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Mastering Bodyweight Movements: My Favorite Progression Feb 12, 2025

Bodyweight movements are the foundation of strength and endurance. Whether it's pull-ups, dips, push-ups, or sit-ups, they all can be improved drastically by utilizing two things: a smart progression and consistency.

Although anyone can have the goal of increasing their bodyweight strength and endu...

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Experimenting with Training Programs: What Actually Works? Feb 10, 2025

I’ve experimented with a ton of different programming styles over the years, and I’ve been lucky enough to test-run variations of them all — both in person and online— with over 20,000 people now.

What started as a simple boot camp for soccer moms and dads in my hometown eventually led to working w...

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Cardio Conversions For Garage Gym Fitness Doers Feb 05, 2025

Make Cardio Work for You Anywhere, Anytime

Working out at home, in a hotel gym, or in a space without a treadmill or running track doesn’t mean you have to skip the cardio. Whether you’re training in your garage, traveling for work, or just don’t have access to traditional running space, you can st...

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Wearables Are Tools, Not Rules | The Good, The Bad, The Balance Jan 29, 2025

Wearable fitness technology has revolutionized the way we track health and performance. Whether it’s an Oura Ring, WHOOP strap, Garmin watch, or an Apple Watch, these devices provide an incredible amount of data on sleep quality, daily activity, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, and more.

Use...

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Should You Train When You're Sick? Dec 20, 2024

 'Tis the season to ask yourself: "Should I skip the gym today because I’m sick, or do I train through it?" Whether you’re battling a mild sniffle or feeling completely wiped out, it’s essential to know when to push forward and when to hit pause. Here’s a simple, 3-step process to help you decide:

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Common Barriers to Fitness Success and Strategies to Succeed Dec 09, 2024

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in your fitness journey, but the results just aren’t showing up? You’re not alone.

The truth is, reaching your fitness goals is a lot about recognizing and overcoming the barriers that might be holding you back... and we all face them!

Whether it’s mind...

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How To Change Your Relationship With Food Nov 18, 2024

Changing your relationship with food is about shifting from a mindset of restriction, guilt, or mindless consumption to one of mindfulness, balance, and nourishment.

This can be a significant challenge for many because eating is deeply tied to culture, habits, and emotions.

Food often represents ...

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Mindset Shift - Nutritious Food is Fuel Nov 04, 2024

When most people think of nutritious eating, they imagine endless restrictions, bland meals, and constant sacrifices. I used to think the same way until I made a simple mindset shift: nutritious food is fuel for mental and physical performance, not deprivation.

Instead of seeing healthy eating as s...

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Why I Started Swinging Steel Nov 04, 2024

Swinging around a steel mace or club wasn’t on my fitness radar when I started working out. I have done traditional strength & conditioning with a “tactical” bias (AKA functional fitness) since 2016ish. Before that, I followed pro bodybuilder workout plans.

Anyway, sometime around 2017, I saw someo...

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You Probably Can't Blame Your Metabolism For Weight Gain Nov 03, 2024

We’ve all heard it before. “It’s not my fault! My metabolism has slowed down!” It’s practically the anthem of anyone over the age of 30 who starts to notice a few extra pounds… every time you step on the scale.

But here’s the thing - your metabolism may not be the culprit. Research now shows that...

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Easy 7 Step Process to Calculate Your Macros Nov 03, 2024

As we know, what you consume each day can substantially affect your body composition (bodyweight, weight distribution, fat mass vs. lean mass), physical and mental performance, hormones, sleep and recovery, and your energy level throughout the day.

Knowing your specific macros are important for thi...

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What Supplementing with Creatine Did For Me Nov 03, 2024

 In 2016, a friend of mine recommended that I start taking Creatine.

I was unfamiliar with it, ignorant really. Was this a steroid!? (LOL)… I had no idea that it would change my life.

Sounds like an exaggeration, but it’s not. Changing your performance, appearance and achieving your goals is life ...

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