Each season is almost like a miniature year.

Thinking about how quickly seasons change got me thinking about how life goes by pretty fast, too.

How ...

I received an email from a client who is really struggling with anxiety and depression.

"Joe, I don’t know what I can look forward to."

Man, I could...

Maybe you remember it. I sure do.

I remember a few years back when the thought of shopping online was something my parents wouldn't even consider.

T...

One of the most common things I've seen in my 25+ years of coaching is what I call the internal struggle.

See, I encounter people all the time who su...

There is one reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one.

It’s something that I’ve struggled with in the past, and ...

Get busy living or get busy dying.

In other words you can be proactive about your health or you can be reactive once your doctor discovers a problem....

When stress levels are high, you must find productive ways to decompress.

So I have a suggestion.

Take a brisk 10-minute walk when you need to de-fr...

In a world that often bombards you with messages of self-centeredness and individualism, it can be hard to wrap your head around the idea that life is...

Your mental state affects your physical health.

If you are losing sleep or constantly worried, the stress lowers your ability to protect your body as...

Humans are living longer, but not necessarily better.

Advancements in medicine, public health, and technology have led to better sanitation, nutritio...

Your words have the ability to poison or give life. 

During stressful times, it’s easy to complain.

Now, there is a time and a place for “venting” b...

Received an email asking for coaching advice.

Basically this person wanted to know how to set up a conditioning workout.

If you've been reading my t...

The idea that "change is hard" is an age-old myth about human behavior.

The truth is, you change effortlessly and all the time.

Your brain's job is ...

The professor stood in front of the class with an empty jar.

Around the jar, he had some big rocks, some smaller pebbles, and a pile of sand.

The ja...

Imagine if everything you did was recorded. And if you had something to prove.

Of course you would be more likely to show up and do your best. Why?

It’s usually never as bad as you make it.

I’ve delivered over 100,000 transformation programs since 1996.

And, truth be told, not every one of my cl...

I’ve seen my client-athletes accomplish some truly inspiring things.

They’ve dreamt of re-building their bodies, living outstanding lives, and having...

One mistake I see a lot of people make when starting a fitness plan is losing focus.

Of course just getting started, in any fashion, is a huge accomp...

This classic lift targets your glutes and hamstrings, plus it’s one of the best total-body exercises you can do.

Here's a step-by-step lesson to do t...