Chris Musser

-I coach career driven men and women to transform their bodies and push through plateaus.
-NASM PT,

10/18/2024

Think being tough on yourself will get you there faster? Think again.

Olympic athletes don’t tear themselves down to reach extraordinary heights – they use powerful, positive self-talk to fuel their success.

So why are you beating yourself up?

If you want extraordinary results, it’s time to leave the self-criticism behind. Talking down to yourself only drains motivation and slows your progress.

TV Shows like The Biggest Loser, where trainers yell like drill sergeants, have contributed to this idea that being mean to ourselves is what we need to get motivated.

The best performers on the planet speak to themselves with positive intention. They coach themselves like champions, especially when things get tough. This is where real change happens.

Next time you’re up against a challenge, try this:
-Write down positive, motivating phrases.
-Use them in moments of struggle to lift yourself up instead of tearing yourself down.

And when you fail (because we all do), remember: your self-talk in those moments defines your comeback. Treat every setback as a lesson and keep moving forward.

You have the power to shift your mindset and unlock your best performance. It all starts with how you speak to yourself.

05/22/2022

Last weekend was one for record books! Spartan Super 10k in Big Bear.

I had done a Spartan 5k in 2019 at a different location and thought this one would be slightly more challenging.

Our team wasn’t prepared for how mentally and physically challenging this course would be. A 10k course with 3,000 ft elevation gain and drop, 25 obstacles, and high altitude made for one of the most challenging races I’ve ever done.

Im grateful for doing this with an amazing team of people that helped me go beyond what I thought was possible. By focusing on my breathing, one step at a time, teamwork, and beautiful views from the top of Big Bear, I was able to push through physically and mentally. At one point, I was even jogging with after our legs thought we couldn’t handle anymore.

Onward to the next challenge! 💪🏻💪🏻

12/27/2021

Why do goals seems so hard to achieve? 🚀

It seems every year we set goals at the start of the year and struggle to stay on track. 📆

What are some goals you’ve set that you were able to achieve? You can learn from what you’ve done in the past what has worked for you. ⁉️

I recently was asked to contribute to an article on setting goals and these were some of my tips that I’ve found have worked for me and people I’ve worked with.

📝Drop a note in the comments if one of these has worked for you OR if you’ve had an approach that’s been successful that you can share

Using Weekends for Purposeful Recovery — Zero Cool Fitness

03/19/2021

Do you ever feel like you crash into Friday with your tank on empty? Here's some ideas on how to recover and recharge on your weekends so you don't start the next week at 0.

Using Weekends for Purposeful Recovery — Zero Cool Fitness It’s easy to come crashing into Friday feeling like your gas tank is empty. How do you recharge with purpose so that you can enjoy your time off and start the next week strong?

03/18/2021

I see a lot of sleep hacks out there and a lot of enthusiasm for trying new things to help with sleep.

If you’re trying to improve your sleep, before you try a bunch of hacks, take time to understand the problem you’re trying to solve.

One of the most important things I think you can do is to keep a journal of your sleep to understand where specifically you need help—or even if you do need solutions.

Trying a bunch of solutions without understanding the problem and measuring the impact is like randomly taking a bunch of prescription medications for conditions you may not have.

Here are some things I learned from my sleep journal:�
-I’m not going to bed and waking close to the same time every day
-I’m waking up more in the nights than I think I should
-I wake up most the time and feel refreshed and don’t feel tired during the day

How Much Water Should I Drink? — Zero Cool Fitness

03/05/2021

Drinking more water made a bigger difference that I imagined. Here's why and how much an average person should drink.

How Much Water Should I Drink? — Zero Cool Fitness Increasing my water intake changed the game for me more than I ever thought it would. But how much should you drink and how?

03/02/2021

https://www.zerocoolfitness.com/blog/iqvb86k2gcevky9u1e2ujz7tos38kw

Push Up — Zero Cool Fitness The secret is in the correct form

Focus on Fundamentals: How to Eat Slowly and Mindfully — Zero Cool Fitness

02/26/2021

Sometimes we make nutrition so complicated. I’ve found that focusing on fundamentals yields greater and long lasting success.

Focus on Fundamentals: How to Eat Slowly and Mindfully — Zero Cool Fitness Sometimes we make nutrition so complicated. I’ve found that focusing on fundamentals yields greater and long lasting success.

02/20/2021

Last day to sign up for this free program is tomorrow!!

02/17/2021

Imagine you took 14 days to give your best effort at something? What great things could happen? How could you see the improvements?

I’m excited to share a 14 day fitness and nutrition program that can help you get some quick wins.

I’m launching this program next week, on Monday the 22nd of February, and the best part is that it’s FREE.

Along with the 14 guide, you also get
✅Free Nutrition Guide
✅Free Access to exclusive fitness app and website for coaching and education content
✅Private Facebook group for the program
✅Daily workout instructional videos
✅Daily educational material for improving your fitness and nutrition habits

Sign up today on the link in my bio or visit https://www.zerocoolfitness.com/14-day-program