Since becoming a personal trainer, I have had to find ways to make it work because we rarely have perfect circumstances to begin anything, including fitness. My first-ever client had third-degree burns on her forearm (and the scars to prove … Read More
Author Archives: Balance Guy Training
One Door Closes, And Another Door Opens
If you have rotated around Earth a few times, you have heard the saying one door closes and another door opens. Usually, the door that closes is not the one you wanted closed in the first place, and people say … Read More
How Therapy Transformed My Life
Imagine this: you’re watching one of those intense cop shows where the officer, after a high-stakes incident, is mandated to attend therapy. The officer usually walks in, sits down reluctantly, and it’s a standoff with the therapist. Sound familiar? A … Read More
The Ultimate Road Warrior Workout
Being a personal trainer makes me a freak for workouts. Finding a way to get it done is imperative, whether outside, inside, or on the road, when it’s time to get it on. Working out is easy when you have … Read More
Game Changer Coaching
Let me paint this picture of “brutal” coaching. In the unforgiving heat and humidity of North Texas, my football coach was making the team run sprint repeats at the end of practice. As you can imagine, we were all thrilled, and no … Read More
The Secret Sauce
I’m old enough to remember when they used to call the sauce on the Big Mac the secret sauce, or was it the special sauce? Anyhow, I’m showing my age. When making waves in the world or cooking up a … Read More
Fix Your Pressing Issues With The Floor Press
Fixing your pressing issues with the floor press is a witty headline, don’t you think? Or maybe it’s me, but regardless of your thoughts, the floor press is important when you take your strength seriously. It’s an exercise often in … Read More
My Grandfather
I was only seven years old when my grandfather Ron Simmons died of prostate cancer, and at that time, he taught me vital lessons that will stick with me until I meet him again. Although my memories are hazy, I’ll … Read More