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09/01/2026

Melissa Kitzman & I had a blast at the Dave Matthews concert last night. The sunset was amazing & as was the music. The new Amphitheater in Shakopee is a great venue.

07/16/2026

Most people who deal with shoulder weakness end up avoiding the exact movements they need to fix it.

I used to do the same thing. I’ve had both of my shoulders separated from jiu-jitsu. For a long time, I stayed away from exercises that challenged them because I was genuinely afraid I’d make the damage worse.
But avoiding the problem just kept them weak.

Today, my shoulders have better stability and range of motion than they’ve had in years, and the chronic pain is gone. That only happened because I finally stopped hiding from the weakness and started deliberately building up my shoulder strength and mobility.

The two movements in this video are the Seated External Rotation and the Poliquin Lateral Raise.

They were incredibly humbling when I started, but they are exactly what turned my old injuries into a strength.

You don’t need a massive amount of weight to fix your shoulders. You just need the right movements, a little patience, and the willingness to start.

07/10/2026

Two weeks ago, my wife walked in from her workout and casually told me she did full push-ups today.

I looked at her and said, “Really?” Because she hadn’t even attempted a full push-up in probably two or three years. She always just assumed she couldn’t do them.

But that day, she knocked out 3 sets of 5.
Here is the crazy part: the secret to her doing this wasn’t more push-ups. It wasn’t forcing her to do more of the exact thing she couldn’t do.

The “Accidental” Strength Plan
We didn’t beat her body up with endless push-up progressions. Instead, we spent the last few years quietly building up all the other muscles around her shoulders and chest.

She got stronger by using weights outside of her own body weight. She focused on simple, foundational movements:

🏋️‍♀️ Incline dumbbell presses and shoulder presses.
💪 Dumbbell pullovers to build upper body stability.
💥 Small movements like external rotations and Powell raises to keep her shoulders safe.

By focusing on building the individual pieces, she “accidentally” woke up one day with the power to crush full push-ups on kettlebells.

The Big Lie About Aging
People think you can’t get stronger or build muscle once you hit your 40s. That is a complete lie.

Look, you can’t go crazy and destroy yourself like you did in your 20s, because your body won’t recover the same. But you can absolutely get stronger, put on muscle, and become more capable than you were a decade ago.

The secret isn’t working until you faint. The key is having a program that builds consistency over intensity.

When you give your body the right building blocks and enough time, it will surprise you with what it can do.

Comment RBLD below, and I will personally reach out to help you build a body that keeps getting stronger.

07/10/2026

Five years ago, my right knee was a mess.
I tore my meniscus back in 2019, and by 2022, it got so unstable that I couldn’t even go for a simple walk around the block with my wife. Sprinting felt like a distant memory.

Today, at 50 years old, I am sprinting again. Here is why that matters, and how I got here.

Why Sprinting Matters at 50

When you look at the people who age the best, they are the ones who keep their athleticism.

⚡️ Being able to sprint and jump means your body is still powerful.

🏃‍♂️ I don’t want to just exist as I get older. I want to preserve the ability to move fast and react quickly.

💪 Sprinting is the ultimate sign that your joints and muscles are working together the way they are supposed to.

The 5-Year Reality Check

I did not get here overnight. This has been a long journey, and it didn’t look perfect.

💥 There were plenty of frustrations.
🩹 There were setbacks where I had to back off.
❌ I didn’t try to destroy myself in the gym to “prove” something.

Instead, I focused on a system that let me build up slowly, step by step. I wanted a program that allowed me to be consistent, so I could work out 4 to 5 days a week and still train Jiu-Jitsu 3 days a week without breaking down.

It is Not Too Late

I didn’t start fixing my knee when I was in my 20s or 30s. I started this rehab at 46 years old.

The people I see in their 70s, 80s, and 90s who are living the best lives are the ones who stayed active. You do not want to wait until you are in your 70s to try and put your body back together again. It is much better to do it right now.

You can get your movement back, but you have to stop looking for a 12-week quick fix and commit to the journey.

Comment RBLD below, and I will personally reach out to help you start putting your body back together.

07/09/2026

When we were in our 20s and 30s, we all believed the same lie. We thought we had to go to the gym, push as hard as possible, and completely break ourselves to make any progress.

