This is really the first post that I have made about my personal life. Most of my content has been on christian fitness motivation, so bare with me, this is a little bit out of my comfort zone. It has been almost a month now since God blessed us with our beautiful daughter, Landry Kate. We still can't get over how perfect she is, I mean, just look at her! Landry Kate came into this world a little early, but healthy! On January 15, 2019 at 3:55 PM, we received God's greatest blessing, weighing just 6 pounds at 20 inches long. We were pretty surprised at how incredibly tiny she was. Until that ..read more

During my playing career I have witnessed many players quit--from little league all the way through college. Over the years I heard many different reasons for why the athletes were hanging up their uniforms. I believe it is important for parents and coaches to know why their athletes are quitting in order to better communicate and form resolutions. Some quit simply because it is not the talent God gave them and they realize they will not be able to play any further. Others will quit even though they have the talent to keep playing and the following are a few reasons I have seen frequently. 1 ..read more

Taco Casa has been a staple in the city of Tuscaloosa since 1977. It is definitely a family favorite, we even celebrated my daughter's first birthday there. It was only fitting since "taco" was one of her first words! It might not be a place that comes to mind when you think of cutting calories, but If you're like me and can't imagine your life without some of T-Town's best tacos, fear not. Check out this list of options under 500 calories. Just a disclaimer, I contacted Taco Casa and they informed me they have not yet done a nutritional analysis of their food. All calories are approximate an ..read more

The great debate: should you workout in the morning or afternoon? This argument has been going on for ages but there isn’t really one clear answer. I prefer to workout in the morning, while my wife prefers the afternoon, and they both have their pros and cons. What may work for one person may not suit another, and some will even have to workout in the morning sometimes and at night occasionally because their schedule is always changing. I do believe it is important to know the benefits and drawbacks of each of both so you can decide what’s best for you. Morning Pros Excellent way to start the ..read more

Planks are a staple in the fitness industry. They are an excellent isometric exercise that is great at building core strength. But lets be honest, planks can become boring over time. That is why it is a great idea to incorporate plank variations into your workout. Plank alternatives can add some challenge and variation to your workout. In this article I will show you 43 plank variations, some of which make the planks easier, and some harder. This article also shows how to incorporate some basic equipment into a standard plank. I really enjoyed writing this article and hope you get some good u ..read more

The year almost over and the begining of 2020 is fast approaching. If you’re reading this, you are probably one of the 45% of Americans who made some kind of new year’s resolution this year. Out of those, only 9% will keep their resolutions and achieve their goals. Whether you have given up already or are still working on them, it's time to take a step back and assess where you are and how to move forward. -Begin or Start Over- Maybe you were part of the 55% that never made a goal in the first place or you did, but have given up. Start today with a resolution that you want accomplished and wr ..read more

I recently wrote an article on some of the ,fitness fads that you should avoid. As I was writing it, I decided when I was done that I needed to write a more positive article next. What better way then to write about some of the fitness "fads" that are actually improving the industry?! Wearable fitness trackers Technology has helped make some massive improvements in the fitness industry, including fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors and wearable GPS tracking devices. These are all great examples of how instant gratification can be a positive thing. As you workout and get insta ..read more

Modifying an exercise allows an individual to get the benefits of an exercise that otherwise they would not be able to complete. The ,TRX Suspension Training System is a great piece of equipment that makes modifying exercises easy. Here are some great TRX exercises modified for beginners: https://youtu.be/eiFF7ZqTv0Q TRX Assisted Crunch The abdominal crunch is a staple in the fitness world. Even still, there are many people who cannot properly execute them. The TRX assisted crunch is a modified version for those who have difficulty with them. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch ..read more

The fitness industry is booming. It has grown 3-4% annually for the last 10 years and it shows no signs of slowing. But with the good comes the bad. There will always be people that will see opportunities in the market like this and take advantage of it. Which is why a new fitness fad seems to pop up everyday. This makes it almost impossible for the consumer to determine which ones are truly beneficial and which ones do much more harm than good. The fads I list below aren't worth your time or money and are likely to create a bigger obstacle in your fitness journey. These are the fit ..read more

1. Just show up This is the absolute best thing you can do. I can honestly say that there are days where I don’t want to workout. But the one way I can trick myself to do the workout anyway is by just showing up--whether that means driving to the gym or even the park. Even if all I do is a short workout it's still better than if I had stayed home watching TV. 2. Start slowly Go for a 15 minute walk, then you can build on that by doing 30 mins, adding running, doing body weight exercises, then eventually strength training. Start where you are and work your way up. 3. Sign up for a race Races ar ..read more