Finding Some Good Trouble

One of the biggest points of my grad student career, was when John Lewis did a video conference with one of my classes. It was the coolest thing ever to get to speak with a piece of real live history. Earlier last year, the film Good Trouble came out about his life in times of …

What Does PR Progression Look Like?

Contrary to popular (my) belief, you cannot set personal records every time you hit the platform. Great, but what should your lifts look like on the days that you want to PR? Empty Bar for Mobility Whether it's clients or myself, I always start off by doing a few reps, and sometimes even a few …

Coming Soon! Virtual Coaching and More!

I've been saying for years now that I've wanted to get into more individual training, but I wanted it to be sustainable. I wanted it to be something that was bendable into the everyday lifestyle and lasted for years, so I came up with the Summer Sustainable Shred! Training and coaching on your agenda, at …

Should I Do Cardio Before or After My Lift?

Sometimes fitness can be a myriad of choices, from variations, to volume, we get to be creative. What about cardio? The answer will shock you. What's the answer? There isn't one. essentially, if you are moving enough, any movement can be considered cardiovascular, however the difference would be how long your heart rate is continuing …

Let’s Talk Recomposition

I am not a patient person. I like results, especially if sacrifice is involved. This makes most of us. We look on socials and see all of the results, but rarely do we see the process to get there. This makes recomp extremely hard for the average person. I want to preface this by saying …

I Did 30 Hard, While on a Cut, and Here’s How It Went.

I am writing this from my couch with a theragun. This is an extremely important fact that will come into play later. As you all know I am a notorious gym rat with an inexplicable god complex, so 30 hard sounded fun to me. Throw in being on a cut and a mean curveball from …

Let’s Talk Creatine

If you've been reading my blog for some time, you may be looking for my supplements routine post that I usually bring out around this year. Well, thanks to supply chain issues, I am a bit behind. However, I wanted to talk about one particular supplement today, creatine, and how it can help increase your …

The Mental Fitness Journey No One Talks About.

I'll never forget how hot it was. It was that hot that made you nauseous. The cool packs under my chest were useless now, and I could feel the pressure in my arches. I put my helmet back on, and called my pitches. This was nearly a decade ago, and my catching career has since …

What I Eat in a Day: Bulking Edition

Winter can be a super weird season. Tons of holidays, lots to do, it's colder than usual, and you may also be experiencing stress. The silver-lining for weightlifters is that this is prime season for bulk dieting. Essentially, mass moves mass, so during this time you may opt for more carb and protein heavy meals …

What to Get Your Active Guy This Holiday Season

Men are difficult (we already knew this) and gift giving is no different. So whether he's a runner (or a track star) I've got the perfect gift he's gonna love. Surge Shorts: These are great for guys on the move. My guy loves shorts year around, so these will definitely get their wear. They come …

Let’s Talk About Drop Sets

It's the holiday season. Some of us are traveling, running about, seeing family or friends, and very possibly going without our regular schedule. Today we are picking apart the drop set method and why it's the best tool in your arsenal for the holiday slump. By definition, a drop set is an AMRAP (as many …