Yes. I did just quote Kanye West in the article title.......... With apologies to Taylor Swift. And George Bush. And the Kardashians. And everyone else Kanye has offended. (I'm pretty sure that's most of the world, but I digress.........) But for real - I want to introduce you to my Clique. And by "Clique", I mean my team. Actually, scratch that, I want to introduce you to my Soldiers. The Soldiers in The Army. The Anyman Fitness, Clients-Only Army Of Greatness! You … [Read more...]
The 87 Week Transformation Picture (How To NOT Sell A Fitness Program)
BEHOLD THE AMAZING, FANTASTICAL, AND SHOCKING FITNESS RESULTS! Come one, come all, and look at the incredible 1 Year, 8 Month, and 18 Day Transformation! That's right, folks, see what the hard working Bo Smith was able to accomplish in just 623 Days! In just 87 short weeks, YOU can have results like him! And after you look at his muscular shoulder and chest, his lean and toned midsection, and hear about the pounds of goo have come off of his body, come learn how he did it! Yes, … [Read more...]
How To Have More Sex If You’re Married With Children
Like most men, I want to have sex pretty much every day. Even on the days I'm tired, I'm exhausted, I'm stressed out, and I really don't "feel" like getting naked and sweaty, it doesn't take much to change my mind. My wife's "closing rate" is a perfect 100% since the day I met her in 2002. What can I say? I'm easily persuaded. Considering we have been together for over a decade, have two children, and have a healthy and loving relationship, we have also had a lot of sex. Generally, … [Read more...]
Your Tears Won’t Save You Now: Life Lessons From A Middle School Classroom
Anna (name changed for privacy reasons) was bawling her eyes out, tears streaming off of her face and dripping onto the review sheet on her desk. She was trying to catch her breath and stay silent all at the same time. But that was no easy task when you're as worked up as she was. Her face was a crimson red, her teeth were clenched, and you could almost feel the palpable disdain she felt for me at that moment in time. I had to do something quickly. Not because of her current state, … [Read more...]
How Liddy Lost 6″ Off Her Waist Without Counting Calories
The job of a fitness coach isn't to provide every client with the same program. Each person is different. They have a different lifestyle, a different set of goals, and a different mental framework that they view the world with. Usually our 1:1 online clients prefer to lift weights and diet intelligently in order to create the proper caloric deficit for fat loss. We don't require "cardio" in anyone's routine. That isn't because there is anything "wrong" with cardio. Cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Was 2016 The Worst Year Ever? It Depends On Your Perspective.
So, when I glanced at the calendar, I made a startling discovery. I realized that it's 12/29, and I have yet to pen an "end of the year" article! Oh, shit, does this mean I am no longer a "blogger"? You may have noticed my frantic blogging pace that I've kept up in the last few years has slowed a bit. Nah, that doesn't mean I have stopped putting out content, or I am busy with my head buried in a plate of white powder. It just means I've.......well..........changed a few of my … [Read more...]
Stop Sugarcoating Fitness: It’s SUPPOSED To Hurt A Bit
As a child, I was a pushover. I didn't know how to stand up for myself. Admittedly, I was a "Momma's Boy", and in many ways, I still am. (Does that mean I'm "beta"? Oh Lord............) I have vivid memories of being bullied and pushed around, and not having the self-confidence to stand up for myself. Once, as a 7-year old, a neighorhood friend hit me and I ran home crying. When I reached the front door, my Dad was standing there. He asked me: What are you crying for? After I told … [Read more...]
4 Skills 100 Times More Important Than Macros, Calories, or Anything Else
Working with "normal folks" in our online fat loss program gives you a completely different lens with which to view the word “optimal”. What is optimal for one person may not be optimal for another. Black and white topics quickly blur and become 50 shades of grey. Without all of the bondage and sadomasochism, of course. While us “fitness pros” like to debate the pros and cons of scientific approaches to “optimal”, it’s become blatantly clear that “optimal” means nothing if … [Read more...]
Two Girls, One Cup (and a Turd)
Sometimes we need to have in-your-face, terrifying, anecdotal, and personal evidence before we heed the warnings that others give us. --------------------------------- When my daughters were younger, we often bathed them together to save time. As any parent knows, you will do ANYTHING to save 15 minutes of your precious day. And another fact any parent knows: Bathtime is a disaster waiting to happen before your children are properly potty trained. (Foreshadowing of what's to … [Read more...]
Crush More Calories By Working Out Less With This Strategy (Guest Post By Robbie Farlow)
“Robbie, don’t be late. We have family dinner at 6 pm tonight. Make sure you’re home in time to shower after the gym and that you’re dressed before people start coming over.” It was about 3:30 pm when my wife gave me that reminder. The gym was a 25-minute drive away. On average, my workout lasted about an hour. That left me about a 30-minute window to get home, get showered, and change. Plenty of time, right? The clock showed 4 pm as I put the car in park and exited into the … [Read more...]