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What Motivates You? Mike Fohner, cross country running coach, tells this story about one of his students: Last year, one of my young cross-country runners was fully content walking up the hills and avoiding physical exertion to the maximum extent possible. I tried all sorts of tactics and motivation techniques…to wits end. Even my “walkers club” (post […]
Continue readingHow to Overcome Winter Weight Gain
Today, we’re taking a hard look at winter weight gain. It’s a common problem—people tend to pack on a few pounds during the winter months. But we want to fight back, and we hope you will join us. Let’s get after this now, while winter is still in full force. We’ll have less to deal with […]
Continue readingFueling Your Body for Optimal Performance
From weekend warriors to Ironman finishers, performance is directly tied to diet. If you want to train at the peak of your ability and recover quickly, you must be intentional about what you eat, taking care to feed your body what it needs. Trying to work out with a body that is starving for essential […]
Continue readingDeadlines and Contests Your Keys to Fitness Victory
Have you ever told yourself that you are going to lose weight and get fit in time for spring, only to be frustrated when warm weather rolls around? It’s easy to hide behind heavy winter clothes, but when the mercury starts climbing, the clothes get lighter and we can’t hide any more. “Why didn’t I start […]
Continue reading2 Steps to Weight Loss & Fitness Success
What Are You Aiming at? Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” And each of us knows from our own experience that he is right. The general flow of human life tends to be toward ease and comfort. One day flows into the next, and many of us […]
Continue readingIs it Too Late to Start?
There are many people who feel a sense ofshame, regret and to certain extent anger with themselves for not being fit.They feel like they’re “old” now and it’s really no point getting in shapebecause they are past their prime. This begs the question… Is it really too late to start? The answer is a resounding […]
Continue readingI’m Killing Myself but Not Seeing Results!
If you have ever found yourself mumbling or thinking this to yourself, you’re not alone. This is the main reason that most people quit on their fat loss goals on their journey to get a lean and fit physique. A lack of results can throw an icy cold towel on even the most enthusiastic spirit. […]
Continue readingExercising In the Haze: The Dangers of Working Out Outdoors
In most cases, getting a workout at the park or any wide open area is a great idea. As a personal trainer, I have clients who prefer to run in the streets or go to the park to do yoga. They get to breathe some fresh air, and they see more interesting sights than the […]
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