Communication is King

“Communication is the fuel that keeps the fire of your relationship burning, without it, your relationship goes cold.” – Unknown Effective communication requires: PatienceEmpathyCompassionHonestyTrustTransparencyRespectVulnerabilityHumilitySincerityCompromiseForgivenessResponseActive Listening Poor communication is characterized by: Lack of patienceLack of understandingLack of listeningDishonestyDeceitReactionsRecords of right and wrongGrudgesSilence Communication is the foundation of relationships. Communication is the means by which we develop... Continue Reading →

October 7, 2020 0

Why You Need Competition in Your Life

Competition cultivates the will to win, the desire to succeed, and the drive to achieve your full potential. Competition is the catalyst to success and excellence. Competition brings out the best in us. “Men [and women] will die for points” – Greg Glassman Have you ever noticed that most people will do anything to win?... Continue Reading →

September 29, 2020 0

You’re Better Than CrossFit, Orange Theory, and Counting Macros

You’re “that guy/gal” The “Fitness Guy”The “CrossFit Chick”The “Orange Theory Junkie”The “Nutrition Nut” You never miss a Monday, the gym is your second home, and you haven’t eaten a carb since 2017. You train 6-7 days per week, you only train at high-intensity, and if you don’t hit you macros perfectly, you contemplate on running... Continue Reading →

September 14, 2020 0

“Pivot!”

"Pivot. Pivot. Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!! PIVOT!!!" - Ross Geller It's OKAY to pivot.It's OKAY to change directions.It's OKAY to take an unexpected turn (or even a wrong turn). We all have a plan. We've all created a storyline in our minds of exactly how our lives should play out. We all believe that if we... Continue Reading →

September 7, 2020 0

How to Know Who’s In Your Circle vs Your Corner

Your "corner" is the group of people whom love, support, and challenge you. These are the folks build you up, cheer you on, hold you accountable, and most importantly, add value to your life.

August 24, 2020 0

You Eat Like A$$ho!#

Last week, I published an article titled, "Top Five Reasons You're Not Seeing Results", and I wanted to elaborate on the subject. The five reasons listed in the article were as follows: "You Eat Like An A$$ho!#" - Jason and Roz Ackerman, Own Your Eating Your Mindset Sucks You Haven't Prioritized Your Health You Never Challenge... Continue Reading →

July 1, 2019 0

Top Five Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results

In the world of coach or instructor-led fitness classes, there are a multitude of brands and program offerings, including CrossFit, Orange Theory, Barry's Bootcamp, F45, CycleBar, and Barre. Each program offers unique experiences and benefits, yet, the over-aching theme of all these programs is getting people to move in a high-energy, motivating environment. Obviously, I... Continue Reading →

June 25, 2019 0

STOP WASTING MONEY ON GYM MEMBERSHIPS

"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." - Dwayne Johnson It has been estimated that over 60 million people have an active membership at one of the 36,000+ fitness centers/health clubs in the United States. Yet, the data suggests that only 50% of individuals actual... Continue Reading →

June 17, 2019 0

A Job Well Done

"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct." When is the last time you finished a proposal, project, or presentation and thought, "Damn, that's good... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2019 0

“I’ll Start Monday.”

We have all heard someone say it. In fact, many of us have said it ourselves. Especially in the world of health and fitness, everyone is waiting until Monday. Regardless the objective: improving nutrition, beginning an at-home fitness regimen, or finally dropping-in at the local CrossFit affiliate, the plan is to start on Monday. The... Continue Reading →

June 5, 2019 0