Be A Man

How many times have you heard or uttered the words ‘be a man.’ Probably a few times, and before going any further to avoid confusion, here’s my definition of a man.    A dangly organ between your legs. That’s it. Now, … Read More

Stay Vulnerable

Why would you want to be vulnerable?  Being susceptible to physical, emotional attack or harm means pain, twisted butterflies in the stomach, and a situation you probably want to avoid at all costs. Let me let you in on a … Read More

The Struggle Is Real

Being a fitness professional doesn’t mean the struggle is real in staying healthy and fit. Between COVID, the rising cost of living, the war in Ukraine, and school shootings, there are a lot of things at play and a few … Read More

3 Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness

Waking up the next morning with muscle soreness is not one of my favorite things. Getting out of bed early in the morning, getting up and down from the throne, and bending over to tie my shoes hurt. All the … Read More

The Comparison Game Part II

Almost two years ago, I wrote the comparison game at the height of COVID 19 because I was sick and tired of clients downplaying their achievements. When someone does their best, breaks a PR, or gets a new promotion, they’re … Read More

Failure Is The Path

Failure. Let this word sink in a minute. Sounds definitive right? Like the end. You have failed, there is no turning back, no collecting $200 when you pass go and you have to start all over again. And all of … Read More

Meet In The Middle

This was originally posted here. This is an edited version. Remember when you used to meet up with a friend and you would meet in the middle? They didn’t want to go all the way over to your house and … Read More

If You Have The Will There Is A Way

There are many meanings of the word will. The one referenced here is not I will,  last will and testament, God’s will, or imposing your will on someone else. The will I’m referring to is what you have inside of … Read More

If You Have The Will There Is A Way

There are many meanings of the word will. The one referenced here is not I will,  last will and testament, God’s will, or imposing your will on someone else. The will I’m referring to is the will you have inside … Read More

Letting Go

What the heck is letting go got to do with exercise? Let me allow myself to explain but first indulge me in a personal story. I’m a self-confessed control freak and have advanced degrees in micromanaging.  I’ve been doing both … Read More