Over the last few weeks, the topic of fat loss just keeps coming up in conversations with both members and prospective members alike. I’ve been hearing things like, “I’m doing all the right things”, or, “I’m following all of the rules”, … and then something along the lines of, “but it’s just not working.” And...Read More
“The first mistake is never the one that ruins you. It is the spiral of repeated mistakes that follows. Missing once is an accident. Missing twice is the start of a new habit.” -James Clear What if I told you that you could be more stressed out than you already were? Or that you...Read More
“Commitment is an act, not a word.” Jean-Paul Sartre A few weeks ago one of our BSP NOVA members, Kristin, wasn’t feeling her best while deadlifting. Her hope for the day was to hit a PR (personal record), but everything just felt HEAVY for her on this given day. Coach Pavlos and I walked over...Read More
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas A. Edison Although it may sound counterintuitive, we often learn best not by learning what to do, but by learning what not to do. This goes for learning movements in the gym, our relationships, career, or anything else. We may not...Read More
“I always say, complacency is the kiss of death.” -Shari Redstone All of us inherently want to be successful–to grow and become more of who we hope to be. Sometimes though, we get too busy with life that we forget to live. We settle for the life we have instead of striving for the one...Read More
Have you ever wondered what exercises to do on vacation? Have you ever felt uncertain while traveling, because you didn’t know if they would have a gym at the hotel or, if they did, what equipment they would have? If so, you’re not alone, and this blog will help. This blog provides you with two...Read More
“Our decisions will never be perfect, but they can be better. Bolder. Wiser. The right process can steer us towards the right choice. And the right choice, at the right moment, can make all the difference.” – Chip Heath and Dan Heath Have you ever made a pros and cons list when faced with an...Read More
“Making good decisions is a crucial skill at every level.” -Peter Drucker Emotions are a finicky thing. Sometimes they help us and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they aid us in making healthy decisions and sometimes they don’t. So, what do we do if we have a knack for letting our emotions interfere with decision making?...Read More
“This event was fun! Great way to learn what you can really do. Everybody there kicked serious butt!” -Jim “Ol’ Handsome” Khoury Just this past Saturday, BSP NOVA had an event called PR For America. The energy in the room was palpable and nearly every member in attendance hit a PR (personal record) and...Read More
“A big reason that people have a hard time setting goals, and projecting themselves into the future, is because they don’t have a good handle on where they’re actually at.” – Todd Bumgardner Where are you at? I don’t mean that literally, since I’m not trying to find you, but rather regarding your life. Are...Read More