Make The Game Look Easy

07/28/2022

"Energy and persistence conquers all things". - Benjamin Franklin

This one hits home a lot this week and for a few weeks to be honest. I've been in a funk and battling with one, ONE, item to conquer and continue giving great service, mindset and content in fitness. You know what has bothered me more than the obvious mentioned....

I am not able to conquer the task. YET.

That bothers me more than getting it done. I'm putting the energy in, staying persistence and banging my head to make it better YET I find myself in the same spot as if I haven't done anything.

Sometimes that happens.

Doesn't mean the goal will not be conquered in time...just have to work a little bit more to get it and take the sour taste in my mouth of not fulfilling what is asked of me and just make it happen by staying true to myself. Keep it simple.

Energy and persistence conquers all.

07/21/2022

To be even minded is the greatest virtue. Heraclitus

How even minded, steady and ready are you? Too low and not engaged we may miss out on what opportunities are around us. Too high and always going we lose perspective and appreciation.

Sure the highs and lows are going to happen in this journey we call life, but we don't have to be too high or low when those times come. And they will come.

Let's work towards staying grounded, prepared for whatever is handed to us.




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07/18/2022

Had the pleasure to catch up and talk all things, life fitness and more with and on their amazing podcast of SY&MW].

Give it a listen and follow them as they have a very well run podcast and enriching news and fun off all things connected fitness and more!
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SY&MW] Today's guest is none other than .mb! Whether you are on the bike, rowed Fitpass, or
Reflect Michael is there with a killer workout and a smile. He also sets an amazing example of how to balance work, family, and his own fitness goals. Definitely a must listen episode!

07/14/2022

Easy to do, but can be hard to excute.
Like Nike though.....Just Do It!

You'll thank yourself later.





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Follow me here & .mb for fun, fitness and family posts with all the motivation, success and celebration along the way!

08/05/2021

"Gotta Keep Your Head Up" 2Pac

Reposted from .mb

Throwback Thursday back to Boulder.

working his skills post a very fun photo shoot with the team last week in Collab with .

He must have looked into the future as I have been doing some reflecting of late. My mind, my fitness game and home life are amazing, but professionally still trying to find my groove within the .fit family.

It's a blessing to be here, the dynamics are constant and always keeping content fresh, safe and effective. My professional mental game was starting to come down a bit.

This is where Jason's foreshadowing (he wasn't aware of) with this photo and capition "Keep looking up" helped me more than he knows and perfect timing since last week.

Even I need a reminder to keep the main thing the main thing and when challenges arise to keep my eyes on the prize. Life is always changing and that is good, but as humans we sometimes fight change.

Stay open, always learn and adapt, but never forget to be you. Jason thank you for this reminder through this portrait. Hope to work with you again soon sir!

Stay focused, stay alive, Keep looking up!

08/02/2021

Set your eyes on the prize.

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Start the week full of Life.

Try something new, get outdoors, help someone however needed or just give the biggest smile to the next person you see. Whatever it is make it full of energy and life.

Join me live on Connect Low Impact 30 Jazz at 11 a.m., Monday Reset Strength 20 at 12 p.m. and Strength 10 Core Summer Abs series at 12:30 p.m. in studio .fit.

Each will have it's flavor and purpose for the day. Don't want to miss it!

Mid afternoon head into . Will go IG live and see if my body is ok from last weeks travels. Had a setback Friday from squats that sent things a little south, but treatments and training over the weekend it has improved. Not back north of 100% yet for 100%+ for 3 rep back squats, but that's ok...movement is key.

Finish the day of fitness with a long and steady workout of the day and accessory pieces.

Fitness is a journey, fitness is wellness,, fitness is my LIFEstyle. Make fitness apart of your life for 20-45 minutes today, 3-6x a week.

04/07/2021

Things just got even more real!

Reposted from .mb Power Up! Let's go straight beast mode!

My 6 year old self about lost it when told I was going to have art work of me as a super hero...SAY WHAT!?!?! I asked!!!

So awesome and legit as I've had many super heros both fictional (maybe still real to me, haha) and in reality over the years.

Like to pretend I'm a super hero in this fitness journey keeping each person I interact with motivated, challenged and encouraged to new levels!

Let's unite and get after it together team!
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03/02/2021

The journey continues!

Reposted from .mb Some have known. Others have asked. Today here on IG and FB socially revealed.

3weeks ago I was offered and accepted a full time position as an Exercise Instructor with .fit

The decision did not come easy as I have gained so many relationships, positions and fitness mentality over the years, but this allows me to continue those areas into the homes and gyms of many at one time across the globe!

