I remember trying to jump rope as a kid. I was awful and for that reason never wanted to try much... let alone practice. My timing was completely off and my two left feet were getting in the way. I may not be the most coordinated person, but when you have a good teacher it makes it so much easier. My teacher eventually came to be Buddy Lee the official jump rope conditioning consultant to 25 U.S. … [Read more...]

You most likely know the importance of anti-inflammatory food choices. Wild salmon happens to be one of the best choices you can make to the inflammatory response in your body. Have you heard about how the farm raised salmon are affecting the wild salmon up in Canada? I was shocked watching "Salmon Confidential" and I will no longer consider eating farm raised salmon. I already knew wild salmon … [Read more...]

I've always believed in moderation. I think extremists lose perspective and sway one way or the other. For the most part exercise is extremely helpful and necessary for all of us, but there are once again extremes that can damage and harm you. I would safely say that almost all people can find the right dosage of exercise and benefit from an appropriate application of exercise and movement.  In … [Read more...]

Fitness trainers and educators get bombarded with questions. "How long will it take me to lose my fat roll?" "Can't I just do liposuction and get it over with?" "Will weight training get me big and bulky?" "Why does it take so long to get in shape and lose weight?" "How much cardio do I actually have to do? I hate cardio!"  "Do you really guarantee results with a money back guarantee?" "Can I get … [Read more...]

You're retired now or at least your work schedule is finally down to manageable hours. You want to feel better and have more energy, right? You're tired of looking at your belly in the mirror or not being able to fit comfortably in the jeans you used to look so good in. Let's face it... none of us are getting any younger. We have to step out of our comfort zone and take action to get what we … [Read more...]

It's been over 2 months since I've last blogged. Life just really challenges you sometimes. Lately, it's been a roller coaster ride. In the last month or two, I have moved the business location twice looking for the right place or places. I have moved residences within the last 30 days as well. I don't know about you, but I hate moving! The crap you accumulate that you don't need is never-ending. … [Read more...]

It's been a while since I'd been in a big gym. Lots of equipment to choose from, the scurry of people, and all kinds of exercises and movements. When I watch people work out; I get a little scared. That can't possibly be be good for your body or spine, I say to myself. Where do some people get some of these exercises? Some must take them out of magazines and do poor re-enactments. I like to think … [Read more...]

I have the pleasure of getting up each day and really enjoying what I do. When I see a client begin to transform their life it is extremely gratifying. Not everyone has the convenience and luxury of training from their home, but it really makes it sweet when a client is comfortable in their surroundings. I have found over the years not everyone is comfortable training in front of others; some … [Read more...]

I can remember growing up how I loved that cup of hot chocolate in the morning or on a cold wintery night! Rich, tasty, sugar-sweet with that deep-rich chocolaty flavor. Boy that satisfied my sweet tooth…at least for a while. It never surprises me any more when my diet is filled with sugary carbs…my waist size has always bulged a bit. My blood sugar surges upward and I am no longer burning fat … [Read more...]