Everything is connected

Everything is connected

Work with me and you’ll hear the same few expressions muttered over and over. One is “everything is connected,” meaning that if something happens in one area of your life, it will undoubtedly affect the others. A classic example? Too much stress...
The economy of diet and training

The economy of diet and training

There’s a long-understood principle in the coaching circuit that essentially boils down to “you gotta earn diet moderation.” That is, you don’t “get” to enjoy flexible eating until you show consistent competency with structure and rules: good food...
Mastering Maintenance

Mastering Maintenance

Maintenance is one of the hardest phases to master. Cause as soon as there’s nothing to chase, most of us just lose engagement and start coasting. There’s also the (sad but undeniable) fact that as we get older there IS no maintenance—you’re either trying...
Are you guilty of this?

Are you guilty of this?

Are you guilty of this? If I had a dime for every time I’m asked about goal-setting, I could buy Epstein island, have it thoroughly cleaned, and then start my own goal-setting cult. And the most common goal people are setting? You guessed it—dropping pounds or...
Focus on the Fundamentals

Focus on the Fundamentals

Bruce Lee was an interesting man. A martial arts legend and cultural icon, he captivated the world with his lightning-fast moves, philosophical insights, and groundbreaking impact on both cinema and the development of modern martial arts. But today, I’m interested in...
A vain pursuit?

A vain pursuit?

As you chase further improvements to your physique, you might be worried that others could see it as a “superficial endeavor.” But don’t be fooled. While a balanced, protein-rich diet and well-structured program of weight training can get you so far,...