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Michael Laviolette, PT, DPT, OCS, East Longmeadow, MA (2025)

07/29/2025

A few of these = major change. All of them = a different life.⁠
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1. Lift weights 3x/week: Stronger, more toned, more energy, fewer random tweaks.⁠
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2. Drink enough water: Aim for a “3 or lighter” on the Brigham scale to curb hunger and boost energy.⁠
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3. Walk 7,000+ steps/day: Yes, it counts as exercise. Long living cultures walk a ton.⁠
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4. Sleep on a schedule: Same bedtime and wake time = better energy, focus, and longevity.⁠
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5. Eat the rainbow: More colors = more nutrients, stronger immunity, better energy.⁠
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6. Keep supplements in their place: Food first. Use supplements to supplement what you aren’t getting⁠
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7. Don’t obsess over the scale: Look week to week, not day to day.⁠
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8. Don’t max out every workout: Leave some in the tank to build strength and reduce injury risk.⁠
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9. Take real rest days: Like...real rest days. Rest is when you actually get stronger.⁠
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10. Don’t rely on motivation: Build systems so workouts just happen. No decision needed.⁠
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11. Keep processed junk out of the house: If it’s not there, you won’t eat it.⁠
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12. Keep pillar lifts in the rotation: Squats, hinges, presses, row variations. These are what move the needle⁠
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13. Prioritize mental health: A healthy mind fuels a healthy body.⁠
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14. Cardio isn’t for fat loss (but don’t skip it): Nutrition drives weight change. Cardio builds heart health.⁠
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15. Relax your nervous system daily: Work, commute, kids...stress adds up fast. Breathe, stretch, or meditate. does breathwork sessions. Highly recommend.

What rules or context would you add?

07/08/2025

I’ve trained consistently most of my adult life. But even with years of experience, I’ve had seasons where work and life took over.

I know what it’s like to feel like you’re slipping and still want to set an example for your family.

You don’t need more willpower.

You need a system that works for the reality you live in.

If you’re done trying to squeeze your life into someone else’s blueprint, send me a DM that says “PLAN”

07/05/2025

Why is showing up strong is real freedom?

When you’re strong, you have the freedom to say yes to the things that matter.

To adventures, to playing with your kids, to living fully without holding back.

Strength means you’re not reliant on others to move.

Real freedom is independence. The ability to take care of yourself and move without pain.

Strength reflects ownership.

No one can make you train, eat well, or grow. You choose that.

And in that choice is the deepest kind of freedom: ownership of your life.

Strength sets you free from regret.

It frees you from the “I wish I had” moments.

From wondering what you could have been. From being a bystander in your own story.

That’s why showing up strong isn’t just about fitness. It’s about freedom.

Freedom starts with you.

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸

07/01/2025

June flew by. It’s been challenging to get everything done, but we’re doing it. And we made some really good memories this month.

Atlas’ first trip to the park.

Tacos at with the kids.

Tapas date night at for Father’s Day. Reminded us of when Nicole and I first started dating. (I may be biased, but she’s the best wife on earth.)

Tried some incredible coffees from and If you haven’t, you need to.

Picked up some On Clouds to start running for cardio instead of small circuits. This should be interesting.

Wrapped up basement training for the year and moved workouts to the garage to make the most of summer. Yes, even the muggy days. One a week in the gym to play with some fun leg day toys before the weekly grocery shop.

Rediscovered how much I love peaches. Especially with yogurt, berries, bananas, and nuts.

Put together a grill, swing, and picnic table that had been sitting in the garage for a while. Big thanks to my father-in-law for being the foreman, the crew, and quality control all at the same time ha.

Sunglasses exploration…plenty of pictures of both kids trying them on and grabbing at mine.

Reflected on the first half of 2025. Where I’ve come from, where I am, and where I want to go in family, in business, and in fitness.

Grateful for my clients who are crushing their goals and trusting me with their health.

Grateful for friends who stay close even when life is full.

And so thankful for my family. For all the love, and even the chaos the kids bring. It builds anti-fragility.

Where are you headed in the second half of 2025?

06/18/2025

In this season of life I’m not chasing 1RM PRs.

I’m training to stay strong enough to carry my son, my daughter… my business… and everything that matters without breaking down.

Being consistent doesn’t come from motivation.

It comes from having a system that respects your time and still builds the kind of strength that holds up when life gets heavy.

This isn’t about ego lifts. It’s about being dependable for them, for you, and for the long haul.

Save this. Swipe through. Steal it.

The future version of you will thank you for starting now.

06/15/2025

Dad’s day stuff. S/O to all my dad dudes out there. I 👀 you.

06/09/2025

Don’t fall into the same cycle. You don’t need more motivation…or to “try harder.”

