Many (maybe the majority) of people over 30 think they are healthier than they are. The way they support this delusion this is to avoid physical activity, or anything, which would show them that they are not.

While training elite athletes takes a lot of knowledge and skill, I’m convinced that it is 10x harder to get a middle aged gen pop client with little to no -motivation -discipline -drive to commit to the boring and consistent things that actually work.

Does anyone know of a study comparing the strongest football teams in the weightroom (maybe 1RM bench and squat numbers) compared with how many of those same team are ranked in the top 25 and if there’s any correlation? Official Strength Debates Austin Jochum Michael Boyle Cody Hughes

“You must give your body an unambiguous message to what you want it to become.” ~Boo Schexnayder Cats don’t jog.

Privileges/punishments.

Seems like both are really enjoying this lol x.com/cosyposter/sta…

Far too often I overestimate my clients’ body awareness/proprioception Took me multiple follow up questions to get anything useful out of a lady I trained this morning that said “I woke up with a pain in my leg” I can describe pain I have in exact detail… other ppl not so much

Are your clients learning new skills? I’m big on the basics w/ movement patterns on a well structured program, but ensuring that they stay stimulated w/problem solving is huge Chad is 44 & has been LOVING the 3 month handstand walk progression. Today he got his first few steps

We need more of this in today’s excuse-laden society.

“It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Give yourself permission to be a beginner.”​ — Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way

The reason people don't stick with flexibility training is that they don't have clearly defined, measurable outcomes. Use these 6 Flexibility Benchmarks for better results!

Maturing in the gym is understanding that extreme soreness is actually a bad thing for muscle growth Look to inflict the least amount of stress needed to progress

“Obesity is not someone’s fault” I see some crazy stuff on this platform but this might take the cake. I was so encouraged by everyone in the comments who said that they took PERSONAL responsibility for being overweight and then did something about it, and guess what? It worked

Jiu-Jitsu taught me to view the world with a realist’s eye; in Jiu-Jitsu, you can’t fake it. Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most authentic experiences I’ve ever witnessed in my life. For example, there are many martial arts where the instructor acts more like an actor than anything

Assuming all of these come pain/injury free: BJJ Black Belt 405 Bench 4 Minute Mile Sleeper pick is the swim option that I’ve noticed not very many people have chosen.

Growing up my parents forced my family to sit down around the kitchen table to plan out the week ahead & then get the house in order & I hated it But my wife & I have been really dialing in on our Sunday routine rather than just plopping on the couch and it’s been a game changer

I’ve dialed back my social media presence even further back from the already low levels, but figured the world would like to meet our first daughter Riley Elizabeth Bates ❤️