Monday on Facebook & IG means a bombardment of memes and captions intended to stoke the motivational fires of those on a diet and exercise plan. I appreciate the effort (and we all need a little encouragement once in a while) but I'm skeptical as to whether or not anyone with a few brain cells really gets much out of it. In my opinion folks need SOLUTIONS to their problems more than mere...

Many social media influencers copy one another, which sucks when it's unhelpful or disingenuous drivel. I see "How to be a Man" lists on Twitter all the time. They're always regurgitated tropes or stereotypes that are at best superficial & irrelevant, but often are condescending & demeaning. 10 Things Real Men Do Daily 1. Don't 2. Fall3. For4. This5. Weak-ass6. Twitter-guru7....

A buddy of mine is also in the fitness business and has been snake-bit lately with bad luck outside of the gym (relationships, work drama, etc). But whenever he gets too down on himself I always say the same thing: “Dude, you gotta train more.” Not that 19-inch arms will solve his relationship woes. Although I do believe #MuscleSolvesProblems, in this context the desired outcome is not the...

Years ago I was at a crossroads. I was working as a personal trainer in three different gyms, plus helping a friend coach athletes at a private facility. And I was burning out fast. I needed to get off the gym floor at least a few hours a day, but I still needed to make money. And for some self loathing reason, I wanted to stay in fitness. Good thing was it was back when the internet was...

Not gonna lie. The past month or so has been one heck of a challenge. But at the same time, a much needed reality check. For those lucky folks who have been able to avoid my persistent whining, here’s a brief summary to get you up to date: Around a month ago, a quick dash into the street to corral my kid resulted in a noticeable popping sensation in my right calf. As soon as it happened I...

As a coach a big part of my job is helping clients maintain focus on what matters in what can be a very overwhelming process. The way I do it isn't subtle or elegant; it's stating a few key ideas over and over. Structure. Consistent sleep & wake times. Planning meals in advance and repeating as many as your personal tastes/family dynamic will allow. Measuring & tracking accurately....