We all know we need to let exercise become a habit.  Whether or not we actually do this, is often another story.  It comes down to it really being a mindset and to just doing it while we have the chance. We all have our share of fitness setbacks. We can bounce back quicker from these setbacks by remembering our goals.  Our bodies get stressed when we don't exercise. Then we get stressed knowing we are procrastinating about exercising. It can be a vicious cycle. Read More

Flexibility and mobility have been popping up in training articles, discussions and blogs throughout the web as of recent. The popularity of Cross Fit, outdoor boot-camps, and circuit style classes has created an onslaught of research and articles featuring “The importance of movement” within your exercise program. The only error that I observe is how some interchange these two terms. They are related, but very different. Flexibility is defined as the ability to flex, extend, or circumduct a joint through its full range of motion (ROM). To put this in simpler terms, flexibility is the lengthening of tissue. Mobility is the ability to actively move a joint through its full range of motion, under control. Read More

I recently was able get an interview with Las Vegas family practice, sports medicine physician Dr. Michael Gunter. Dr. Gunter has been a mainstay in the Southern Nevada community for years. You may also see him ringside as a Nevada fight commission doctor for the popular UFC. I was able to ask him a few questions about the direction he thinks our society is going as far as health & wellness, his favorite type of exercise, and a few other hot topic issues. Dr. Gunter is known for not pulling punches and he didn’t let me down with this interview. Read More

The longer I’m a trainer, the more I read, the more I find myself constantly changing/tweaking/improving the exercise programs of my clients. Long gone are the days when I thought I knew it all and was too good to change. First it was balance movements with the stability ball, BOSU, and air disc. Then I fell in love with suspension work using the TRX. Now I’m Russian kettlebell certified (RKC) using kettlebells & sandbags… along with all of the standards (barbell, dumbbells, bodyweight). What typically leads me on these research journeys is when someone either plateaus or worse, gets hurt. Read More

This is a great video demonstrating HIIT training. The only equipment you need is a swing sized kettlebell & TRX suspension system. Give it a try. Read More

On September 13 we commenced our "Back to School Body Fat Challenge", now that's a mouthful. The challenge will award the person who loses the most bodyfat in 10 weeks. The winner will win a gym membership, 1 year of personal training, and a $1,000 shopping spree to a local boutique. Below are a few tips that I recommended to all of the participants. Read More

I am always asked questions regarding healthy nutrition and the latest, most popular diets.  I try to make it clear that I am a personal trainer and not a dietician.  Of course, with over thirty years as a certified trainer, I have a good knowledge of proper nutrition.  I also have my own personal opinions on healthy eating and fad diets. Read More

I don't think a person exists that grew up without hearing "Sit up straight!" from some well-meaning adult, (most probably Mom). Most of the time, it was coming from someone who undoubtedly was guilty of slouching to some degree. What exactly is good posture? It is commonly described in the health and fitness world as the position the body is in where it is the most efficient, also known as being in good alignment. To take that a bit further, let's look at the numerous benefits of good posture. Proper alignment can help improve your breathing mechanics, prevent joint stress and pain, decrease injury risk, increase the body's movement efficiency, increase sports performance, and increase a stronger, more confident, and younger appearance. Read More

The Superband is a great verstile tool that can go anywhere. Watch as I show you two quick lower body exercises you can with the Superband. Read More

Here is a good recipe I found that offers a little indulgence without all the fat. This recipe promises to cut the calories and fat without sacrificing flavor. The unsweetened cocoa in this recipe adds an antioxidant kick that will satisfy your chocolate cravings and help chase away oxidative stress. Read More