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How to feel better when you’re feeling like crap!

Hey everyone. Today I want to talk about how to feel better when you’re feeling like crap and strategies to improve your life. Now I’m at a conference in Vancouver, and it’s been a rough few days. It’s been great though. Lots of fun things are going on, catching up with old friends and work tasks, but I’m starting to …

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4 Weeks to Forever

While picking up some items at the grocery store, I overheard a group of people discussing their fitness-related challenges. It brought back so many conversations I’ve had with clients over the years. Today I’m going to share what I call “4 Weeks to Forever”. One of the things I struggle with the most as a fitness professional is our society’s …

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A Fascinating Fact to Make You Laugh … And Think!

Yesterday, I came across a fascinating fact to make you laugh. While the fact I came across yesterday may be funny, I hope it gets you thinking about your mindset towards exercise…and the modes with which you choose to get your activity. Do you know what treadmills used to be used for? TORTURE (among other things). Seriously! It’s true. Here’s …

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The Hidden Value in the Journey

Today we’re going to talk about the hidden value in the journey. Do you take time each day to sit in silence and reflect?  I know for me (and many of my coaching clients), this is an extremely valuable habit to cultivate. There are many benefits including stress reduction, relaxation, and focus, but for me, one of the key things …

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Practice: The Art of Trusting the Process

‘Practice’ may be the least sexy word in the world of health and fitness. However, practice is all about trusting the process. Few gyms ever run an ad suggesting that practice is the secret to success… …but, without question, it is. A wise person once said, “You have to be willing to be bad at something to earn the right …