Our bodies thrive when we eat in a calm space with little distraction, but that’s not how our lives work. We are always on the go and that’s when many struggle with healthy eating habits. Here are some tips and tricks to help you succeed! Meal prep is essential, but no need to prep full meals. I prep various proteins, … Read More
Train and Evolve
I’ve been an athlete most of my life. I love competing against others and, more importantly, with myself to always strive to be the best I can be. In October of 2016 my wife, a competitive golfer and collegiate coach, begged me to try CrossFit with her. After a couple of grueling weeks, I found something I was good at, … Read More
Adapt and Grow
I was around 350 lbs when I started CrossFit at CFED in 2012 and by the end of that first year after strict Paleo and exercise, I lost around 200 lbs. I discovered a passion for the sport, health and fitness. My favorite part was Olympic Lifting and so I started to compete in that … then my mom was … Read More
Imbalance
Did you know the majority of people have one hip higher than the other and 90% of the time, the left hip is higher than the right? Uneven hips can stem from poor posture, dominant side leaning when standing/driving, muscle imbalances in the hips/core, scoliosis, running/walking on uneven ground, and these are just a few examples. Having uneven hips can … Read More
Adaptive and Inclusive
You may have heard me say that I am an Adaptive and Inclusive trainer but you may not be sure what that really means. What is adaptive and what does it mean to be inclusive? An adaptive athlete is an athlete with a permanent impairment that causes a limitation which affects work capacity. There are various categories in the adaptive … Read More
Pain + Reflection = Progress
This equation is one of my favorite quotes from Ray Dalio. He notes that “…when we’re in the moment of pain, we tend not to reflect, but after that moment of pain, whenever anybody makes a mistake, about anything, it’s not just the market, it’s about life. There’s a message probably there.” What message can we learn from the everyday … Read More
Mindset Then Movement
Recently I discussed the importance of adopting a growth mindset before you take action on your goals. By looking past your goal to the lifestyle that you want and need in order to achieve it, your results will not only be much more sustainable but you’ll likely reach the goal sooner and with less bumps along the path. Though planning … Read More
Growth vs Change
Throughout the years in intro sessions, goal setting, and athlete assessments, many people come to me looking for change. “I want to change my diet.”“I want to lose weight.”“I want to workout 5x per week.”“I want to get more sleep.”“I want to have more energy.” Change can certainly be a welcome aspect of life. Things simply being different than they … Read More
Non Starter
Have you ever not started something? I mean, you got all worked up, energized, PUMPED to begin a new adventure and somehow talked yourself out of it. I do it all the time. I have a real sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). So much that I end up being paralyzed by indecision. So many things I could do, … Read More
Just Show Up
One of the most common questions we get at Move goes something like this … “How do I get better at {double unders, pushups, deadlifts, running, insert movement or exercise here}?” The funny part about this question is it usually comes during a workout with that exact movement or exercise in it! Guess what my response is … “That’s what … Read More