Appearance on The Lifestyle Chase Podcast
Complimenting Others & Non-Confrontational Introvert Things My last podcast exploits took me to Edmonton, Canada where I had a lovely conversation with Chris Liddle, host of The Lifestyle Chase Podcast. Chris and I discussed elements of the health/fitness industry of course (my training, what I feel is a common mistake most fit pros make when… Read more
Success in the Fitness Industry: Reality vs. Expectations
Success in the Fitness Industry: Reality vs. Expectations People who know me well know how much I’m obsessed with movies. I enjoy reading about them (what’s coming out or on the horizon of coming out), debating them (what’s the better 1997 release: Boogie Nights or Good Will Hunting?), and whenever possible… …watching them. I’ll watch… Read more
The New Way to Generate Leads as a Coach
There’s no set algorithm to gaining and building a larger audience. It’s never been easier to be seen or heard in today’s world. We have any number of avenues at our disposal (and fingers tips): podcasts, social media, blogs, YouTube, cute kitty pictures. They all work. That said, it’s never been harder to get seen… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Spoto Press
Right off the bat some of you reading may be thinking to yourselves… …”wait a second. Since when does Tony write about bench pressing? He’s awful at it and has gone out of his way numerous times to say how much he hates doing them.” 1. You’re not wrong. I am awful at benching. 2…. Read more
A Tale of Two Squat Patterns: An Assessment Case Study
I know, I know. What a dry, bland, title for a blog post. But if I would have titled it what I wanted to title it: “That Time I “Fixed” Someone’s Squat In Five Minutes, BOO-YAH, God Damn I’m Good. And While I’m Here Bragging About Myself: Did I Ever Tell You About That Time… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/2/21
STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST 1. Strategic Strength Workshop – Philadelphia, PA It’s been over 18 months since I’ve announced any IN-PERSON workshops. I’m elated to announce that I am coming to Philadelphia to put on my 1-day Strategic Strength Workshop *Cue the trumpets* My friends at Warhorse Barbell Club have agreed to host and… Read more
Carrots and Celery and Priming People to Kick-Ass
Do you recall a few years ago when (then) NYC Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, initiated a proposed ban on the sale of large-sized sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas, sweetened teas and coffees, as well as energy and “fruit” drinks? The Big Gulp Experiment The idea was that by prohibiting restaurants, delis, sports arenas, movie theaters, and… Read more
A Successful Career In Fitness
A Successful Career In Fitness: An Appearance on the Breaking Muscle Podcast I had the delightful opportunity to be invited onto the Breaking Muscle Podcast hosted by Tom MacCormick recently. Highlights of the conversation include: Owning your own gym is not the gold standard for success in the fitness industry. There are other career paths you can… Read more