How getting strong Today Lasts Into Your 70s
I think about this a lot: how much do I live in the moment versus how much do I prepare for the future? Do I save money or finally splurge on that trip? Push hard in the gym or give myself a pass? Eat the salad or crush taco night like a champion? That pendulum […]
Step It Up: How a Faster Walk Can Transform Your Health
This week’s training study basically told me I need to step it up. Yep, I went there. Dad joke before coffee. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m a big believer in NEAT. Those little movements throughout the day that add up way more than we think. Walking to the mailbox, […]
Rest Isn’t the Opposite of Progress
I was catching up with a buddy the other day. We check in now and then about training, and he mentioned he wasn’t feeling great. Nothing major, just that run-down, “kids-brought-home-something-from-school” kind of feeling. Normally, his move would be: slam some pre-workout, push through, and hope for the best. But this time I told him, “Jeremy… […]
Forced Rest Days: Why Taking a Break Might Be the Strongest Move You Can Make
I’ll be honest. Rest days are hard for me. Always have been. Years ago, after a stomach surgery, I was told to take 6–8 weeks off from the gym. I was young, stubborn, and thought I was invincible. Within days I was back under a barbell. You can probably guess how that ended. I re-injured […]
Why Your Muscles Hate You After Leg Day (and How to Bounce Back Faster)
You know that special brand of pain when you try to sit on the toilet the day after leg day? That’s DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). It’s basically your muscles reminding you that you did something hard and they’re not thrilled about it. The good news: you don’t have to hobble down stairs like you’re […]
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Fitness (and What Actually Does)
Last week I started watching the new Netflix series about The Biggest Loser. My goodness I forgot how absolutely obsessed I was with that show back in the day. I’m talking full-on, glued-to-the-TV, “don’t bother me, it’s Jillian time” obsessed. There was just something about Jillian Michaels and Bob barking orders while contestants pushed through […]
Why the “Right Gym” Has More to Do with Your Life Than Your Address
I was at a ribbon-cutting for a new work location last week when a colleague I’ve known for a couple of years asked me one of those questions that always feels like a setup: “Hey, don’t you own Shred 27?” …Maybe? I said cautiously while looking over my shoulder. We laughed, but then she explained […]
Keep It Simple: How to Finally Build Fitness Habits That Stick
I hear it in consults all the time. And honestly? I’m guilty of it too. A wave of motivation hits, and suddenly we’re ready to change everything.Starting Monday, I’m eating clean, hitting the gym three times a week, walking 10,000 steps a day, drinking a gallon of water, sleeping eight hours a night, AND finally […]
How to Get Your Friends and Family to Love Training (Without Sounding Like a Gym Nerd)
If you’re like me, fitness isn’t just a hobby. It’s a full-on lifestyle. I love it so much, I went and bought a gym here in Rocklin, California. Yep, instead of saving for my kids’ college, I’m funding battle ropes and kettlebells. Priorities, right? You’d think that kind of passion would be contagious. That my […]
Why “Fun” Might Be the Most Underrated Fitness Strategy
“Have fun! It’s the only thing that will keep you going.” That’s what Arnold said in his newsletter this week. And honestly? It stopped me mid-scroll. Because after years of coaching women who’ve tried all the calorie-counting apps, meal-prepping plans, macro calculators, and magic supplements… it hit me: We’ve completely overcomplicated getting healthy. I’ve done […]