In the spring of last year, I wrote an article about my client, Hugh (a.k.a Mr. Grit.) For more background than what you’ll read below, I would encourage you to read that article as well. As we say goodbye to 2018, I wanted to highlight Hugh once again. If you’ve been following me on social […]
Read MoreAs we close out 2018, I welcome Tim Arndt to the show for the first time. Tim is a fellow trainer based out of Spokane, Washington with two decades of experience in the industry. In this episode, we bring the topic back to basics with the knowledge that many will be embarking on or restarting […]
Read MoreAt the end of last year, I compiled all the books I read throughout the year. If that’s something of interest to you, you can view the list here. I wanted to do that again this year but throw in a few other things that might catch your eye and ear as well. Here’s what […]
Read MoreI am joined this week by Lucy Sewell as we discuss her road into fitness through her struggles with anorexia. Lucy and I cover how intuitive eating and strength training helped her work through her own challenges with body image and got her to feel like the best and strongest version of herself. You can […]
Read MoreWhen I start working with a client, each individual brings a different set of challenges and experience to the table (pun intended.) I always try to explain what makes someone successful at managing their food intake is often driven by their personality. For those who like data, they tend to thrive on specific calorie goals […]
Read MoreThis week, I welcome back two excellent former guests: James Krieger (see episodes #67 and #79) and Mike Howard (episodes #64 and #102.) Knowing the mutual respect these two gentlemen have for each other, I knew I had to bring them on to the show together. In this episode, we talk about how our holiday […]
Read MoreDear Client, I wanted to first thank you for the time you’ve been working with me. Every session we spend together, I love seeing how you make progress. Through every extra pound lifted, through every extra rep you push through, I know that you are moving forward in more ways you give yourself credit for. […]
Read MorePaul Hough is a lecturer in health and exercise science at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. He is the co-author and co-editor of Advanced Personal Training. In this bonus episode, we discuss some of the current common misconceptions you’ll find in the media regarding what exercise and diet can do for you. Paul and I […]
Read MoreWhat do you get when you combine a fantastic strength coach with an equally fantastic psychologist? You get a marriage like the one with my two guests this week: Dr. Lisa Lewis and Tony Gentilcore. I have the honor of welcoming both to the show this week as we cover a variety of topics that […]
Read More“You’re like, some kind of internet celebrity…” My wife, Marissa, said this to me a year or so ago. At first, I didn’t really get it. Over the last few years, I’ve become more and more consistent with posts of our clients doing particularly awesome things around the studio. Then you compound that with this […]
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