What are they gonna come up with next?
I was sitting on the train this morning heading downtown to train some clients when I saw the following advertisement staring me in the face…
"More like a fitness flop"
Kids: They’re Not Going To Outlive Their Parents
After coming from a fitness conference in Orlando, Florida, I am now finally settled. What an exciting weekend it was! Yet, after all the workshops that I attended, something one of the presenters said really resonated in my head. I wondered if it was true because it gave me some really torn feelings. He said,
“Our current generation of kids may be the first to not outlive their parents.” Read more
The Most Important Aspect of Fitness
I’m constantly being asked for advice when it comes to fitness. Recently, however, someone came up to me and asked me, “If you had to focus on just one aspect to get the most results what would it be?” Read more
Five Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
“Metabolism” is the name of the bodily system that converts food calories to energy needed to perform various tasks, like pumping oxygen to muscles during a long walk. Many variables contribute to your metabolism, including heredity, gender and age. But you can quicken yours; here’s how. Read more
10 Best Foods for Your Heart
Simple food choices go a long way when it comes to your heart’s health. Focusing on fresh foods full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and cut your chances of a heart attack. These 10 foods will help keep your ticker in top shape. Read more
What Favorite Post-Workout Meal?
We all know it’s best to have a healthy snack after working out. Studies have shown that eating a small meal of protein and healthy carbs helps increase the benefits of your workout and speeds up the fat loss process. So what’s your favorite post workout meal?
What Is Your Favorite Exercise?
I was talking with a training client today and we got into an interesting conversation about his favorite exercise. It was kind of neat learning about his preferences, likes and dislikes. So I wanted to open this up a bit and ask you… what’s your favorite exercise and why?
Interview With An 85 Yr Old Fitness Enthusiast
It’s been 1 week since I’ve been back from Hawaii and I sure do miss it. I hope all of you enjoyed my series regarding workouts while you are away. Anyhow I wanted to take this time to talk to you about someone we had the fortune of hanging out with while we were there. He is none other than my girlfriend’s grand uncle, Nobuo Yoshioka (aka “Uncle Oubon”). Read more
5 Year Old Swinging An 8kg Kettlebell!!!
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to share a video that my brother put together of my nephew Kristian’s exposure to kettlebells from when he was an infant to him at age 5. Not only did I find this video entertaining but I thought it was pretty amazing. So for those of you who dare to ask, “Aren’t kettlebells dangerous for you?” I will respond by saying, “If a 5 year old can do it, so can you!”
Staying In Shape While You’re Away
Hi Everyone,
I’m writing to all of you from the wonderful state of Hawaii. That’s right I’m on a much needed vacation.
Like many of you who travel a lot, I found myself wondering how I will manage to work out and stay fit while I’m away. If you are like most, chances are you are probably not going to be working out either because you have no access to a gym or your hotel gym may not have exactly what you need. So this post as well as a series of videos to follow will be dedicated to those of you who travel a lot and don’t have access to a gym. Read more
