Don’t Do What You Love…….

You’re almost always told to DO what you love like this will help solve your current problem or make you happy. Does it really work like this? Do what you love to make yourself happy. Let’s explore this using me … Read More

The Importance of Social Support in Working Out

Here is how a social support group helps you to continue to workout It’s no secret that exercise has immense health benefits for physical and mental well-being. The CDC states that the average American adult needs 150 minutes of exercise a … Read More

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

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

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

How’s Your State of Mental Health?

Ready for your mental health check in? I’m taking a break from my regular programming to talk about your state of mental health. By the way, how is it?  Mine fluctuates from day to day, hour to hour, and sometimes … 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 Summer Vacation Training

Train while on vacation to help enjoy your treats guilt-free 😊 Are you the type of person who enjoys exercise even while on vacation? Answer this before you go any further.  If you answered yes, great read on but if … Read More

The Art Of Showing Up

 Showing up is the battle When my clients walk in the gym door and say something to the effect of “I don’t know how much I’m going to do today because of….” Then I remind them of this fact. Did … Read More

Exercising When You’re Stressed Out

The last month or so has been rough and expensive and I’ve been constantly stressed out, waiting for the other shoes to drop. Dishwasher broke. Replaced it. The septic tank went out not once but twice. My wife’s car’s widescreen … Read More