Big Picture Programming

Programming (exercise programs) is a big part of my job. It’s part guesswork, part science, and part geez; I hope this works. Although clients all need similar things from exercise ( fat loss, muscle, reduced pain, moving better, etc.), each … 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

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Make Yourself Harder To Kill

Weird title for an article, making yourself harder to kill but bear with me for a few minutes to get a fresh perspective on exercise and strength training. I often joke with clients, friends, and family that when the grim … Read More

The Science of Exercise and Mental Health

Note: Lily Rose specially wrote the article. Exercise will improve your mental health. The USA is experiencing a mental health crisis.  As reported on CNN, ongoing public health threats, including racism and gun violence, have only exacerbated numerous social stressors. … Read More

5 Exercises For a Healthier Lower Back

Are you familiar with lower back discomfort? If you have or haven’t experienced the debilitating effects of low back pain, you should do anything to prevent or reduce this discomfort. Trust me, I’m speaking from personal experience. Many exercise articles … Read More

Make A Commitment

Let’s look at the definitions of the word commitment. An agreement or pledge to do something in the future. The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action. … Read More

5 Unilateral Exercises For Strength And Sexiness

Here Are My Favorite Unilateral Exercises For Strength & Vanity When it comes to people who want to hire other personal trainers or me, one of their main goals is sexiness. They want to lose fat, put on muscle, and … Read More

Forget The Big Picture

Many clients come to me ( and other personal trainers) with big-picture goals. Guess what they might be? If you guessed, fat loss, get sexy, wanna see your muscles again, get attention from their partner, or get back at an … Read More

The 5 Best Fat Loss Exercises

Fat loss is on people’s minds at this time of the year. Listen, I’m no expert on fat loss, but I know a few things that can make it easier for you. Like your focus should be on nutrition and … Read More

Don’t Let A Past Failure Haunt You

Failures, we all have them. Whether you quit your diet or workout program or fail to reach a goal you’ve wanted so badly, you can taste it. These are basic examples of personal failures, but there is no need to … Read More