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Busy men come to me a little bit lost and a lot frustrated. They’ve tried a whole range of products, workout plans and fad diets to get healthier, but they still haven’t attained their standard and haven’t even considered online coaching.
Maybe that’s you right now? You’ve tried to eat better, do more PT, started meditating but your body and health isn’t changing.
The majority of the men I work with are SO CLOSE to achieving optimal health. They’re just missing a few small (but crucial) tweaks that make all the difference. Once we sort out the adjustments that need to be made together, their bodies change and the frustration can end.
However, there’s one BIG catch…
You have to pick your HARD.
Watching what you eat, training every day and prioritizing your mental health are all hard to do.
Constant pain, popping prescription meds and premature death are even harder.
So the question is…WHICH HARD ARE YOU GOING TO PICK?
Whether you are seeking out to be an elite warfighter or be a more present and active parent you will benefit from habit based, online coaching created by someone who has literally sweated in the trenches with you.
So what’s holding back your body from optimal health and performance?
I’m here to help you find out!
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