One of the most common questions I get from clients is:
"How many days per week should I be exercising?"
My answer usually surprises people.
Not because it's complicated.
Because it's less than they think.
Most people assume that if three workouts are good, then four must be better, five must be great, and six must be elite.
But that's not how progress works.
Read MoreCompression leggings have become one of the most popular pieces of fitness apparel on the market, with claims ranging from improved performance and recovery to better circulation and reduced muscle soreness.
But how much of that is backed by science, and how much is clever marketing?
Read MoreThree years ago, I wrote an article documenting the transformation of my training studio from a simple garage setup into a fully functioning gym.
To my surprise, that article has remained one of the five most-read pieces on my website ever since.
Fast forward to May 2026, and I made what some might call a slightly rash decision: I completely overhauled half of the gym.
Why?
Two reasons.
Read MoreLosing weight sounds simple on paper: eat less, move more. But your body doesn’t just pull from fat stores when calories drop—it also taps into muscle. And that’s a problem.
Muscle is what keeps your metabolism humming, your body strong, and your performance high. Lose too much of it, and not only does your strength drop, but maintaining your results becomes harder long-term. So if fat loss is the goal, protecting muscle needs to be part of the plan.
Read MoreOne trend that keeps coming up lately—and for good reason—is training with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
These medications are changing the game for fat loss. People are seeing significant drops in body weight, reduced appetite, and better control around food. Naturally, the next question becomes: How should I be training while on them?
Here’s the honest answer—what works does need to change a bit.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along on Instagram, Strava, or through the Mediocre Miles series on my blog, you know I’ve been training for a 50K ultramarathon. That race came and went a few weeks ago—and unfortunately, I had to disqualify.
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