I am excited for what the future holds, will always live in the present and will never forget my past. It is what has made me the trainer/coach I have become and continue to grow and learn supporting many in person and beyond.

Another chapter has begun in the journey of health, wellness and fitness. Teaching the understanding and methods of making the game look easy. Until then, catch you on the leaderboard.



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09/04/2020

Why I do what I do.

Reposted from Coach Michael Browne, Little known facts.
1. He grew up in Antigua / Saba 2. He’s half West Indian. 3. He has Narcolepsy and can fall asleep mid-sentence. 4. He Loves to Dance. 5 His dirty secret band is the Spice Girls. 6. He has a Sock Addiction.

08/02/2020

Today was my first .fit ride and I was nervous to say the least, but think my debut went off well!

Shout out to everyone at Echelon for being supportive and awesome. Big shout to Lou and Nancy Forsythe McCaffrey who have looked forward to this day to happen. Jama Oliver for educating me...have more lessons to come to sharpen up.

07/15/2020

The barbell teaches great mental and physical lessons...the key is to learn from them.

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Power Sn**ch 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
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Last singles. 185/84, 205/93(F), 205/93
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Big take away from miss and make on second and third attempt...the feet. On the miss right away I let the bar pull me to my toes on the liftoff. Corrected that mistake on the third attempt, but another fault popped up...not finishing the second pull a little more into the hip. Slightly early which lead to a harder receive/catch than it should have been.
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That is the beauty and necessity of recording lifts. Can't hide from the camera and gives instant feedback. Always record your lifts...even if you have eyes on.















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06/02/2020

04/22/2020

04/22/2020

Tough times make for tougher people...Strap up and get work done!

Reposted from .mb It's Hump Day, but everyday grinding for that cake...fitness cake that is!

Early rise for an awesome, tough yet satisfying Total Body 40 minute routine followed up with power it up Power 20 Row routine to finish out.

Made way to to hit a touch of programming. Finished E2MOM12 from hell on steroids 3 position power cleans for 3 reps each spot at 205/93.

The hardest was yet to come!

Every :30 for 20 sets 1 power clean. Started at 205...ended at 275!

Both communities are something special and love so much...special is still going for FitPass streaming free 90 days of fitness! Get in on that action folks while it lasts!

Crossfit was on point during shutdown new era and then clean up from the storm, but man oh man will our members love the new digs coming. Most of them are up team! So excited to open back up soon! With precautions and safety of course.

Don't lose the faith, stay the course, push through and we will all be successful when we come out of this. Your goals, desires, your ambitions are the same before the tough times came...use this time to sharpen you resolve and make it happen!








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04/05/2020

Fresh crisp water from the melting snow. Streams of grace and beauty enriching life.

Full of vigor and energy deep within us spreading beyond to places seen and unseen.

Clear waters sustain life leading to bright pastures and promise to all around us to embark.

03/29/2020

All the access & options to improve you!

Reposted from .mb We are entering into another week of a shutdown, but that shouldn't put a break in your fitness and lifestyle goals.

Glad to be a part of two strong fitness movements, and , that are here to help either sustain your fitness or start your fitness journey.

Follow here on IG, FB and for sure on YouTube, CrossFitBrigade, where we will release our at home workouts the day after we publish them.

This Monday will be available Tuesday to get your fit on, but the classic DT Hero workout from last Friday is live on the channel with loads of mods if you do not have a barbell.

Follow here on IG, FB and download the app for free access to FitPass! Loads of content to get down and sweaty while getting all the gains!

Lastly, hit me up here or at on IG & FB for not only fitness tips, but also motivation.

We will get through this together!




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03/28/2020

Mamba Mentality...What is that?

During this time we have all had to dig in and strive to make our craft('s) work. No matter the circumstance('s) around us.

Other industries of business not as easy as others with decisions to be made and how they were executed affecting each individual('s).

Nonetheless the mindset of creating a plan, following through and staying on the path towards excellence must continue. If at the least to keep what was before.

In time healing will return, routine('s) regained and putting people back in place will happen, but with new lessons learned.

Keep grinding to the work as you did before this time, grind even harder within this time so that you come out better and ready for any time to come!








S/o to for the artwork. Look forward to more sessions soon!

03/21/2020

Take in your surroundings and enjoy the beauty that is in them wherever you are. The shapes, the smells, the air, the sights...they are all so majestic.

During this time of unknown, remember we still have beauty in nature surrounding us. Get into the woods and get lost in the shapes, smells, air and sights.

Life is ever changing and that is good even with the bad. Remember after the snow storm blue sunny skies return and reveal beauty from the storm.

Stay positive, uplifting and supportive as we journey this thing we call life. It is full of surprises that we are blessed to embark on.