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The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Understanding 16, 20 & 32-Hour Fasts Intermittent fasting (IF) is more than a weight-loss strategy, it’s a powerful way to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your relationship with hunger. Different fasting lengths trigger different physiological effects, so understanding them helps you choose the right tool for your goals.…

The Real Way Men Build a Vision for Their Lives: Small habits that fit in the lifestyle you desire. Most men want more out of life,  more energy, more strength, better health, better focus, better performance, better confidence. But here’s the truth no one likes to admit: You don’t create a better future by setting…

We’ve All Been Told to “Work Hard” We’ve heard it our whole lives: work hard, stay loyal, and the rewards will come. But many of us have watched an older generation do just that and miss out on life along the way or at least live a different style life. They worked tirelessly, skipped vacations,…

Commit, Have Discipline, Stay Consistent (CDC) As a high-level performer, there’s no middle ground. You either commit, keep the discipline, and stay consistent (CDC), or you don’t succeed. Whether it’s weight loss, weight gain, or performance training, the principle is the same, results take time. The hard truth is that progress rarely shows up overnight.…

The Athlete CEO: Building Without Burning Out Many people dream of reaching the highest levels in sports: college, pros, the Olympics. But behind every highlight reel is a journey filled with challenges that test not just the athlete, but the parents and coaches too. The athlete might be the best in their age group, but…

 3 great drills athletes can do for the eyes Being an athlete isn’t just about the hours you spend on the field, ice, or gym floor. Downtime,  sitting in the car ( as long as you’re not the one driving) on the way to practice or a game, can be a hidden window to sharpen…

3 Ways to Be Healthier on Sports Road Trips September is an exciting time! sports road trips are on the rise and will stay strong for the next 4-6 months. If you’re a parent, keeping kids healthy (and avoiding inflated prices on the road) is the goal. Here are three ways to make it happen:…

The aging athlete, getting back into shape The story most personal trainers hear: “There was a time when lacing up for a game or hitting the gym was automatic. Lean, fast, and always ready to compete. Training wasn’t something to schedule, it was a way of life. But then life itself shifted. Work got demanding,…

Elite Athlete vs. Wannabe Elite Athlete So many athletes have talent and have seen success in their leagues, but what separates the elite athletes who make it from the wannabes? Yes, skill plays a big part of the equation  but work ethic, dedication, and consistency play an even bigger role. Here are five big differences:…

5 Great ways to win changing from off season to the in season! As athletes move from the freedom of summer into the structure of fall, everything shifts no more sleeping in, full days of school, practice times, homework, some type of personal life, and weekends filled with games and travel. For hockey players and…

Develop Athletic Movement, Speed, and Power in the Off-Season Every off-season, hockey players hit the ice thinking that more skating is the answer to a breakout season. While it feels like “hockey-specific” work, the truth is if all you do is skate, you’re missing the fastest way to maximize your performance on the ice. Athletic…

The Illusion of Choice: Elite Training Edition The illusion of choice is a psychological phenomenon where people believe they have a wide range of options, but in truth, their decisions are shaped and limited by the outcomes they’re pursuing. In athletic training, this illusion shows up all the time. Athletes say they want to play…