Simply Not Easy

Be consistent before being a hero. This is true for fitness, nutrition, and in life. Today I share a story of a dream come true for an athlete I helped set on the right path a few months ago. He had the passion, the commitment, I just showed him where to go.... And he delivered consistency.... And where consistency lies results follow!

Sternocleidomastoid... Wow that's a mouthful. The SCM is a powerful neck muscle that often gets a bad rep. It's important to understand what it does and what we can use it as a landmark for other structures. Tune in to learn more about this muscle, once you learn it and see it, you won't be able to un-see it in hard working heavy breathing athletes.

The 10 event behemoth in track and field, the Decathalon. Considered to be made for the best all around athlete. In this episode we talk about the events and the ideal body type for them, as well as some of the stunning exceptions to the norm throughout history. This is made for variability and the multisport athlete.

Today we get back to the basics of Sleepy Saturday with sleep health. How does napping play a role in this pursuit of getting our rest? We discuss the DOs and DON'Ts and the science behind the grey area in between. Go get those ZZZZZZZs

What are you passionate about? More importantly, what is your passion? Your purpose? We have little hints all around us to help discover it. Tune in to find out what these hints are, and find out who you really are.

Most people fear rejection. That makes sense. We usually don't go seeking opportunities looking to be denied. How you handle rejection says a lot about you, and your future opportunities as you look into that ever telling crystal ball. Today is all about taking rejection in stride, remembering that 'no' is just another arrow pointing you in the right direction, and to never burn bridges in relationships you create.

In a pinch for time with your workouts? Want a functional approach to work on both strength and cardio? This episode is for you. Tune in to check out a new workout strategy I trialed for myself recently and all the benefits.

Unlock your rebel spirit in this episode. Following the monster jaw packed episode yesterday on those munching muscles we're still talking about eating... My kind of stuff. Today is about getting in touch with your intuition regarding what you put in your body. Combining pleasure and optimal function. All feel good, both during and after. Get ready to chow down.

Chew on this episode. Today's Muscle Monday is all about the Masseter (mass eater!) muscle. This jaw chomping power house has helped us survive since we were cavemen and had to eat for survival. Grab your favorite snack while you learn more about your body. Om-Nom-Nom!

Kicker for the New England Patriots, Stephen Gostkowski, recently injured his left hip. Not much information has been disclosed other than he will be out for a season ending surgery. Tune in to learn more about what this means for him, his team, and speculations as to the culprit of his injury.