“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -Confucius   You’re probably sabotaging yourself. Yup, you read that last sentence correctly. Odds are you’re getting in the way of the things you want to accomplish in life, and the reason is probably simple. Simple, because you may not be keeping things simple....Read More

“Few things in life shape you more than the people around you, and few choices are more important than deciding who you’ll be with” – Eric Greitens   Who do you spend your time with? What type of people are they? Do they lift you up and add value to your life? Or, do they...Read More

“Decide who you want to be. Act that way. In time, you’ll become the person you resolve to be.” -Eric Greitens   What type of person are you? What type of person do you want to be? Are you a father or mother? Are you strong and healthy? Are you weak and inactive? These are...Read More

“Are crunches and sit-ups the best way to train the core?”   I’ve received that question a fair amount over the years, and the simple answer is… nope!  At BSP NOVA we rarely, if ever, program either of those exercises because there are more beneficial ways to train the “core”.  Sure, sit-ups and crunches use...Read More

“Showing up is essential. Showing up consistently is powerful. Showing up consistently with a positive outlook is even more powerful.” -Jeff Olson There’s a popular saying that says showing up in half the battle, which has some merit to it, certainly, but also clearly says that it’s only half the battle.  Have you ever wondered what...Read More

Is living a life of no regrets what we should strive for? Or could not having regrets hinder us from truly living? Sure, the notion of living a life of no regrets sounds peachy keen when said aloud, but, that’s not an ideal worth aiming for. If we truly had no regrets, then did we...Read More

“The simple things that lead to success are all easy to do. But they’re also just as easy not to do.” – Jeff Olson   The above quote rings true in every area of life, especially when it comes to seeing through results through our efforts in the gym. Want to gain more knowledge about...Read More

You know what really sucks? Vacuum cleaners (and that joke). But seriously, what sucks is busting your butt in the gym only to see little to no progress. You come in consistently to lift and do conditioning, you work on bettering your nutrition, etc., yet the fruits of your labor aren’t ripe yet. At BSP...Read More

“Easy training is good training” – Tony Gentilcore   There is a pervasive thought in the world of fitness that sweating like crazy during a workout means that your workout was effective. Although at face value this seems like it makes sense, it misses the mark in a few ways. Sweating a ton means that...Read More

Twas the night before Christmas, except that it wasn’t, because it was actually December 1st and 8am in the morning. This time marked the beginning of BSP NOVA’s first Santa Around The World (SATW) competition and it was a blast. We started this competition with the hope to create a fun event for our members...Read More