By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading
By Radley West Every spring, it happens. The weather gets nice, and suddenly everyone becomes very productive. Yards get cleaned. Garages get organized. Walking trails fill up. Pickleball courts reappear. Weekend projects multiply. And then, about two weeks later, people show up saying, “I don’t know what I did, butContinue Reading
Evette expresses support for organization’s mission to advance workforce health and wellbeing By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after the official launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC), members of the coalition met with S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at her State House office in Columbia to discussContinue Reading
By Radley West Every January gets all the attention, but in my experience, March is the real fresh start. The days get longer. The weather softens. People stop hiding under hoodies and start thinking about boats, beaches, and whether last summer’s shorts still feel friendly. At Anytime Fitness, we seeContinue Reading
By Radley West At some point every year, it feels like there’s a 5K happening every weekend. Parks fill up, medals appear, and suddenly everyone knows someone running for a cause, a school, a charity, or just for fun. The good news? A 5K is one of the most approachableContinue Reading
By Radley West From local 5K races to outdoor charity events, there is no shortage of ways to give back. But did you know that volunteering doesn’t just help those in need—it can also have profound benefits for your happiness and mental well-being? The Science Behind Volunteering and Happiness ResearchContinue Reading
By Radley West “Muscle is not just for athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to age well and live strong.” When people talk about aging gracefully, they often focus on skincare, diet, or avoiding certain bad habits. Those things matter, but one of the most powerful tools for staying healthy,Continue Reading
By Radley West “Your body grows stronger during rest, not during the workout.” When it comes to fitness, most people focus on the workout itself: the sweat, the reps, the intensity. Those are important, but the truth is that your progress depends just as much on what you do betweenContinue Reading
By Radley West “A single setback doesn’t erase your progress; it’s just one chapter in the story.” We’ve all been there. You start a new workout routine or healthy eating plan full of motivation and good intentions. Progress feels exciting, and the changes keep you moving forward. Then life happens.Continue Reading
By Radley West “The things that get you started won’t always be the things that keep you going — and that’s exactly how it should be.” When I first started working out, I’ll be honest, my why was simple: I wanted to look better. That was it. I wanted aContinue Reading
By Radley West “If I can inspire just one person to take a step toward better health, then every challenge has been worth it.” Earlier today, someone asked me why I do the things I do. More specifically, why is it important for me to compete, especially after all theContinue Reading