Pleasure can be a very finicky part of life. Not enough and life sucks; too much and it loses itself and becomes mundane. If balanced...

I have been extremely grateful for my garage gym in the past couple weeks, but unfortunately it is not complete. One of my favorite...

I have seen some memes about not wasting time and learning a new skill during this "down time." I agree that time should never be wasted...

With the "Shelter in Place" order, many are afraid to leave their homes at all. This is ridiculous; get out of the house. Just stay away...

In the wake of recent events, it seems that now everyone is either a bodyweight expert or a bodyweight critic. It's either all you need...

I heard a quote last night that has stuck with me all day today. "Saying something a 100 times is not as good as living it once."...

Whenever I talk to amateur athletes, and some professionals, I am amazed by how bad some of them eat. Runners, fighters, obstacle course...

It’s common for lifters to have favorites and go-to exercises to train various muscle groups. There’s nothing wrong with this as long as...

CBD (Cannabidiol) oil is a natural product that has been blown way out of proportion lately. It seems like the new craze akin to Thrive,...

In the world of social media “fitness pros” the lines get blurred between true fitness and looking fit. I understand the need to peacock...

Ah, the most coveted meal of the week. The one that everyone looks forward to only to hate themselves for later when their goals slip...

It seems like every day I speak to someone who says that dieting is just too hard. They have tried and tried, but they cannot seem to...

No matter what someone’s goals are, or which diet they choose to use, caloric intake is the main contributing factor to success. The...

^ Results of my switch to the Ketogenic diet: Pictures were taken 4 weeks apart. I maintained the same fitness routine for the full...

“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Last week we covered how motivation comes in many forms. Getting...

One of the main factors of goal progression is motivation. Motivation is what gets the ball rolling and keeps the snowball effect ...

Many things in life are made to be cherished and appreciated. Some are made to be enjoyed for a short time like a nice meal with friends...

“Strength is the product of struggle.” This is a favored quote among power lifters, but it also stands firm with functional fitness...

This is the blog post that inspired the book Jits-Fit: The Grappler's Guide to Fitness. I recieved many emails and messages inquiring...

"Lift to show, recover to grow." This is one of those sayings that get thrown around a lot in gyms and fitness facilities. The good news...

As I mentioned in 5 Best Movements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, loaded carries are the unsung heroes of sports performance not only because...

With the millions of programs and set/rep schemes, it’s hard to believe that everything can be broken down into one simple idea. The ...

Epidemic is a harsh word to hear under any circumstance. It is used in zombie movies when referring to a virus outbreak and in the...

The act of training can be one of the most challenging endeavours in life. Whether it's weights, sports specific, or anything in...

Core training has been so diluted and bastardized that I honestly hate using the word “core.” It sounds like I’m about to run you...

There are four main lifts in resistance training: Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, and Overhead Press. Each of these are full body lifts...

The warm-up is the most overlooked stage in fitness. Very few athletes take the time to prepare themselves for the damage they are...

It is hard to believe that health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry when only about one fifth of Americans meet the Physical...

I have always been a true fan of fitness. I enjoy every aspect of lifestyle I have chosen from traditional weight training to...

It is very important to monitor your client’s heart rate during fitness testing and sometimes during their workout. During a fitness ...

One of my favorite gym memories steams from a conversation I had with my first coach, TB. I worked with TB for my Teen Bodybuilding...

The mind is one of the greatest mysteries. It has the capability to make the entire body move in complete harmony, remember song lyrics...

To me, technique is the most important factor in resistance training. I cannot stand to see someone perform an exercise incorrectly. It...

According to Forbes, 52.3% of Americans are unhappy at work. Between being overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated, it’s hard to not...

Many of my clients have spoke about intimidation as the main reason for postponing their health. This could come from the environment...