FAV WAY TO WORKOUT:

I typically write my own eight to 10–week cycles with specific muscle group days. Some days are more exciting than others, based on what I enjoy, but the less interesting days are necessary for building up my body and increasing anticipation for the days I enjoy.

BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH:

Lifting makes you slower. As a former collegiate track athlete, I know the phobia that touching a weight will make you fifty pounds heavier. But strength and conditioning tailored to the athlete can only make you faster and protect you from injury

BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH:

The belief that only eating salads and greens is the key to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. If you don’t find ways to enjoy what you’re eating, then the nutrition journey is going to be short.

MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY:

Chest and bicep days are usually my favorite. I usually regulate it to a bunch of push moves built around hypertrophy, burnout routines, and three-second eccentrics.

MY ADVICE:

Always have a goal, and remind yourself of it when you walk through the door ready to work out.

IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT:

Dumbbells! No matter what muscle group I’m targeting, there are always creative ways to hit them with dumbbells.

MY FITNESS INSPIRATION:

My best friend, Dave. He showed me it’s possible to keep hard training and fitness goals in my life, and that I don’t have to sit around feeling bad about not being in the same shape I was during my collegiate years.

DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER:

A leg day with Jeff Cavaliere, so he could nitpick my form to perfection and provide a ton of science behind the movements.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED:

Dedication over motivation. Motivation is a feeling; dedication is an act. Whereas feelings are fleeting, action literally moves you. I have very lofty goals in my life, and I need to be dedicated to the process of getting there — no matter how difficult some days are.

NEWBIE ADVICE:

Patience. Learn to enjoy the journey, because if you do, it’s going to be a much more rewarding experience.

GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD:

Long-term, I’d like to continue building muscle and perhaps put myself to the test with obstacle races like HYROX or Tough Mudder.

 

Photo by Tindall Stephens