, and they keep reminding me. My … Read More
3 Ways Therapy Has Made Me a Better Coach
You see it in cop shows after an officer-involved shooting when the cop is mandated to go to therapy. The cop is almost always reluctant to go, and when they do go, it’s usually a standoff with the therapist, and … Read More
A Change Will Do You Good
You Exercise For Change, So You May Need To Change Other Things For Success Do you recognize the headline? It’s an older song by Sheryl Crow, released in 1996, and I was a real fan of hers and this song … Read More
Trust The Process
Trust the process is a key factor with your health & fitness Results are paramount in my profession and when clients are not seeing the results they’d like, their trainer will sometimes utter the words ‘trust the process.’ But what … Read More