How Long Does it Take to Make a Habit?
(It's not 21 days) How long does it take to make a habit? Have you ever heard that it takes 21 days to make a habit? I'm sure at some point you have. That idea does sound great, but... have [...]
What to Eat Before a Morning Workout
Have you ever wondered what to eat before a morning workout, especially early in the morning? Like 5 am or 6 am morning? I mean, should you even eat? If so, what? Carbs? Fats? What about protein? Whole grain toast [...]
The 5am Workout
The 5am Workout...It takes a special kind of person to wake up and workout that early in the morning. It's a combination of discipline and a lil bit of crazy to get up to get to the gym at that [...]
Finding Your Perfect Gym
I hope you read over the last blog I wrote about what type of person you are (if you missed it, read it HERE), and you have a better idea of what you need to look for when it comes [...]
Which One of These is You?
Below, I've listed 10 types of people that I most commonly chat with when it comes to helping them decide on the best option on where to start when getting in shape or starting their fitness journey. Read through and [...]
Lessons from an Olympic Swim Coach
I shared this story of a lesson I learned for an Olympic swim coach with my wife this weekend when we were talking about individual sports vs. team sports She grew up playing team sports and commented on team sports. [...]
12 Things People Over 40 Need to Know When Losing Weight and Gaining Muscle
Below are 12 things, in no particular order, people over 40 need to know when losing weight, gaining muscle and how you can use these to be better than you were in your 20's. ---------------------------------------------------- One. Don't compare yourself to [...]
50 is the new 30
A saying that we have here at RTC is 50 is the new 30, and in a book that illustrates, I came across a passage that I thought was interesting. In this book, the author went to Cotopaxi, a small [...]
19 Things to Know When Losing Your First 20lbs
Here are the 19 (random) things you should know about losing your first 20lbs. FYI... This isn't gospel, just an observation of helping many people start their journey. One. Weight loss can be erratic; some weeks you will [...]
Abs Are NOT Made in The Kitchen
Ever heard the saying abs are made in the kitchen? I can tell you right now that saying is not the whole truth; it's about a half-truth. Abs aren't made in the kitchen, they may be revealed in the kitchen, [...]