At first glance, the big box gym seems like the perfect place to start your fitness journey. It’s cheap, accessible, and filled with shiny equipment. You sign up, ready to make a change, and for the first few weeks, you’re consistent. But then, something happens. You start skipping sessions, feeling less motivated, and before long, you’re avoiding the gym altogether. Sound … [Read more...] about Why the Big Box Gym Will Zap Your Motivation
Mindset
Mastering Your Inner Battle: How the Lower and Higher Self Shape Fitness Success
In fitness, as in life, we’re constantly wrestling between two opposing forces within us: our lower self and our higher self. Robert Greene, in The Laws of Human Nature, describes the lower self as impulsive, reactive, and driven by short-term gratification. The higher self, by contrast, is rational, disciplined, and focused on long-term growth. Understanding this principle is … [Read more...] about Mastering Your Inner Battle: How the Lower and Higher Self Shape Fitness Success
Attention: The Driving Force Behind Impact, Inspiration, and Legacy
Years ago, during my time hosting Dave DePew's Fitness and Nutrition Radio, I had the honor of interviewing none other than the “Godfather of Fitness,” Jack LaLanne. Known for redefining what it meant to be fit, Jack built his reputation on performing awe-inspiring feats of strength. Some of his most legendary accomplishments include: It was during this interview that my … [Read more...] about Attention: The Driving Force Behind Impact, Inspiration, and Legacy
Your Body Doesn’t Hate You, Just Your Choices
We often mistake the consequences of our choices for an attack on ourselves. The truth is, your body isn’t the enemy—it’s the choices you’ve made that may be working against you. We like our bad choices. We enjoy them in the moment. They’re comfortable, familiar, and often the path of least resistance. But what we don’t like are the consequences that come later—the regret, the … [Read more...] about Your Body Doesn’t Hate You, Just Your Choices
Movement Shapes the Mindset: Building Motivation Through Action
When faced with the idea of starting a new exercise routine, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The sheer thought of committing to a full workout plan or an intense fitness goal can feel daunting—like staring up at a mountain with no clear path to climb. But what if the key to motivation isn’t about tackling that mountain all at once? What if the real secret lies in starting small … [Read more...] about Movement Shapes the Mindset: Building Motivation Through Action