The sun has yet to rise; however, I'm feeling hopeful in the early-morning darkness.

With a hot cup of coffee to my left, medium roast to be exact, I began to type these words.

That’s been my routine for the better part of the last decade...

If you are anything like me, you may be experiencing a higher level of stress right now.

So I have a suggestion.

Take a brisk 10-minute walk when you need to de-frazzle your nerves.

Here's why.

One of the most undervalued (and often times...

Today I have a story that, as a coach, baffles me a little.

But first, ever wonder what to eat before a workout?

A good pre-workout meal should meet the following requirements:

• Easily digestible
• Enters your bloodstream rapidly
• Doesn’t cause...

We're in a time right now that's going to test a lot of people.

Many over-40 men & women are in panic mode and many are paralyzed with fear and doing nothing to stay healthy and strong.

Not everybody, but many are doing nothing to improve...

With so many folks claiming that there is "no time" for exercise, I figured it was appropriate to address the “elephant” hanging out in the back of the room:

Your habits.

Take a moment to answer these two quick questions.

Question #1:...

The viral pandemic really hit home in March 2020.

Part of me feels like it’s been a month, and most of me feels like it’s been a decade.

I’m sure I aged a decade since this whole COVID thing really started ramping up here in...

Pause.

I’ve written before about what Buddhists call the sacred pause.

This is also known as praying.

Choose moments throughout the day to stop what you are doing, even if it’s only for 30 seconds.

Breathe deeply and settle down just a...

Crazy times, I know.

Folks are sitting around paralyzed with indecision.

That's why today's lesson is extra important.

Lets begin.

im·ple·men·ta·tion

noun: the process of putting a decision or plan into effect;...

Have you been lukewarm for too long?

Maybe going through the motions for a while?

Is your heart still in it?

Perhaps  it’s time to change the heat settings.

To bring more enthusiasm to your life.

To surround yourself with like-minded,...

You are a sum of your habits.

I'd say that's possibly the most simplistic way to explain both success (or failure).

That's the recurring theme with all of my fitness-and-nutrition coaching clients.

Now, most clients take imperfect action and...

A quick lesson today if you've ever struggled to lose bodyfat.

There’s rarely a week that goes by that an over-40 man or woman doesn’t tell me how they "can't lose weight" in spite of having all the necessary components in place.

But...

As the media continues its around-the-clock coverage of the coronavirus, I wanted to give you continued reassurance to manage some of the anxiety you may feel.

If you wash your hands and do the things I teach daily (smart training, mindful...

Ever wonder why some people are rarely negative, somehow finding a way to remain patient, optimistic, and positive in the midst of even the toughest circumstances?

Or why others are the exact opposite, having a sour outlook on life with a...

In 2008, Swedish Scientists discovered a "weight-loss loophole."

Yes, the Swedes have discovered the power of an affinity group.

And it's the folks in this type of sportive group who will actually “do the work" for you so that you can lose...

When you chase your dreams, you will fail often.

And failure strengthens you for the future.

In truth, today's challenges help you become the future version of you.

But only if you embrace failure.

Forget the past and be present today.

Life is a...

Imagine if you had a dozen full-time jobs.

Each job expects you to be at an office at least 40 hours per week.

You are also required to travel on weekends.

Sounds outrageous to juggle all of that responsibility, right?

Now imagine fitting in your...

When this magazine reached out to me and Sharon, to interview us about how we are helping folks get lean and strong, we felt very honored.

After the interview, there was a photo shoot.

Then a few weeks later the editor told us we were the feature...

Justin knows what it means to take imperfect action.

He dropped 40 pounds of fat in 13 weeks in our Premium Fitness-and-Nutrition Coaching Program.

No pills or magical potions, just small changes each week.

In fact, he transformed by "acting...

A young boy was at the circus and he saw this massive elephant tied to a stake by a thin rope.

Really, it was more like a shoelace because that's how thin it was.

He asked his dad how such a flimsy little rope could possibly hold this powerful...

For the past 25-plus years, I've been teaching my clients a super-simple algorithm to help make decisions faster.

In particular, use it whenever you need to decide whether to perform a task or pursue an opportunity.

Ask yourself this:

Will this...

Building a body that is strong and lean often starts with the first domino.

People ask me all the time...

"Where do I start?"

"How do I shift from feeling old and out-of-shape to feeling young and strong?"

"What are the steps to get me there?"

...

Coach Joe here.

After reviewing many applications and learning about the things over-40 men and women are struggling with (feeling old, having too much bodyfat, feeling depressed), I knew I needed to share my story with you.

I struggled too.

Just...

Friends of ours have a nine-year-old daughter, Melania, who is a cancer survivor.

This sweet kid is friends with our daughter, Giavanna, who is the same age, so this really hit home.

It was a terrible struggle at the time.

Seemingly endless...

Today you have a clean slate filled with endless possibilities.

How will you harness your potential to create the very best you?

Your self-image will fulfill any label that you put on yourself.

If the world feels like a dark place, bring your own...