3 Fitness Tips For Winter

Avoid winter weight gain by using these 3 tips Old man winter is slowing creeping up on us.   And I don’t know about you, but there’s not one thing I like about the cold. The wind, rain, ice, sheet, … Read More

Habits

At times your focus is everywhere (especially around the holidays) except on yourself. And you tend to let your good habits slip away a little bit. Having an extra serving of fries, an extra drink at the bar and totally … Read More

Exercise: It’s not all about you

My friend looked at me without my shirt on and suggested lifting a weight or two would save me from having a body of a child while being an adult. And that was all the encouragement I needed. I joined … Read More

How to train the ‘core’ for real life

How many times have you scrolled through a social media feed admiring all those fitness models with a great looking midsections doing really cool core exercises? It’s not like I’ve ever done it. 😊 You think if it works for … Read More

My Shoes

Look at these shoes. They don’t look like much and they’ve definitely seen better days. The shoes were given to me by a friend who is now making God laugh with his offbeat, brutish sense of humor. He’d have you … Read More

The pantry is my enemy

When you were a child, you could almost eat anything and not put on a single pound. No matter what time of the day, you’d raid the pantry and shove some sugary goodness down your throat. Did I say you? … Read More

Now, that’s personal

My friend and former client Greg Hodak passed away Saturday night surrounded by family and friends. To say God broke the mold when he made Greg would be an understatement. He was one of a kind. Larger than life, generous … Read More

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

FINDING YOUR BALANCE

At times our focus is everywhere except on ourselves. Some of us tend to let our good habits slip. Having that extra serving of fries, that extra drink at a holiday party and not setting aside some time to move. … Read More