By Radley West “If I can inspire just one person to take a step toward better health, then every challenge has been worth it.” Earlier today, someone asked me why I do the things I do. More specifically, why is it important for me to compete, especially after all theContinue Reading
By Radley West “You don’t need to be extreme, just consistent.” When most people think about reaching their fitness goals, they picture big changes, intense training schedules, strict diets, and dramatic transformations. While those stories make great headlines, the truth is that most real success comes from something far lessContinue Reading
By Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am living proof. In May 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life, I donated a kidney to a member at our gym. At the time, I didn’t fully realize how muchContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Many people visit their doctor feeling persistently fatigued, foggy, or unwell, only to be told their lab work falls within “normal” ranges. According to local functional nutrition practitioner Jennifer Tardy, those results may not always reflect optimal health. Tardy, founder of Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness,Continue Reading
By Radley West As a gym owner, I’m about to say something slightly scandalous: you don’t need a gym to get strong. Yes, I just heard my dumbbells gasp. Truth is, there’s one humble piece of equipment that can help you build serious strength, tone your muscles, and even improveContinue Reading
By Radley West In the whirlwind of our daily lives, finding time for a healthy, nutrient-packed meal can feel like a mission impossible. But what if there was a simple, delicious, and incredibly convenient way to flood your body with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? Enter the green smoothie, your newContinue Reading
By Radley West Spoiler: The Scale Isn’t the Star of the Show When it comes to fitness, we all love a good before-and-after moment. But if the only thing you’re using to measure progress is your bathroom scale, you’re selling yourself short. Real progress isn’t just about weight, it’s aboutContinue Reading
By Radley West When you think of being healthy, what’s the first image that pops into your head? For many of us, it’s a person sweating it out at the gym, chiseled and determined. While fitness is an excellent piece of the puzzle, a truly healthy life is a muchContinue Reading
By Radley West Every morning, I leave the house like a responsible adult, keys in hand, water bottle, whispering sweet nothings to my dog like, “Be a good girl,” and “Don’t destroy anything I love.” She gives me the look. You know the one. The Oscar-worthy performance that says, IContinue Reading
By Radley West It took me a long time to learn that “no” is a complete sentence. Let’s face it: boundaries get a bad rap. To some, they sound cold or selfish, like you’re suddenly too good to answer a 10 pm “Hey, can you help me move this couch?”Continue Reading
By Radley West Starting the day by writing down a few things you’re grateful for may seem simple, but it can lead to profound benefits. What often begins as a small daily habit, like jotting down three things you’re thankful for, has been shown to improve mental well-being, reduce stress,Continue Reading