The “DIRTY 36” January Challenge

First, Happy New Year!I won’t give you some cheeseball, rah-rah message because god knows your inbox is already stuffed with those messages.Instead, I’ll give you something practical, and dare I say…awesome.In 2024, we’re going to do a Monthly Challenge (we’ll come up with a cool name:)For the month of January,...

363 I’m not a golfer, I’m a hockey player …

Hey 18STRONG golfer,Our latest podcast episode is out now!Join us for an electric discussion with former professional hockey player and elite performance coach, Jeff Lovecchio. Jeff talks about the importance of physical training and mental strength in sports, his personal athletic journey, his transition to coaching, and the power of a positive...

Have the holidays taken their toll on you?

As the last days of 2023 are upon us… There’s a pretty good shot that, beginning with Thanksgiving, all the family gatherings, events, holiday food, and holiday spirits… Have left you feeling a little subpar physically - especially around the waistline. We’ve got three days, then the real work begins....

You can absolutely do this!

January 17th, 2024… Remember that date. That day is the official "National Quit Day". The day most people will have already given up on their health and fitness resolutions for 2024. It happens every year like clockwork. Gyms are packed to the rafters the first week of January. Then a...

How diet and exercise work together to lose fat

"You need a healthy diet and exercise if you’re going to lose weight." We’ve been hearing that our entire lives. But why? How exactly do they work together? So, we can all agree that, whatever your weight loss goal is, you should utilize diet and exercise, right? Utilizing one without...

Beware of becoming a “hopper”

After lots of awesome family time and one day back in the gym, I’m back in the swing of things and ready to rock 2024 with you. We’re six days away from the unofficial start of habit building season – January 2nd. Let’s gently ease into the New Year and...

362: The 40-Day FORGE starts next week!

Hey 18STRONG golfer,I'm excited to revisit a special episode that can change your life and golf game: The 40-Day FORGE.This is not just a podcast episode, but a blueprint for a transformative journey. This episode delves into the 40-Day FORGE program, a blend of physical discipline and mental fortitude, designed to create...

Decisions are a form of progress

Before we all hit the Christmas Eve party circuit tonight, let’s think about this…Decisions are a form of progress.You’ll move faster when you decide faster.Decide to lose fat.Decide to add distance.Decide to get toned.Instead of spending a bunch of time researching on the Google machine…Just decide.Now, let’s all have a...

Stop making things harder.

I came across the parable below about a year ago. And we should all read it once a month because it would reel us in and keep our crazy lives in perspective. Please take 3 mins to read it before you hit the Christmas weekend. I love this story so...

Ben pan bullets?

"Bedpan bullets."That is how a nurse described vitamins to me 10+ years ago.Meaning, they do nothing because they don’t absorb into our bodies.Well, I’ve been taking vitamins and supplements off and on since my Flintstone vitamin days.And have yet to see Dino come back out undisturbed.So, while "bedpan bullets" is...