by John Winters | Sep 9, 2025 | Goals & Motivation
The reality is… We live in a world that makes it easier than ever to avoid discomfort. From food delivery at the tap of an app to technology that eliminates almost every inconvenience, our daily lives are designed for ease. And while convenience has its place, there’s...
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 John Winters | 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
Building Mental Momentum Towards Your Fitness Goals 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...
by John Winters | Jul 27, 2012 | Goals & Motivation
Balancing Strength Training and Running for ROTC “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...
