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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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