I’ve never had a pet. Well, that isn’t entirely true. In the 3rd grade I had a “pet” snake. My kids asked me recently if I liked my snake. No, I didn’t like my snake. He bit me every time I tried to pick him up.
IronOS on Android
Two months ago, I finished up version 1.0 of IronOS. To say that working with AI to build and implement 15 years of thought-out ideas for a training app has been fun would be an understatement.
Redefining Progress in Strength Training
For what it’s worth, I write all my articles without the use of generative AI. – Nate
“Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful.”
George E. P. Box
I’ve spent over 200 hours testing IronOS in my own training, using it with clients, and prompting AI to write code and iterate on every pixel in the app.
Building a Better Strength Training App
I’ve been using some variation of training software since my first Polar heart rate monitor in 1999. As I went through college and transitioned into my coaching career, I’ve tried most of the mainstream apps and wearable platforms over the past 20 years.
How Riding Less Made Me a Better Cyclist
For the past two years, I was racing my bike full-time until last October, when I made a big transition in my life. I got into nursing school (starting in September 2026), and I began working part-time at a local Trek dealer.
Why Imagining the Worst Makes You a Better Cyclist
Most athletes know that consistency is the king of training fundamentals. No AI model or experienced coach is more valuable than not missing workouts.
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Why Training Like an Influencer Is Dumb
Disclosure: I write all my articles without the use of generative AI. I don’t know if that matters to you, but it does to me.
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How To Train For An Organ Transplant
I’ve had two liver transplants. The first was from a living donor in 2013; the second from a cadaveric donor in 2025. Getting an organ transplant is profoundly humbling—but receiving two? I consider myself one of the luckiest men on earth.
Why ChatGPT is Great For Coaching
I wrote my first post in 2011. For close to 15 years, I’ve tried to answer all types of training questions—ranging from the effectiveness of beet juice to how to boost your VO₂ max.
Master These Three Cycling Tips
Life is complicated enough as it is, and trying to add competitive cycling into the mix can be difficult. I’ve grown up with cycling in my life, and it’s an ongoing battle to maintain a balance between cycling and the rest of life.