Trust Your Gut – Self Reliance

Every so often you have a thought that feels too small, too obvious, or too strange to say out loud. So you let it pass. Then, a few weeks later, someone else says almost exactly that thing, in a meeting, in a book, from a stage, and the room nods like it’s news. When was…

Set Point vs. Settling Point: Why You Struggle With Weight (and What Still Works)

Ever feel like your body is fighting against your efforts to lose weight? You’re not alone. and science has some theories that try to explain why. Two of the most talked about ideas in the world of weight regulation are Set Point Theory and Settling Point Theory. They offer very different views on how your…

How Fast Should You Lift? What Science Says About Tempo and Muscle Growth

Have you ever slowed down your reps because someone at the gym told you “time under tension” was the key to bigger muscles? Or maybe you’ve been told to move the weight fast to generate more force? Tempo, the speed at which you perform your reps, is one of the most debated variables in training….

How to Build a Peak Performance Mindset

How to Build a Peak Performance Mindset

What separates high achievers from the rest of us? It’s not always talent. It’s not just hard work either. According to sports psychologist Marc Cormier in his TEDx Talk “How to Develop a Mindset for Peak Performance”, the real game-changer is mindset. Whether you’re an athlete, a student, an entrepreneur—or simply someone striving to show…