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Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you stretch your neck, hamstrings, or upper back, they seem to tighten right back up? Or maybe you’ve gotten stronger in the gym, but you still feel stiff and restricted. If that sounds familiar, you’re far from alone. We often assume tight muscles simply need more stretching. While stretching can certainly improve flexibility and provide temporary relief, chronic tightness isn’t always caused by muscles being what we might think

“What’s the cost?” It’s a question we ask ourselves every day in one way or another. When it comes to health and wellness, however, that question carries even greater weight. In today’s economy, most of us understand the importance of earning enough to support the life we want. But when it comes to building the life we need, what are we willing to invest? What are we willing to spend—or sacrifice—to live a healthier, higher-quality life? From protein supplements and gym membe

You're Not Lazy. You're Scared. Here's The Fix. “I didn’t sleep well last night, better not chance a workout today.” “It’s been so long since I hit the gym, that class just isn’t worth the risk for me.” “I’m not as young as I used to be, I’m better off just maintaining the shape I’m in now.” “I just need to get through this week, then I’m gonna get serious about my health!” Any of those sound familiar to you? Hell, I’m a personal trainer and I know I’ve said at least one of t

Accepting Failure I’m not one to encourage endless doomscrolling, take one look at your “screen time” stats on your phone and you may be shocked. But every once in a while, a post stops me in my tracks during a late night rabbit hole. The other day, I saw one that said, “The gym is the only place we openly accept failure.” That spoke to me, so I’m going to expand on some thoughts about it. I believe that most of us fear failure. Failure in life, at work, in relationships or

What’s your excuse? Life… Man, life is busy, and stressful, and exhausting, and thrilling, and (insert adjective of choice). However, we only get one. The sad truth is that most people take better care of their cars, valuables, homes, and others than they do of themselves. Your body, both mentally and physically, as far as we know, is the only one you get. You get one shot at it. So, whether you’re deep into your health journey or just starting, keep reading and let’s find ou