Author: Erick

  • The “Rat” Secret That Boosts Your Energy… double??

    I first learned about this secret around 10 years ago during a juicing “kick” of mine started after reading the book “7 pounds in 7 days”   It was a juice fast I did where it was nothing but juice recipes for 7 days taken from that book. Before I go down the juicing rabbit trail (or…

  • How To Not Gain “Rebound Weight” After Cutting Calories

    Especially if you’re over 40… In the latest issue of our Monthly WHC Magazine/newsletter, I share the rather disappointing story of a person I knew that went on a pretty serious weight journey… … she had a wedding coming up in a year and wanted to lose about 80-100 pounds for it so that she…

  • Her Suprising Fitness Hero

    When Workout Hero Beast Randi was named Workout Hero of the Week a few weeks ago, I am so proud of who she named as her Fitness Hero… … herself. Janelle & her husband, Teddy, did the same thing when they received this award too, if you recall. When you can be proud of yourself – it is…

  • Just Got Interviewed As A Business Owner

    …and here’s my top tip I gave her that concerns you! … and it was pretty exciting! Except I probably spoke too much and overwhelmed the poor kid 🙁  I was pretty passionate talking about 2 of my favorite things – entrepreneurship and fitness, so I had to catch myself from “fire hosing” my interviewer with…

  • {Faith x Fitness} Do you know Marie Kondo?

    Our Pastor began his sermon talking about this Marie Kondo woman… … in case you don’t know, she is a professional minimalist organizer. She’s pretty well known for what is called the “Marie Kondo Question” when decluttering and finding out what to keep and what to donate/get rid of: You grab the object or clothes and ask yourself,”Does…

  • The “Farming” Fitness Success Secret

    Get ready to see more of this exercise 😀 This exercise is one of the #1 things for overall health and longevity… especially for us that are in our 40’s and above…  Soon to be Workout Hero Warrior Stephanie Travis sent me a video last week featuring the #1 Anti-aging/reverse again doctor in the world, Peter…

  • How Dumbbells and Barbells Came To Be

    One of my new Workout Heroes was crushing her deadlifts and picked up the form and technique rather quickly. I was reading a book about deadlifts from this Strength Coach that was OBSESSED with deadlifts… … Like to the point his entire existence revolved around them. He was a huge guy. Very strong. Very manly and tough guy-ish —…

  • Finding Nemo (and her Fitness Groove)

    An exciting new Workout Hero had her first workout this morning and picked a Finding Nemo sticker to go on her name tag onto the Wall of Workout Heroes board.  “Just keep swimming” she said smiling. 😀  WHOA!  Just then it hit me like a bolt of Thor’s lighting on how that one line is such…

  • Congrats, you did it!

    Hello, I’m Erick Spiegel, congratulations on treating yourself! At Workout Hero Club we’re thrilled to support you on your journey to better health and fitness. You’ve just unlocked an exclusive Fitness Makeover Voucher from Saylon 7 valued at $107, completely free.  This isn’t just a gym voucher—it’s your first step to a new you! Redeeming your…

  • Not Her Best Parenting Moment :(

    Not Her Best Parenting Moment 🙁

    Here’s an overlooked story from the Bible I wonder how many people think about the parenting (and motivation!) lesson from it.  Yesterday… as me, Bethany and baby Kason were getting ready for church, the topic of the 12 apostles and what ultimately happened to them came up when talking with my wife.  I shared with…