Confessions of an Introverted Strength Coach Revisted

People are often surprised when I state I’m an introvert. Confessions of an Introverted Strength Coach What most people fail to recognize is that “being an introvert” is part of a spectrum. No one is 100% introverted, nor are they 100% extroverted. Everyone’s a little of both. Another common misconception is that introversion is somehow… Read more

Reframing the Way You Make Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

I can sense the eye rolls already. “Really, Tony? A post on New Year’s resolutions? How profound and unimaginably unique!” Touche. I can appreciate that there’s no shortage of similar posts you’ve undoubtedly come across in recent days. You’re likely thiiiiiiis close to introducing your forehead to the keyboard in front of you.  What could… Read more

2 Keys to I Can’t Afford It: Especially Around the Holidays

I sincerely hope everyone out there had a splendid holiday season filled with copious amounts of love, friendship, and cookies. Admittedly, I am a tad late with posting this article from TG.com regular, Gavin McHale, but the message is one that should resonate with most fitness professionals regardless of the time of year. I.e., discussing… Read more

Top Articles of 2021: Guest Posts

I’m fortunate that I have a bevy of other coaches and trainers who want to write for my site and share their diverse insights and myriad of topics ranging from program design and unique exercises to postpartum considerations and brand building. 2021 saw no shortage of excellent content on this site from other fitness professionals… Read more

Top Articles of 2021: My Picks

Don’t get me wrong: My readers have excellent taste in the articles that resonate with them. They’re up-to-date and “in-tune” with the latest strength & conditioning research (oftentimes more than myself) and don’t fall prey to the smoke-n-mirrors facade that much of social media regurgitates as valid and efficacious fitness content. In case you missed… Read more

Top Articles of 2021: Readers’ Picks

Well, in hindsight, 2021 panned out a little better than 2020. I guess. Nope, fuck that… …We’re All Still Living in a Never-Ending Dumpster Fire COVID, COVID, COVID Insurrections Inflation Sex and the City reboots The incessant parade of awful things seemingly won’t end. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that 2022 will bring all of… Read more

Must Do Exercises, Core Training, and Training Like an Athlete: Vegan Body Coach Podcast

Must Do Exercises, Core Training, & Training Like An Athlete I have to admit that when I received an email from Jaxon to appear on his podcast I had reservations. Me? On a vegan podcast? “Jaxon, you know I eat meat, right? I have a beef jerky of the month subscription for crying out loud!… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 12/9/21

STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST 1. Strategic Strength Workshop – Boston (March 2022 w/ Luke Worthington) This coming March Luke Worthington and I will be putting on our popular Strategic Strength Workshop in Boston, MA. Check out the full details HERE. 2. COACHED: Raise the Bar Conference I’m excited to announce that I will be part… Read more