Words & wisdom
The Eugene journal.
Hot takes, methodology breakdowns, and the occasional client story (with permission). No SEO keyword stuffing. No 14-tab outlines. Just the stuff I'd tell you over coffee.
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Free Gym Trials in Edmonton: How to Start Training Without Spending a Dollar
Free weeks, free passes and hot yoga intro offers all over Edmonton — and a four-week plan to use them properly.
2026-08-24 · 10 min read →Client StoryBack Home to Edmonton: What Nine Years Abroad Taught Me About Training
Nine years, three countries, dozens of world-class coaches — and a hometown that got a whole lot fitter while I was gone.
2026-07-23 · 8 min read →Hot TakeStop Ego Lifting: The Real Reason Nobody's Impressed
Loading the bar with your pride instead of your brain? Here's why everyone sees it — and what to do instead.
2026-06-28 · 8 min read →Hot TakeStop Pretending Everyone Wants To Be A Bodybuilder
The industry sells one body, one method, one promise. Here's the messy, joyful truth about what most people actually need.
2026-06-12 · 7 min read →MethodWhy I Train The 40+ Crowd Different (And Why It Works For 16+ Youth Too)
The two groups I serve look opposite on paper. They need the exact same thing. Here's the method.
2026-05-27 · 8 min read →