Fitness

The rush of lifting more, running faster, smashing a new PR, it’s all very intoxicating. Having that hard work pay off and feeling great doing it keeps you coming back for more intensity. But here’s the thing, if you never slow down, your body eventually forces you to. Recovery isn’t some optional addition, it’s part…

The Power of Incremental Change: Why Small Steps Outperform Big, Inconsistent Efforts Introduction: Change Doesn’t Need to Be Extreme When people decide they want to improve their health or performance, they often feel pressure to go “all in.” New diet, new training routine, seven days a week, no excuses. “Let’s Make the change .. and…

As we get older, strength gets harder to maintain through the norm of lifting heavier or pushing harder. There’s a certain breaking point that your body will hit, but there’s an easier method about moving well, keeping your joints healthy, and letting your body stay resilient. No, I’m not saying you don’t have to stop…

Boxing Training for Young Developing Male Athletes Boxing training has long been recognized as a powerful tool in the development of young men and athletes. Beyond improving the physical, balance, coordination, speed, strength, and conditioning, the sport teaches discipline through structured routines and consistent practice. Learning the fundamentals… footwork, stance, and proper technique, teaches patience…

Many people train for the mirror, not the mission. “Dan, what the heck is the mission?” you ask? They have a constant chase with the numbers and forget that how you move today determines how you’ll move years from now. Growing up, I had the same ideas on fitness as the first thing to really…

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…

Hybrid Performance Training for Men As men get older, staying strong, sharp, and agile requires more than one style of training. At TA Boxing, we understand that and have built a hybrid system that blends boxing, strength training, conditioning, calisthenics, plyometrics, mobility, and more. This form of training isn’t just about looking good it’s about…

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:…

Earning Your Hoodie at TA Boxing At TA Boxing, the hoodie isn’t for fashion… it’s the culture, a badge of honor, and a symbol of finding comfort in the uncomfortable. Each patch earned represents growth, discipline, and commitment. 1 | The White Patch The fundamentals are there, and you’re willing to step into light, controlled…

4 Ways for the Everyday Man to Level Up Every man wants to improve, but not every man is willing to do what it takes. If you’re ready to separate yourself from the pack and become the strongest version of yourself, here are four non-negotiable habits that will help you level up: 1. Wake Up…

“Consistent” doesn’t mean doing the same workouts at the same intensity all year long. Without planned changes in focus, intensity, and recovery, even the most disciplined person can hit a plateau, lose motivation, or cause injury. Athletes perform best using a multi phase approach to their training. Usually this means broken into off-season, pre-season, and…