By David Tepera, November 25, 2020

Just about every decision you’ve made or will make in life is because of a reasoning and should be answered with the question, “Why?”

Why did you start exercising and eating healthy? Did you finally get fed up with being overweight and exhausted all the time? Was your daily life on a down slide heading to depression, so you made the choice to take control?

What happens to most of us who start a healthier lifestyle? At some early point, you quit. You must again answer the question, “Why?” Of course, quitting is from lack of discipline.

We have clients who come to us with multiple joint problems. Over the next several months, we help resolve their issue, plus teach them how to lift weights properly. Our hopes, when they decide to venture on their own, is that they can walk into any gym and lift weights injury free.

But again, some people stop exercising and come back to us because their joints get stiff and issues are reappearing. I always ask, “Why did you stop lifting weights?”

We must ask ourselves, “Why?” in other aspects of life. Why did we choose this career path or that particular job? Are you still giving the same effort to succeed as when you started? Did you lose your ambition?

Why did you choose this person to be your spouse? Over time, are you still treating each other with respect and love, or did you get settled in and take advantage?

Listen, it doesn’t matter what is happening in your life at this moment. You must find a way to get out of your comfort zone and change things around. You were once vibrant, excited and enjoying life to the fullest. Today is the day to find the old you and start the journey of being happy again.

Don’t just start something with all cylinders blaring to run out of steam early. You must keep the gas tank full, rev up your engine and attack this world to cross the finish line in first place.

Now, next time you start something that enhances your life, don’t forget, it began with the question, “Why?”

I would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy Thanksgiving Day.

By David Tepera, November 11, 2020

It’s been an interesting week at Ageless Muscle. Many clients came in with a game face because they needed to blow off some frustration. They attacked their weight training program like a professional athlete. To tell you the truth, it was a lot of fun to watch them make new gains in strength and stamina.

We all have many reasons to be frustrated in our daily lives, but I want everyone to know that performing exercise is one of the best medicines for many reasons.

Putting your body through the stress of exercise will produce endorphins that makes you feel better, plus gain confidence to tackle your problems. It’s not just for your physical being, but mental as well.

Don’t you agree, our daily lives of working, parenting and family is the most important responsibilities we have? These are the immediate relationships that we must invest our time in, not the things we can’t control.

How many of you are dealing with a personal tragedy? It could be lack of income, divorce, family death or a slew of multiple reasons.

I knew people who ran to the liquor bottle thinking they could drown their problems. Others ran to the buffet hoping food would comfort them. Not me, I used exercising and the weight room to help me feel better, open my mind, and put me on a better path to getting my life back together.

When I lost my son Army Specialist Dustin over eight years ago, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring many people through a weight lifting program. I would consult them during each weight training session to see the world more positively.  

You see, at Ageless Muscle, Tina, Dylan and I are not only professional trainers, but many of our training programs turn into therapy sessions.

What I’m trying to convey today is for you take control of what you can control. What goes into your mind is what you allow. Don’t let others dictate your thinking process. Remember, you can’t always control what happens to you, but you have complete control how you will respond.

The weather these days has been wonderful. Get outside and take a long walk, listen to uplifting music, and think about all the things that you make you happy. I promise, it will be a game changer for your whole body.

Let’s all find a way to not only love ourselves, but to love each other. To get started, all it takes is exercise and a weight training program.

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our heros!