5 reasons we struggle with health
Let’s start at the beginning. Because we know the statistics. We know that obesity has quadrupled since the 1950s. We know that diabetes has increased from around 1.5 million people in the 1950s to over…
Week in Review – April 20th
Last week in review, workouts and more... We've got you covered! From LIVE workouts to pre-recorded workouts to discussions and presentations, here is a review of everything we have for you for the week of…
Week in Review – April 13th
Last week in review, workouts and more... We've got you covered! From LIVE workouts to pre-recorded workouts to discussions and presentations, here is a review of everything we have for you for the week of…
Check the boxes every day
Should we keep goals top of mind? Goals are great. I've written previously about the science of goal-setting. To quote Simon Sinek, we are a "goal-oriented species with a bias for progress." And so we are.…
What I learned from getting my email hacked!
I had a rough weekend It started great Saturday morning with me teaching classes in Encino and then getting the chance to deliver my "5 Pillars of Health" presentation to members. I love getting to…
The problem with “moderation”
Let's talk about "moderation" After my "cheat meal" post last week a longtime Arena family member (you know who you are) was telling me about how his general guiding principle when it comes to health…
When a “cheat meal” turns into “What-The-Hell!”
Ah...the "cheat meal"... Have you ever been in the process of working on improving your health, and you're absolutely SMASHING IT...and then you have a “cheat” meal… which turns into a cheat day… which leads…
Mismatched: It’s not your fault!
What is "evolutionary mismatch?" If you struggle with your fitness, your health, if you struggle to exercise consistently and eat the right foods, to get enough sleep and manage your weight, it's not your fault.…
Bill Gates 4 steps to being happier at any age
We are all searching for happiness Some people find it more easily than others, but it's safe to say that humans, as a species, crave contentment. Yet rates of anxiety and depression are higher than…
There’s nothing wrong with you!
Why is change so difficult? Dozens of people. Times 12 months. Times 15 years. That’s how many people I’ve spoken to about their fitness needs since Arena Fitness opened in January of 2003. People inquiring…