Tag: consistency in fitness

CHALLENGES: The One Challenge That Matters Most

Lots of trainers love to dish out fitness challenges—30-day this, 6-week that. And while those can be fun, I only take on one challenge. It’s the same challenge I gave myself over 45 years ago, back in 1977 when I was just 20 years old: Stay healthy and fit for the rest of my life.

No gimmicks. No deadlines. Just one big, lifelong commitment to myself. Every other challenge I’ve taken on since then—whether it’s a new workout, a tournament, or a nutrition tweak—has simply been in support of that one overarching goal.

Do You Have a Plan, and Are You Sticking to It?

Let’s get real for a second. Having a plan is great, but you know what separates dreamers from doers? Consistency. It’s not about starting strong or waiting for motivation to strike—it’s about showing up every day, even when it’s hard, inconvenient, or boring. That’s how progress happens. If you don’t have one—or if your plan needs a serious upgrade—now’s the time to take action. That’s where the Fit For Life Methodology comes in. It’s not just a program; it’s a roadmap to building strength, mobility, and independence for life.

The Lifelong Commitment to Fitness

In this video from a few years back, I take on a sensational headline claiming “Stretching does no long-term good.” As a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), my initial reaction was, “That’s such crap.” But then I had a revelation. Anything you do for your body works, but only if you do it continuously.