Pass all seven to complete level 1 of superhero status. — You don’t need to be a muscle-bound meathead, wield perfectly defined abs, or have pecs that dance to the beat of the drum to be in the shape that inspires superhero status in your kids. Kids are not inspired by vision; kids are inspired by action. Think of it this…

You have just been awarded that all important certification. Now you are ready to be unleashed into the world and live your dream as a personal trainer. But are you ready? Because the truth is, most are not ready. In most cases PT’s are left with more questions than answers…

Advice from a 13-year personal training veteran and dad over 40 — Building muscle is no easy feat, and only a few over 40’s will succeed. Because the hard truth is there’s a science and method for muscle growth, and most men are doing it wrong. Throwing a few weights around and downing the odd protein shake is not enough to stimulate…

My 3 pillars of performance for the modern-day leader… — As a small business owner, your business is like your baby. You feed it, nurture it, and most likely, you’re up through the night worrying about it. And when things inevitably go wrong, it’s up to you to fix it. Like people who’ve never had kids, people who are yet…

Break through plateaus and get in the shape of your life. — A few years ago, I read a book that almost instantly changed how I thought about success. The book is called Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck. In her book, Dweck proposes two game-changing perspectives: The “fixed” mindset, seeing abilities as innate and unchangeable, and the “growth” mindset, viewing challenges as…

For men who want to build a thriving business in a world that can’t stop talking. — Do you ever feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Like everyone around you is more outgoing, louder, and stealing all the attention. You see other guys sharing jokes, exchanging ‘man banter,’ and the more they do it, the more they seem to thrive with energy. Yet you dread…

The ultimate 7 steps to defeating burnout, creating momentum and discover a razor sharp focus — Back in 2018, I completely burned myself out. I was running my gym at the time. I’d get 5 hours of sleep on a good day. And would wake up exhausted every morning. The sound of my alarm made me anxious, and I’d dread the thought of another long and…

Five powerful steps to eliminate exhaustion and regain your passion for your work and your life. — Five years ago, I experienced a terrifyingly dark period. My gym business had beaten me down. I felt numb and alone and ran into thoughts that, if I’m honest, send chills down my spine just writing about them. The level of despair I experienced was indescribable. I felt incredibly anxious…

Learn my blunders, so you can get better, higher-paying clients and avoid PT burnout. — The health and fitness industry is a colossal and saturated market. At the time of writing, there are 23,959 registered Pts in the UK and a staggering 829,645 in the US. Which provokes the thought, “how can I survive in such a crowded place?” Personal training sounds all sexy and…