I first heard this word from one of my mentors Justin Yule. It’s about a better and healthier ‘prescription’ for you. Neuroscientist Kelly Lambert at the University of Richmond, VA, coined the phrase as a fusion of “behavior” and “pharmaceutical.” “I made up this term called “behaviorceuticals,” instead of pharmaceuticals, in the sense that when we move and when we …
Fantastic Teeth and Fat Loss?
This week, the reminder came in for my semi-annual dentist appointment. Interestingly enough, it got me thinking about fitness and fat loss… Today we will talk about fantastic teeth and fat loss. Here’s a scenario for you… You decide not to brush your teeth daily, but you make sure to get two cleanings per year from the hygienist. Additionally, you …
Baseball, Bodyfat, and the Slippery Slope of Standards
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 …