How to Stay Plant-Based and Survive the Holidays
Holiday stress can lead to overeating and bad food choices. How are we to navigate this time of the year and keep a healthy, plant-based diet? I’ve got five tips to increase your chance of survival....
View Article9 Articles to Help You Hang Onto Your Health Through the Holidays
Here are nine articles to help you maintain your health, your sanity, and your waistline over the holiday season. For most, holidays are a time to relax and enjoy good food and good friends. This...
View Article4 Tips for Visiting a CrossFit Gym While Traveling
Think of visiting a CrossFit box like visiting your significant other’s family for the first time. With a little planning and effort, you’ll be a welcome visitor and not a holiday hassle. Over the next...
View ArticleThe Right and Wrong Way to Welcome Visitors to a CrossFit Gym
It's easy to dismiss visitors as a nuisance or outsiders. But an opportunity for goodwill and community is being missed. There is a fairly old Christian-radio song by Chris Rice called Face of Christ....
View ArticleThe Pan-American Youth Weightlifting Championships and the Wonder of Youth...
Looking back from my current stage of life, much has now changed for youth weightlifters. In weightlifting, "youth" comprises any lifter up to December 31 of the year he or she turns seventeen. This is...
View ArticleTraining On Vacation (Athlete Journal 24)
Despite being on vacation, I had a great training week, thanks to some creativity and supportive family. This past week I was on our family vacation in the Outer Banks. Although I didn’t get in any mat...
View ArticleHow to Eat Healthy and Train Hard on the Road
Being on the road can be stressful, especially if it is because you are moving. Here are a few tips to keep your diet and fitness on track. Recently, I had the opportunity (I say that loosely) to...
View ArticleRubberbanditz Deluxe Mobile Gym Kit (Product Review)
If you're looking for a high-quality product to use for travel and on-the-go workouts, this kit is a great starting point. read more
View ArticleSeattle's Gift to Weightlifting and Other Sports
The Boeing Company is located in Seattle and employs thousands. But what does this have to do with weightlifting? Seattle, Washington, USA. We all know about Bill Gates and Microsoft and the Space...
View ArticleHow to Get and Stay Ahead During the Holidays
Here’s how not to get sidetracked during the holidays and stick to your diet and exercise plan. My first boss used to say to me, “Know your plan. Act your plan.” Wise words, which I don’t always...
View ArticleTips for Training BJJ on the Road
I travel for work, so I visit a lot of different BJJ clubs. Here's how to find a good place and plan ahead. One of the best parts of my job as an auditor is that I get to visit companies in lots of...
View Article5 Ways to Eat Smart and Stay Lean on Summer Vacation
Here are some strategies to enjoy your hard-earned vacation without worrying about losing the gains you've made. I once went on a summer vacation to Cancun and one of the guys in our group checked an...
View Article4 Tips for Healthy Digestion on Summer Vacation
Don't spend your whole vacation in the loo. These tips will help you stay comfortable while traveling. Eating well while traveling can be a challenge. But maintaining digestive health can be the...
View ArticleCommunity Drives Success: In the Gym and the Kitchen
I went to Ecuador to learn about a healthy alternative to coconut oil and left with a deeper appreciation for the meaning of community. I have been kicking secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS)...
View ArticleBeyond Food: The Real Meaning of Organic
Being organic isn't just about how our food is grown. The term “organic” has become more prevalent, even in the workout scene. People love the idea of minimalist workouts that are simple, raw, and in...
View ArticleThe Athletic Power of Herbs
This flavorful fresh herb mix harnesses the nutritional benefits of herbs and supports athletic performance. Herbs have fantastic therapeutic benefits that support the athlete in all of us. Today,...
View ArticleUpgrade Your Next Flight With These Airport Exercises
Flip your next layover experience from dull and frustrating into useful and rejuvenating. Being squished in an airline seat for hours and sitting in a terminal on a layover always tightens my body up...
View ArticleStay on Track While Traveling
Conscious effort is needed to maintain healthy habits while on the road. A few months ago, I announced my decision to become voluntarily homeless so I can travel the U.S. and share my “self-care is...
View ArticleHealthy Airport Travel Made Simple
A long day of travel doesn't have to derail your fitness and wellness efforts. 'Tis the season to travel. Planes, trains, and automobiles may be taking you places this summer, but that doesn’t mean...
View ArticleHow to Stick to Your Nutrition Goals While Traveling
With a little planning and effort, you can stay on track while on vacation. Summer is finally here. School is out, the weather is warm, and vacation mode is in full swing. If you’re anything like me,...
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