Eddie McKenna

I had an interesting conversation with a member of our gym the other week.  He approached me after a particularly difficult workout and asked, “Hey, Eddie, how long will it take me […]

If I have learned anything while training people during the last 18 years, it is that everyone, myself included, has to start at the bottom.  It’s coming to peace with the fact […]

If this were about preferences, I’d be more understanding. It isn’t.  Your capacity to move, bend, throw, push, pull, and jump is precisely that — it’s your capacity to navigate the world […]

How does your current fitness level affect your ability to participate in everyday life activities?  How does it affect your options of expressing your fitness in part by participating in, say, a […]

In the fast-paced world we live in, time is an invaluable asset.  Balancing work, family, and social commitments can leave little room for fitness activities. Many individuals struggle to find time to […]

In my 30s, I exercised to look good, in my 50s, to stay fit, in my 70s, to stay ambulatory, in my 80s, to avoid assisted living. Now in my 90s, I’m […]

During the last six months, I have had the unique opportunity to witness one of my members transform into a “gym” guy.  It was funny because I got to witness the moment […]

An old Chinese proverb says: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. This has always deeply resonated with me because it reminds […]

When I was a little kid talking amongst my friends, the topic of whose dad was the strongest always came up. I always thought my dad was the strongest. I still won’t […]

Have I told you that I love my job? Or just how much I love working in my gym? I meet unique and exciting people every day.  The interactions and relationship-building with […]