by John Winters | Jun 19, 2025 | Goals & Motivation, Health, Lifestyle Change
Five years ago, I hit a wall I never thought I’d face. After back surgery, my fitness and health were at their lowest point. I couldn’t stand for more than 30 minutes without my leg seizing up. Every day was pain, frustration, and the realization that all the strength...
by blazeexperts | Jan 13, 2025 | Goals & Motivation
When I agreed to participate in the Armer Foundation’s Ahwatukee Dancing with the Stars event (you can see the video on our Facebook page: here), I didn’t realize just how much this experience would teach me—not just about dancing, but about life, growth, and pushing...
by John Winters | Jun 15, 2023 | Goals & Motivation, Health
Being a supposed Millennial myself and making a number of observations in my work within the healthcare and health and fitness industries, I have realized that health maintenance may be even more vital of a lifestyle focus than for the prior generations. There are...
by John Winters | Nov 3, 2022 | Goals & Motivation
Most people recognize momentum as a physical force. However, very few recognize momentum as a mental force as well. As you may be familiar with Newton’s Law of physics that states that an object will stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by a greater outside...
by John Winters | Jul 27, 2012 | Goals & Motivation
“I have to be able to run for ROTC, but I also want/need to keep up my leg and core strength. When doing squats, should I go heavy enough to use a belt, or just work up to a good weight I can handle without a belt and work with that?” Many people find themselves with...
by John Winters | Jun 9, 2012 | Goals & Motivation
Our question this week is “What is the best way for me to handle someone who is pushing my buttons, even bullying me? How can I stay grounded and not get sucked in?” This article is going to approach this question from the perspective that these interactions are with...