When it comes to exercise, one size does not fit all. What feels like a light warm-up for one person can be a full-blown challenge for another. That’s why knowing how to adjust intensity is key to making your workouts effective, safe, and—most importantly—sustainable. Whether you’re a beginner just getting started or a seasoned athlete pushing new limits, there are simple ways to tailor your workout to your level.
Read MoreIf you’ve recently started taking GLP‑1 medication — such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro — for weight loss or metabolic health, you’re already making a powerful step toward better health. But to truly maximize results and protect your body composition, pairing GLP‑1 therapy with regular strength training is essential. And the good news is: it doesn’t require a gym membership or fancy equipment. A simple pair of dumbbells, consistency, and smart programming can go a long way.
Read MoreOn Saturday, November 1st, about 200 runners gathered in the middle of nowhere Texas on Bare Ranch to take on the night.
As dramatic as that sounds… it’s accurate.
Bare Performance Nutrition’s 50-mile ultra started at 6 p.m. and gave us 12 hours to get it done. Since this race came just three short weeks after my Devils Den 12-hour ultra, my only real expectation was to survive the event. Nothing heroic. Nothing spicy. Just get it done.
And I did.
Read MoreOver the past couple months I had the pleasure of being a content expert for TWO articles published online through Men’s Journal.
Yeah, THAT Men’s Journal…the magazine I great up reading as a young aspiring fitness professional.
Super cool moment.
Read MoreLast Saturday, I toed the line for my first ultra marathon—the Devil’s Den Ultra, 12-hour division, on Wrights Mountain in Bradford, Vermont. The format was simple but brutal: run a 10K loop as many times as possible within 12 hours. I completed 5 loops—50 kilometers—in 10.5 hours before timing out. No podium. No fireworks. But a masterclass in what it really takes to run long, and a deeper understanding of what goes in to training.
I learned a lot out there—about preparation, problem-solving, and myself. Here are three big lessons I’m carrying forward.
Read MoreLast month, one of my clients hit a huge milestone: he worked his way up to three workouts a week.
When we first started, he was exercising maybe once a week — sometimes not at all. Together, we built momentum:
First, just showing up for our weekly personal training session.
Then, adding a 20-minute at-home workout with bands and dumbbells.
Finally, he recruited a friend to join him at his local gym, locking in that third weekly workout.
For the past month, he’s nailed this routine every single week. That’s no small accomplishment.
Recently, he asked if he should add a fourth workout.
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