Chasing fitness can feel like endlessly pursuing more money - where "enough" is always out of reach. If getting fit didn't magically fix all your problems, let's talk about where to go from here.

Despite knowing that less can be more, many of us still struggle to change our behavior. Today, I want to dive into why that is. I've been there, gradually cutting back on my own training hours, and let me tell you, it wasn't easy. I had all these doubts creeping in about losing my identity as an athlete, my strength, and even how I'd look. But here's the thing: I've learned that it's all about finding balance and embracing new ways to stay fit. It's not about doing everything or nothing at all. So, if you're feeling hesitant about dialing things back, know that you're not alone. But trust me, it's worth it.

Our priorities around body image change as our lives are filled with more responsibilities. Here's our take on staying confident without paying too much of a price.

Simplifying goals, such as focusing on consistently completing three weight training sessions per week, can lead you to better results and increased adherence. Today, we'll discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and avoiding overly ambitious targets, advocating for the principle that "less is more" when it comes to training frequency.

The CrossFit Open is upon us - but is it a good idea to test your absolute limit of fitness? We cover the pros and cons of pushing yourself and how and when to select an appropriate challenge to help you grow.

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If you want to achieve long term success in your lifts, focus on maintaining tempo. Incorporating tempo into your lifts helps improve mobility, strength, and movement quality. Today I'll compare two workout sessions, one without tempo and one with, highlighting how tempo affects intensity, range of motion, and overall workout effectiveness. I want to emphasize the importance of tempo in building stronger joints, improving cardiovascular fitness, enhancing mobility, and facilitating better movement patterns.

Meal plans are seldom perfect as is - but how exactly can you adapt one for your food preferences and changing calorie or macro targets? How to tweak calorie amounts and make a plan that changes along with your needs.

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In this podcast episode, we talk about New Year's resolutions and why so many people give up on them so quickly. They share a simple idea: keeping ready-to-eat protein like chicken or beef in your fridge can help you make healthier choices, even when you're busy or hungry. The host explains that it's not about lacking willpower but about finding easy ways to stay on track with your health goals. They also mention a service called Just Meats that delivers tasty, pre-cooked protein to your door. It's a helpful tip for anyone who wants to eat better without a lot of fuss.

Do you pass up the bread basket, say no to sweets, or eliminate entire categories of food from your diet? Lessons in testing assumptions about what we should or shouldn't eat.

I've learned over my years as a coach that the fundamentals of an elite coach are: effort & accountability. If you're able to track your client's effort and keep them accountable, they will be successful. This video takes you through my personal coaching tactics, which have aided me in creating a successful coaching business.