Category: Training Mindset

Hard to believe, but it’s not only possible, it’s the only way. The idea of beating yourself up with your training every time you walk into the gym seems to be an entirely new one as far as I can tell. Not because people never did it before, but because so many “professionals” in the fitness industry seem to be telling their clients/followers that only by…

It’s easier than you might think. Scenario time! You: Doctor, is it bad?Doctor: I’m afraid so. We may have to amputate.You: Seriously? But doc, it’s just a sprained ankle. Isn’t that a bit extreme?Doctor: Not at all. The only way to fix this problem is by taking the most extreme measures possible.You: Uh, are you sure that’s such a wise…

There’s more to it than you think The New Year is almost upon us, and you know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions! And with that amply in mind, this coming year is the year you’ve decided that you’re going to stop just READING about fitness and start LIVING it. Because you have no idea where to start (and that’s okay),…

“Long time, no see” is the best time to make big progress on your favorite exercises When you go on vacation from your job, do you decide to quit just because it’s been two weeks and you haven’t done any work? When your refrigerator is low on food, do you simply decide to resign yourself to eating grease-laden fast food from there on out? So why are you so eager…

It’s more straight-forward than you might think. There are a few simple rules that will help you succeed with a personal trainer and exceed your goals.  They are:  1) Hire value, NOT bargain.– A value is something that enriches your life. A bargain is something that keeps money in your pocket. While the two aren’t *necessarily* mutually exclusive, more often than…