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This question has long intrigued me. As a coach, as much as I like to think I can predict who will end up sticking around and committing to fitness, the truth is I can’t. Sometimes the least [...]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Measuring your fitness is important. It allows you to monitor where you’re at and where you’re going. We test and re-test various lifts and [...]

I would think most people want to be described as “coachable,” or “a pleasure to work with.” Some people, though, have a hard time abandoning how they want to do things for the sake putting their [...]

I reached out to a handful of dieticians and nutritionists this week and asked them one simple question: What’s the biggest reason you think your clients don’t consistently eat well? In not so [...]

“How much are your classes?” A question often asked by a newbie who pops into our facility. “Group classes aren’t really what we sell,” I say in return. Generally, this is met with a dumbfounded [...]

Sleep: When we get enough, our lives are better. When we don’t, watch out! Today, the too little sleep problem is as acute as can be. In fact, more than one-quarter of Americans say they [...]

“Stop slouching.” I know, I know. “Sit up straight.” Yeah, yeah! “Your posture is just horrendous.” Tell me what you really think! When someone razzes you about your posture, it’s easy to want to [...]

Happiness: Something we all would like to have a lot of in our lives. But the reality for many is that happiness is a fleeting emotion, something more often chased than found and kept. It’s a bit [...]

I admit, sometimes we get you to do seemingly weird things. While some of you don’t feel the need to ask questions, others always like to know WHY.  Why are you making squatting even harder by [...]