The Perils of a Strong Identity…In Anything

Key Points: 1. When something challenges a strongly-held identity, it often feels like being faced with death. 2. No single part of your self-constructed identity is truly integral to you. But, it often feels that way. 3. When you understand that this isn’t actually true, life becomes much easier, happier, and more fun.   Estimated Reading … Read more

What is Tendon Training and Why Do You Absolutely Need to be Doing It?

Key Points:  1. Training your tendons is just as important as training your muscles. 2. Tendon training is vital for preventing injury and increasing athleticism. 3. Specific movements that lengthen your muscles at load are required to make your tendons stronger.  Estimated reading time: 5-10 minutes Did you know you should train your tendons? Were … Read more

Yes, You Can and Should Enjoy What You Eat

Key Points: 1. Too many people think they can’t enjoy what they eat and reach their nutritional goals. This isn’t true.  2. This belief leads to unsustainable, overly-restrictive eating. 3. Start building your “Worth It Foods List” to help you overcome this belief.  Estimated Reading Time: 3-6 minutes I want to touch on something I’ve … Read more

Your “All or Nothing” Mindset is Holding You Back

Key Points: 1. Most of us subconsciously think we need to be perfect in order to make progress towards our goals. 2. This incorrect belief is highly detrimental to lasting results. 3. Leaving behind your “all or nothing” mindset is easier with a system in place. Estimated Reading Time: 3-6 minutes We’ve all done it…Eaten … Read more

What Does it Really Mean to be Healthy?

Key Points: 1. Defining “health” is personal, subjective, AND objective. This makes it tricky. 2. My definition involves happiness, pain levels, physical capabilities, and traditional metabolic markers. 3. Happiness is the most important one, metabolic markers, the least. Estimated Reading Time: 3-6 minutes Listen to this article on Spotify! Defining “health” is somewhat of a … Read more

The New Language of Strength Training: Short & Long Range

Key Points: 1. You should challenge your muscles at their shortest and at their longest. 2. Depending on your goals, you may need more short range or more long range training. 3. Exercise order matters! Estimated Reading Time: 3-6 Minutes If you’re trying to become stronger, bigger, or more athletic, does it matter if you … Read more

A Better Method Than Static Stretching

Key Points: 1. “Stretching” is a form of strength training. 2. A “tight” muscle is actually just weak in lengthened positions. 3. To strengthen it, use the “Antagonist Contraction Method.” Estimated reading time: 4-8 minutes You should stretch more…right? This is one of those unquestioned assumptions nearly everyone feels a little bit guilty about. We … Read more