How many times have you heard someone say "I just need to find my motivation" before getting started on a fitness program or goal?  We tend to think of motivation as a magical, external force that will...

If you’re a parent and fitness enthusiast, you’re absolutely going to love this story. And you might learn something as well. Let’s get right into it… The other day, I went to a local workout...

When you look at bodybuilders and fitness influencers, you might think they’re the epitome of strength. They’re muscular, pumped, lean, and their muscles are well defined.   However, the pictures you see on social media don’t tell...

Most people who go to the gym have been injured at least once (myself included.) Even professional athletes get injured all the time. This shouldn’t come as a surprise – when your muscles, joints, and...

You probably know someone who is an “adrenaline junkie”. Maybe you’re one of them! On the surface, they might seem like ordinary people, but when you meet them, you realize how different they are. While...

What does being healthy mean to you? Most people would say that being healthy means the absence of disease, but it’s much more than that. Being healthy means feeling good, both physically and mentally.  It’s not...

Motivation vs. Discipline   These two words are often used as synonyms, words used to get something we want.   We may understand that motivation and discipline are different, but we are not sure how—so...

Do you reach for artificially-sweetened beverages when you’re trying to cut down on calories? If so, you’re not alone – millions of people do the same. But with this happening, many medical professionals and online...

Imagine this: you’re on the road, in a hotel room. You’ve been working out at the gym for months on end and you don’t want to skip a single workout. But you don’t have a gym...

If you’re trying to adopt a new habit, you’re a hero. You’re going against the basic instincts of human nature that tell you to stay where you are and save energy. And it doesn’t matter...