I got this question from a reader last week, and it echoes a lot of questions I’ve received over the years: “I hate weight lifting and no matter what strategy
The diagnostic I use to help prevent unnecessary injuries
When someone comes to me with an injury (or one of those nagging aches that’s been hanging around for weeks and they can’t figure out why) I run the same
How to Break the Yo-Yo Cycle
Tell me if this pattern sounds familiar. One of my clients (let’s call him Elliot) would go hard every three months. Aggressive diet. New workout plan. The full deal. And
What “Whose Line” Taught Me About Fitness
When someone joins our coaching program, we ask them to rank three things in order of importance so their coach knows where to start: Fitness Nutrition Mindset Almost everyone ranks
It’s here! “How to Try Again” is now AVAILABLE! 🎉 🙌
After 4+ years of work, Steve’s new book, How to Try Again, is on bookshelves everywhere! In case you’re new to this email list, Steve is the nerd who started Nerd Fitness
“How do I start lifting with a barbell?”
I just got an awesome video question from a reader named Dale – and it got me so fired up, I had to share it with you. Dale’s been working
5 Overlooked Movements for Real-World Fitness
Squats. Rows. Deadlifts. Presses. There’s a reason why these are the foundation of any good strength program.[1] But if you’re goal is to be capable outside of the gym, there’s another category
“I Hate Exercise”: How One Mom Learned to Work Out Every Day Anyway
Eight months ago, Faye joined our coaching program. What she told us on day one is something we hear a lot: “I hate exercise. I want to have a better attitude
Do You Need a Fitness Coach? How to Tell an Information Problem from a Support Problem
This past year, I became a complete beginner again. …it didn’t go how I expected. I’ve been a coach for over 15 years. It’s my passion, and why I was
“I need it to work this time.”
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I need it to work this time“? Maybe you’re trying to start a workout routine again. Maybe you want to take better care of

