The best fitness tip I’ve ever received is consistency is the key. I heard this years ago, when I first started lifting weights. Let’s face it, if you have no consistency, the best program in the world is not going … Read More
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Sleigh Ride
One of my favorite Christmas songs is Sleigh Ride. I prefer the Harry Connick Jr. version but any rendition will do. I love the “whip” part. It just makes the song. I wonder how many other songs actually have … Read More
Now, that’s personal
Since being a personal trainer I’ve had Two clients pass away Three who have beaten cancer A former client and friend who’s currently battling cancer One who’s got dementia Several clients who have had their joints replaced When studying to … Read More
Lifting lessons
8 lessons learnt from 25 years under the bar Around 25 years ago I’m shooting the breeze with one of my best buddies Simon. Then out of the blue he made unusual request. “Take your shirt off” he said. … Read More
Make cardio fun
Cardiovascular exercise, otherwise known as punishment for that hamburger you ate last night, is often thought of as slogging on the treadmill while watching episodes of The Price is Right. Sounds like a blast right? Now that strange … Read More
Overcoming injuries
Injuries will happen. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, an avid gym goer or a desk jockey, your body will eventually flip you the bird and tell you enough is enough. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your fault, someone else’s fault … Read More
Common exercise mistakes (and how to fix them)
I confidently stepped up to the bar to deadlift 275 pounds. It’s a weight I’ve pulled before without much drama. However, there was only one slight problem this time. I’d never deadlifted sumo style before and other than watching few … Read More
What does that mean?
Never let fitness terminology stump you again. … Read More
Exercise for grown ups
Exercise for grown ups. What to do when you have no time. … Read More
Let Kids Play in the Mud
It was like a red rag to a bull. The city was repaving the country road outside my childhood home and this was too good an opportunity to pass up. So my brother and I raced off to play … Read More