The following is a cautionary tale. I got up early this morning to watch two of my clients compete in the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC. The weather was beautiful, so I took my Flip Camcorder to get some video of the event. I shot over 30 minutes of video at Mile Marker 1, and headed to the next viewing spot at the Lincoln Memorial. While crossing the Memorial Bridge, I decided to shoot some video from the side of... 

The following is an article I contributed for www.retrevo.com. This consumer electronics website will feature articles and electronic reviews when it relaunches in late February 2009. I will be writing articles about electronics used for fitness, from the personal trainer’s point of view. Ever wonder what life was like before the Ipod? It seems hard to believe that this ubiquitous MP3 player has only been around... 

I was lucky enough to have 8th row seats for the Tina Turner concert in DC, and she is amazing. How many 69-year-olds do you know that can pull off wearing a mini-skirt and look fantastic? She is proof, along with Jack LaLanne and many others, that age is just a number. You can be in great shape and be your best at any age! It takes a lot of hard work, but it’s well worth it, as you can tell from the picture.  Read More →

Overcoming Adversity, Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Training Program: The Mindset to Succeed Never give up. Never, never, never, never give up. Although Winston Churchill spoke these words during wartime to rally England, they aptly describe the mindset necessary to reach your health and fitness goals. There will always be roadblocks and obstacles in your path, but those who are successful in life find ways to get around... 

What’s the number one complaint you hear in most gyms and health clubs? “I’m not getting anywhere with my workouts.” “I’m not getting results like I used to.” “I’m training harder than ever, but I’m still not ____________(losing weight, gaining size, etc.)” Sound familiar? I find that every time I take a closer look at these complaints, a common... 

Personal trainers often talk about writing exercise prescriptions for their clients-setting up precise training plans based on the client’s goals, fitness level, and current physical abilities. This provides a structured path and allows for periodic testing to assess progress. You can follow the same procedure in formulating a personal workout and diet plan for yourself. Think of this process as mapping a route... 

Cardiovascular training is one of the key components of an effective workout program. Whether you are training to lose weight, add muscle, increase definition, or simply to improve your heart and lung function, aerobic routines are a necessity. The key is to determine how often, at what level, and of what duration (the familiar formula of FIT-frequency, intensity and time). An examination of each of these factors will... 

Are you putting in 110% effort in the gym but still not seeing the results you had hoped for? The problem might not be in your workout routine. Although you may be following a rigorous strength training and cardiovascular program, a vital link may be missing-proper nutrition. I’ve found over the years that most of my clients will focus and push themselves during a workout, but they all tend to go astray on the...