The few people who were up early enough to see me dragging my sled in the snow the other day probably did not think that what I was doing ‘fit in’ very well. I try to fit out whenever it makes sense for me.
Monthly Archives: January 2018
How Should I Take Protein Powder?
If you’re new to exercise, the first thing you’ll want to do is figure out how much protein you are already ingesting every day. Chances are, it’s already more than enough. But, everyone is different. And timing matters. So let’s skip forward to this part: you want to take protein powder either before or afterContinue reading “How Should I Take Protein Powder?”
Selfishness & Selflessness of Training
I get some occasional pushback on how regularly and diligently I make time to train. “You can make time to train, but, not for ____.” “You say you have too much work, but, you exercised for an hour this morning.” You’re damn right, and, you can either be with me, or against me on this.Continue reading “Selfishness & Selflessness of Training”
A List of Coffee Drinking Myths
These are all reasons why I drink coffee, but, none of them stand on their own as truth: Because it’s the same time you usually have it every day. Because it smells good. Because you love the way it tastes. Because it helps you wake up. Because you heard the Folger’s song “The best partContinue reading “A List of Coffee Drinking Myths”
1st Training Impressions
It’s easy to take a new client and kick their ass, to the point where they can’t walk the next day in their first session. But, what does that really accomplish? Your first session on any new program is going to hurt. It’s should, and, it should be hard. But it doesn’t have to beContinue reading “1st Training Impressions”
Sex for Cavemen
If you believe that we’re evolved & hardwired for many things we no longer need, such as … Being in ‘fight or flight mode’ all day long Inability to digest certain foods Facial hair … what about sex? A man no longer needs to ejaculate in seconds, and then be on the lookout for lions.Continue reading “Sex for Cavemen”
I Am An Addict
I may have used this post title before. It’s true. I’m addicted to things that fuel me, like exercise, home cooking, and, meditation. That’s because every quarter mile that I sprint; every 8-quart pot of soup that I cook, and every ten minutes session of mindfulness I complete in the morning add to my Vitality.Continue reading “I Am An Addict”
“Strength + Health = Vitality.”
What does this mean to me? “Strength + Health = Vitality.” – Coach Matt You see it at the bottom of my blog posts recently, and, at the top of the home page. You’ve got to be Strong. Being strong, both mentally and physically, prepares you for everything. Life will give you plenty to tackle. IContinue reading ““Strength + Health = Vitality.””
Your Health Is Big
For the moment, I’ve organized this blog into seven categories: Career & Creativity Finance & Home Life Health & Vitality Nutrition & Home Cooking Relationships & Social Spirituality & Joy Strength & Exercise It’s my job to help you become the healthiest person possible. If I can help you take small steps forward in eachContinue reading “Your Health Is Big”
What’s Your Creative Outlet?
Whenever I’m behind on my daily blog posts, it starts to nag at my soul. I feel like I owe the ‘piper’, and, I have to pay. Some people think that blogging daily is simply too much. It’s not. That’s not the issue. I’m rarely behind; it’s only recently that has been happening. Why doContinue reading “What’s Your Creative Outlet?”
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