Part one explains what happens when too much or too little stress is applied, and the same with rest. Part two discusses how growth occurs between the two and how you go about finding it. Where Growth Lives Growth depends … Read More
Exercise
Stress + Rest = Growth
Many people do one or the other but not both. Stress and Rest One side never quits while the other sits on the couch. The grinders and never-quitters see stress as a badge of honor, filling their days with hard … Read More
4 Reasons For Exercise Variety
We’re all afflicted with shiny object (exercise variety) syndrome. We see something fancy come across our feed or a celebrity hawking a new toy, we often think. “Oh, yeah, that looks cool. I want that.” Then, if your partner reads … Read More
How to Make Exercise Harder—or Easier
Making exercise harder seems like a silly idea. Isn’t it already hard? You need to make time for it, endure the discomfort, and sometimes wake up the next morning and find it difficult to get out of bed. Yes, Shane, … Read More
Age-Proof Your Strength with Power Training
Staying strong and youthful as we age isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Strength training is excellent, but incorporating power training into your workouts is the cherry on top of your ice cream sundae. Power training focuses on explosive movements that improve … Read More
How to Make Exercise a Habit
How many bad habits do I have? Let me count the ways. If I were to write an article about bad habits, we would be here for a while. Instead, let’s discuss how to make exercise a habit. The physical … Read More
Putting In The Work
“Putting in the work” means dedicating consistent effort to reach a goal, whether it’s in a job, a relationship, or personal growth. I know it’s an exciting start, but it’s essential to get a working definition when a term means … Read More
The Hardest Part About Getting Hurt
I’ve suffered from many injuries. Pain and I are on a first-name basis. Not the discomfort you feel from working out, but the sharp, stabbing, radiating pain that hits when your lower back says fuck you. Rehabbing and the pain … Read More
Progress Happens One Rep at a Time
Do you find yourself peeking back at your past and marveling or horrified at your progress? A while ago, I was an asshole who didn’t take any responsibility for my actions, and got wasted and stayed out all hours of the … Read More