Tucking in Ellie, my four year old daughter into bed last night, she said “Daddy, can I come out to run with you in the morning”? She had been running around the living room all night, informing me that her “heart was beating!” Had my daughter been four a few years back, her exercising with … Continue reading
Take Corrective Action – Prevention is better than the cure
‘Corrective Exercise’ is a specialty of mine, I wanted to give you an idea of what I define this as and how you may of found it defined elsewhere. Also, it gives me the opportunity to bust myths you may have seen or heard elsewhere. The body is continuously looking to find homeostasis, an equilibrium … Continue reading
Time and Space – A Gym-Free Existence
A recent set of events prompted me to write this next blog. At present I live in a small village, called Lake Arrowhead, which is in the mountains of southern California. A beautiful place, but very isolated. Last year I had work that was situated at the base of the mountain. This presented me with … Continue reading
Building a Foundation: Advice for Beginners
Last month a studio owner asked me “What type of Trainer, Teacher or Instructor are you?” I thought long and hard about the question and simply replied, “One with integrity.” It used to matter to me what my title was. I have now come to the realization that it mattered more how I taught and … Continue reading
The Unsung Heroes: Making family time part of your training time
In late September, I voluntarily signed up to Texas Ironman, an ultra triathlon that takes place in May 2013. I wanted a challenge that I could sink my teeth into, not only for this particular date, but during the 7-8 months leading up to the event day. Before making the commitment, I posed the question to my … Continue reading
The lure of high intensity exercise
I’m not the most creative guy in the world. I admit, I find it hard to look beyond fact. This has led me into many heated arguments in workshops and certifications I have taken, making those who are with me to roll their eyes and shake their heads. Throughout my career I have always stuck … Continue reading
Carrying baggage
On a ‘back to school’ note, I thought I’d give some food for thought to concerned moms, friends and maybe even colleagues. This blog also ties into something that I have noticed recently within our studio. Many of our (evening) clients have arrived for their class carrying a kit bag, handbag or laptop case thrown … Continue reading
Rethinking fitness 