Tenacious Pursuit of Optimal Health
I grew up in the small, beautiful city of Ely, MN. During the winter, Ely, or one of the surrounding towns, is usually the coldest place in the United States. Not surprisingly, Ely has a rich Scandinavian heritage. I’m a quarter Finnish (which is where Nikkola comes from), Norwegian, Swedish, and Slovenian. Some of Finland’s
Continue ReadingI’ve been dragging my feet about writing this article for so long. Not because fish oil isn’t awesome. It is! I’ve been procrastinating, telling myself, “Who doesn’t already know about the importance of fish oil? Everyone’s probably using it already.” In fact, the first time I wrote about it, it was 2009! Obviously, I came
Continue ReadingAmidst all the supplements that are just marketing hype, are there some that actually help you build muscle? What is the best muscle-building, strength-supporting supplement? The supplement industry is filled with bunk products, empty promises, and companies hoping to find the next sucker looking for a shortcut. Inevitably, those products get called out by the media,
Continue ReadingWorn out. Unmotivated. Achy. So tired. Depressed. These are just some of the words people use to describe adrenal fatigue. Others are wired, anxious, and overstimulated. The most frustrating part is that those with adrenal fatigue are often ambitious, driven, and hard-working. They’re also more often women than men. Everyone experiences such symptoms in certain
Continue ReadingA fatitude is a belief or attitude that keeps you fat and unhealthy. I know…you thought it was all about nutrition and exercise. It still is, but you won’t do what you know you should on a diet and exercise program with a fatitude getting in the way. All the knowledge available about nutrition and
Continue ReadingLift your arm out to your side. Now, bend your elbow and squeeze your bicep as hard as you can. Do you feel or see something, or is your upper arm pretty squishy? Try another one. Stand up and squeeze your butt cheeks as though you’re trying to keep from breaking wind (hold in a
Continue ReadingThis could be the most important health and fitness article you read this year. It’s also one of those articles that everyone (including me) needs to read and reread, but most skip over. They think they “know it” already they believe the content doesn’t apply to them. Your willingness to live out this single commitment
Continue ReadingI often hear people speak about their health as though they’re at the mercy of their hormones. The reality is, your hormones are at the mercy of your choices. Specifically your nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise choices. Growth hormone is one of those hormones. In fact, the decisions that sabotage or support growth hormone typically have
Continue ReadingWhen I was a young and inexperienced personal trainer, I used to think diet, supplementation, and a solid exercise program were all you needed to get and stay in shape. I overlooked the importance of sleep. With experience, I’ve come to realize that sleep is often the deciding factor in whether or not someone succeeds.
Continue ReadingNo matter her shape, size, age, or position, there is something beautiful about a woman who unleashes her honest and authentic self to the world. To be clear, I always find my wife, Vanessa, to be beautiful. But just as cookie dough ice cream has different layers of deliciousness, there’s the ice cream, the dough,
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