A setback- we all have them. Some wallow in them while others look for ways to overcome them. Some see it as a challenge, while others give up. If you choose to recover from a setback, it often involves equal … Read More
recovery
Stress + Rest = Growth Part 2
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
Train Like An Adult
Like most guys starting out in the gym, I did plenty of mirror muscle work. It was a steady diet of biceps curls, triceps extensions, bench presses and shoulder raises. Any muscle I didn’t see or didn’t care about, didn’t … Read More
Client Spotlight- Consistency
Note- Her name is changed to protect her identity. You could have the best training program in the world, hire the best coaches or you could throw a bunch of money at your health but none of this matters if … Read More
When you don’t feel like exercising, do this……
Let’s get one thing straightened out from the get go. Personal trainers and other fitness professionals are NOT always motivated to exercise. Sometimes I’d rather be at the dentist getting my teeth drilled than be at the gym. All you … Read More
Being injured- curse or blessing?
How many times did you hear this when you were a kid? Mum- “Stop that right this instant. You’re going to hurt yourself.” You- “Look mum, no hands. I can fly.” Mum- “If you could fly, God would’ve given you … Read More
Sleep- Are you getting any?
You’ve been eating right. You’ve put in time at the gym. However, the scale is not budging, and you still look the same when you look in the mirror. Quick question. When’s the last time you had a good night’s sleep? Sleep is … Read More
Easy mobility
Did the chicken or the egg come first? Who cares? Both the chicken and the egg are delicious. You’re probably wondering what in the heck this has got to do with fitness. Please stay with me for a moment. In … Read More
Overcoming a serious injury
I thought I knew what I was doing; however, my back told me different. That small tweak that I felt on that fateful day was later diagnosed as 3 herniated disks in my lower back. To make matters even worse, … Read More