Yesterday I listened to an interview with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Modern Wisdom (one of my favorite podcasts). I’ve listened to her on other podcasts before, but found this recent episode especially interesting. Lyon is a functional medicine physician and founded the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. Her perspective is that while we do certainly haveContinue reading “10/22 – Today I Learned (America is “Under-muscled”)”
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3 Similarities Between Fitness and Personal Finance
I’ve thought a lot about this, as I try to really hone in on what the core principles for success are in living a healthy lifestyle (both physically and financially). Here are a few concepts you should embrace to get the greatest return on your investment — whether that’s physical or financial: Deferring Gratification forContinue reading “3 Similarities Between Fitness and Personal Finance”
I Started Crying on My Run Yesterday
This is more of a journal entry than a lot of the blogs I post here. And this is especially vulnerable for me, but it feels important (and maybe impactful) enough to share. I’ve started running again recently. And I’ve enjoyed running along the river at Berkley Riverfront Park in downtown Kansas City. There areContinue reading “I Started Crying on My Run Yesterday”
Cheap Alternatives to Gym Memberships (That Actually Get Results)
If you’re looking for ways to get in shape, but you don’t want to splurge on a gym membership–here are a few alternatives that can still get your butt in shape! It’s no secret that gym membership prices are slowly creeping upwards. If you want to workout at the nicest gym in your city, youContinue reading “Cheap Alternatives to Gym Memberships (That Actually Get Results)”
Why Bodybuilding Gives Fitness a Bad Rap
Bodybuilding is a cool sport, I have to give it that. But we need to recognize it as such–a sport, and not a healthy lifestyle. As someone who loves fitness and wants to share it with people I love, bodybuilding should not be what we strive for. When I seek out information about training, IContinue reading “Why Bodybuilding Gives Fitness a Bad Rap”
5 Lies About Fitness That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals
These are 5 things that I’ve told myself, and your have probably told yourself too, that have kept me from reaching my potential with my health and fitness goals. Contents: Lie: You have a slow metabolism, that’s why you’re gaining weight. I’ve heard this a ton, especially in overweight people. People often say that theyContinue reading “5 Lies About Fitness That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals”
How To Get Your Health and Fitness Back on Track
I’ve dropped the ball for the past couple of weeks. I’ve been sleeping poorly, over eating often and not exercising as much as I normally do. Last night I went to an event with some friends and had quite a few drinks. And I woke up this morning determined to get my fitness and physiqueContinue reading “How To Get Your Health and Fitness Back on Track”
How Do You Respond to Setbacks?
So…I hurt myself. Last week during a set of deadlifts I felt a tweak in my back. I was able to finish the set without much pain, but after standing up after the last rep I knew my back was fucked. I tried to do the next workout, which involved rowing, and every stroke wasContinue reading “How Do You Respond to Setbacks?”