Have you seen those big round stability balls at the gym or a sporting goods store? They look like oversized beach balls but believe it or not; the stability ball is a great tool to improve your balance and strengthen … Read More
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Do You Have The Desire
Do you have the desire to be healthier and fitter? Think about that for a moment. When I was much younger than I am today, I only desired more drugs, more sex, and more partying. Now being a married father … Read More
5 Reasons Why The Bird Dog Is The Bomb
Certain non-negotiables in exercise are near and dear to my heart, with the bird dog being one of them. What the heck is that? Is it a cross between a bird and a dog? Don’t worry; I’ll get into that … Read More
2 Ways To Handle Defeat Better
The word defeat sounds final. That’s it; you lost, someone else won, or you let something get the better of you. Or you wanted to achieve something, and it didn’t work out. Either way, you tasted the bitter pill of … Read More
4 Exercise Mistakes To Avoid
I’m an expert in making exercise mistakes or any mistakes for that matter. Mistakes (as long as I have been training) come with the territory when you’ve been in the exercise game for a long time. And it usually goes … Read More
It’s Not Where You Start That Counts
Most races have a start and finish. Does the starting line matter after you finish? No, not really, because you and your loved ones don’t care where you started, only that you finished. The start was only the beginning of … Read More
4 Exercises For Stronger Hip Flexors
Muscles like the hip flexors need to be strong and flexible, but most people spend a lot of time stretching them. When it comes to hip flexors, you know to stretch them. Stretching the hip flexors helps improve hip mobility … Read More
Progress Is Never In A Straight Line
One of the biggest reasons people quit their health and fitness routines is lack of progress. A significant reason people keep going with their exercise routine is progress. Here is what I mean when talking about progress in the fitness … Read More
4 Grip Strength Exercises To Improve Your Life
Recently, after returning from Australia and getting back into training, I discovered my grip strength had decreased. Heavy things that were not hard to grip before almost seemed impossible to do when I got back. Grip strength is a use-it-or-lose-it … Read More
The Perfect Time…….
The perfect time to start. Does it even exist? I think most of you probably know the answer to this question. But why do so many of us wait around until all our ducks are in a row so that … Read More