Unlocking the Power of the Air Squat: A Foundation for Fitness

When you think about foundational movements of the human body, what comes to mind? Walking, running, or perhaps jumping? What about squatting? The air squat is not just a powerful exercise to sculpt your legs and glutes; it is a primal human movement that you’ve been doing since childhood, even before you took your first […]

Unleash Your Strength with The Mighty Push-Up!

In the realm of fitness, few exercises rival the efficiency and effectiveness of the humble yet mighty Push-Up. It’s not just a standard exercise; it’s a foundational move that speaks volumes about strength, stability, and overall fitness prowess. Mastering the Push-Up not only builds an incredible upper body but also fosters a solid core and […]

Elevate Your Upper Body Strength With The Ring Pull

Are you seeking a workout that not only challenges but transforms your upper body? Look no further than the Ring Pull. This powerful yet adaptable exercise offers a multitude of benefits, highlighting the significance of executing it with proper technique while embracing its alignment with the body’s natural motions. Steps to Perfect Your Ring Pull […]

What’s better than a New Year’s resolution?

What’s better than a New Year’s resolution? It’s called a “SMART goal.” Here’s why resolutions aren’t always ideal: They’re usually not specific enough, they’re seldom measurable, they’re only sometimes achievable, they’re often not completely relevant, and they’re rarely time bound. In short, resolutions are generally vague. Instead, we focus on SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, […]

Do you have a plan?

As we start the New Year, I want to talk to you about annual planning. We do it here at the gym, and I’m sure you have an annual plan, too. It probably involves things like vacations, birthdays, major events with the kids, holiday gatherings and maybe even financial stuff. But do you have a […]

How to get stronger (without getting bigger)

This might shock a few teenage boys, but not everyone wants to get swole. I get it: packing on 30 pounds of muscle can do a lot for your self-confidence when you’re a skinny, unathletic kid. It changed my life. But it’s certainly not for everyone. Many people avoid lifting weights because they DON’T want […]

Welcome to 2024!

Welcome to 2024! Everyone knows the New Year is all about resolutions and goals. But I want to talk to you about small steps instead. I know—small steps aren’t as sexy as major lifetime achievements. But I think small steps are actually more important. When people set big goals, they often don’t have a plan […]

The ‘Connect-3’ Strategy

People who love exercise usually have two things in common: In short, people who love exercise usually have a training buddy and a coach. Building a habit is hard to do alone. But if someone else is depending on you to show up on time, you’ll do it. That person can be your spouse, but […]

Habit Stacking

If you want to start a new habit, add it to an old habit. For example, if you want to start drinking more water throughout the day, add it to things you already do: “Every time I brush my teeth, I’ll drink one glass of water.” Keep a glass beside the bathroom sink to make […]

The Pareto Plan

Here’s my number one rule if you’re just starting your fitness journey: Every day, do one thing to improve your health before you do anything else. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to roll out of bed and go straight for a jog. It just means that the first thing you do every day should […]