Monthly Archives: January 2022
Diets Don’t Work: Why Restrictive Eating Plans Fail (and What You Can Do Instead)
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Minneapolis based personal trainer and nutrition coach, Megan Schall. Megan’s been a distance coaching client of mine for a number of years (I write her training programs), but is someone I’ve referred many other clients to when they have any nutritional needs or questions. She’s an awesome coach. I’m… Read more
Welcome to the School of Heart Knocks, Where the Universe Doesn’t Give a F**k About Your Problems
Today see’s the return of a TG.com OG…George Kalantzis. George is a long-time friend and colleague of mine. We first crossed paths when he started as an intern at Cressey Sports Performance over a decade ago. He then transitioned to a full-time coach where he spearheaded CSP’s Strength Camps. In the years since George has… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 1/19/22
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. Payment plan option CEUs will be offered I’ll probably talk about deadlifts…;o) 2. COACHED: Raise the Bar Conference I’m… Read more
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