Programming (exercise programs) is a big part of my job. It’s part guesswork, part science, and part geez; I hope this works. Although clients all need similar things from exercise ( fat loss, muscle, reduced pain, moving better, etc.), each … Read More
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4 Exercise Mistakes To Avoid
I’m an expert in making exercise mistakes or any mistakes for that matter. Mistakes (as long as I have been training) come with the territory when you’ve been in the exercise game for a long time. And it usually goes … Read More
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
One Size Doesn’t Fit All When It Comes To Exercise Always. All. Never. Everyone. Everybody. These words suggest there is no exception as it is one way or the other. This and words like it don’t have much of a … Read More
4 Considerations For The Middle-Age Exerciser
A while ago I wrote this popular article on exercise considerations for older adults. Now I’m taking a crack at the middle-age exerciser because I’m right there at 51. Not exactly old but no spring chicken either. There are things I … Read More
10 Tips To Make Your Fitness Easier
Fitness is my job, passion, and profession. It is easy for me to maintain or improve my fitness because it’s part of my DNA. But that’s not the case for everyone and maybe even you. For some it’s difficult will … Read More
Exercising With Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are a cheaper alternative when money is tight Recently, I’ve been in the market for more dumbbells and weight plates for Outback Performance and two things struck me. One there’s not much in stock and two, what’s there … Read More
5 Tips For Exercising After 50
Before I turned 50, my son called me ‘pre-old.’ I wasn’t old (in his mind) until my 50th birthday. And now I am 50 years old and counting, I’m officially old (according to him) and getting my AARP emails. But … Read More
What Is Personal Training?
And what personal training isn’t Admitting you need help with something you can do yourself, like exercise is difficult. You’ve either tried and failed beforehand, facing a lot of obstacles or you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Or … Read More
Look Before You Leap (Into Exercise)
This ‘look before you leap’ is an old proverb that means “one shouldn’t act without first considering the possible consequences or dangers.” Pretty solid advice. But when it comes to exercising and dieting to lose fat or to build muscle, … Read More