Some Things Never End
Joseph Campbell was a mythologist and writer who was famous for his philosophy on life which was “Follow your Bliss”. To Campbell, following your bliss meant doing what you love and living the life you were destined to. It is similar to the famous American motto of the Pursuit of Happiness. But how many of … Continue reading The Pursuit of Fitness
I’ve written blogs in the past in which I’ve stressed the importance of taking small steps when starting a fitness goal. I find it is important not to take too much on too soon as there is a risk of becoming overwhelmed leading to giving up altogether. I stand by that advice. However, this blog is … Continue reading Transformation Transparency
One of the most successful fitness campaigns was Nike’s Just Do It. The campaign was so successful the slogan has become almost as popular as the swoosh logo itself. The motto was so simple yet emotive that it transcended age, gender, physical ability and even the world of fitness altogether. I remember my dad using … Continue reading Why Do It
When I was younger, I used to dream how amazing adulthood was going to be. Now as a 30 something, I find myself day dreaming of how better life was when I was younger. Birthdays are no longer anticipated with excitement. On the contrary, they’re dreaded and celebrations feel more like commiserations. That’s exactly how … Continue reading Fitness in your 30s
The age-old argument is what came first, the chicken or the egg? Well here's another one: What came first, the gratitude or the good life? The reason I ask is because have you noticed people of wealth and money tend to be grateful? I know what you're thinking: it's easy to be grateful in their positions. … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude
There is a misconception in the fitness world that the best time to work out is first thing in the morning. One of the reasons for this is the theory of fasted cardio. This theory is that we burn more fat on an empty stomach as our bodies uses energy from our stored fat. However, … Continue reading The Power Hour
Two of my favourite motivational speakers are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Eric Thomas. There are prominent figures inspiring YouTube videos which are great for getting you pumped for a workout. However, there is a common theme between the two that I disagree on: sleep. Arnold Schwarzenegger argues that if you don’t get enough sleep well then … Continue reading Don’t Sleep on Sleep
Fitness in Your 30s 