One of the things that people ask the most about is weight loss. I have often said that I will not work on weight loss but will help with fat loss. I will not help with weight loss because it ties success and self-worth to a number on a scale and isn’t healthy or the proper way to view your goals...

I get asked about investing all the time, and I can tell you one of the best things you can ever invest in is your relationship with your spouse. Having a great home life can never be understated. If you have built a relationship with your spouse to the point that you are best friends, it will im...

There are three types of bodies and the ectomorph is most notable for the person who can eat almost anything they want and not gain any weight. This sounds great from the fat standpoint; however, it also means it is tough to gain muscle. These individuals are generally long and appear to have lon...

You might find this hard to believe, but many people I work with want to lose weight. This is kind of a hot button for me, so let's break this down a bit. It would be best if you never wanted to lose weight. Weight is never an issue. The scale is not your enemy. Fat is your enemy, fat is what we ...

Muscles have two functions that are equally important but very different. Muscles have tone and strength. Strength is how hard a muscle can contract at any given time, typically under conscious control. This means you can lift 30 lbs. with a bicep curl if you want to try. You decide ok, lift the ...

People don’t work out because they need more time or familiarity with exercise to go to the gym and work out. For a lot of people, that may be partially true. However, you don’t have to go to the gym to work out; you have to move. I had a doc that worked in the ER of a hospital and worked long s...

I often get asked when kids should start working out in the weight room.  The old idea that lifting weights stunts growth still confuses me. First, lifting weights will not stunt growth in young boys or girls. However, lifting wrong will for sure damage the body. The issue with kids lifting is th...

I love athletes. Sports prepare you for success like nothing else can. I have had the pleasure of working with athletes of all ages including both professionals and amateurs. I had a conversation with the mom of a child taking gymnastics that summed up my love for what sports teaches. She was tel...

I keep hearing people talk about how chocolate milk is good for building muscle, and I have seen it advertised as post-workout goodness. In my opinion, this is not the case at all. Many studies are linking milk to inflammation and gut issues. Excess inflammation and decreasing the functioning of ...