The internet is a wealth of information – some great and some really bad. We know it’s hard to decipher between fake news and fitness truths, In this episode, Brett and Mike discuss fitness trends, research, how science impacts trends and much more. After working in the fitness industry for several decades, we feel better … Read More
I come from a blue-collar family. My father was a machinist by trade, but his skill set was pretty damn impressive. There was nothing that he couldn’t fix, fabricate or repair. To this day, I vividly remember details about my father‘s garage in the house I grew up in. It was basically his personal automotive … Read More
I’m 45 years old and I’m not GETTING back in shape. I AM back in shape. It feels so good to be able to say this from where I started 6 months ago. My friends, people at work, at the gym, at Taekwondo, everyone, is making positive comments about the transformation in my appearance. In six months … Read More
Today’s post is a client story that we all need to read. And read again. It’s time to start bringing each other up instead of tearing each other (and ourselves) down. —– Through the Lean in ’16 nutrition program, I have come to the realization that it is time to stop over- empathizing with others’ unhappiness with … Read More
Are you ready to learn how to crush a Monday in a few short steps? Let me tell you this. I used to dread Mondays. Actually it was Sunday nights when the anxiety started. Honestly, I could never really pinpoint WHY I felt that way, I just knew I did. Over the last 10 years I’ve experienced … Read More
You don’t want to hear from a gym owner about how awesome it is to exercise. I’m a freak who loves working out. 😉 Instead, I’ll share an email from a client who has made incredible progress in just one year. He’s gone from dreading exercising to becoming a gym person in one year. Yup, he learned how … Read More
I want to tell you a secret that will give you (and everyone else) the solution to help you lose weight and maintain a rockin’ body for life. Even though I want to share the super secret fat-loss solution, I can’t. Unfortunately, when it comes to nutrition, there aren’t many black and white answers. The best diet for me … Read More
Why do people go to the gym? Generally when you ask someone why he or she exercises, trains, works out…whatever you want to call it, you’ll get a pretty simple answer. People usually exercise to: Lose weight Feel better Look better naked Get stronger Improve cardiovascular health Improve quality of life Prepare for a sport (athletic performance) It’s fairly … Read More
Thanksgiving is over. I really hope you enjoyed some time with friends and family and chose not to stress for at least that one day about calories. Now, the holiday is over. The long weekend is over. You’re likely back at home and ready to get back to the grind one last time in 2015. With that … Read More
Eat, nap and be fat and happy for Thanksgiving! The holiday season is upon us, and every year people worry about gaining a few extra pounds. Countless blogs are written to keep to “keep your diet on track” or how to “stick to your macros during the holidays.” You know what? Enjoy the freaking day … Read More