It seems everyone is struggling for “balance” — physical balance, emotional/mental balance, balance between work/home/play, and balance in everything we do. I asked myself, “What is balance and how do you ever achieve it and consistently maintain it?” Every time I think I have found balance, I make decisions that seem to upend it. My […]
By Brett Klika With my job, I have the opportunity to meet many young athletes beginning their journey towards athletic excellence. This usually starts by sitting down in the office and listening to both the athlete and their parents talk about their needs for improvement. The discussion usually ends with the question “So how many […]
“Vision without action is a daydream; action without vision is a nightmare” What is your vision in life? What kind of lifestyle do you want to live? What do you want to accomplish in your lifetime? What is the legacy that you want to leave? When determining your purpose and vision in life, I often […]
One question I love to ask my clients is “What drives you to be great?” Regardless of whether it is a champion athlete, successful entrepreneur, or a hard-working professional, I find the answers are often similar. Regardless of your business, dreams, and desires, let’s use the traits of a champion and apply them to our […]
In many ways, we are all athletes. We want to be challenged, we need feedback and coaching to get to the next level, and we love to feel like we have accomplished our goals. As personal trainers and strength & conditioning coaches, we have the wonderful opportunity to positively influence “athletes” everyday of our lives. Whether […]
Are you looking for ways to improve your performance? In this context, I am talking about your performance at work, at home, and with your health. If you indeed are trying to improve your energy, productivity, and overall effectiveness, I have provided 10 sure-fire ways to maximize your overall performance. Focus, focus, focus—Sometimes it feels […]
By Brett Klika For anyone who watched this year’s Kentucky Derby, the tragedy of the injury and resultant euthanization of “8 Belles” after a second place finish left us wondering “Could this have been prevented?” I watch the sports and news stations interviewing prominent veterianarians and horse experts talking about how often these horses are […]
It is summertime, it is hot, and you do not want your workouts to suffer. If you plan properly, the summertime is a great time to improve your fitness and make some strides in your exercise program. The days are longer, people are abuzz, vacations seem to abound, and the extra sunshine seems to do […]
“Popularity is people liking you; happiness is you liking you.” In a world in which we are all trying to discover our full potential and create “happy” lives, I find this to be an interesting quote. In a world that is often over-stressed, out-of-balance, and out-of-shape, it is not because there is a lack of […]
By Brett Klika High school athletics is a great time for youngsters to learn valuable lessons about life. Teamwork, commitment, competition, discipline, and sacrifice all make up the backbone of athletic competition and transiently, success in life. The later of the last two, success in life, should be of primary concern when working with high […]
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