In the past week alone, I’ve had two separate conversations with two very different people about the same topic: pharmaceuticals as a health intervention.
As a personal trainer, I’m not prescribing medications. And I’m not replacing the role of your primary care provider. Those conversations — especially the specific medical decisions — belong between you and your doctor.
But I do get asked for my opinion. A lot.
Read MoreThe Bulletproof Back warm-up started as a solution for a few clients who needed consistency and confidence around their backs, not more fear or fragility. It blends targeted hip mobility with strength work focused on pelvic control, along with hamstring and lateral hip mobility to support how the body actually moves. The goal isn’t to “protect” the back by doing less—it’s to prepare it by moving better before training ever begins.
Read MoreI was fortunate to have built a relationship with a few writers at Men’s Journal in 2025, so much so, they reached out and asked for my opinion on an updated article to kick off 2026!
Read MoreIf you’re new to deadlifting — or you’ve hesitated because of past back soreness — there’s one movement you should master before you ever load a barbell: the handcuff hinge. This drill teaches you how to hinge at your hips — the fundamental pattern behind safe, strong deadlifting — while keeping your lower back protected and stable.
Read MoreIf lunges make you feel wobbly, awkward, or like you’re one bad rep away from tipping over, you’re not alone. Balance is one of the biggest barriers people run into with lunges and split squats, and it often has nothing to do with leg strength. More often, it’s a confidence and positioning issue, not a capability problem.
Read MoreIn recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have become one of the most talked-about tools in modern medicine. Too often, however, the conversation gets flattened into a single, dismissive phrase: “weight-loss drugs.” That framing misses the point and, more importantly, it misses the people. For many individuals, GLP-1 medications are not about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes. They are about medical necessity, quality of life, and finally having access to a tool that supports health in ways lifestyle changes alone could not.
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