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Time Under Tension

We all wish we had more time, but more time under tension; who has time for that? I wrote the word time three times (now four) in one sentence for those counting. That’s got to be some record. Remember when … Read More

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Is Your Why Important (To You)

Being a curious kid, I would always bother my parents with the question of why.  Parents: Clean your room. Me: Why? Parents: Because I said so.  Parents: Have you done your homework? Me: Why? It’s boring, and I cannot be … Read More

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It’s More Than Just Sets And Reps

As a personal trainer, I’m knee-deep in sets and reps, but my clients are not. Most want to know how I can help them achieve their goals yesterday. Sets and reps are needed for that, but on any given day, … Read More

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Why Health and Fitness Really Matter

Here are some definitions of health and fitness to pay attention to. Please read carefully. Health: Is “a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.” (1) Fitness: The condition of being physically … Read More

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Why Bodyweight Training Builds Strength

When those new to the gym think about working out, they probably imagine barbells bending under massive loads while someone is yelling in their ear, ‘ Light weight, baby, light weight.’ Lifting weights is one way to build muscle and … Read More

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Autism Awareness Month

Around two weeks ago, I watched a news story about a 17-year-old autistic child who was gunned down by four police officers in his front yard. The 911 caller reported that he thought was drunk, acting erratically, and holding a … Read More

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Training Through Tragedy

My job and passion are personal training because I love improving people through exercise. However, not everyone loves exercise, especially clients I have had in the past. There’s no need to name names. However, most personal training clients see the … Read More

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The Disgraceful Aging Manifesto

Welcome to the “Disgraceful Aging Manifesto,” where I’ll attempt to curb aging stereotypes and help you embrace life regardless of your speedometer. Aging isn’t about gracefully fading into the background; it’s about charging into the fray with all biceps guns … Read More

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Aging Disgracefully

When you’re young, you cannot wait to be older; when you’re getting old, you long for the days when you were young. That’s the thing about aging; when we’re young, we want to speed it up, and when we’re older, … Read More

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