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Training Journal: 10.08.25
A track workout incorporating sandbag conditioning. Taking advantage of the good fall weather exercising outdoors. Continue reading
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The 5 Best Exercises and Stretches You Can Do for Life and Why They Matter
A simple, sustainable guide to help you get strong, stay active, and support lifelong health with no complicated routines If you could only choose a handful of exercises to do for the rest of your life to stay strong and healthy, what would they be? Of course, exercise selection depends a lot on your specific… Continue reading
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Eight Smart Steps to Begin Your Fitness Journey
Practical strategies to help you build strength, improve health, and stay motivated. The hardest part of any journey is simply getting started. Perhaps the thought of us pushing ourselves beyond the comfort of our familiar routines and taking that first uncertain step is the issue. Or, it could be that change often feels uncomfortable because… Continue reading
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Stop Chasing the Hype
Find a Coach That Actually Teaches Let’s be honest, social media isn’t always the best place to get solid health and wellness advice. Between the questionable transformations, aggressive marketing, and endless “hacks,” it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind or doing it all wrong. But here’s the truth- we don’t have to listen to… Continue reading
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The Most Overlooked Factor in Your Workout
How Proper Movement and Exercise Selection Lead to Better Results I’ve been in the fitness world long enough to see plenty of interesting training styles come and go. From the latest “fitness challenge” or “8-minute Abs”, there’s always a new workout promising better results. But the one thing that’s consistently overlooked, especially among the active… Continue reading
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Why Fitness Levels Should Replace BMI as a Health Indicator
Fitness Levels is The Smarter Measure in Assessing Health Than BMI. The need to start focusing on an individual’s fitness level over Body Mass Index (BMI) as a health indicator is now. Focusing on fitness levels offers a fresh, comprehensive, and more right approach to assessing overall well-being. While BMI is still widely used in… Continue reading
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Focus on the Now, Not the Destination
Embrace the Health and Wellness Journey by Finding Fulfillment in the Present In the pursuit of improving our health and wellness, we are often chasing the next goal to lower the number on the scale, more weight on the barbell, or a new personal record in our running time. Too often, we set our sights… Continue reading
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Unlocking Your True Potential Through Discomfort
Capture Growth by Embracing Challenges and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Tim Ferriss once said, “Every single thing you want in life is on the other side of something you don’t want to do.” His quote reminds us that success often lies just beyond our comfort zone. We’ve all felt like our dreams or goals… Continue reading
Welcome to VGA Wellness
Welcome to VGA Wellness, my corner of the internet dedicated to helping busy people feel better, move more, and live well.
Here, I share practical, science-based strategies to help you build lasting habits in fitness, food, and mindset, without the stress or confusion.
Let’s make wellness realistic, achievable, and something you truly enjoy.
Recent Posts
- Wellness That Works in Real Life
- The Power of Continuous Improvement in Your Health and Fitness
- The Simple Framework for Staying Fit (Without Overcomplicating It)
- Eat Smart, Stay Ready
- Why Staying Healthy Feels So Difficult with a Busy Life