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The State of Coaching 2023
Eric Malzone is one of my favorite people. I first”met” Eric several years ago when he invited me to take part in an invite only mentorship he was offering alongside several other fitness professionals he invited to take part. It was a lovely experience and I met a handful of lifetime friends from that group…. Read more
Appearance on the Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast
This is rich. Me making a cameo on a podcast centered around endurance sports? Admittedly, the last time I was on a bike was when I was 12, and I am pretty sure the longest distance I’ve run in the past decade is however long the sidewalk is in front of my apartment building. I… Read more
A Quickie: Addressing Cranky Knees
Get your mind out of the gutter. (bom-chicka-bom-bom). Today’s post was inspired by a client of mine who came in for their training session recently but confessed that their knee wasn’t feeling so great. Given there were a bunch of squats on the agenda that day this wasn’t ideal news to hear. However, rather than… Read more
The Lost Art of Saying I Don’t Know in the Fitness Industry
“I don’t know.” Three words a large swath of fitness professionals have a wretched relationship with. The Lost Are of Saying “I Don’t Know” The prevailing thought, it seems, is that admitting ignorance is a sign of weakness or that you’ll somehow lose credibility points for not knowing the answer to a client’s question… …as… Read more
Discomfort Builds Growth
Outside of majoring in “Humanities” during my first few years in college, and taking the obligatory Introduction to Philosophy class to fulfill my course requirements, I don’t consider myself much of a philosophical person. I’m not one to sit around and contemplate the meaning of life, why we’re all here, or to argue about which… Read more
Fitness Industry Hyperbole is Exhausting
We all know hyperbole when we see it. In general, it’s purposeful use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It’s often used in writing (and communication as a whole) to evoke strong feelings and reaction from the audience. These reactions can range from a chuckle and an “aww shucks” eye roll… Read more
Introducing: Strong Body Strong Mind App
I told you it was coming! Our app is now available. Our App: From Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore and Psychologist Dr. Lisa Lewis Most of you may already know that my wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis, Psychologist (and household director of talking about feelings), has been my partner in our Strong Body, Strong Mind initiative: …to… Read more
Coming Soon: The Strong Body Strong Mind App
I’ve been woefully negligent with my writing prowess of late. But it’s for good reason. My wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis, and I have been busy for the past few months developing a wellness/fitness app! Strong Body, Strong Mind The app is called Strong Body, Strong Mind and we firmly feel it’s going to be quite… Read more