Focus on the Process, NOT the Outcome
Boston is in the midst of yet another snow storm today. We’re expecting a foot on top of the two feet we got in last week’s storm. It’s probably good timing given most people called into work this morning anyways due to the Pats winning the big game last night. Such an awesome game last… Read more
Unspoken Gym Rules: You Joined a Gym!? Great! Now What?
There are a lot of rules we have to follow. I’m all for following them, but sometimes it gets exhausting. In elementary school (grades 1-5 here in the States), on top of learning our multiplication tables and how to write in cursive (maybe they don’t teach that anymore? I don’t know), we’re taught to raise… Read more
Tips For Becoming a Better Fitness Writer
Note from TG: Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Cressey Sports Performance’s most recent hire, strength coach Tony Bonvechio. Otherwise known as “the other Tony.” A former collegiate baseball player, current competitive powerlifter, amazing coach, and prolific writer himself (he holds a degree in Journalism and has had his work featured on sites like T-Nation… Read more
What Moves You?
Today’s guest post comes from my fiance, Lisa Lewis. Dr. Lisa Lewis (EdD, CADC-II, Licensed Psychologist). We’re currently down here in Florida (her home state) visiting some family and friends along with chipping away at some good ol’ fashioned wedding planning. I.e., “discussing” whether or not I can finish our vows by saying “one ring… Read more
My Diet Home Base
I have a home base or “go to” for just about everything. And by that I mean the thing – however ordinary, ornate, ominous, or obligatory – I’ll always default to when in a pinch or when I know I won’t be able to make up my mind and just want something familiar. Home base… Read more
Breaking Family (Health & Fitness) Traditions
Many times with my private clients, and even the youth athletes that I continue to guide in the weight room, the topic of nutrition will inevitably arise. I understand that with the mindset of work, it is often analogous to think of hard work, sweat, and coming into the gym day in and out to… Read more
Lessons Learned Preparing For My First Powerlifting Meet – Part II
Today’s guest post comes from one of my good friends, Ryan Wood. Ryan wrote Part One of this series a few weeks go (which you can check out HERE) prior to his first powerlifting meet, which took place two weekends ago. I thought he did a fantastic job with it, and it ended up getting… Read more
Two Ears, Two Eyes, and One Mouth
We’ve all heard the classic saying/joke relating opinions to assholes. For those unfamiliar, it goes something like this: “Opinions are like assholes. Everybody’s got one and everyone thinks everyone else’s stinks.” Similarly, I find Stephen Colbert’s quote on fact/opinion hilarious (if not entirely true – satire or not – given the world we now live… Read more