I didn't sleep well last night. On top of that, I've been training pretty hard each day, changing time zones, dealing with airports and flying, and even had KFC. Time to "work in", rather than "work out". Here's a link to Paul Chek's site, where he delves into working in techniques: https://chekinstitute.com/blog/working-in-101-why-how-to-work-in/ Not every day can…
If you've been watching the news over the past few days, it's been pretty tragic. This post isn't at all political, it's intended to get you thinking about what really matters in life. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, so you have an opportunity to make some real choices that will affect the quality of your life.…
I know you... and you're already sweet enough. Adding extra sugar to your daily diet is unnecessary and definitely not good for you! This week we're going to be getting rid of ADDED SUGARS in our diet! There's a HUGE difference between the natural sugars found in foods, and the added sugars that we put…
When it comes to putting on lean muscle mass, there aren't any secrets. It's really important to focus on the big things, not get bogged down with micromanaging your strength training program. I've really simplified it below, by presenting 5 steps, that if followed, will ensure that you can get the muscle gains you're after.…
Remember when you were in school, and each year you'd write an essay entitled "What I did over my summer vacation"? So do I. Since I returned last week, I decided to give you some insights that I found while I spent 2 weeks in Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. You didn't hear…
I'm gonna keep today's blog post real simple. If you've been trying to lose weight, there are only a couple of things you really need to make sure you're doing right in order to have success. Chances are, though, that you probably aren't getting them right. You must create an energy deficit. This isn't opinion,…
We all love a nice drink. Sometimes, two (or more). Drinking alcohol is not only a social activity, it helps us relax, reduces inhibitions, and frankly, we enjoy it. But, drinking alcohol at night and then trying to get a good night's sleep might be harder than you think. We'll take a look at what…
Sometimes, in our efforts to push the envelope in our training and nutrition, we tend to get away from the most basic and fundamental things. By avoiding the basics, we are neglecting the tried and true, well researched aspects of fitness and wellness, and very likely, the Holy Grail of our training. I'm guilty of…