Articles and Essays

Catch up on my latest articles and essays on faith, fitness, and fortitude.

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9 Reasons Strength Training Is Essential For Optimal Health

Muscle plays a significant role in your long-term health, fitness, longevity, and even your ability to ward off disease and infection. Yet the vast majority of Americans do little to no strength training. Investing three to five hours per week, lifting weights and doing other movements that challenge your muscles, … Keep reading…

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How are COVID-19 cases counted? Are they all “real” cases?

COVID-19 cases have increased significantly in recent weeks. In reaction to the rise in cases, numerous states and cities have rolled back their reopening plans. Masks are mandated across half of the country. It would be reasonable to assume that the numbers define the count of people who’ve tested positive … Keep reading…

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Guys, This Is Why You Have Low Testosterone

Low libido, difficulty building muscle, depression, and increased body fat. These are the four most common symptoms of low testosterone people ask me about. If you have low testosterone, you’re not alone. A 2006 study found 39% of U.S. men, age 45 and older, were testosterone-deficient. I’m confident the percentage … Keep reading…

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5 Nonnegotiable Habits For a Strong Immune System

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and policymakers have focused on social distancing, washing hands, and face coverings, three things that might slow the spread of COVID-19. Coming from a health and fitness background, what’s most disturbing to me is the lack of discussion around improving people’s health. If public health … Keep reading…

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Unmasked. Unmuzzled. Unvaccinated. Unafraid.

Like any long-term relationship, marriage, or business, America’s history includes successes and sadness, trials and triumphs, horrors and happiness, and mistakes and milestones. Through it all, Americans have protected life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Infringing upon those rights always leads to turmoil. Those rights have been put to … Keep reading…

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Have you lost your mind?

It happens in a moment. You’re casually scrolling through your newsfeed. You catch a glimpse of someone doing or saying something you don’t agree with.  Maybe you see a photo of a few people hugging after dinner at a restaurant…with people in the background sitting at tables that are closer … Keep reading…

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What if we’ve all been primed?

We’re all in this together. Stay home. Stay safe. We’ll get through this. It’s our new normal. These words have been repeated so many times, you’d think they’re used for selling the latest superfood. They’re not selling a superfood, but is it possible they’re trying to sell us something? A … Keep reading…

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Be Not Afraid

I wrapped up with work for the day today and thought I’d check out the news. Everything everywhere is COVID-19. Same stories as the days before. The media thrives off your fear Take these recent headlines as an example: U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War (Reuters) The coronavirus crisis is … Keep reading…