It's about time for a new four-week training phase.

But first, a thought.

Don't fear circumstances or challenges.

Look in the mirror.

The person...

You don't have to sport a permed mullet and baggy muscle pants to look like an outdated bodybuilder.

For most guys, all it requires is a trip to...

One sunny Saturday, a few years back, I was at the neighborhood playground with my son, George.

He was nine years old at the time.

"Dad, see if you...

Your doctor said you should lift weights to increase bone density and build muscle. This helps to slow aging, right?

Problem is that weights are...

This is traditionally a "stormy" time of year in the Northeastern United States, also referred to as the Northeast.

The states included in this...

Some days you have good days, some days you have bad days.

Some days it makes sense.

Like when you are well rested, well nourished, and well...

Tired of going nowhere on the treadmill? Respectfully speaking, skip the long slow cardio if you want to build calorie-torching muscle.

As an added...

“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.”

~ Randy Pausch

Successful folks know you are...

A client looked at his new training program and frowned.

"Squats again, Coach?" he asked.

I gave him a look that said, "There is never an absolute...

Life is not a sprint or a marathon.

It’s a series of sprints combined with a boxing match.

You’re not just running; you are getting hit...

If you’re ready to make a change, may I suggest you do these four things:

1. Practice mindful nutrition

Do the calculations to figure out how...

Did you know you can target your goals by tailoring your repetition tempo for power, endurance, or increased muscle?

Here's another article I wrote...

The old-school medicine ball, considered outdated until recently, is a form of resistance training designed to strengthen your abdomen, hip...

It's no secret that many over-40 folks struggle to build and maintain muscle.

They think it's completely normal to lose all of your muscle as...

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

If they praise you, show up and do the work.

If they criticize you, show up and do the...

People want to be happy; however, the common approaches to nutrition and fitness make most feel frustrated.

The concept of being mindful about your...

Success takes time.

If you read books from the "greats" you will realize that behind the success is a ton of time and energy.

Patience.

Dedication....

My three goals for every client-athlete are always the same:

Stay safe. Have fun. Get results.

Ultimately my wish is for you is to lead by example...

This classic lift targets your glutes and hamstrings, plus it’s one of the best total-body exercises you can do.

Here's a step-by-step lesson...

This week officially kicks off the fourth quarter of the year, the final 25%.

How are you going to finish this year?

October is usually strong,...

You can have your ideal body.  

One that provides you the ability to do whatever you want and live a wonderful lifestyle, all while having an...

In the United States it's autumn, a time when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall.

This happens in the northern hemisphere from September...

This is the last week of the training phase. You've got four more workouts to complete before the end of the week.

Continue to increase your...

You should feel pretty good after completing the previous eight workouts in this current training cycle.

This week is a good time to start...