I ended up running right at my training pace—around 7:30 per mile—comfortably finishing without emptying the tank. On paper, it looks like a win. But looking back, I realize I could have squeezed more value out of this race if I had paid closer attention to one piece of the puzzle: nutrition.
Read MoreWhen I started my exercise streak, I wasn’t thinking about hitting 194 days (and still counting as I write this...) I just wanted to move a little more consistently and designate a time of day for me. I thought I would read on some days, exercise on others, maybe pick up a new hobby in the middle. Well, it turns out I really fell in love with training again and every day just brought another workout. Along the way, I learned a few things that most people don’t talk about when it comes to long-term training. Here are the three biggest lessons:
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. You’re showing up to the gym, sweating it out, maybe even logging miles on the treadmill… and yet, the mirror, the scale, and your energy levels don’t seem to be on the same page. Frustrating, right? Here’s the truth: it’s not that you’re not working hard enough — it’s that your workouts might be working against you.
Read MoreLet’s talk supplements. The shiny tubs at the store, the ads with shredded models, the promises that sound suspiciously like late-night infomercials—“Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 10 days!” (sure, buddy).
Here’s the truth: Most supplements are basically expensive pee. You swallow them, your body says “thanks but no thanks,” and then you… donate them to the porcelain gods. But every so often, there’s one that actually earns its reputation. Enter: creatine.
Read MoreGLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have changed the game for many people looking to manage weight and improve their health. They work by regulating appetite and blood sugar, often making it easier to eat less and lose weight. But here’s the thing: while the medication helps with food intake, it doesn’t automatically preserve your strength, fitness, or muscle mass. That’s where training comes in.
Read MoreOver the last month I have been lucky enough to be featured as an ‘expert’ for Men’s Journal in two different articles!
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