Nutrition/diet is one of the most highly debated topics in my field, as if it were religion. Athlete and non-athlete alike, it is AS important if not MORE than your actual training. Just like training, there has to be a purpose or a reason for what you put into your body. Physical goals of putting […]
Wolves think and operate in small packs if not alone. Sheep follow everyone and everything else. Last night I watched the “Live Open Announcement of 16.4” and one of the questions that came to Dave Castro, the Director of the Crossfit Games, was “How much time do you spend on programming for the open?”. It […]
For those of you looking to have your best “score” possible in an upcoming online 5 week fitness test, this post is too late. However, for those who are interested in improving health, longevity, AND performance in the future, this post is for you (so I guess this post is for everyone) Aerobic, as Blevins […]
Who am I? I am a 33 yr old husband, father, and business man. What does a typical week look like for me? As a Sales Manager I do a lot of traveling on the road and it means early mornings and sometimes late nights in business meetings or traveling to a location to […]
Do you ever wonder why gym owners open a gym? Is it to make a living? Make money? Become rich? Feel important? I have asked myself that too many times, always being let down with the answer. Sure many will say they opened their gym so they can have a positive impact on people and […]
I hear too many people complain about being healthy and shopping for it costs too much. To those who that say that, hopefully looking at the grocery list below will help them a bit. However most who complain about such things are typically the ones who do not prioritize their health anyway, which would require […]
I have not written in a while, unfortunately I have no excuse. I hope to write more As Mark Twight said, “I am fucking rabid today”. People want to stand on the street corner (social media) and say they are bringing their blue-collar lunch pail and *earning* their lunch. They deserve everything that […]
In the world of strength and conditioning/crossfit/fitness, I feel programming is one of the hottest debated topics, next to the carbohydrate but nonetheless, programming is at the heart of strength and conditioning coaches/trainers. Let’s face it, the coach/trainer that can get results is better than a trainer that doesn’t. Everything in this world is communication […]
Do you ever second guess your coach? I don’t necessarily mean go against what they say as they coach you but, 2nd guessing their entire approach on how they help you? Do you wonder when they tell you things, do they do the same? “Dig deep!” “Get some!” “You have to focus” “You neglect and […]
What is your excuse? Too often, especially in the gym, excuses are an everyday occurrence. People have reasons why they can’t do this or can’t do that. Genetics, luck, poor sleep, poor nutrition, etc. There is always something and it is absolutely absurd. Sure it is easy to blame something or someone else for your […]