So far as a coach, I have travelled the world quite a bit over the last 17 years. Having worked in five different countries with professional football teams, a world kickboxing champion, the old, the young, and the in-betweens, I have seen commonalities in simply what makes a place a good environment to be in. I grew up in a culture where a strong work ethic was always highly valued. As a wise man in my home country Austria once said: 'If you're bored, get undressed, and look

It is the year 2035. You are struggling to pick up your little chihuahua, are gasping for air walking up the stairs, are incapable of carrying logs to your fireplace, and are nearly failing to get out of the bathtub having been soaking in warm water. Welcome to the world of frailty, where any physical task feels like trying to move a mountain, and the inability to function the way you should makes you feel a little embarrassed, if not helpless. It may well be that you have re

Over the course of my career as a coach and lifter, I have come to understand several things. One which stands out for me is that the process of getting stronger draws many parallels to other aspects of our life. In essence, the barbell can become our life teacher, as well as our teacher for life. Whether you have been training for several months, several years, or are thinking about getting started, this article was written for you. Because sometimes, a nip in the bud is all