I’ve been a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and strength coach for over 20 years. I owned a CrossFit gym for 5 years and conducted thousands of hours of classes with thousands of people. There’s a lot of stuff I used to do that I don’t do anymore. Over time, as you train more people, you get to see how…

’Tis the season for weight loss challenges and body transformation contests. With a few exceptions, I’m not really a fan of these things. What do they really accomplish? Do the participants learn a lot about safe, sustainable fat loss? What percentage of people keep the weight off? Do these events educate people? Do they provide real support? I’m not so…

In the world of fitness going to extremes is rarely a good idea. When your goal is simply to feel your best, maintain a healthy weight, and enjoy life, moderation with exercise goes a long way! Certain personality types seem to be more prone to this extreme behavior, so let’s explore whether it’s a good thing! I’ve seen this overzealous…