The struggle of trying to live less of our lives online isn't a new subject. We are well past being aware of too much screen time and too little interaction with the real world. It's now common knowledge that we need some self-intervention if we want to lead a better, more intentional life. I feel … Continue reading Digital Consumption, Real Life, and Intentionality in the New Year
You know the time of year. Your gym gets crowded. All those New Year resolutions begin in earnest and now every rack, machine, and dumbbell is occupied and confiscated. You look around in frustration as newbie gym goers flock to your hallowed hall that is your sanctuary, your temple, your "house." The consensus among your … Continue reading What to Do with All Those Gym Newbies
Health and fitness are not all that complicated. Aside from some outliers, genetic predispositions, and unfortunate circumstances most of us can practice some simple habits to keep us in good, solid health. And most of these principles are free of charge. Below I want to list a few non-rocket science habits you take take action … Continue reading Health and Fitness Principles for Life
We've all had them. And I mean "had" in the past tense. Those vague, foggy, pie-in-the-sky promises that next year will be different. I know I have. We all know what we really need to be doing. We all know the drill. Get in good shape, eat better, save money, and be more mindful. We … Continue reading What’s Your Resolution? A New Beginning?
I can clearly remember, with all five senses, the days I went over to my neighbor's driveway to use their basketball goal after school. The feel of the ball, the smell of the rubber, the sight of the hoop against the sky, the sound of the ball hitting the pavement and bouncing off the goal, … Continue reading Keeping Up with the Past
Something I struggle with lately is the ability to be silent. The act of being quiet not only in my actions but also in my mind and my surroundings. The constant need and habit of being entertained and occupied has become the autopilot for many of us, myself included. I know I'm beating a dead … Continue reading A Simple Act Needed in a Shallow World
I recently took a flight out of town for pleasure and acted as I always do: I people-watch and give myself no other choice but to casually observe my surroundings. It comes naturally to me. Maybe it's my years in the military where one has to be constantly ready to move, ready to hurry up … Continue reading The Final Solution to Boredom
I was going to title this post "Lady Quietly Reading on a Stationary Bike in a Small Town" (90's music enthusiasts will loosely get the reference), but that would be a little confusing. Either way, I've written about the crazy current state of "fitness" (quotes intentional) before and how it's evolved into an almost unrecognizable … Continue reading The Other Side of Fitness We Shouldn’t Forget
As a few of you know I write a few articles for Primer Magazine from time to time. In the last month or so I've written three that I think are worth sharing in case you missed them. From things I've learned in my formal education and strength coaching advice to lessons learned from my … Continue reading Strength Coaching, Learning New Things, and Lessons From Cancer
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Moving forward I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. Principle number one is all about clearing your head. Every day we seem to … Continue reading Clear Your Mind Before Your Workout
Brad Borland 