Bryce Henson

Happy Monday Mindset!

Last fall, I was mid-run on the treadmill—my go-to form of meditation—when my legs locked up like a vice.

Tightness. A sharp pull. 

And boom—I was limping off.

The body sent bad news. 

But worse, so did my mind.

Because running is where I clear the mental clutter. 

Where the ideas flow. 

It’s sacred.

And I knew—if I ignored this, I was projecting myself into long-term pain. 

Literally and figuratively.

So I did what I always do when faced with adversity:

I got curious. I asked questions. I sought guidance.

I hired a stretch coach.

The first few sessions? 

Brutal.

But I kept showing up.

And to anchor my focus, I chose one word for 2025: Flexibility.

Not just physical. 

But mental. 

Emotional. 

Strategic.

Fast forward: over 100 stretch sessions and one weekly yoga practice later…

I’m back. 

Running without pain. 

Lifting without fear. 

Free again.

Not because it was easy. 

But because I faced the friction and leaned in.

That’s the power of coaching. 

That’s the power of momentum. 

That’s the power of deciding you’re not going to be a victim of your own circumstance.

And THAT is what turning adversity into advantage looks like.

Remember:

Turn adversity into advantage.

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

PS—This story (and dozens more) will be in my upcoming book Turn Adversity Into Advantage, coming early 2026 so get ready!

Happy Monday Mindset!

Last week, I had lunch with Diego, the son of my longtime friend and early mentor Brian.

It was one of those full-circle moments that made me pause.

I met Brian on my 21st birthday in Santa Barbara—what started as a wild weekend turned into a life-changing relationship. 

He became a mentor throughout my entire twenties, shaping the man I am today.

Brian’s the real deal—California roots, college in Iowa, fluent in Spanish, Peace Corps vet, and founder of Dream Volunteers—a nonprofit impacting communities around the globe.

He even sponsored my NASM personal training certification, launching me into fitness and is featured in my first book, Turn Adversity Into Advantage, which releases in early 2026. 

Get ready! 💪

Without him, there’s no Fit Body CEO story to tell.

Fast forward 21 years:

I’m mentoring his son.

Diego’s a bright young man, crushing his second summer sales internship and asking the right questions about becoming a fitness coach. 

I gave him the playbook.

Why does this matter?

Because the most successful leaders—those who win long-term—never walk the path alone.

They seek guidance. They receive. And then, they give.

That’s the secret.

Mentorship isn’t a luxury. It’s oxygen.

You got where you are because someone ahead of you reached back. And someone’s behind you, waiting for your hand.

So here’s the mindset shift:

Seek out wisdom. Apply it. Then pass it on.

If you’re winning, look around—who can you help?

Because the ripple effect is real.

And when you lead others with the same generosity you were given?

That’s how you live the life you were destined to live!

Remember:

Turn adversity into advantage,

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

Happy Monday Mindset,

Last month, I flew to Arizona for a high-level speaking conference.

It was recommended by my speaking coach, and I attended with my good friend Erin King, one of the most in-demand corporate speakers on the planet.

Erin recently rocked the house at our Fit Body World Conference in Atlanta with her message on energy. 

Her keynote? 

Unforgettable! 🔥

Now, back in Arizona—after battling some insomnia, my doc prescribed sleep meds. With no Uber’s available, I jogged two miles under the scorching sun to pick them up between conference sessions. 

Not ideal, but doable.

When I arrived, the pharmacist told me there was a system glitch. 

My doctor had called it in 12 hours prior, and I called before leaving to confirm

Turns out, when I arrived, nothing had been done. 

Add in the heat, the lack of sleep, and —and boom. I snapped. Raised my voice at the front desk lady.

Not my proudest moment.

As I waited the 30 minutes for the script to be filled, I had time to reflect.

Yes, I had reason to be frustrated.

But no, I had no right to lash out.

When the meds were ready, I took a deep breath, looked her in the eyes, and said, “I’m sorry for snapping. That wasn’t okay.”

Her entire demeanor shifted.

You see, I learned this in my 12-step journey: “When we are wrong, we promptly admit it.”

Hard to do in the moment. But necessary. 

That is a strength. 

That’s real leadership.

Because adversity isn’t just about what happens to you. It’s about how you respond when you’re the one in the wrong.

Adversity is your advantage—even when you cause it.

Turn adversity into advantage,

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

Happy Monday! ☀️

Last week, history was made.

Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. ⚾️

By Sunday? She was calling pitches behind home plate—front and center.

I was lucky enough to witness it live in Atlanta with my mom and brother, who stayed an extra day post Fit Body World Conference.

And let me tell you…

She wasn’t just calling balls and strikes.

She was rewriting history. 🖋️

But here’s the part most people don’t see:

Being first isn’t easy.
It’s not glamorous.
It’s brutal.

It’s criticism without cover.
It’s pressure without precedent.
It’s knowing that even on your best day, someone’s ready to tear you down.

But the truth?

Trailblazers take the shots before they get the spotlight.

And that’s what makes them legends.

Every great advancement—whether it’s Jackie Robinson breaking barriers, Elon Musk being ridiculed, or my mom working two jobs to keep us fed—starts with someone willing to go first.

To be doubted. Mocked. Dismissed.

But they go anyway.

That’s the cost of being a pioneer.

So here’s your reminder this week:

If you’re catching heat—it might mean you’re forging a new path. 🔥

If you feel resistance—it’s likely because you’re rising.

If you’re being tested—it’s because you’re being trusted.

You’re not being punished.

You’re being prepared. 💪

Turn adversity into advantage,

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

Happy Monday Mindset!

This weekend in Atlanta, I stood on stage at our 2025 Fit Body World Conference, delivering the keynote on our future as the wellness brand for adults 40+.

The stakes were high—500 owners, coaches, and leaders in the audience—our biggest conference in franchise history.

I shared a deeply personal story about my Grandma Josie—the woman who took my family in for 10 years after my parents split and saved us from a homeless shelter.

She became the inspiration behind Fit Body Forever, the program that will be a cornerstone of our brand for years to come.

It was a big win. I landed about 70% of what I wanted to say.

But here’s the behind-the-scenes truth…

The font on the projector was so small I could barely read my notes. The clicker glitched, then died halfway through. Suddenly, I was flying blind in front of the largest crowd I’ve ever addressed in our brand’s history.

In moments like that, you’ve got two choices:

1. Panic, freeze, and fumble.

2. Lean in, trust your preparation, and speak from the heart.

Because I’d rehearsed relentlessly, the message was already in me. Without my notes, I wasn’t delivering a “perfect” talk—just a real one. 

And the audience felt it.

Here’s the leadership lesson: Adversity is never convenient—but it’s always an invitation.

In business, your “clicker moment” will come. Maybe it’s a campaign flop, a tech failure, or a key team member leaving unexpectedly.

Your instinct will be to wish it away or scramble for a quick fix.

Don’t.

Instead—lean in. The setback is the setup. The obstacle is the opportunity.

That day on stage, the lack of a clicker stripped away polish and pushed me to speak with presence. And ironically, that’s what made the talk land even stronger.

Your Monday challenge: 

The next time adversity strikes, stop asking “Why me?” and start asking, “How can this make me better?”

Because when you do—adversity stops being your enemy. It becomes your edge.

Make it a GREAT week!

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

Happy Monday!

Last weekend, I was in Scottsdale at a speaker’s conference, sharpening my communication game to better lead and inspire.

Come Monday morning—I was cooked.

The kind of cooked where your brain is foggy, body sore, and motivation in the gutter.

But I laced up, showed up to the gym, and started moving through the motions. Half-hearted. Half-awake.

Then, it happened.

I looked over and saw a woman—early 60s, maybe?

Nope. Dee is 79.

And she was dominating.

I’m talking full-body movements, core work, shoulders pumping, heart rate thumping.

I was embarrassed at my own effort.

So I did what leaders do: I got curious.

I approached her. Complimented her. Asked questions.

Dee smiled and poured out wisdom like protein from a shaker bottle: “Invest in your health. Invest in your mindset. Invest in your life. Because if you don’t—no one else will.”

She’s a living example that adversity, when approached proactively, creates longevity. Strength. Joy. Friendship.

She didn’t wait for life to force her hand—she turned resistance into her rhythm.

That, my friend, is the lesson.

You can coast and call it “discipline,” or you can lean in when it’s hard and become unstoppable.

So this Monday, remember:

You don’t need the perfect conditions.

You need the willingness to show up—tired, messy, unsure—and keep going.

Because the person who does that?

Becomes Dee at 79.

And inspires the next guy to sleepwalk through his Monday workout.

Adversity is your advantage.

Make it a GREAT week!

Bryce Henson
CEO, Fit Body

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