Walk into almost any gym in America, and you’ll see the same scene: people cranking out sit-ups, Roman-chair variations, leg raises, twisting under load, and using machines that bend and rotate the spine through huge ranges of motion — all in the name of “core training.” Plank = A safe and foundational core exercise. I... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I earned Precision Nutrition's certification in Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery. At the time, I was secretly hoping it would help me solve a problem I'd been wrestling with ever since starting my second career as a fitness professional at Lifetime almost eight years ago. Something about that transition pushed me... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, I completed Precision Nutrition’s Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery course. I was actually in their inaugural cohort, and while I was interested in stress and recovery, I was far more interested in sleep. My sleep had become a struggle for several years, so I enrolled in that course selfishly, hoping to find... Continue Reading →
There are moments in the gym that stop me cold. Someone twists under load, grinding through a rep that makes my spine ache just watching it. I can feel every old injury echoing through my body, and one phrase rises up almost instinctively: Not on my watch. Those four words hit me one quiet morning... Continue Reading →
You can’t afford to miss workouts. You can’t afford to miss workouts. As I’m writing this, it’s October 2025. Let’s roll back the calendar to spring 2024. One of my best clients, Phil Overton, began discussing a book he had purchased on longevity, titled "Outlive" by Peter Attia, M.D. Life-changing. Dr. Attia is a cancer... Continue Reading →
I have always been extremely structured in my thought process, daily conduct, and overall approach to life. This trait has been both a blessing and a curse. On a humorous note, if my mom told me once, she told me 10,000 times when I was a kid: “You need to be more flexible.” And she... Continue Reading →
This is a very special post, because I am celebrating one of my best clients, who recently reached a unique milestone. I've been a fitness professional for a little over seven years, with a lifetime in North Dallas, and I've worked with numerous men and women, coaching them to achieve more than 40 pounds of... Continue Reading →
About two and a half years ago, for my birthday—my birthday’s in January—one of my very best clients, Omar, gave me a gift I’ll never forget. He rented me my dream car: a Porsche 911. Not the Turbo version, but a 911 Carrera—close enough. For 24 hours, I got to drive the car I’ve admired... Continue Reading →
We live in a fast-paced world that craves instant results—faster weight loss, overnight business growth, and instant gratification in almost every area of life. But here’s the truth: there are no shortcuts to lasting success. Whether we’re talking about your health, finances, career, or relationships, real success requires time, effort, and consistency. Today, I'd like... Continue Reading →
For the past seven years, I’ve worked as a fitness professional for Lifetime Healthy Way of Life. This year, however, I encountered something I’ve never seen before: three relatively young boys, out of school for summer break, training several days a week—alongside their dads. Too soon? At first glance, this may not seem like a... Continue Reading →
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