Feeling Strong vs Being Strong

I don’t care how strong you are. I’m a strength coach, but how much you squat, bench, and deadlift really doesn’t matter that much. It’s because feeling strong matters so much ...

You Need the Right Training Emphasis

Emphasis matters. A lot. If the focus of your training isn’t in the right place, your hard work will be ill-spent. Without the right training emphasis, you won’t see the results want. Allo...

Two Simple Ways to Crush Hotel Workouts

Vacations and hotel workouts don’t need to be the kiss of death to your fitness goals. In fact, most hotel gyms have more than enough equipment to crush your goals while you’re on the road...

Judging: Just Stop

I’m in over my head and it’s suffocating. For as long as I can remember, harshly judgmental cultures have been a big part of my life. Too big. I almost feel like Bane does about darkness, ...

Low-Carb Is Not a Long-Term Strategy

Low-carb and very low-carb diets aren’t the secret to losing fat. Eating delicious things like pasta, bread, and rice won’t necessarily make your belly bulge bigger or your love handles ha...

Success Breeds Success

This morning at 6:03, I got a message: “Alrighty. If you had to guess how much weight I’m down after a week. What would it be?” Knee jerk reaction—I was stoked. I mean, I’ve ...

Ab Exercises: Good, Better, Best

Ab exercises. They’re used by thousands use to reach one of the fitness world’s most coveted prizes—a six pack. Gym-goers gobble up the newest ab exercises faster than creative exercise ...