Tommy Alston's Blog

  So here’s the deal: if you don’t want to be hating yourself on January 1, 2011 this year you’re going to have to stick to some ground rules. First is: PLAN OUR YOUR WORKOUTS. We all know we are going to indulge a little, and that’s fine, but if you plan out your workouts [...]

Here’s some action steps you can take to keep your workout & body building routine on track. Motivation: 1.) Write down your 3 major fitness goals and keep them in your wallet. When you don’t want to hit the gym, when you’re reaching for a slice of cake, when you’re just feeling unmotivated, pull out [...]

Did you know the average American gains 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years? That’s 10 pounds easily gained and not easily lost, people! Do you really want to throw out all the hard work and progress you’ve made all spring, summer and fall on some sugary, fatty, artery clogging foods that gunk up your [...]

Hey guys I just saw this article on psyching yourself up at the gym over here at Men’s Fitness. We’ve talked a lot about motivation, and I believe it’s one of the most important tools one can have on the road to wellness. In fact, there are 3 really important things you need to be [...]

Gym Etiquette will gain you respect and keep you focused for a better workout.   Wipe it down Wipe down your equipment after you use it… no one wants to sit in your pool of sweat! Bring a towel, bro. Don’t be that guy with the phone. Leave your cell in the car… unless you [...]

What’s an athlete’s worst enemy? Carbs? Nope. Lethargy? No. Sugar? Not really. An athlete’s (or really, anyone who wants to excel in life) worst enemy is EXCUSES. That means, on some level, that you can be your own worst enemy. Which is great news, because it also means you can be-yup, you guessed it- your [...]