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Working out harder than you need to, as I've mentioned, is a pitfall you should avoid when you're just starting out. However, that doesn't mean that you should avoid intense workouts at all costs. There is absolutely room for intensity in your workouts and

Full disclosure. Here comes a "THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING!" moment. The New York Times recently published an article that mentions a few key things I've discussed in this blog. This is completely a win. I want to share key points from

I'm going to tell you a dirty little secret. People that do something sub-optimally more frequently will get more results than individuals that nail their workout once a week and then do nothing from that point forward. With few exceptions, it is generally hard to suck at something

This is the inaugural post of the Fitness Friday Flail N' Fail series bringing you hilarious clips of exercise-related flops.

Know what I hate about most fitness publications? They talk about leading a healthy lifestyle like it's the easiest thing in the world to do. To me, this feels like an underhanded way of nudging people into believing that their current condition is entirely their fault. That'

Would you rather get donkey kicked in the balls by an actual donkey or receive a swift kick to the nuts from Chuck Norris? (Ladies if there's a female version of this, slot that above.) Both options are terrible. However, you might invariably land on this question: Which

We're going to expand on the previous post. If you missed it, here it is. To start building a system that is going to reduce the inconvenience of getting in shape you need to take inventory of where your time goes. This is your absolute first step. Do

We tend to view things as being inherently inconvenient or convenient. Observe the following equations: Inconvenience = "Pain in the ass" Convenience = "Piece of cake" Suffice it to say that most people, given the option, would choose more cake than pain(s) in the ass. (I don&

I think most successes in life hinge on one incredibly important thing - being honest with yourself. At face value, there's nothing mind blowing about that statement because most of us would intuitively assume that it is true. It is however, more difficult to put into practice. We

Here's a quick thought experiment: Your mission is to get to the top of the tallest mountain known to man (Everest). You have two options for getting to the top. Option A: Climb up to the top cliff-hanger style using two butter knives (faster). Option B: The long

This is a fair question. I am, after all, a stranger on the internet writing about a topic rife with perpetuated myths, fads, and no shortage of absolute nonsense. Long story short: I graduated with a degree in Exercise Physiology and owing to a complete lack of imagination I got

Facts by themselves don't do anything. Here is a fact - Working out regularly will keep you healthy and improve your quality of life in multiple dimensions. This is not a secret. If you ask a random person walking down the street if working out is good for