Why Your Workouts Belong On Your Calendar
April 21, 2026
Most of us already use a powerful tool for staying consistent with things that matter: our calendar. Doctor’s appointments, kids’ events, work meetings, and coffee
Most of us already use a powerful tool for staying consistent with things that matter: our calendar. Doctor’s appointments, kids’ events, work meetings, and coffee
In early 2016, I began my preparation for the spring Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) by running two deadlift programs back to back. The first was an 8-week
At one point or another, most of us have said some version of this: “I messed up… so I’ll just start over tomorrow.” (Tomorrow could also be
If you’re starting (or restarting) a fitness habit right now, you might notice a couple feelings occurring at the same time. On one hand, there’s
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.– John Dryden Years ago a friend told me a story from when he worked
StrongFirst, the strength education organization through which I hold a number of certifications and for which I occasionally teach, has a saying related to most
One of the things that I find particularly enjoyable about coaching is seeing the looks of wonder and excitement on peoples’ faces when they first
Last week I briefly discussed the all-or-nothing pattern and two related mindsets. To summarize, the all-or-nothing pattern refers to the common human tendency to attempt to improve
Over the years of fitness and nutrition coaching, I’ve observed a curious pattern emerge when people (myself included) want to make a change or achieve
While attending an out-of-town personal development event last week, the topic of fitness arose numerous times during lunches and breaks after other participants learned that