Hi. I'm driving through Midwest America about to cross the Mississippi River, so what am I going to do? Recommend some awesome reads. Of course, I'll make the obligatory Dairy Queen stop too and gobble down a blizzard. Here are this week's readings: The Healthiest Industry Creating the Unhealthiest Minds...
I'm about to have a panic attack with the release of my youth soccer fitness eBook. Releasing your first product as a fitness professional is as scary as fighting a swarm of Nazgul dragons from Lord of the Rings. But once the battle is over, it's both a...
Research and experience are both valuable tools for becoming a better coach. I enjoy research because it gives a scientific approach to training, as well as opens my mind to new methodologies from people smarter than myself. And I love experience because every human operates on a...
"I'm so busy." This is a common statement I hear from fitness professionals. And they say it in a tone that makes them feel important, as if it gives them more value as a human being. First off, I don't give a shit how busy you are....
There's more than one way to skin a cat. There's more than one way to pick up a chick. And there's more than one way to squat. Hack squats, zercher squats, back squats, front squats, goblet squats, chaos squats, squats in yoga pants. Yeah, plenty of ways. The beauty...
Let me set the current scene: 5 pillows, an elevated foot, a woman wallowing in her sorrow while rocking sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Oh, and don't forget an Irish man bundled up next to me suffering from a fever. Yeah. That's my friend and me today. An...
Before I pop into a meeting, here are this week's fitness reads: What Too Many Athletes Get Wrong About In-Season - Mike Mejia via Stack.com In-season training does not mean toss the dumbbells and barbells and plop on a sofa with a bag of chips. This is a...
Peruse any fit pro's social media page, and you'll see photos of their self improvement book collection. From the Power of Now to the Power of Habit to Conscious Coaching to Crush It by Gary V, fit pros are constantly showcasing the "look at me, I...
Hello. If you're a trainer reading this blog, it's safe to say you 1) need a dose of feminine strength coach energy 2) enjoy dry comedy 3) appreciate non-bullshit advice and 4) want to better your craft. Continuous self improvement seems to be the universal theme in...
2017 was a year of adventure, spontaneity, professional and personal growth, and "oh-shit" moments. I called out fitness celebrities. I wrote 37 articles on soccer performance training. I got 8 chin ups as a new PR. I wrote my 300th blog post. I grew 1/2 an...