Category Archives: health

Before the New Years madness begins

Two holidays back-to-back can set you back more than you think, unless you are an extremely disciplined person. Many in America will gain about ten pounds during the holidays. This seems to be repeated every year, and it adds up. Most people never take that extra weight off. However, that doesn’t have to be theContinue reading “Before the New Years madness begins”

Do training and holidays mix?

Of course they do, but you have to be smart about it. Give 100% to what you are doing that day. If you are training, then train hard, if you are relaxing with family and friends, then give them your full attention. Training requires total concentration, if that is your task that day, nothing lessContinue reading “Do training and holidays mix?”

Pursue excellence one reps at a time

“I’m freezing!” Really?

I grew up in Massachusetts, but I escaped to Florida as soon as possible. Since I did a lot of hard physical labor for my work, I adapted well to the change of environment. So today, we got our first “chilly” day here in this beautiful beach town I already know I’m going to seeContinue reading ““I’m freezing!” Really?”

Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health

If you cannot handle hard truth, don’t read any further! Few things in life tick me off as much as the intentional trashing of a person’s health. I see it in different forms every day. Contrary to popular belief, we are accountable for our actions (and lack of action). Cause and effect apply to everyone,Continue reading “Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health”