Why Bodyweight Training Builds Strength

When those new to the gym think about working out, they probably imagine barbells bending under massive loads while someone is yelling in their ear, ‘ Light weight, baby, light weight.’ Lifting weights is one way to build muscle and … Read More

Autism Awareness Month

Around two weeks ago, I watched a news story about a 17-year-old autistic child who was gunned down by four police officers in his front yard. The 911 caller reported that he thought was drunk, acting erratically, and holding a … Read More

Training Through Tragedy

My job and passion are personal training because I love improving people through exercise. However, not everyone loves exercise, especially clients I have had in the past. There’s no need to name names. However, most personal training clients see the … Read More

The Disgraceful Aging Manifesto

Welcome to the “Disgraceful Aging Manifesto,” where I’ll attempt to curb aging stereotypes and help you embrace life regardless of your speedometer. Aging isn’t about gracefully fading into the background; it’s about charging into the fray with all biceps guns … Read More

Aging Disgracefully

When you’re young, you cannot wait to be older; when you’re getting old, you long for the days when you were young. That’s the thing about aging; when we’re young, we want to speed it up, and when we’re older, … Read More

The Ultimate Dumbbell-Only Home Workout

You don’t need a fully stocked gym to build muscle and strength and burn fat. In reality, all you need are dumbbells and this dumbbell-only home workout. Dumbbells are a versatile tool for at-home strength training, and you’ll get a full-body … Read More

The Pain Of Change

Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. I had no choice when faced with change, so this rings true. It’s similar regarding working out, especially in the beginning stages or trying … Read More

Joint Saving Strength Training

The wear and tear on joints as you age is real. Whether you’ve lived an active life or not, one of the realities of staying above ground is that your joints will sometimes hurt. Joint-saving exercises are important because your … Read More

Problem Recognition

The definition of recognition is the acknowledgment of something’s existence, validity, or legality. An exciting way to start an article, don’t you think? Anyway, recognize my authority in pulling up Google definitions. One of the many ways we know we have … Read More