The reason it isn’t sticking isn’t because you’re not disciplined…

it’s because the plan doesn’t fit this season of your life.

Trying to force change around work, kids, stress, and with zero recovery?

That’s why it falls apart.

You start, you’re on, you fall off, you’re off for a while…

And the cycle continues.

You need a plan that works with this season of life.

A plan that lets you make progress even when life is chaotic.

If you can progress when life is busy…

You’ll know you can make it when life gets busier (and the reality is it’ll never not be busy).

You’re not behind. You’re just one good plan away.

05/14/2025

You used to feel like you could handle it all.
The career. The family. The chaos.

Most days, you still do. But the cost?

You’re drained by 7PM, distracted at dinner, and workouts keep getting pushed to “tomorrow.”

Then it hits you. This isn’t just tiredness. It’s a pattern.

One where your health is always last in line.

So you try to fix it with willpower. A new plan. A podcast. An Instagram or TikTok workout.

But none of it sticks, because it’s all riding on maxed out energy.

And the longer it goes on, the worse it gets.

You stop feeling like you. Strong, present, in control.

Eventually, something has to give…

And when it does, you realize you don’t need to try harder.

You need a system that fits your life, not someone else’s.

If you’re ready to break that cycle, DM me EVOLVE.

We’ll build a plan to get your energy, strength, and presence back—for the people who matter, and for you.

05/13/2025

You’re showing up. You’re doing the work…but your body’s not changing.

If you’re a busy parent, you’re already carrying so much. Work. Family. Life.

You’re a leader and the pressure to figure it out on your own…where the time?

No wonder progress stalls.

You’re not broken. Your plan is.

If you’re stuck, it’s not because you’re lazy, you might be unsure of what to focus on.

Here are 5 things that can help you get unstuck
( #4 is the one people have the hardest time with.)

1. Repeat your exercises

Constantly changing exercises keeps your body guessing (not in a good way).

Repeating the big rocks lets your body adapt and progress.

2. Work harder during your sets

If the last 2–3 reps aren’t difficult and moving slower, you’re probably not pushing hard enough. Change lives in those last few reps.

3. Stop dieting so hard.

Being in a deficit all the time kills progress. Sometimes you need to eat more to actually move forward.

4. Be consistent

If you’re not consistent, none of it sticks. Consistency compounds, even when life is chaotic.

5. Make it a priority

You don’t find time. You make time. If it’s not scheduled, it’s optional. If it’s optional, you fall off.

If you’re already trying to sleep better, eat better, stay hydrated and it still feels like nothing’s changing, these are the things to dial in next.

You don’t need to grind harder.

You need clarity, support, and a plan that fits your life.

Your plan should work with your life, not against it.

If you found this helpful, pass it on to someone else who might need it too.

Progress gets easier when we stop trying to do it all alone.

05/04/2025

April. Great training, great deload, ice cream after family walks, great coffee, great client wins, heaps of low calorie food, baby’s first giggles. It was a good month.

05/03/2025

If I gained 60 pounds back, I wouldn’t waste a second beating myself up.

I’d clear the junk, lift weights, focus on habits, and get after it — one day at a time.

Simple. Not easy. Always worth it.

A lot of people are quietly struggling with this right now. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

04/15/2025

This month has had me reflecting about a lot of things.

About where I’ve been, where I am, where I’m going.

Things I haven’t thought about in a while…

Truth is, I’ve lost my way a bit.

My dad’s passing was a major catalyst in me creating my business business. Chronic disease doesn’t just affect the person living with it. It affects those around them.

And helping prevent that from happening, is what my business is about.

Helping people get healthier. Reduce the risk and prevent chronic disease.

Stronger (much stronger in many cases).

More energized.

Living longer, more confident lives.

Things started to shift a bit somewhere along the way. Fat loss for fat loss sake crept into my messaging.

It was “sexy.”

Of course, if you’re getting stronger, doing cardio, and eating well, fat loss will be a byproduct.

It’s not bad. The compliments aren’t bad. The double take of yourself in the mirror isn’t bad. Of course it feels good…

and those things can be a motivator, but it was never THE mission.

The mission is helping people be proactive. Decrease the risk of chronic disease. Helping people stay active with the ones they love.

I just had my first child at 41

My second at 42.

I’ll be 60 when my daughter graduates from high school.

Maybe 65 or 70 when she walks down the aisle.

And I want to be there, healthy and strong, walking beside her.

I want to be there to see my grandchildren.

I want to be part of their lives.

To help and watch them play ball, dance in recitals, or watch them compete in gymnastics.

This business isn’t just about fitness. It’s about families.

Mine. Yours. All families.

If you haven’t stepped back from the daily grind in a while…

Take a sec.

Think about where you’ve been. Where you are. Where you’re going.

It might give you some clarity you didn’t know you needed.

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