We are not responsible for the health and well being of our loved ones. We can support them and lead by example, but their fitness levels are unequivocally up to them.We recently opened up a Q&A at Kaplifestyle. The response was overwhelming.  There are so many phenomenal questions on the thread; I don’t know how I’m going to get to them all. As I often advise, when you … [Read more…]

Stories of personal transformation are particularly inspiring when we know the success was not easy. Dan O’Toole isn’t a pro athlete, but he busted his ass over a long period of time. He now squats more than a good percentage of the MLB players I shared clubhouse space with.Dan is one of the funniest cats I know. He and Jay Onrait are the anchors and my teammates at FOX … [Read more…]

Fridays can drag, but I’m here to assist. To vibe with you through these last few hours before the weekend begins, I’m going to hit you with my top five quotes.A quality quotation has always inspired me to think, to smile, to laugh. Sometimes provocative words make me want to sprint through a wall. Very occasionally, I’m inspired to sit still.I’ve become fascinated by … [Read more…]

In the midst of digging for a pot of gold, how do you know when to quit? Achieving life’s most worthwhile goals requires uncommon persistence.If you think you’re in the right spot, but don’t know how deep the treasure lies, throwing in the towel too soon could mean leaving behind riches galore.Pat Riley recently mused on the Miami Heat’s devotion to bringing further … [Read more…]

It’s time for me to take a hiatus from my 5 x 5 workout.I feel like I’m breaking up with a longtime girlfriend, the one who is my perfect match. I know we will get back together, but the relationship simply isn’t working in the moment. I love her, but I need some space.I’ve been performing this workout for over a year, and I can say that as of last week, I was as strong … [Read more…]