We all have plans about how our lives, and the lives of our loved ones, should go. As life goes on, more and more of those plans seem to not pan out quite the way we had intended.

A general rule of thumb is, that you need to be more careful as you age—you cannot go all-in in the rock n’ roll or CrossFit lifestyle forever.

We have talked at great lengths about microworkouts, performance vs. aesthetics, functional training, etc.—but it occurred to us that we never touched upon why we think this is so important. The main issue is the notion of foundational training vs. specific training, and how many people and trainers get this a bit backward.

We’ve noticed that many people aren’t happy at the moment. They feel that their job is unfulfilling, and that their life isn’t going in the right direction.

So, the question is—what can one do about this?

I’m sitting here in a small, 2.5m x 3.5m room that I am very grateful to have. It’s not, however, the life I had planned for myself at 56 years old.

With two-thirds of the western world either overweight or already suffering from diet-related chronic disease, health is an area where sustainability also needs a lot of improvement.

We see so many people who practice their craft, but don’t dare to go out in the world and ask. This is in no way a guarantee for success, but as Michael Jordan once stated—you miss 100% of the chances you don’t take.

Parents are facing big challenges when it comes to the health of their kids. Child obesity and Type 2 Diabetes rates are soaring. Kids are now even developing fatty livers–a hallmark previously reserved for late-stage chronic alcoholics.

The notion of doing things in the right order is a subject that has popped up a lot lately. This is a fairly simple concept, but one people frequently get wrong

We are so amazingly fortunate to live in a world where a near-limitless array of practices, methods, therapies, programs, and medicines can have a profound effect on setting us in the right direction when we need it. Or are we?

I realized in that moment that seeking out nature is medicinal for me. As Thomas Moore says, it is good care for the soul.

Things will change. The good news is, this is also true when things seem at their worst.

The late, great Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh cautioned against using physical acts to work out anger, suggesting that doing physical activity in anger is like rehearsing the anger over and over again in your central nervous system. This makes sense to us. 

Writing is not only a way to document what’s in your head, but also a way of thinking and expanding on your thoughts.

Many different factors can mess with our “Get Sh*t Done” gear. If things seem to be piling up on you, let’s walk through some scenarios that might help you get them done. 

Training and doing the right things is easy when the sun is shining, and you’re motivated. But a positive mindset and momentum can be hard to sustain when life throws a wrench into the machinery of your daily structures.

Last week I tore my Achilles tendon—besides being surprisingly painful, I was quite surprised by how debilitating and how lengthy such an injury is. Injuries and sickness never come at a good time—I had projects and goals, like a planned marathon, business trips, and family plans. All these plans are postponed for the next six months/year, and I’m slowly coming to terms with me not achieving my goals and aspirations in the foreseeable future.

Dear Scott,

Even if we get the recommended 180 minutes of Zone 2 cardio per week, the health benefits are erased by sitting for over five hours per day.

Instead of giving up because you can’t follow your ambitious plan—try instead to focus on showing up. You don’t need to do anything—just show up. Consistency is key and frequently showing up is the first step towards a consistent and active lifestyle.