Around 6 months ago I almost asked myself “Are you too old?” Last winter I went to the mountains with my family. Several days of incredible skiing and spending quality time with my family. It was also a rough one on the body. That’s what I’m going to talk about today. Physical activity is great, but by the end of …
What Sesame Street can Teach us About Nutrition!
You may think I’ve gone insane by quoting Sesame Street in relation to nutrition and weight loss but bear with me. There’s something this children’s show can teach us about nutrition and weight loss! A mentor of mine taught me years ago that a great coach should be able to take expert-level information and explain it in a way that …
The Power of Simplicity: Warren Buffet and Fitness!
Today is all about the power of simplicity. Here’s an illuminating quote from Warren Buffet about his successful investment strategy: “To the extent that we’ve been successful, it’s because we concentrated on identifying one-foot hurdles that we could step over rather than because we acquired the ability to clear seven-footers. That may seem unfair, but in business, it is usually …
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 …
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 …