Remember when George Bush Jr. referred to America’s enemies as the “Axis of Evil?” Well, I’m calling the shoulders, triceps, and glutes the”Axis of Sexiness.” Yes, these three muscle groups are so vital that they are the focus of all … Read More
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Where The Light Shines Brightest
I was listening to a sermon when the preacher said something that left me and the congregation wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. “Where the light shines brightest, the shadows are the deepest.” Wow, profound, right? In all likelihood, those of you reading … Read More
A Starter Workout Program For The New Year
99.99% of workout success comes from showing up because, without that, nothing happens. The other 00.01% comes from asking, “What will you do today?” I cannot get you out of bed and to the gym, but I can help once … Read More
5 Exercises For Better Health
When you’re getting after it ( you do go to the gym?), you’re thinking entirely about your health, right? Yeah, I thought so, but if you’re anything like me, you think about moving, feeling, and looking better. Health, well, it’s … Read More
Majoring In The Minors
Majoring in the minors is like spending time and energy rearranging your house’s furniture while ignoring the leaking roof. In the health and fitness realm, this often manifests as obsessing over small details like the perfect workout routine or the … Read More
Pushing Boundaries
Boundaries, you all have them, and they have been on my mind lately because when I’m not thinking of sex, food, or exercise, some real thinking goes on. Life stuff and today’s life subject are boundaries, when to set them, … Read More
5 Strength Training Moves For Older Lifters
Strength training has been my jam since my early 20s when all I had to do was look at a dumbbell to add size. Now, in my 50s, not so much. Is it similar to listening to the classic rock … Read More
Coaching Is A Two-Way Street
As a personal trainer for over 15 years and a blog writer for over 10, I’ve realized that coaching is a two-way street. The most successful clients I’ve trained have been actively involved in the change process. Clients who listen, … Read More
The Role of Exercise in Managing Stress
Stress is ever-present in the hustle and bustle of our lives, and it creeps in and sets up shop. Here’s the thing about it: your body and mind are wired together, and that’s where the mind-body connection comes into play. … Read More
Scars That Don’t Heal
I feel everyone carries mental and physical scars, and some show and some don’t. If you’re lucky or unlucky, depending on your perspective, these scars may reappear. Remember when you were a child (not that long ago, right), and you … Read More