Jul 12
“I have a few big, hairy, audacious goals.” These profound adjectives presented before the word “goals” caught my attention as I was meeting with a new personal training client. “I call them BHAGs. I use them as a tool to achieve my sales quota for my job. If I don’t set those goals for myself, …
Jun 28
“Take life by the horns.” A phrase some of the most inspirational people live by. The ability to accomplish tremendous feats in life are cherished by many ambitious people. Summiting Mt. Fuji, diving in the great barrier reef of Australia, or taking an ice breaker to visit Antarctica are just a few samples of milestones …
Jun 23
Brining another human into this world is a monumental event. We have the ability to grant the gift of life to a baby allowing them to flourish, thrive, and partake in the wonders offered by the world. Once we see a newborn baby enter the world, their eyes open for the very first time, their …
Jun 01
Hinges, knobs, handles, screws, nuts, and bolts are instruments used throughout our daily lives. We see them as we open doors to our homes and cars. Metal hinges held on by screws attaching doors to planks of wood ensure a door operates efficiently. Handles attached to our kitchen utensil drawers are fastened by screws. The …
May 19
One the most popular fitness goals among our society is weight loss. The weight that is measured on the scale is a numerical unit of the amount of force produced on the ground dictated by the overall mass of a body. This means a combination of our bones, muscles, blood, and visceral organs. Let’s not …
May 11
Many daily obligations require our time, emotions, and energy. Relationships, jobs, and family can easily occupy a substantial number of hours throughout the day. We all have twenty-four hours in our day. The revolutionary finance expert Warren Buffett has the same amount of time in his day as an eighteen-year-old associate starting his first job …
Apr 25
“ Sugar is the devil.” “I avoid sugar like the plague.” “Sugar is poison to the body.” To a degree, most of these statements pose a compelling argument. However, sugar within our bloodstream is critically important toward the nourishment and functions of the vital organs in our body. If we lack sugars in our blood, our …
Mar 24
Following the winter solstice a few months ago, we have the privilege to look forward to our longer hours of daylight. We get to experience the sun illuminating the ground sooner in the day and observe the sunset descends below the horizon later in the evening. Daylight savings time is a few days away. The …
Mar 11
Balancing the scale of weight loss and improving fitness can be tricky. Losing weight seems to be a priority in most individual’s fitness goals when first entering a fitness routine to improve their health. The focus on decreasing the number the scale represents is commonly associated with an individual’s ability to restrict how many calories …
Mar 08
Having time on your hands after a long career and a slew of grandkids can be a blessing. However, after those years of working hard are over, the mind can become complacent. Who needs exercises anyway? Perhaps you’ve proven that after a successful 40 plus year career without injury or illness, you know what you’re …
