When you look to change something, like losing weight or feeling happier, what typically happens?

Maybe, most of the time, you're all smiles and posi...

Meet Alex, a seasoned business executive in his mid-50s who frequently travels across the country for meetings, conferences, and client visits.

With ...

One particular sunny morning, in graduate school, I was in the cell biology laboratory looking through a powerful microscope.

I recall we were studyi...

You realize you're getting older because your "to-do" list now includes things like "stretch" and "remember where I put my glasses."

If you want to u...

You've probably read many fortune-cookie-style motivational quotes.

So many, in fact, that they've become cliche.

I bet even Confucius, the ancient ...

Last week, you might have experienced some soreness from pushing yourself, but I'm sure you've bounced back by now.

However, if you're still feeling ...

The professor stood in front of the class with an empty jar.

Around the jar, he had some big rocks, some smaller pebbles, and a pile of sand.

The ja...

You're trying to get in shape, right? You want to lose some weight, build some muscle, or maybe just walk up a flight of stairs without feeling lighth...

Lots of people, over the age of 40 years, ask me how to quickly and easily get fit.

In particular they ask how to drop abdominal fat.

While I know t...

Have you ever wondered why some over-40 men and women seem to accomplish so much while others accomplish so little?

I know I have.

As a fitness-and-...

I learned about "taking imperfect action" way back when I officially became a strength-and-conditioning coach at the ripe old age of 23.

At that poin...

Regrets about missed opportunities and past failures can often hold you back from taking action in the present.

While you cannot change the past, you...

You probably know someone like Mia, the charismatic fitness instructor who is famous for her love of long, slow cardio sessions.

Mia passionately adv...

Imagine we meet in the courtyard of a tucked-away coffee shop. The place smells amazing as several fresh Italian roasts percolate.

We sit at a table,...

You may have unknowingly fallen into a trap.

A modern trap that has stripped away most physical activity from your life.

Nowadays cars rule the road...

Jeanne was talking to me about getting older. At 71-years-old, she said that everything is about "maintenance" now.

When she's not traveling with her...

You know that in order to take care of your family, you must take care of yourself first.

And everything starts with rest and recovery. But, how do y...

Something I've been thinking about lately.

Anything worth doing does not need to be done perfectly today.

In fact, perfection is the enemy of good.

In the bustling city of Metropolis, there lived a 45-year-old woman named Emily. Emily was a dedicated mother of three children, a loving wife, and a ...

Gloria was full of life, energy, and that sparkle in her eyes that could light up a room.

She had conquered her 50s with grace and style, but little ...

Even as a kid, Lily struggled with making decisions when it came to her health.

When given the choice to watch TV or go outside and play, she often c...

Once upon a time, in a bustling neighborhood filled with busy families, there lived a 40-something woman named Emma.

Emma had always been fascinated ...

Many summers ago I was traveling a ton to mastermind meetings with some of the top fitness professionals in the world.

These trips kept me accountabl...

As a coach I get much satisfaction helping folks get healthy.

In fact, my wife Sharon and I have dedicated our lives to coaching others and teaching ...