Apr
21
As a personal trainer, one of my biggest jobs is to motivate my clients. How do I do this? It is not through yelling or being mean (that never works in the long run). In fact, it is just the opposite.
The best way to keep my clients motivated is to learn the answer to one question: What motivates YOU to exercise?
Every one of us exercise for a different reason. Some do it because it makes them feel good, others do it because it makes them look good. Some may do it to fit into a bathing suit, or wedding dress. Still others do it purely for health reasons.
So I ask you: What motivates you to exercise?
How do you think Homer Simpson would answer that question? Watch the clip below to find out.
Enjoy…
Apr
15
Putting across Scotland
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As someone who swam the Mississippi River and biked around the perimeter of the US, I am always on the lookout for people who do unusual endurance events. How about Putting across Scotland? Enjoy…
Apr
14
CBS had a great story about the personal training industry. The reporter went online, took a test from a company in India and was certified as a personal trainer. Scary.
I talked about this issue in a previous post titled: What to look for in a personal trainer.
Look for national certifications from one of three organizations: 1) NSCA – The National Strength and Conditioning Association. 2) ACSM – The American College of Sports Medicine or 3) ACE – American Council on Exercise.
Enjoy,
Apr
11
Trailer for the Documentary Film — Swim Lessons: The Nick Irons Story
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Take a look at the new trailer for the upcoming documentary Swim Lessons: The Nick Irons Story. The documentary is being produced by Alex Houston of Fiat Lux productions and is the true story of my 1550-mile swim down the Mississippi River.
Apr
10
The hottest, fastest growing trend in human & k9 fitness is coming to DC! You don’t have to worry about squeezing in your workout time and sacrificing time with your pup, now you can do both at the same time!
Camps are filling up fast and are limited to 10 participants, ensuring that campers get the most out of this exciting fitness program. Now you can get, and stay in shape with your furry buddy while giving him the time and attention he deserves!
To find out more visit www.dogtagbootcamp.com Or Register Now! Boot Camp’s just $299/ month! Saturday Boot Camps are free for the Month of May ... but you must be pre-registered.
Feb
19
A recent Brookings Institution survey ranked the 30 biggest metropolitan areas according to the number of “walkable urban places” relative to the area’s population.
Our nations capital, Washington, DC, was ranked #1. Here is the complete list:
1. Washington
2. Boston
3. San Francisco
4. Denver
5. Portland, Ore.
6. Seattle
7. Chicago
8. Miami
9. Pittsburgh
10. New York
11. San Diego
12. Los Angeles
13. Philadelphia
14. Atlanta
15. Baltimore
16. St. Louis
17. Minneapolis
18. Detroit
19. Columbus, Ohio
20. Las Vegas
21. Houston
22. San Antonio
23. Kansas City, Mo.
24. Orlando, Fla.
25. Dallas
26. Phoenix
27. Sacramento, Calif.
28. Cincinnati
29. Cleveland
30. Tampa, Fla.
Feb
18
Washington, DC named 13th Fittest City in America
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Men’s Fitness magazine just released their annual list of fittest and fattest cities in America, and out nation’s capital comes in ranked #13.
I would like to think that it is a result of our world-class personal trainers. Unfortunately quality of personal training available wasn’t one of the judging criteria. Instead they looked at things like.
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how much residents are excising
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how healthfully they eat
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how much they use gym memberships
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how much junk food they consume
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how much alcohol they consume
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how much time they spend sitting in traffic.
Men’s Fitness also talks to mayors and city parks departments to learn about local exercise venues, programs designed to get citizens off their couches and moving, and civic leadership.
Washington would have ranked a lot higher if it wasn’t for alcohol comsumption and time spent in traffic. We received a grade of “F” when it came to booze and an “F+” when it came to traffic.
The Top 10 Fattest Cities in 2007
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Las Vegas
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San Antonio
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Miami
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Mesa, AZ
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Los Angeles
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Houston
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Dallas
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El Paso
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Detroit
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San Jose
The Top 10 Fittest Cities in 2007
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Albuquerque
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Seattle
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Colorado Springs
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Minneapolis
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Tucson
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Denver
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San Francisco
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Baltimore
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Portland
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Honolulu
Complete list of Fittest and Fattest Cities
Oct
29
63 marathons in 63 days
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At the beginning of September, I read a story in USA Today about Tim Borland, a fellow ultra-endurance athlete, who is running 63 marathons in 63 days. Notice I did not say “attempting to run 63 marathons” or “planning to run 63 marathons” or “hoping to run 63 marathons.” Tim is running 63 marathons.
I was so touched by the story that I had to contact him and I had to meet him.
Tim and his support crew were in Washington, DC yesterday for marathon number 56 — the Marine Corps Marathon. I joined a crowd of 20 other supporters to greet Tim as he finished.
Tim is not doing this to set any records. He is running for a higher cause. He is running to raise awareness and money for research that will benefit children with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T). A-T is a rare genetic disease that is incurable. It affects one in 40,000 babies born, causes loss of muscle control due to brain cell death. There are only 500 kids in the United States who currently have the disease.
His wife, Michelle, their kids Kailey and Colton and a college buddy Mike Durant are all along for the ride providing support.
I was lucky enough to be able to grab Tim for a few minutes after the race to talk about his journey. And there was a connection between us that I cannot explain. It was a feeling that I knew what he was going through — and he knew what I had gone through.
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I knew how nice it must have been to have a crowd of people there supporting him when he came in.
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I knew that even without a crowd around, he would still be out there pounding the pavement.
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I knew how excited he got as he spoke to People Magazine.
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I knew how thankful he was for a family that is as supportive as his is.
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And I knew how powerful it is to have a passion that will keep you going mile after mile, marathon after marathon.
I wish Tim and his team all the best. Including:
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Wind at his back.
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60 degree days.
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Cheering crowds.
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National Media Coverage.
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Fast, comfortable running.
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Checks and donations pouring in.
If you more information about Tim and his journey, take a look at his website.
If you are as touched by his story as I was, you can make a donation online. I can tell you from experience that every little bit helps.
Oct
16
www.Free-Fitness-Ebooks.com
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Due to the high demand for free fitness ebooks, I have designed and launched a new website www.Free-Fitness-Ebooks.com. These free fitness ebooks seperate good health and fitness information from the bad, and are hand-picked by me, a fitness professional.
Enjoy.
Sep
24
Free Daily Yoga Classes
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Do you practice yoga, but cannot seem to get to class as often you would like? Do you practice yoga at home, but are getting bored with your routine. If so, check out YogaToday.com.
YogoToday.com offers a free, daily, one-hour yoga class from beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming. World class yoga instructors take you through a session that focuses on strength building, flexibility, and stamina.
Yoga Today delivers a different show, 7 days a week, keeping your workouts fresh and energizing.