There's the old saying, behind every great man is a great woman. Well, I think some researchers have found the reason this saying exists....

I gave a talk this morning to a Lebanon business group I’m a part of and got the following question: what is your take on rowing? As in,...

I've been on a big protein kick lately. First it was me experimenting with the carnivore diet. Next how protein benefits and is a good...

Alright, so yesterday I had a post showing how eating more protein leads to quality of life as you age. If you’re new to the fitness...

It used to be a given that Americans were going to live longer and longer -- greater wealth, better sanitation, better civil society,...

The more I learn, the less I know. Dogmatically against dogmatism. These two quotes should be front and center on any good trainer's...

Overall Takeaways The Carnivore Diet was a great experience. I lost 8.5 pounds; I felt lighter; I had better, more steady energy...

"I'm staying on in January to keep me sane." That's what one of my clients said to me this week during our small group personal training...

Hiring a personal trainer is a big decision. Here is a guide to help you make a better decision so you don't waste your time and money in...

What if I told you there was a way to enjoy Thanksgiving meal in greater volume and for greater duration? Would you be interested in that...

I love the addition of my monkey bars at Rise. They're a great way to help my clients feel better, prevent injury, get stronger, and put...

Today I was watching a show that happened to interview Nick Saban. Now, he's a pretty darn good coach so my ears perked up. He was...

This is from my member newsletter.... so it will sound different than usual blog posts! Good morning Risers! Hope you all had a wonderful...

I've said this before on the blog, but it is worth repeating. You are who you say you are. Think you're a piece of crap? You'll act and...

A lot of my clients come to me with discomfort or pain in their shoulders, neck and back. Stretching can provide relief, so can foam...

Something I hear a lot about are snacks. Generally, since most of us are striving to hit 1 gram per pound of body weight, I think any...

I see guys everywhere I go that have a ton of potential, they just need to be challenged and pushed in the right direction. That's why,...

I see a lot wrong in youth training -- either coaches are WAY too easy on them or they're WAY too hard on them. One style sets kids up...

When it comes to core training, there is A LOT of information out there. Some conflicting advice, some good advice, and frankly some bad...

This Saturday at 9, I'll be putting on a charity bootcamp at Rise Strength and Performance. The bootcamp will benefit the Wilson County...