Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSMay 24, 20201 minSite RefreshI'm heading into the new week with a new look! On top of a complete redesign, I added three new features that are sure to help you improv...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSMay 10, 20201 minBackyard Family Circus, I Mean TrainingA recurring theme I hear during my online sessions is families are running out of group activities during the lockdown. IPads, TVs, and ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSMay 9, 20201 minNew Fitness Challenges Keep You Healthy & Strong While Gyms are ClosedNow is not the time for excuses! I just added five FREE health and fiteness challenges to my website. These challenges do not require an...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSApr 15, 20201 minSugar Reset ChallengeJust because the gym is closed doesn't mean health needs to take a back seat! I have an online sugar reset challenge going on right now f...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSMar 29, 20201 minCOVID-19 Social Distancing Small Group FitnessI'm introducing Social Distancing Small Group Fitness (It's not a catchy name, I know). Since parks are closed, get together a small gro...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSMar 2, 20201 minTop-Notch Resources for Taking Your Health and Well-Being to the Next LevelWhat are your personal wellness goals, and what are you doing to achieve them? Many of us make plans and resolutions periodically, but it...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSFeb 10, 20203 minWith a Little Help from Our Friends Change is hard, and it’s near impossible if we are trying to change others. That’s saying a lot considering I have made a career of helpi...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSJan 25, 20204 minDefining Your ValuesIf you want to change a behavior such as going to the gym, being engaged more with family, or investing more at work, you need motivation...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSJan 20, 202016 minCharacteristics of Effective LeadersThe following is adapted from my book, A Vigorous Life. Learning to effectively lead a team is a respectable and rewarding way to become ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSJan 16, 20202 minRespecting YourselfRespect is a word that gets tossed around a lot. Respect your peers, respect your parents, respect your neighbor. What we don’t always ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSJan 1, 20202 minFive Simple Steps for a Foolproof New Year’s ResolutionEvery New Year’s Eve when the ball drops, billions of people celebrate an opportunity for a fresh start. Many of whom vowing to get to t...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSDec 30, 20192 minPerformance, Mindset, & Fitness2020 is around the corner and that means New Years Resolutions. This year, rather than setting a goal to change how I am living, I am do...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSDec 17, 20192 minGreater Boston Area Corporate Health and WellnessAfter months of collecting research on health, wellness, and human potential and packaging it into one course, my new corporate wellness ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSOct 28, 20192 minCompound Vs Isolated ExercisesWhen lifting weights at the gym, there are two main modes of exercise. First is isolated exercise and the second is compound exercise. ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSOct 22, 201910 minEverything You Need to Know About ProteinWith all the diet trends athletes try in an attempt to get faster and stronger, the most popular questions surround protein. In athletics...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSOct 2, 20193 minSetting SMARTer Fitness GoalsWe all aim to be the best we can, setting goals and striving for them. When we are really motivated, we may even set up SMART goals (spe...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSSep 18, 20192 minFitness Rituals Reduce Pressure and Anxiety while Increasing ConfidenceRituals are series of actions repeated in a precise manner. Think of rituals as sequential habits. This makes rituals the perfect way ...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSSep 12, 20194 minSport as a Rite of PassageWe think of rites of passage as monumental milestones in life. Events that as we endure carry us to our next stage. Whether it is gradu...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSSep 9, 20193 minManaging Tension in SportWhen you hear the word “tension,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Tight hamstrings, tendon sprains, and fascia tears? Too mu...
Dr. Chris Johnson, CSCSJul 29, 20192 minWhat is Fascia?Post Highlight: Fascial Training Improves Power and Speed Fascia is connective tissue that is most often described as plastic wrap for yo...