In the past year I've written two different blog posts on the idea that we're always "on stage". While not the main focus of this blog, the idea of influencing people when we have no idea the impression is being made strangely weaves its way into the following story. Last weekend I attended a leadership... Continue Reading →
The following is the story of how two unlikely individuals provided for a massive shift in perspective on my part and for that I will always be grateful... On March 4th of this year I had surgery on my right shoulder and biceps. My rotator cuff had multiple tears and my biceps tendon was on... Continue Reading →
One of my first mentors in the “iron game” taught me to keep track of my workouts. I was eager to progress and took his suggestion to heart and now have journals dating back to my earliest days in the gym. There is power in keeping a journal. Training is hard work and should be... Continue Reading →
While this post will focus primarily on the days just prior and then following my surgery, it's worth noting the roller coaster ride of emotions that I felt from the moment the procedure was scheduled in early February to the actual event on March 4, 2016. As mentioned here, I experienced a day to day... Continue Reading →
Ever heard the saying "You don't know what you don't know"? This simple phrase can apply to any area of life and carry profound consequences... Last September when I posted Life Lessons From an Injury, I pretty much felt like the story was over. For those who haven't read the latter, I would encourage you... Continue Reading →
When the average gym member says they're going to do "cardio", they are referring to training on an assortment including treadmills, ellipticals, step mills, and rowing machines. Sadly many people have the mistaken belief that the use of cardio equipment is the best way to burn body fat and that lifting weights only builds strength... Continue Reading →
As a Territory Sales Manager for Workrite Ergonomics, I publish a bi-weekly email newsletter that goes out to all my valued clients and furniture dealer partners. As I do research for my newsletter, the hottest topic by far has to do with the dangers of sitting. Never before has so much attention been focused on... Continue Reading →
The legendary Steve Reeves was known for having one of the most symmetrical physiques in his time and for all time. Balanced program design and attention to detail is a must in addition to the hard work required to build a championship body. The benefits of a balanced program go far beyond aesthetics however with joint... Continue Reading →
As a preface to those readers not actively involved in exercise please stick with me because the lessons I'm going to share can apply to any area of life. Please don't write me off if you're not into working out. There's potential value in my message for everyone. September 29, 2014 was just another Monday... Continue Reading →
How many of you have ever been on a diet? How many of you have ever started out like gangbusters and you do great for the first week or so? Then the cravings start setting in and you don’t know if you’re going to make it. If your program is based on following very strict... Continue Reading →
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