
Yesterday was a good day. Our 44th president was inaugurated for his 2nd term, I foam rolled for 20 minutes and did nothing else, and half of a team that I’m working with doubled their push-up numbers. The best part of the day may have been Beyonce’s rendition of the National Anthem: Perhaps more importantly,…

As a people watcher, I like to gaze around the gym in between sets. I’ll crank out some reps, include a filler, then check out what other people are doing. When I’m training alone, it gives me a chance to search for spotters if I have a heavy set coming up. If I’m by myself,…

An ex-girlfriend of mine told me that I had a tiny butt. She was right, but that’s not what a guy who was just starting to exercise wants to hear. As I began training and learning specific exercises, my strength grew and so did my glutes. Let’s be honest, nobody wants a tiny butt. Training…

I was an internet warrior once. You know the guy that comments on the YouTube message board, behind the glorious protection of their keyboard? Before I had the wherewithal to do a few minutes of research before I posted, or you know, not be a douche, I was that guy several times. Several years later,…

Last January I was immersing myself in my first student teaching experience at a local elementary school. It was 2.7 miles and 4 turns from my house. Talk about an easy commute! The school is in a great community, supported by passionate teachers, and curious children. The experience in front of my students was invaluable,…