Welcome to the John Aaron Online Fitness Blog for mid-life men. Here you'll find tips, tools, and articles focused specifically on men's fitness. If you find something useful, feel free to leave a comment or use the share bar to spread the word to other men looking for a way to master their health through personal training, proper nutrition, and massage therapy so they can live sexier, stronger and feel younger for longer, too.

Daddy Cooks: 5 Spook-a-Licious (and healthy) Kid-Friendly Recipes

Personally, I enjoy cooking. It relaxes me and I revel in watching friends and family enjoy something I've lovingly prepared by hand. Ho

Why You Can't Out Train a Bad Diet and What To Do About It

While essential for many reasons, you can exercise to the moon and back, but if you're still eating a poor diet, you're STILL going

Tips to Making Your Coffee (or smoothie) a Powerhouse

OK. I’ve listed some fantastic ways you can upgrade your smoothies and COFFEE and make them into a delicious and healthy powerhouse of nutri

Walking For Fitness; How to Start

First; let's talk a little bit about treadmills. If you've ever been on one you've probably noticed how walking -- or even runni

Breaking Free From Negative Thought Loops

Ruminating is when you get stuck in a thought loop about the same topic, over and over. However, you can break free from negative thought lo

How To Defeat Your Greatest Fear

Earlier this week, I wrote about setting BIG GOALS for yourself. The kind of goals that can leave a knot in your stomach because it takes...

The Importance of Personal Accountability

You should make friends with that little voice in your head urging you to work out or make healthier choices! Ignore it and you'll only

Why You Can't Out Train a Bad Diet and What To Do About It

While essential for many reasons, you can exercise to the moon and back, but if you're still eating a poor diet, you're STILL going

STRESS: The Good, The Bad, and How It Can Make You Ugly(ier)!

I’m no Adonis; I know this. Still, I do my best to work with what I’ve got. Even when the days get long, and times get tough. Maybe the...

Natural Ways to Bio-hack Your Sleep

Getting enough quality sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health! Yes, it can take practice, to balance l

Cheese 101: A Healthy Guys Guide

Cheese is a favorite. And, despite my years in the health and fitness industry, there was I time I loved eating that whizzed orange stuff...

When You’re Too Tired To Exercise

Have you ever felt the effects of overtraining? If you’re a daily workout enthusiast - you’ve likely experienced this at some point. Guys al

Fitness Fuel: What to Eat Before, During & After Your Workout

Did you know that WHAT YOU EAT before a workout should actually be different than what you eat AFTER YOUR WORKOUT? That’s because the body’s

Is This Shit Normal?

This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your