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The Calm before the Storm, aka Holidays
This is what I always tell my clients when October, November, and December are around the corner. We all know what happens during the...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


DGF’s Top 5 Exercise Recovery Equipment
Whether your goal is to lose weight, increase athletic performance, or just exercise, recovery is key. I cannot stress this enough. The...
Jan 5, 20222 min read


Treat exercise like WORK
What is something that we have to do regardless of how we are feeling? Work. It’s Sunday night and you’re feeling dreadful because Monday...
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Do this and lose 15 pounds
Did I get you? These types of advertisements are everywhere. If you clicked on this blog post, then it worked right? I wasn’t trying to...
Sep 16, 20212 min read


The “I’m tired” domino
“I’m so tired.” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this during my 14-year career as a personal trainer. On occasion, this is...
Aug 26, 20213 min read


How Fatherhood has changed my workouts
This past Sunday was my first Father’s Day. My son was born in October last year and boy has my life changed. During the first 2 months,...
Jun 24, 20213 min read


I’m Hurt; I Have to Stop Now
Tweaked the back while grabbing groceries, slept wrong overnight, tripped over the curb, the list goes on. Things happen and injuries are...
Jan 11, 20172 min read


So Why Are We More Scared Than Ever?
Scared? There’s always light underneath the tunnel, even from 10 feet under from sea. If you’re reading this, then chances are you are...
Jan 4, 20172 min read


DGF Mentality 2017 (12/28/16) *last blog for 2016!!!!
DGF mentality. I work hard, so I can enjoy views like this. Courtesy of Waimea Canyon, Kauai 3 MORE DAYS!!! 3 more freakin’ days before...
Dec 28, 20162 min read


Get In Shape: Stop the Domino Effect (12/21/16)
Yes, we got two weeks left before 2016 is over. When that number turns 2017, most people are like, meh. No big deal. We all have our...
Dec 21, 20162 min read


Be PROactive for the CHANGE (12/14/16)
Never thought I would skydive. And this is a guy that’s afraid of heights. Never say never. If you really want change to happen and this...
Dec 14, 20162 min read


Road ahead: mind of a gym owner (12/7/16)
Man…….is it December already!?!?!? Geez, where does the time go? As the year comes to an end, I like to reflect on what I’ve accomplished...
Dec 7, 20162 min read


Knowledge doesn’t equal application (11/30/16)
This is what I go by especially when it comes down to nutrition. We all know what’s good or bad, but at the end of the day, it’s hard to...
Nov 30, 20163 min read


Giving Thanks (11/23/16)
Thanksgiving. The time of year to reflect upon how thankful we are and the wonderful people we are surrounded with. Living in a chaotic...
Nov 23, 20162 min read


Planks: why it’s one of the easiest exercise to strengthen the upper body and core (11/16/16)
Since we have Thanksgiving coming up, exercise will be at the bottom of the priority list. It’s just the way it goes. Hey, if you get...
Nov 15, 20161 min read


Work hard, so you can enjoy what you REALLY enjoy (11/9/16)
This is a constant saying I always tell clients during the holiday season. We have a BIG holiday coming up: Thanksgiving. It’s where we...
Nov 9, 20162 min read


Workout enhancer Part I: Music (11/2/16)
We all have that one song that makes us move. The one that makes you lift more, or go that extra distance because you’re just “in the...
Nov 2, 20161 min read


Invest in your workout shoes (10/19/16)
This is what I always tell my clients. We’re always on our feet. Stepping on different platforms, angles, constantly changing where the...
Oct 19, 20162 min read


All about Mindset (10/12/16)
When it comes down to working out, having a good mindset is key. When you go in with a mentality that you’re going to have a great...
Oct 12, 20162 min read


I’m too old for this shi** (9/28/16)
Taking the famous words of Danny Glover from “Lethal Weapon.” For those that haven’t watched the series, please do take the time to watch...
Sep 28, 20162 min read
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