I recently started working with a new client. Great energy, very motivated. They’ve lost about 30–40 pounds so far, have a few old injuries from years back, and now want to gain some strength and muscle—and do it at home. They also want to build some core strength and tighten up their midsection. So we were chatting, and I put together a home workout program. Now listen — if you have the luxury of a full gym setup as I do at the studio with barbells, pull-up bars, kettlebells, dumbbells,...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Thanksgiving Weekend here in the US is officially over. And honestly… this past stretch was intense! The original plan was to slow things down a bit… but between running the studio, pushing through the holiday week, and staying on top of my degree work… it’s been kind of a grind. Today was the first real moment I’ve had to take a breath. So instead of blasting you with another promo… I want to send you a workout ;) This one is very similar to what I did on Thanksgiving morning — at home,...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Sometimes I see workouts posted online like… “CrossFit for Seniors” or something like that. And I honestly think… Have these people—who are in their early 20s, mind you—EVER trained someone in their 50s or above in their entire lives?!? Just one I watched this morning: Pistol squats to a bench (most people who are starting off CANNOT do this—do REGULAR squats first, lol!) Burpees with a jump back and jump forward (really… a jump back? People are going to end in an atrocious position that...
7 days ago • 2 min read
If you want to be really ripped,Get shredded,Build strength that doesn’t just look good, but performs well too— My “300” Kettlebell Challenge could be right up your alley 😉 It’s funny—I actually had this exact conversation with two different people TODAY. One—a new prospective personal training client at my studio.Another—a friend’s brother at a family gathering. And they both basically said the same thing. I recommended a program like my “300” Kettlebell Challenge for both of them. They want...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I’m thankful that I get to spread the word about kettlebells and strength… and that there are people like you on the other end actually reading this! 😉 Years ago, I hoped I could train people, write about it, create programs, and somehow make a living doing the thing I love. Now, that’s real life! I genuinely appreciate it. So I’ve got two things for you today: 1) Early Black Friday Sale (Best Prices of the Year) -> Forest Vance “Way Better Than a Black Friday Sale”...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader - Hope your Thanksgiving prep is going well. You’re probably getting hit with a million Black Friday offers right now. Same here. And whenever I think about buying anything during Black Friday, I always ask myself one thing: “Is this something I was already planning to use…and is it a legitimately good deal?” If the answer is yes, cool — I grab it. If not, I ignore the noise. That’s the exact spirit behind my Olympus Trials Kettlebell this week: -> Olympus Trials Kettlebell It’s...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Reader - Most people over 40 get back pain wrong — and it’s not their fault. They think the pain itself is the issue… …but the real problem is what’s causing it. That’s exactly why I created the 8-Minute Lower Back Fix: -> 8-Minute Lower Back Fix You see, lower back issues don’t magically disappear. They get worse slowly… quietly… until one day you do something simple — like twist, pick something up, or even get out of the car — and boom. Your whole week is wrecked. The good news? It doesn’t...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Reader - Today I’m going to give you a sample sequence from my 8-Minute Lower Back Fix program. This is Week One, Day Three! This one is surprising because it’s one of those routines where, if you do it in the correct order with the proper muscle activation, it can instantly reduce tension and make your lower back feel a little better. Whether your back pain is caused by tight hips, poor posture/anterior pelvic tilt, stiffness, old injuries, disc issues, or a combination of everything (which...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Let’s talk about something you’ve probably heard a million times: “If your lower back hurts, you need to strengthen your core.” That advice is 100% true… but most people interpret it completely wrong. They hear “core” and think crunch machines, sit-ups, planks for 2 minutes, hanging leg raises, ab wheels, or “burn the abs!”- type stuff. Now — before I go any further — there’s nothing wrong with those movements if your goal is visible abs. If you’re bodybuilding or trying to look like a cover...
17 days ago • 3 min read