Reading Time: 5 minutesI want you to think about the last time you tried to lose weight. Not the casual, “I should probably eat better” kind. The real kind. The kind where you cleared out the pantry, downloaded the app, bought the meal prep containers, and actually meant it this time. How did that go? For a lot…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesStrength training enhances ballroom and Latin dancers’ performance by improving balance, core strength, posture, and competition-day nutrition, while complementing dance practice to create well-rounded athletes.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesWeight Loss is not about willpower. It’s a negotiation. Recognize, address, and close on small daily actions to overcome objections and foster personal growth.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesDo you feel confident in some dances but freeze up in others? Doubt your conditioning but trust your technique? The issue might not be your overall confidence—it’s your self-efficacy. Learn the crucial difference between these two concepts and how understanding it can transform your performance on the competition floor.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery day, your actions shape your habits, reinforcing either positive or negative patterns. Ordering takeout trains you to repeat it, while cooking at home fosters better habits. Consistent practice strengthens good habits, making it crucial to choose wisely.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes(Originally published on tonygentilcore.com) Imagine this common scenario: You’ve made the decision to start a fitness plan. You know it’s going to require changing your eating and exercise habits. You’ve stocked healthy food in the house, you’ve been keeping to a regular workout routine, and you’re seeing noticeable changes. Then your friends invite you out…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesEnjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, videos, and more from the web to help you live a happier, healthier, life. The Big Idea: Here’s the big idea behind 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. My mission is to make this…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe very traits that make me a lousy influencer—context, timeless basics, and deep listening—are exactly what make me a powerful fitness coach.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen stress hits, we don’t rise to the level of our desires. We fall to the level of our defaults.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSkipping workouts isn’t always about motivation—it’s about friction. The more obstacles between you and getting started, the easier it is to bail, even when you want to follow through. If you keep missing workouts, start removing friction.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people think they need more motivation to stay consistent, but the true secret to lasting success lies in changing how you perceive yourself. Small mindset shifts—such as reframing setbacks and taking manageable actions to build momentum—are the real drivers of long-term personal growth and transformation.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fear of regressing and a desire to experience life to the fullest motivate me to maintain my health and fitness. Finding your reason is key.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteShane Parrish’s quote emphasizes the challenge of consistency in healthy habits for long-term success. Extraordinary results require uncommon discipline, while common actions may not be easy.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHaving control over one’s life is a stronger predictor of wellbeing than external conditions. Autonomy and framing tasks positively can greatly impact our happiness, despite external constraints.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a world fixated on shortcuts, it’s important to recognize that effort, not quick fixes, leads to lasting success. The real value lies in doing the work.
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