Balancing Health and Fitness As A Dad: 4 Lessons Learned

Pressure. When you get squeezed, you see what’s really inside of you. Pressure comes in many forms.Sometimes it’s unexpected.Other times, you can see it coming from a mile away. So what does pressure have to do with being a dad, your health, and your fitness? Let me explain. There are things in life you just…

The Truth About Calorie Tracking (And Why Most Diets Still Fail)

Is calorie tracking overrated? I’m sure you know a friend (or at the very least, a social media ‘influencer’) who’s lost weight without counting calories. He’s probably the same friend that, every time you talk to him, tries to sell you on that same ‘diet’ (and probably the same friend who does CrossFit) ‘Bro, you’ve got…

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From 5 Miles to 100: 5 Lessons I Didn’t Expect From My Ultramarathon Finish

From 5 Miles to 100 Miles (In 3 Months) Three months ago, I had never run more than 5 miles—And that was back in high school. The first 8 months of 2023?I probably logged 15–20 miles total, mostly wearing a weighted vest while training for Murph. And yet last weekend…I finished a 100-mile ultramarathon in…

The Myth of Balance: Why Playing It Safe Keeps You Stuck

I Don’t Like the Word “Balance” It’s one of the most overused and misunderstood words in modern self-help and fitness advice. “I don’t want to be too extreme… I just want to be balanced.” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. Men use it when talking about work-life balance.They use it in health and fitness.But…

6 Foundational Movements Every Strength Program Needs

There’s no one-size-fits-all workout plan—but if your goal is to build real strength and avoid injury, there are six foundational movement patterns every program should include if your goal is strength and longevity. These movement patterns don’t rely on any specific set of exercises or fancy equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced lifter,…

Stubborn Belly Fat: A Straightforward Guide for Men

💥 Everything You Need to Know About Losing Stubborn Belly Fat The fitness industry loves buzzwords like “stubborn fat,” “fluff,” or the “spare tire”—especially when they’re trying to sell you a cleanse, detox, or intense workout program that promises to “shed” belly fat fast. Here’s the truth:Stubborn fat doesn’t just melt away.It builds up slowly—and…