By The Numbers

By The Numbers

Numbers mean a lot to us in the gym. Often times it’s how we assess progress: we got a faster time, we lost weight, we lifted more weight, we could do more reps. It definitely is important to assess and re-assess so that we can make sure a program is working or...
The Example

The Example

We are pretty lucky to have 3 healthy kids. I won’t lie, I take that granted. Not on purpose. Frankly, I forget the gift that they and their health are. My wife and I are quite fortunate too. Sure we have some nicks and bruises and every now again our backs or...
One Percent

One Percent

The summer after I graduated high school I noticed my shoulder was bugging me. I was a pitcher and a catcher throughout high school and into that summer season. With pitching and catching you throw the ball. A lot. And each day, not surprisingly, it seemed to get...

“Option 1 or 2?”

When I turned 30 I noticed a change in myself. It seemed to happen overnight (but in hindsight, I’m pretty sure I was just in denial of what was happening the previous 4 years). Street signs became a little fuzzier. Playing third base and reacting to a softball...

I Panicked!!

My oldest son has always been a rational, concrete sort of guy. Everything, I mean everything, has always needed a full explanation that made sense to him. If he is (notice the present tense) not satisfied with the answer, he will continue to ask questions until he...
Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

Consistency maintains your message. Well, that begs the question: what is the message you want to relay? We had a challenge posted on our private Facebook page to pick something in December and do it….for the whole month….every day. Jackie took up the...