Grandma Does CrossFit Too?

The question regularly arises as to the applicability of a regimen like CrossFit to older and deconditioned or detrained populations. Our response? The needs of an Olympic athlete and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. One is looking for functional dominance the other for functional competence. Competence and dominance manifest through identical physiological mechanisms. Our kids, […]

The Real Path To Progress

My journey with my personal health and fitness goes back as far as I can remember. I started seeing radical changes and results in 2010 when I made a personal decision that enough was enough, and I just started learning and making changes to my lifestyle, one step at a time. Fast forward 3 years. […]

Easy Steps to Balancing Hormones

If you constantly feel unmotivated, tired, weak, stressed, anxious, forgetful, and unfulfilled, you may have some hormone balancing to do. The word hormones sounds so scientific, but really, there are some things we can do to fundamentally improve their balance. These are habits within our control that you can start trying today. Lifestyle 🍲 Balance […]

But, nothing. Wake Up.

But, I’m too old. But, I’ve never exercised before. But, I’m not fit enough. But, my hip hurts. But, I have a bad shoulder. But, my knees crack. But, I have a broken toe. But, I have a bad back. But, I have high blood pressure. But, I have diabetes. But, I’m too afraid. But, […]

Hard Decisions Make Stronger People

MENTALLY TOUGH On any given day, you and I make a million micro-decisions without even a second thought. It’s wired into our DNA to survive, to get through life as we know it. “Am I going to hit snooze or get out of bed?”“Should I have toast or oatmeal with my coffee for breakfast?” “What […]

Should You Be “Outsourcing” Accountability?

That depends. Do you want to develop into an independent adult one day, or are you content with the idea of someone looking over your shoulder in specific aspects of your life? That isn’t a trick question. I want you to actually ask yourself that. Because that’s what you’re doing when you tell yourself that […]

We Desire Wins. The Only Question Is How You Keep Score…

Make hard choices. Find value and pride in temporary discomfort and know that you’re casting votes for the best version of yourself. The future you deserves it, and you’ll be better for it.

Athena Perez: Her Story

A true inspiration. Many have seen her video story but Athena Perez’s new memoir Lifting the Wait – a story of triumph and finding a belief and love of self (and God)…it is absolutely incredible to read what she has overcome. The story is told in such a raw and captivating manner that it pulls […]

Why 4:30am

Every day, I wake up at 4:30am to a pot of coffee, a book, and a feeling of responsibility to my community that is centered around making them healthier and self-sufficient human beings. People deserve to know what it’s like to be well. You, your spouse and your family should know the difference between “alive” […]

10 Gift Ideas for Your Fit Friends

Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, weddings, babies, house warmings, graduations. Every year, gift giving opportunities arise and for some reason we always get stumped on what to buy. Here are 10 ideas for your fit friend/family member/significant other. 1. Air Fryer If you or your loved one is in to meal prepping, an air fryer is the […]