I just posted on Facebook about how I have a hard time accepting praise and feedback. I hear it, but I find it hard to "enjoy" it. I can't explain it. It's in my head, I know, but it's hard. But, recently, I have been trying to...
Most people avoid things in life for one main reason. Fear of FAILURE. Let's be honest, it's a hard thing to admit your afraid of failing at something. It's even harder when you get the courage, put in the work, do your best, and STILL FAIL. Failure sucks. Or does...
I started to coach Stephanie about 8 months ago when she first joined Rippedin42. Stephanie had no prior weight lifting experience. She had a dance and martial arts background but NO lifting. What Stephanie did have was focus & commitment. She was COACHABLE. (I actually prefer to...
Everything in life always comes full circle. What's new and cool usually has already been done before, and I see the same thing happening in the fitness industry (this makes me happy). Let me explain more. Years ago when I first set foot in a "gym," it was...
Funny story for you. Many years ago when I started Heavyweights, I was afraid that the name was going to be too "limiting." What if someone doesn't want to lift heavy? What if someone wants fat loss? Why would they come to a place called Heavyweights? What if people...
If you train at my gym Heavyweights Training Center, you know how I feel about steady state cardio and cardio machines. Judging by the results I get without ANY steady state cardio it has to tell you something. I don't like steady state cardio too much. I am all...
Tonight while expressing Gratitude on Facebook I started to tell a story about how I became a coach. I figured it was worth telling the story. I don't talk about my life a lot, it's very hard. But I know that the more I can share...
We do everything at Heavyweights Training Center with a 42-day focus. You can do a lot in 6 weeks when you are focused, determined, motivated and have a goal. Most people ignore just how important TIME is (it's the most important thing in the world...
Not a lot of people know about my start in fitness and strength training, or what a ride it has been. I started working out when I was a hardcore skateboarder. (Yes I know you can't see that so I am going to go one better. ...
I am starting a new program soon at Heavyweights Traning Center focused on women and empowering them to lift heavy weights, get athletic and feel amazing. I don't have a name for it yet, but you can give me your feedback on my HWTC Facebook page. But...