“But when you think of high-performers, we’re talking about highly motivated people. If you’re reading this, you may have a list of accomplishments in your career. You might be making more money than you ever imagined for yourself. So why can’t you get your health in order? The reason isn’t laziness; in my experience, it’s an absence of direction. When I work with these burnt-out professionals, I notice a common theme.”

“But as you'll see, our volume and intensity set the foundation for the training plan and help clarify our exercise selection. This is like designing the framework for our house. If you've ever driven by a new building in the early stages of construction. You typically just see a wooden structure. This is what we're after. Attaching the bells and whistles later becomes much easier with a strong foundation.”

“When we fail to physically prepare our bodies for the season ahead, we're trading joy in the future for comfort in the present. We are skipping over discomfort in the short term but robbing ourselves of joy in the long term. When we fail to take the demands of our riding seriously, we burn out sooner, enjoy our time on the mountain less, and decrease our likelihood of staying safe and pain-free.”

“This is why, now more than ever, you see people cite studies in their Instagram posts, YouTube videos, and blogs. On the surface, this seems like a great thing. After all, if they can cite their sources, then they must be providing completely valid information. Right? Well… Not exactly.”

“People want individualized approaches. And this a super intuitive one they can latch onto. Is it helpful for those of us who have yet to reach elite status to address weaknesses in our lifting game? Hell yes. It’s just a matter of looking in less appealing places.”

“No sales pitch, and no lengthy scientific deep dives (although there will be some science). Just an overview of how I generally work on helping people achieve their desired weight without hating their lives in the process.”