
The courage to listen to the lesson life is teaching you?
I’ve been trying to do a few things differently in 2025. Specifically, moving towards moments or things that make me uncomfortable. (I don’t mean “times when I am in physical…

Mobsters, Knights, and Samurai have a code. Do You?
In 2007, Italian police arrested Salvatore Lo Piccolo. This dude was an actual boss from the real life Sicilian Mafia. As they explored his house, they stumbled across what they…

Do You Have a Big Why? You Need One.
Entrepreneur Peter Barton was on top of the world. Until he wasn’t. Barton lived a life everybody dreamed of, took pretty damn good care of himself, and was a great…

Bodyweight Dip 101 (How to Perform the Dip Exercise)
Today you learn one of the most underrated exercises of all time: the dip. It’s something we remind our coaching clients not to overlook, and I’m excited to share the…

Eating a Plant-Based Diet: Safely Going Vegan
So you’re interested in eating only plants, eh? Well, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it. I’ve seen many people over the years have success with…

Things are about to get crazy
On December 19th, 2001, The Fellowship of the Ring hit theaters and nerd culture was forever changed. If you’re like me, you associate these movies with the holidays and are…

Don’t look back in anger
2024 is drawing to a close, so I wanted to hit you with one final newsletter before the chaos of 2025 kicks off. It’s that time of year where our…

Growth over Comfort | Nerd Fitness
Stephen Wilson Jr. was a scientist working for Mars, Inc. (Yeah, the Candy company). One day, his boss pulled him into an office and said something that changed his life:…

What’s different this time? | Nerd Fitness
Today is the most hope and optimism-filled day of the year. That’s great! Whatever goals or resolutions you’ve set for yourself, I’m excited for you! We’re all trying to better…

Train for your Old Person Body
Last December, I sheepishly admitted there was a huge hole in my Nerd cred. I grew up drawing cartoons, took AP art in high school, and was always fascinated by…

Closed Paths, Open Futures | Nerd Fitness
I’m a huge Stephen King fan. I’ve read the whole Dark Tower Series, It, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and my favorite movie ever is based on his novella, Rita Hayworth…

The “Yes And” Rule | Nerd Fitness
A few years back, I attended my friend Nick’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we all had to participate in…

The most important skill for getting (and staying) healthy
In 1933, an overwhelmed and frustrated woman named Frau sent a letter to psychologist Carl Jung, asking “how to live.” (She didn’t have any Instagram influencers to yell motivational platitudes…

Beware the Story, Embrace the Science
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known for having citizens who live exceptionally long, healthy lives. Some of these locations may sound familiar:…