Do you grimace at the thought of bending down to pick up a bucket of paint…and then lifting it to a high shelf? Does your lower back punish you after a day of yard work? How about your golf swing – could it use a little more power behind your stroke? If are nodding your ...…
If you are like most people, then the fad diets and trendy exercises that are splashed across popular magazine covers probably leave you more confused than ever about how to meet your fitness goals. It seems like every week there is a new ‘results guaranteed’ technique for melting pounds or sculpting muscles. That is probably ...…
Often times I’m approached by a frustrated person who can’t seem to drop the weight. They tell me that they exercise, they eat healthy, and they drink plenty of water. So why can’t I lose weight? they ask. Not only are they frustrated, but they are getting close to losing hope that they will ever ...…
You may wonder why I rant and rave about your eating habits in this newsletter so often. I mean, I’m a personal trainer-not the author of a dieting book. Why don’t I leave the diet talk for someone else and focus only on my true passion – exercise? To be perfectly honest, I would love ...…
For many the summer months bring with them a harsh reminder of unmet fitness goals. While the toned men and slender women of the world put on their skin-tastic summer gear and proudly put themselves on display, those with jiggles and dimples would rather opt for a cover up and hang out under an umbrella. ...…
We have been told time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet nearly one-fifth of all adults choose to pass on the Wheaties. What is the big deal about breakfast? Can a solid breakfast really make or break your fitness goals? Read on as I answer your most ...…
In a quest for weight loss, 250 calories doesn’t seem like a significant number, does it? Could this teeny number really help you drop pounds? Yes, it can. The truth is that dropping as little as 250 calories each day can result in almost 30 pounds shed over 12 short months. Think of it ...…
Take your cardio workout to a new level with HIIT Can you think of anything more torturous than spending an hour pedaling away on a bike or plodding along on the treadmill? You’re not alone. Most exercise enthusiasts dread conventional cardio – why? Because it’s b-o-r-i-n-g. So why do it at all?…
It’s that time of year again – time for the infamous New Year’s Resolution. If you are like most people that I know then one of your top resolutions will be to get into better shape this year. Shaping up for the New Year is a phenomenal goal to have. Did you know that 80% ...…
Whether you think about it or not, you are faced with this question every day. Will you find the time for a workout today, or will the busy-ness of the day leave you exhausted on the couch? Frankly, most people don’t have reasons. They have excuses. If you are like most then exercise doesn’t top ...…