Goals, Motivation and Structure in Uncertain Times

Goals, Motivation and Structure in Uncertain Times

Where I’m at, in Alberta, it looks like we’re finally at a point where we can start opening up public gyms again… and maybe actually keeping them open. I know most of my clients have found that being stuck inside has made their physical fitness goals pretty difficult....
Returning to the Gym? 4 Mistakes to Avoid

Returning to the Gym? 4 Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1. Doing too much, too soon. I’ve done it myself, and it’s not a fun time. I was training with Scott Abel after a bit of a lay off, and ended up giving myself some rhabdomyolysis — you never want that. So make sure that you don’t mess up your gains doing...
How to Be Lazy (Yet Productive) In Your Off-Season

How to Be Lazy (Yet Productive) In Your Off-Season

Everyone will want to think that pre contest is the most important time of the year for a competitor – and my pretty gosh darn firm opinion for a long time for almost everyone is this is flat out not true. The offseason is by far more important, especially for...
The weekend

The weekend

The weekend – synonymous to most with Party, fun, no work, booze, and more! Your schedule (especially if you’re a 9-5er) is off, you sleep in, stay up late, and much more. You can still be on point for the weekends – or at the bare minimum do some damage control with...