Why “Future You” Sucks

Note: This article was selected as the Personal Trainer Development Center’s Best Fitness Article for the week of February 14, 2021. Allow me to introduce Present You to Future You. Before you become formally acquainted…

How to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Holiday Season

I don’t know about you, but I can’t even see my twenties in the rear-view mirror anymore. They’re a couple of cities back. Chillin’ with my beer pong solo cups. Plaid shirts. Natty Light. Keg…

Fitness And Life Lessons From Chess And The Queen’s Gambit

This afternoon, I’m sitting and writing in the famous New York City chess parlor, Chess Forum on Thompson Street in Greenwich Village, just a block from Washington Square Park. I’ve just wrapped up some blitz…

Should You Listen to Music or Audiobooks While Training?

I haven’t listened to music while I workout in over a year. Now, I love music. My one and only tattoo comes from the album cover of my favorite record of all time. But, I’ve…