Why do you workout? For what purpose do you train? If you have been working out for any length of time (years), has your perspective of “why” evolved? I recently became sick and found myself taking about 2 weeks off … Read More
My alarm goes off at 4:10am. My first appointment of the day is at 5:30am. My last will end at 7pm. I make my way to bed by 9:30pm and then repeat this process for the next 5 days. This … Read More
I train a lot of people. Some have events they are working towards. Some have very specific goals (weight loss, balance, specific body parts they want to improve). Yet quite a few just want to be as well-conditioned as they … Read More
The race began as we ran down the trail into the desert. Down into the washes and then back out, down and then back out. The washes were a mix of sand and rock they ranged from about 3 to … Read More
When we talk about metabolism and metabolic rate the first thing that comes to mind is energy. We all know people who have “slower” (gain weight easy) and others who have “fast” (can almost eat whatever they want without gaining) … Read More
As trainers we are looked at as the ones who have all the answers to your questions regarding health & fitness. Well, here’s the bad news. Not really. Although I have met many that will act like and tell you … Read More
With the recent economic times the unfortunate victims can be charities. Just when many charities such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries are hearing a greater call for their services, their donations are also falling. So when you are … Read More
What happens to people when they enter the gym? I know I’m about to generalize here, but really just because the gym is not your home doesn’t mean you should treat it as if it is a dumping ground. For … Read More
This weekend I’m traveling to Asheville, NC. I work with quite a few people who travel extensively. Their common complaint is how hard it is to maintain a healthful diet while on the road. When I arrived at the airport … Read More
The other day I was told by a client about a recent article released by the BBC that spoke about the effects of eating late at night. This study was conducted at Northwestern University in Illinois. At first I was … Read More