The professional athletes you watch on TV don’t train for everything all at once. They have seasons: off-seasons for strength-building, pre-seasons for skill refinement, and in-seasons for performance. That approach is something I’ve come to appreciate over the years. Recently, I’ve shifted from running four marathons in
Reflecting on my life, it sometimes feels like a series of unrelated transformations. I failed out of architecture school but went on to finish my bachelor's and master's degrees three and five years later, respectively. To put it mildly, I could not handle any endurance activity
An article from PopSugar highlighted the growing influence of trauma-informed training, which acknowledges how past experiences shape an individual's relationship with exercise. Before we get too deep into this week's newsletter – I'll tell you one thing it isn't, and that's
Today is the day I start my Master’s in Sport Psychology. It'll be my second graduate degree program, and it’s something I’ve been thinking about for a little bit. But now that it’s here, I’m feeling a mix of excitement, curiosity, and maybe
Most people don’t naturally love exercise. The brain avoids discomfort and seeks immediate rewards (Schultz et al., 1997). If workouts feel like punishment, you won’t want to do them. The goal is to make movement enjoyable. 1. Start Small and Easy Your brain resists big changes. Overcommitting leads
In fitness, it's common that people want big results as fast as they can get them. It's normal to think that way! Who doesn't want their peak body, strength, personal-best as soon as possible? But there is a catch. Whether it’s crash diets,
Balancing fitness goals while managing high stress can feel like an impossible task. Whether you’re juggling work, school, family responsibilities, or unexpected life events, stress can drain your motivation, hinder recovery, and impact performance. However, you don’t have to choose between progress and mental well-being. By understanding how
Confidence is often seen as an innate trait - something you either have or you don’t. But research in sport psychology and cognitive behavioral science suggests otherwise. Confidence is a trainable skill, just like strength or endurance (Vealey & Chase, 2008). Elite athletes don’t wait to feel confident
Most people assume that improving fitness requires grueling workouts, rigid diets, and extreme effort. But research in behavioral psychology and exercise science suggests that small, consistent actions—when repeated over time—lead to sustainable progress (Fogg, 2019; Lally et al., 2010). These five effortless habits leverage science-backed principles to improve
Motivation is often seen as a key to success. We scroll through social media, searching for that one quote, that one video, that one spark that will finally get us off the couch and into action. But here’s the truth: motivation is fleeting. It comes and goes, and if
Setbacks are not a question of if, but when. Anyone who has chased a goal knows the sting of falling short. It is frustrating and discouraging, and if you let it, it can be paralyzing. But if history has shown us anything, it is that the best always bounce back.
When it comes to fitness and wellness, many people think of individual effort like early morning runs, solo gym sessions, and self-discipline. But the truth is, partnership and community can make a massive difference in whether or not you stick with your goals. Studies consistently show that working out with