Tim Young Training

Two years ago today, I had a heart attack.

It changed everything — how I see health, stress, training, and what really matters. Even when you think you’re doing everything right, you can still miss the signs your body is sending.

I’m grateful every day that I didn't ignore the signs — especially as I see more stories of people in their 30s and 40s passing suddenly from heart attacks.

Please, pay attention to the signals your body gives you, no matter how “healthy” you think you are, or how young you may be. You owe it to yourself and the others that count on you.

My 6-year-old wanted a season calendar. One didn't exist, so I made him one for all 18 weeks and got it printed on 24x36 paper. Now, we need to figure out how we're going to display it.

#2025

Mini cut wrapped a week early. Suit was getting too loose - mission accomplished. Big day loading… 9 days out 💍

Halfway through wedding cut. Been a bit tougher to be in a calorie deficit while training six days per week on a tactical training plan. Making progress though. Back coming in nicely and continuing to improve in training.

Today the rubber meets the road. The work you did or didn't do will reveal itself this week.

Day 1 of the Wedding Fat Loss Phase 💍🔥
This time it’s a little different.

Instead of the usual 4-day upper/lower lift split with steps and calorie tracking, I’m in the middle of a tactical training block—6 days a week of strength, anaerobic intervals, and aerobic work. That means more total output... and more calories than I usually get during a fat loss phase 👀

The structure is more demanding—but eating more might actually make this cut smoother than I’m used to. Of course, using the

📆 21 Days Until Fall IHSA Sports Begin
Still not training? You’re running out of time.
Show up ready — not trying to “get in shape” at tryouts.

❄️ Winter athletes: stay focused on the mission.
This is your season to build strength, power, and muscle — not gas out in conditioning circuits.

Train with purpose. Don’t waste the window. 💥