I am totally serious about this. As your coach, it is my job to give you a roadmap to change. There are enough “fitness professionals” out there selling you on the easy way. Truth is, there is no easy way but there are ways of making hard work easier. Anyone who has ever made a […]
Why You Need to Do Mobility Work Everyday
Doing you mobility work will be the foundation of your success with my training. I know mobility work can be painful. It’s not that I am trying to be mean, I actually have your best interests at heart. Most programs give you a few standard warm-up exercises, then throw you into a workout. This is […]
The Difference Between Pain and Discomfort
Why is it that some people can push themselves harder than others? How can two people do the same workout, one gets spectacular results and the other nothing? This is a fundamental question that I address with all my people. There are many ways to answer this. Some say it is discipline. Others will say […]
Customizing Your Workout
You see one Workout. I see Endless Opportunity. As your coach, you may think I want you to follow every workout to the letter. I would hate for you to do that. My workouts are outlines that I need you to fill in and make your own. The workout you see above is from my […]
4 Easy Tricks to Avoid Overeating
4 Simple tricks to avoid overeating during the holidays. Did you know statistics show people gain between 5 and 15 pounds over the holidays? Combine cold, dark, short days with tasty holiday food and you have a potent recipe for weight gain. Let’s be honest, you will never see me with a bag of […]
Does Consistency Always Equal Results?
But What Happens When Consistency Fails? We as Americans, seem to spend more time reading motivational stuff than actually doing motivational stuff. I am not ragging on you for this, I collect it too. I have a folder with motivational stuff on my computer, an Instagram list, a YouTube channel all with people either gently […]
Would You do the Stair Climb?
Would You do the Castle Rock Stair Climb? Most interesting to me is your first response. Not the one that you say but the first thing that pops in your head. Something like? “Oh Hell no!” “Wow, that looks steep!” “I wonder if I can do that?” “That would be a challenge!” That first inner […]
Chase the Moon 2018
Come Chase the Moon with me. Virtual Run/Walk July 27th, 2018. Here is your latest Ragnar Virtual Challenge. For those of you not familiar with this, a virtual challenge is a race you sign up for and agree to do on a certain date wherever you are. Special Offer If you are in the Parker […]
It’s Not About Biceps and A Six-Pack!
Biceps and a six-pack…is that really want you want? This is way marketers sell fitness. Having biceps and a six pack means that you are in shape, undeniably sexy and attractive to the opposite sex and the world is yours for the taking. But is that really what you are looking for? My feeling is […]
How to Support Recovery with Fitness
Every once in a while someone will email me with a request for a guest post. To be honest, I turn most of them down but not always. Susan Treadway from www.rehabholistics.com asked if she could submit an article about recovering addicts and exercise. I like the article. It is a nice overview of why […]