09/09/2026
There’s a difference between working out and training.
Working out is what most people do. Show up, sweat, feel good, go home.
Training is when you can tell me what you’re trying to improve next week.
I’m not knocking the workout. I’ve had plenty of days where I just needed to move.
But if you’ve been doing it for a year and you can’t name one thing that got better… that’s the part worth looking at.
Here’s the simplest way to turn a workout into training:
Pick one lift. Bench, squat, row, deadlift — doesn’t matter which.
Write down what you did today. Weight, sets, reps.
Next week, add a little. Five pounds. One rep. Something.
Do that for eight weeks and look back at the log.
That’s it. That’s training.
The log doesn’t lie, and the weights will tell you whether the work is working.
Some people train to improve. Some people work out to be entertained.
Both are fine. Just know which one you’re doing.
Follow along.
09/08/2026
Coffee is not a pre-workout meal.
I say that with love, because we see it on the floor all the time.
Somebody comes in for a strength session and the last real food they ate was hours ago.
Busy day.
Running on caffeine.
Figured they’d just push through.
Then the session starts.
The warm-up feels heavier than it should.
Sets that moved well last week turn into a grind.
By the back half of the workout, there’s not much left to give.
Not because they’re lazy.
Because the tank is empty.
Here’s the part that gets missed:
Getting stronger isn’t only about choosing the right weight.
It’s also about fueling your body for the work you’re asking it to do.
Progress comes from quality reps, at the right intensity, session after session.
And that effort requires fuel.
Carbohydrates are one of the main fuels your body uses for harder training.
For a lot of people, having some carbs before they lift can make a noticeable difference in how the session feels.
What that looks like takes some experimenting.
I tell clients this all the time.
Can you handle eating 30 minutes before training?
Maybe.
Maybe you need a full hour.
Maybe it’s half a banana.
Maybe it’s a whole one.
Maybe it’s a piece of toast with honey.
Your body will tell you what works.
The point is to give it something.
Eat something before you train.
Figure out what timing and amount work best for you.
Then go put that fuel to work
09/07/2026
Nashville training starts now.
If HYROX Nashville is on your calendar, the next eight weeks matter.
We’re opening registration today for two things:
Oct. 17 — Doubles Full HYROX Simulation
Full race format.
Coached start to finish.
Doubles only.
One registration covers both athletes.
First 10 teams: $119
Then $139 per team
And then:
Oct. 19 — Nashville 8-Week Training Block
Eight weeks built specifically to carry athletes into Nashville race week.
Running.
Stations.
Strength.
Transitions.
Pacing.
The goal isn’t just to work harder.
It’s to know what needs work and train it on purpose.
If Nashville is your race, now is the time to stop guessing.
Registration opens today.
DM NASHVILLE and I’ll send you the details.
09/04/2026
Sometimes the problem isn’t your workout.
It’s that you’re asking your body to train without giving it much to work with.
I see people put a lot of thought into training.
What am I doing today?
How much weight?
How many reps?
How hard should I push?
Then food becomes whatever they can grab between everything else going on.
If you want to train consistently and get stronger, start with a few basics.
Eat protein consistently.
Drink your water.
Get enough sleep to recover from the work you’re doing.
And don’t wait until you’re exhausted and starving at the end of the day to start thinking about food.
You don’t need to make nutrition complicated.
Before looking for the perfect diet, look at whether your everyday habits are supporting the training you’re already asking your body to do.
Training is the stimulus.
Recovery is where you get ready to do it again.
Progressive by Design. 🔥
09/04/2026