My Blog
Be a Time traveler
Okay, so maybe this title is a bit misleading. Unfortunately, I don’t possess the Time Stone. Dr. Strange didn’t trust me with it, so here we are. Nor can I access/navigate the Quantum Realm. That being said, I fancy...
What we can learn from john wooden on coaching
Coaching values as seen through the lens of legendary coach John Wooden: Many legendary coaches such as Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Bill Belchick, Red Auerbach, Vince Lombardi, won with the use of winning systems and formulas. Of all the legendary coaches in sports...
Don’t be one-dimensional
As humans, we are habitual by nature. We can’t help it, our brains are wired to form habits and automate as much as possible. This is great because it helps us preserve brain power for the really important things like...
Box Jumps: A misunderstood exercise
I’m going to start off by saying that I love box jumps. They’re incredibly fun and make you feel like an athlete. I remember starting at a gym a few years ago and had many clients performing them, especially since we had the...
Getting in-shape: How to get started
Okay, so gyms are reopening as people get vaccinated and we go back to “normal,” whatever the hell that means. Now what? After a year of shutdowns, isolation and stay at-home orders, most of us have suffered the health...
Goal-setting for getting in-shape
When it comes to reaching one’s health goals, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. From a constant onslaught of supplement ads to everyone preaching the gospel of their special diet to those terrible “as seen on tv” equipment ads, a lot...
3 Qualities of a great coach
I’ve been in the fitness industry for 7 years. I can honestly tell you that I’m more motivated and inspired than I’ve ever been. I’m extremely fortunate to have a kickass network of amazing coaches to guide and push me to...
Stop Chasing shiny things
I’m going to shoot it to you straight. Like Morpheus, I want to free your mind. A lot of fitness coaches and companies will pedal bullshit products and supplements whose efficacy is severely lacking. Unfortunately, while...
It’s Okay to Not be Okay
I’m about to be brutally honest with you. I’ve suffered from anxiety and depression on and off over the last 15+ years. At times, it was so crippling that every aspect of my life suffered. During that time, simply...
New Dad Thoughts
On January 22 of 2021, my life changed. I held my daughter in my arms for the first time and knew that my life would never be the same again. Below are the ramblings of a new dad making sense of everything. Coffee after 2:00pm is not only...
You Deserve to Feel Strong
Let’s be honest. When most people think about health and fitness, aesthetic goals immediately come to mind. Six pack abs, getting toned, building a bigger butt, these are just a few. While I’m not against any of these...
My Social Media Rule
Let’s be honest, the world is becoming more overwhelming. From 24-hour news coverage, sirens, text messages, Facebook messages, Instagram direct messages, Snapchat snaps, phone calls, voicemail messages, personal emails, work emails...