By Radley West In the South, football season is practically a holiday. Every August, hope springs eternal. Every fan believes this is their year. Coaches are finalizing game plans, players are learning their assignments, and everyone knows one thing: No championship has ever been won by one player. Sure, theContinue Reading
By Radley West Dear Younger Me, I’m 75 now, and I wanted to thank you. Thank you for taking those walks when you didn’t feel like it. I still enjoy evening strolls, and I don’t take a single one for granted. Thank you for lifting weights. You thought you wereContinue Reading
By Radley West August is a fascinating month. Children are mourning the end of summer. Teachers are mentally preparing for a brand-new school year. Meanwhile, parents are standing in the school supply aisle trying very hard not to look too excited. It’s one of the greatest examples of mixed emotionsContinue Reading
By Radley West Let’s be honest. Exercise is hard. Getting up early is hard. Choosing a salad when everyone else ordered fries is hard. Doing one more squat when your legs are already complaining is hard. But here’s something I’ve learned after years of coaching: Everything is hard. Life isContinue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the neighborhood cats. I have questions. Every morning I see them. I wag my tail. I bounce a little. I even do my very best “I’m friendly.” hop. And every single time they look at me like I just interrupted anContinue Reading
By Radley West When most people hear the word “chiropractor,” they think of one thing: back pain. And while chiropractic care can be incredibly effective for helping people who are experiencing neck pain, back pain, headaches, and joint discomfort, that’s only part of the story. In fact, one of theContinue Reading
By Radley West A few years ago, if you had told me that one of the most freeing lessons I would ever learn was that nobody was coming to save me, I probably would have rolled my eyes. But it’s true. We spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting forContinue Reading
For the past 18 years, I have unlocked the doors to the same gym. I’ve watched members walk through those doors as nervous beginners and transform into confident, healthier versions of themselves. I’ve celebrated weight loss victories, strength gains, new friendships, weddings, retirements, and even a few grandbabies along theContinue Reading
By Radley West Something happens to them in the summer. During the cooler months, life is reasonable. We go on walks at normal times. We spend time outside without unnecessary drama. Everyone behaves predictably. Then summer arrives, and the decision-making declines. For example, the humans now insist on walking atContinue Reading
By Radley West Things I Never Thought I’d Say as a Coach in the Summer Radley West is married to Dr. Andrew West and together they own Anytime Fitness Lake Murray and 33/18 Chiropractic Associates. Radley is a gym owner and personal trainer with more than 20 years of experienceContinue Reading
By Radley West This will be an unpopular perspective, but stay with me. STRESS IS MANUFACTURED. Before anyone throws their coffee at the newspaper, let me clarify something. I’m not saying difficult things aren’t real. Bills are real. Deadlines are real. Family responsibilities are real. Relationships are real. Life canContinue Reading
By Radley West It sounds almost too simple to matter, but a smile really can change everything. Not just the way other people see you, but the way you experience the moment you’re in. Try walking into a room smiling instead of grimacing. The energy changes immediately. People respond differently.Continue Reading
By Radley West Hello. It’s Tipsy. I’ve been observing the weather again. Apparently, we’ve had “a lot of rain lately,” which the humans say with concern while staring out the window. Personally, I think it’s great. Everything smells richer and there are now exciting squishy areas that did not existContinue Reading
By Radley West Vacation has a funny way of making people think they have two options: stay perfectly on track or completely fall off. Most people choose the second one. Listen, you’re supposed to relax on vacation. But there’s a difference between enjoying your time and coming home feeling likeContinue Reading
By Radley West There’s something about the end of the school year that feels like a deep exhale. Schedules loosen, mornings slow down, and suddenly the structure that held everything together just . . . disappears. For a lot of people, that includes their activity. During the school year, movementContinue Reading