To some, this post might seem like chest-thumping. It is not. I love to exercise. Today is 593 days in a row that I have done something for my body ranging from yoga and calisthenics to heavy lifting. Some workouts have been so hard I thought I was going to die. Others have been executed … Continue reading Staying strong for long (time). #gottakeeptherhyme
Physical vitality
Five Favorites Friday (11/16/18)
Five of my favorites from this week... I have LOVED the "Cossack Squat"! It has opened up my hips and pushed my ankles to a good place! I've done it for a few reps every day this week. Check out this simple tutorial. Speaking of ankles... this tip from Charles Poliquin (HT to Tim … Continue reading Five Favorites Friday (11/16/18)
How I disappoint myself
I am most disappointed in myself when I give in to myself. When I hit snooze... When I say the first thing that comes to mind... When I procrastinate... When I skip the gym... When I skip a date with one of my girls... Whenever I give into my weak desires... I disappoint myself. As … Continue reading How I disappoint myself
Stop worrying about your clothes
Right now I'm really busy. This weekend I will officiate at a wedding, preach a sermon, and then carry out my pastoral duties at a funeral... the funeral of a friend. This busy weekend comes right in the middle of a teaching series I am doing at church called, "Making Space." As I am preparing to … Continue reading Stop worrying about your clothes
Making space in a packed life
"When good things begin to happen, other good things begin to fall through the cracks." That is exactly what happened to the leaders of the church when it was in its early days. It's something that happens to leaders today too. Things start going well, and then things start falling apart, and it's often the … Continue reading Making space in a packed life
4 things I would say to the younger me in the gym
Today I'm working on a project with the owner of Brutal Iron Gym. He is asking the trainers "What advice would you give the younger you in the gym?" If I had this chance I would say these four things to me... Remember the tortoise and the hare. Consistency wins the day. I see this … Continue reading 4 things I would say to the younger me in the gym
Don’t lose what you’ve gained
Last night I was reading the little letter that St. John wrote to a friend of his. He said something really important in this letter: Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. (2 John verse 8) You work hard to gain: spiritual vitality, physical strength, intellectual capacity, … Continue reading Don’t lose what you’ve gained
Get uncomfortable
I'm 41 years old. I like to be comfortable. Everyone does. What I have realized though is that what is comfortable for me is rarely good for me in the long run. What is comfortable is a box of Little Debbies and a Netflix binge. What is comfortable is sleeping in... spending as much money as … Continue reading Get uncomfortable
Three ways to change yourself
Every month I write an article for the Brutal Iron Gym newsletter. For now this is a free newsletter packed with good information and inspiration. If you want to receive it send an e-mail to brutalirongym@gmail.com! This is the article I wrote for the June edition of the newsletter! I’m a huge fan of getting better! … Continue reading Three ways to change yourself
The two most important parts of your day
The two most important parts of your day are... the beginning and the end! Here's why I say that... Because, for most of us, these are the two parts that are under our control! Our morning and nighttime routines are typically not impacted by the unexpected (e.g. unexpected visitor, a phone call that takes … Continue reading The two most important parts of your day
