I’m fascinated by cultural trends. While I don’t always agree with the way certain things go, it’s an interesting look into the mindset and values that our society is living by. I’ve come to realize that it is a slippery slope of sliding standards. I was forwarded an amazing article by author and business speaker Harvey Mackay. In it, he …
What is the Future of Fitness? And Why it Matters!
I would like to share some important insight about how I see the future of fitness, and how it’s to your benefit. After almost 30 years in the fitness industry, I find myself getting skeptical once in a while. It’s an amazing industry. However, like any industry, particularly one that’s enmeshed itself in the fabric of popular culture, it has …
The 4 Categories of People
The 4 Categories of People Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with thousands of people. Their health, fitness, and performance typically fit into one (or a combination of) the following categories. These are the 4 categories of people. Category 1: Unconsciously Incompetent (Thanks, but no thanks). People in this category don’t know what they don’t know. They may be …
The Issue With Habits…They Work Both Ways
Gateway Habits The issue with habits is that they tend to work both ways. For example, have you heard the term “Gateway Drug”? This refers to the seemingly innocuous (or ‘soft’) drugs that people claim will lead a drug user onto more dangerous (‘hard’) substances, and then to negative consequences in life. While I’m not an expert in that area, …
What Actually Works…Do This, Not That
Almost everything I see people doing today in fitness and weight loss is totally reactionary. Let’s be clear, it won’t work…at least over the long term. Let’s find out what actually works. Doing more random STUFF won’t work. Copying what someone is doing just because they “claim” to have success won’t work. Just like providing more meal plans and harder …
