The issue is a culture of too little personal responsibility and capacity for discomfort.

From CrossFit, to boot camp, to Zumba, group training is here to stay. Here's how to make the most of it.

Ultimate responsibility for your body falls on you. If you got injured, it is because you did something you weren’t ready for.

The YMCA might not be the most cutting-edge gym, but it has a genuine sense of community - and a commitment to it, as well.

You have to be able to properly assess a problem in order to create and attack a solution. And that includes if the problem is you.

Are you working out because it's beneficial and enjoyable? Or are you doing it because you're trying to fix something from the past?

There are no rights without attendant responsibilities. As a student of BJJ you have responsibilities to yourself, your instructor, and your community. I'm going to outline them. Tell me if you agree.

What do a PhD and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have in common? More than you think. Think about your training as an academic discipline - and think about what you're willing to do to excel.