Champ Up Chat

"Trust that the universe is unfolding as it should."-Max Ehrmann Today Sarah and I chat about how labeling situtations in our lives can keep us from truly appreciating the moment. Life is never just a clear distinction of good vs bad and when we can be aware of that we can acknowledge and accept each and every moment as part of the journey.  I came across the story of the Chinese farmer again rece...

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso Finding your purpose is so elusive that you could spend your entire life looking for it. But on the flip side you never find what you are NOT looking for.  Some people live with the attitude, "I'm just waiting to die." To hear that from someone who is battling a life threatening condition that has r...

Exercise is King. Nutrition is Queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom- Jack Lalane (The Godfather of fitness) Sarah has dealt with inflammation and gut health issues for most of here life and only recently has she decided to take a stance and change her world.  Today we talk about how she has inspired me to walk side by side with her to evolve on my path of health, wellness and quality...

This week we explore the idea of discipline and how it applies to our journey of health, well-being and other aspects of our lives.  While discipline is thought of as the most vital component to achieving anything in life, discipline thrives when it's backed by a few other essential components.  Listen in and open your awareness or even question the concepts that we chat about. Either way, to move...

Any and every great physical endeavour started out just like a plant in a garden. A seed planted in the ground, cultivated and nourished daily until maturity. Wherever we are in regards to our physical health is a result of our choices, decisions and beliefs. I'm not just talking about what the scale says or what you see in the mirror. I'm talking about our capabilities and usefulness as human bei...

"We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others." -The Dalai Lama This week on the Ch...

"The appearance of things changes according to the emotions; and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves." Khalil Gibran   If our mental arena involves how we think and process our thoughts, our emotional arena is where/how we express our wide array of feelings that we experience on a daily basis. And experiencing emotional wellness doesn't mean tha...

"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts." -Buddha Today, Sarah and I chat about the 3rd crucial arena that can be enhanced to improve your QoL, the mental arena. The key concept we talk about is being aware of your intake. What you absorb is what you reflect to your own environment. Being mindful of the types of stimulus that your brain is exposed to is crucial, no...

"Building your spiritual fortitude involves committing to something that has existed before you and will exist after you." In this week's follow-up on quality of life, we dive into the spiritual arena and how crucial of a role it plays in our lives. No matter what you consider your higher power, it's what gives you the energy to persevere when times get rough. Enhancing your spiritual arena is not...

This week Sarah and I discuss how in general, fighters are known to have massive amounts of grit to endure, not only what happens in the ring, in the cage or on the mats; but to endure the days, weeks, months and years of training to prepare for whats going to happen in the scrap. It is honorable and noble to exhibit grit through these challenges, but what most people aren't talking about is the "...

Einstein once said, "Everything Is Energy and That's All There Is To It."    If you dive a little bit into the study of energy you will find that what Einstein has stated is undeniable. In today's chat, Sarah and I talk about the concept of energy, the levels of it and how it applies to us directly when it come to life and the pursuit of health and well-being.     These are concepts I've been expo...

In this week's episode we chat about the benefits of having, planning and implementing a wake up (morning) routine. Instead of jumping (or falling) out of bed half asleep and running face first into the hecticness of your day, developing a daily routine to "warm up" is absolutely vital.  Championing a life of health, fitness and well-being (aka physical culture) takes intentional habits and action...

This week we chat about the 2 concepts to take into your new year, whether you've fallen off track during the holidays or not. These are the two ways to distinguish or look at your habits. Impact based vs identity based habits. They should be established independently but they can also work together to accomplish short/mid or mid/long term goals.  Champ Up #allittakesisheart #F7S8 Hit us up: coach...

As with any new year you're probably thinking about all the things that didn't go well this year. Disappointment and hardships hit us all and they will change our lives, no doubt. But what happens when you are not able to extract the lessons, insights and wisdom of those situations, events and circumstances?  You dwell, blame and give up on the opportunity to move forward.  Focusing on what you wa...

Happy Holidays to you and yours!  Today, Sarah and I chat about how much dopamine you might be craving in your life and how that dictates the way you approach your day.  How do social interactions affect you?  If you want to dive deeper into the subject, here the podcast that spurred on our chat... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgAcOqVRfYA   Hit us up at: coach@crompc.com for any questions, comm...

We're back! Took a couple weeks off as we did our best to ride the ebbs and flows of life, but as we love say...fall 7 times, stand up 8.  Today we chat about a concept that we all go through with any challenge or endeavor in our lives, but we are not even aware of the process. The concept of the Hierarchy of Competence. This is a vital concept to be aware of when attempting to acquire any skill....

In this episode, we share our experience of going through Hurricane Sandy living in Rockaway Beach, NY. Realizing that letting ego, pride and wanting to be right can back-fire when life and limb are on the line.  Sarah shares 7 crucial tactics to get you through this holiday season so that you don't feel like you fell off a wagon and down a ravine.  With this Thanksgiving we want extend a HUGE Cha...

In this episode, Chris and Sarah exchange memories of when they started the mission of building their gym. They shared all the triumphs and downfalls of their adventure. They had a vision of being a staple in the Rockaways. Still, an unexpected situation arose that threw up many struggles, but their faith and dedication in pursuing their goals are much more substantial. According to Chris and Sara...

In this episode, Chris and Sarah take a little break from tripping down memory lane of the fighting days and celebrate a huge accomplishment for the H.O.G.   Another stepping stone to in Sarah's life long journey towards gut health and overall well-being. They talk about how vital it is to understand that no matter how much information and knowledge that one can accumulate, when it comes to taking...

In this episode, Sarah and Chris talk about the importance of losing (fights and in life) in order to build your internal strength, keeping in mind, you grow through what you go through. Obstacles, setbacks, and failures are all part of the journey to go after what you want. They also talk about how bringing Cheetos as a post-weigh-in snack is a horrible NO NO in the book of CROM.  Chris goes on t...

After being side-lined for months and being stuck in his own judgements, assumptions, interpretations and limiting beliefs, Chris finally set his ego aside to move forward. And with that decision, still faced a major set-back in preparation to return to the ring. Chris and Sarah dive-in on how becoming aware of patience, building your mental strength and how sometimes not knowing what to do is ok...

In this episode, Chris and Sarah dive back into the Trilogy that kept NYC on its toes. Canada sends their top gun to get the big payback. Also, listen in on the difference between a healthy vs unhealthy ego and how that it will make you or break you. Chris talks about how the tough guy mentality can keep you sidelined and what you can do to shift internal beliefs, get out of your comfort zone by r...

In this week's episode Chris and Sarah flashback to the days when the neighbors to the north crossed the border to attempt to take NYC by storm. After recapping the transition from amateur to pro, they dive into fights that led to a series of fights against a powerhouse camp from Toronto, Canada. Stepping up the competition will always have it's highs and lows, but that's what it takes to grow. A...

In this episode, Sarah Romulo shares her personal journey as a frustrated and unhappy shop owner in NYC that landed her in a boxing gym that changed everything. From the first time she stepped into the gym to her big moment in the ring, Sarah has a powerful story to tell. Take a trip down memory lane with Sarah as she recounts her past experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way.

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with Chris as he recalls lessons learned from a fight with an unknown UFC superstar.