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, [...]
How Can I Lose 30lbs but look the exact same!? WTH?
"I lost 30lbs but look the exact same!? WTH?" Here is one for you, and I want to see if you can figure out how someone can lose 30lbs but feel they look the same. At the time of writing [...]
How Much Does It Cost To Be 300lbs?
I had an interesting conversation a few months back with a person, and I debated whether I should write about this or not because I KNOW it will poke a sharp stick. But...I'm going to tell you anyway. Let me ask [...]
Too Embarrassed To Go To The Gym?
About a year ago, I reached out to a former member to check in because life had happened that caused a major life shift, causing her to stop working out for a period of time. When we chatted, she was [...]
All About Perspective
Last week my father-in-law, a good man, had a heart attack. A mild heart attack, but nonetheless, a heart attack and had to go to the ER. This prompted a discussion about perspective. While there, the doctors did all the [...]