Back to School Plan for Success
Who else can’t believe it’s already that time of year again! School is about to be back in session, and many of our schedules are about to go through an abrupt change. Kids will be getting up earlier, afternoon schedules will be packed with after-school activities and sports, and it can get overwhelming at times.With our […]
Should You Add Cold Plunges to Your Recovery Routine?
Let’s be honest…the first time someone suggested I should willingly climb into a tub of 50-degree water, my first thought wasn’t, “this sounds relaxing”. It was “what, are you high?!?” Over the past decade, cold plunges, ice baths, and even cold showers have become one of the most popular recovery tools among athletes, weekend warriors, and people […]
Sometimes, We Need a Little Nudge
Have you noticed that the hardest part of doing something is usually getting started?Most of us don’t struggle because we are unaware of the benefits of exercise. We struggle because walking through the doors of a gym for the first time can be intimidating. Questions start running through our heads:“Will I know what I’m doing?”“Will […]
What Can Norway Teach Us About Raising Better Athletes?
I have found myself glued to the TV watching World Cup matches featuring Norway. I’m not necessarily rooting for them, but I couldn’t stop watching. The way they moved up and down the field was mesmerizing. They looked fast, fluid, coordinated, and completely comfortable playing the game. There was no wasted movement. It seemed like […]
Why You Should Consider Fasting
I recently listened to a podcast by cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, who discussed the science and potential benefits of fasting. My wife has been following his 36-hour fasting protocol for over a year and has consistently talked about how great she feels afterward. Curious, I decided to try it myself. I’ll be honest– the first […]
Why “The Burn” Is Killing Your Performance
Most of us have been taught to chase it– that burning sensation in your legs. That feeling where everything slows down and you’re just trying to survive the set. We’ve been told that’s where progress happens. However, fitness instructor Pavel Tsatsouline would strongly disagree. In his work, he makes a clear point: “That ‘burn’ isn’t helping […]
Evolution of an Athlete
Humans from birth come hardwired with primal instincts that help us develop basic movement skills- i.e. breathing, swallowing, lifting our heads, rolling over, coughing, and sneezing. When an infant moves past the six month mark, things start to pick up quickly. Crawling, reaching, and grabbing become more natural, as muscle and bone structures begin developing […]
Do You Want Visible Abs?
You’ve heard the sayings a hundred times: ‘Abs are made in the kitchen’ or ‘the best way to get a 6 pack is with high-rep crunches, planks, and bicycle kicks until you feel the burn’. We see members putting in serious time with those movements every week. But here’s the truth most people miss: Doing tons of […]
WALKING
Walking might be the most underrated tool we have for fitness, health, longevity, and even keeping body composition in check. Think about your last vacation– strolling through new streets, popping into shops, grabbing a coffee, and just wandering. It feels effortless and soothing, right? Yet back home, many of us stay glued indoors on a […]
WHY DIETS DON’T WORK
You’d think that with so many different types of diets out there, there’s bound to be one that works, right? Well, not exactly. In fact, diets have a 95% failure rate. While many people experience the fast results that diets promise, they’re typically short lived. This is because dieting works against our body’s innate behaviors, […]