Last week I discussed the vast diversity in fitness needs and goals of our members at the Bodysmith, and I talked about some of the different systems we use to help them become their best. The important thing to remember is that our systems have diverse solutions built into their design, so there’s no “fast...Read More

Expect the unexpected has become a daily mantra for us at the Bodysmith. There’s the challenge of running a business, of course, but our members keep us on our toes, too. (Always in a good way). See, we all know that everyone is unique and no two people are the same. But, when you look...Read More

Every week at the Bodysmith we have a coaches meeting, and a few weeks ago, we were talking about stress and how it can affect our members and ourselves. If you’ve read some of my blogs you may already know that we have three Foundations of Health at the Bodysmith—nutrition, recovery and exercise. What that...Read More

The other day I met with a potential member who wanted to explore what the Bodysmith was all about. Since I love the opportunity to share what we hold as important at the Bodysmith—community, support, hard work, results—I couldn’t wait to get started. We call these meetings with potential members “Strategy Sessions” because they are...Read More

A few weeks ago, I was discussing healthy eating, and someone said it was impossible unless you are rich. The individual mentioned a conspiracy between pharmaceutical companies, doctors, and our industrialized food supply. I won’t disagree by saying he isn’t speaking some truth. My brain was spinning, and I had a dozen ideas on how...Read More

In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we talked about the “what” and the “why” of my “Big 4” workouts. Today I want to finish up by giving you the “how” in the form of the final tools you need to create your own “Big 4” workout. I’ll highlight the main strategies behind a...Read More

I’m sure you’ve already read Part 1 of My Secret Workout Formula. So now, let’s get back it at and talk about why my “Big 4” workout works, and what you can do to get the most out of it. All Together Now! The significant difference when focusing on the “Big 4” is that you...Read More

Not surprisingly, I strongly believe that workouts designed by a professional, and based on physical screenings and assessments, are the gold standard when it comes to getting fit. But, I’m also a realist and I know that most of my readers may be going to a gym and “winging it” with a workout from their...Read More

This may be difficult to believe, but even though I own a gym it’s hard for me to find time to workout. So when someone tells me it’s tough for them to find time to work out, I can sympathize…really! You see, most days if I’m at the gym I work twelve or fifteen-hour days....Read More