Aaron Chapple

You can’t give from an empty cup. Don’t underestimate the value of self care when it comes to helping others.

Building momentum again. Post injury PR. Lifting heavy, lifting volume for backdowns and accessories. Training for life.

In the last month I’ve had 2 lifters finish 3rd overall at local meets, someone finish 3rd in weight class at a national championship, and someone win a national championship. I haven’t been posting a ton of powerlifting things lately, but I still love it, am still growing my…

People make time for what matters. If you haven’t started yet, maybe it doesn’t matter enough.

The golden rule: treat others how you want do be treated. Some of us need to take that perspective on ourselves. Look at yourself from the outside when you’re stressed or going through something. If you were approaching you, what would you say and how would you advise yourself?

I often talk about giving up snacking as you get older to keep your health and weight in check. Snacking doesn’t just pack on extra calories, your body changes the way frequent feedings are processed as you age. One of the biggest changes that occurs with age is a decline in…

What is your why? You won’t succeed with your goals if there’s no why - no compelling reason. Losing 20 pounds and feeling good sounds great, but why do you want that change? The answer doesn’t have to be deep, but you have to have an answer.

A lot of people want to feel better but they don’t want to change their habits. If you think you can lose body fat, reverse diabetes, positively change your lipid profile, or reduce symptoms of autoimmune disease by not changing your habits you’re going to fail.

Hulk Hogan was a genuine, uniquely American creation. Fearlessly original. Flawed but unbowed. He had the courage to stand on his own principles, and he never stopped fighting for his country. An American icon. He will be missed.

It’s so easy to look at strength training as just building physical strength, but the truth is we’re building so much more. You’re pushing yourself beyond your perceived limits, building confidence and grit, learning to be consistent and resilient, and often times getting out of…

Legend. Icon. RIP 🙏

If you’ve got health goals that require you not to drink and not to snack, just don’t do it. If you’re in a social situation where everyone is snacking and drinking alcohol you’re allowed to hang out without partaking. Drink water and enjoy good company. If you need alcohol and…

Set high goals and become obsessed with them. Go all in. Never stop pursuing and don’t let failures and set backs along the way stop you. Be relentless. Be gritty. Be unstoppable.

I’m not advocating for the no sleep warriors out there, I’m just saying if you have to sack a little sleep sometimes to make sure you get exercise in you’ll probably be better off for it.

So they just went from denying Epstein information to an Obama and Clinton scandal? Like a soap opera out here. I can’t even keep up anymore.

The basics. The body has mechanisms and use for everything but alcohol. Alcohol has calories, but no biological need. In fact, when consumed, the body prioritizes metabolism of the alcohol which can impair the absorption and utilization of fats, carbs, and protein.

This is the “I eat healthy” illusion diet. Great marketing, but the reality is it’s still processed food. There are certainly worse options out there, but there are also much better options. Whole, single ingredient foods will always be better.

Static stretch all you want - it feels good, but loaded stretching through exercises will always be superior for increasing flexibility.

Spending money is quick - saving it takes time and effort. Gaining fat works the same way: it’s easy to eat more than you need, move less, and see extra weight pile on fast. Losing fat, though? That requires paying attention to what you eat, making smarter choices, and finding…

If you were a high school athlete 15+ years ago and now you’re overweight and out of shape, realize it took X amount of years/decades to get to where you are now. It’s unrealistic to think you’re going to completely turn it around and be back to fit with a healthy body…