“No pain, no gain.” “Pain is just weakness leaving the body.” We all said it.
But that old way of thinking completely backfires once you hit your 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Today, I train completely differently. Look, I am still doing the same big movements, but the difference is I am not trying to destroy myself anymore.

When I lift, I usually leave one or two repetitions in the tank on every set. Sometimes I stay at the exact same weight for weeks, just until my body feels totally comfortable and I completely own that weight.

I actually listen to my body now. When it tells me it has a limit, I respect it and try to fix it, instead of just blowing past the warning signs and getting hurt.

I don’t want any pain anymore. And honestly? I am in better shape at 50 than I ever was at 30.

You do not need to work until you break down to see results. You just need to show up consistently and give your body a reason to grow.

Comment RBLD below, and let’s talk about how to make your body feel good again.

07/08/2026

Over 40 with knee pain and ready to give up?

You’ve probably tried the knee braces, the ibuprofen, the ice, the rest, and those tiny rubber band exercises. You are frustrated because you’ve done “all the things” and you’re still stuck.

Here is exactly what I did when I tore my meniscus at 43, let it get so unstable by 46 that I thought I needed surgery, and chose a different route instead.

The 3 Steps I Took:

I Refused to Just Rest: Resting a bad knee just makes the muscles waste away. I decided against surgery and committed to doing something 5 days a week to force blood flow and healing into the joint.

I Found My Pain-Free Starting Line: I stopped doing exercises that hurt. I used props and hand assistance to lighten the load so I could move with zero pain.

I Progressed the Movement: Once a movement felt safe, I slowly made it harder over time. Your body only rebuilds when you give it a safe, consistent challenge.

Where I Am Today at 50

It took me about a year and a half to really get my knees to where they are now. That is longer than some 12-week quick fix, but today, I do not think about my knees at all.

I practice Jiu-Jitsu about 4 hours a week. I am constantly going live with guys who are 5 to 25 years younger than me, and often 30 to 40 pounds heavier. When I go for takedowns, my knees aren’t even a thought in my head.

Just because the pain is gone doesn’t mean I stop. I still spend 2 to 3 days a week strengthening my knees to maintain them, but the fear and instability are completely gone.

You Can Do This Too

I am not special. I was a guy with a severely unstable knee who refused to accept that my active days were over.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you choose to take it. Your body is fully capable of turning this around, but you have to stop looking for shortcuts and commit to the journey.

Comment RBLD below, and I will personally reach out to talk about how we can get your knees moving properly again.

07/07/2026

Over 40 doesn’t mean that your body is broken. It just means that you have to take more care to put it back together again.

I talk with a lot of people over 40 who are frustrated because their body doesn’t work the way it used to. This isn’t from age. This is from trying to use our body like we did when we were 25.

We fall into this “all or nothing” mindset, trying to push through the pain like kids, and then we wonder why we end up stuck on the couch.

Changing the Game

Over 40 doesn’t mean that it’s over. It just means that we have to play the game a little differently.

Your body still knows how to heal, how to get strong, and how to adapt. But you have to stop looking for a quick fix or a brutal workout to save you, and accept that getting your movement back is a patient journey.
If you want to feel better than you do today, you have to focus on three simple things: consistent action, proper recovery, and good sleep.

You are still capable of incredible things, but you have to respect where your body is at today to build a body that lasts for tomorrow.

Comment RBLD below, and I’ll personally reach out to you to talk about how we can help you get back to feeling young, vibrant, and active again.

06/24/2026

TONIGHT is the night. We are going live at 7:00 PM EST, and if you are ready to stop feeling old and start moving like you are 15 years younger, you need to be there.

In less time than a single workout, I am giving you a clear plan to wipe out nagging joint pain, build real strength, and move without constantly hesitating. There is no fitness jargon or fluff here, just the exact blueprint to build a body that can keep up with your lifestyle and ambition. It is hard to play all-in when you are constantly worried about throwing your back out or tweaking a knee, but staying capable for the long haul is a decision you make right now. The doors close right when the clock hits 7:00 PM.

Grab your free seat tonight. Let’s rewrite what is possible for your body in the second half of your life.

Free workshop: The 3 Keys to Training Past 40 Without Breaking Down. TONIGHT, June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST.

Comment RBLD below and I will send you the link immediately.

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