If you’re time-crunched, time is something we all want more of or want to slow down. Who wants a disagreement with their partner to slow down? Anyway, time, or lack of it, is often used as an excuse reason for … Read More
Author Archives: Balance Guy Training
The Hardest Part About Getting Hurt
I’ve suffered from many injuries. Pain and I are on a first-name basis. Not the discomfort you feel from working out, but the sharp, stabbing, radiating pain that hits when your lower back says fuck you. Rehabbing and the pain … Read More
Why Minimal Effective Dose Training Works
Staying fit in our busy, time-crunched society is a challenge. Then you need to decide among all the workout options available what you’re going to do. With so many choices, it’s easy to fall into analysis paralysis and never get … Read More
Autism: A Parent’s Viewpoint
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
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