Exercise Smarter – Not Longer

Author: Marc, March 12th, 2010

Educate.  That’s what I do.  As a personal trainer the most important thing I can do for you is to teach and guide you.  The world is full of misinformation out there and the list of nonsense grows every day.  One “expert” says you have to train with high intensity to lose weight.  The next [...]

Weekly Wellness Tips 10.03

Author: Marc, February 3rd, 2010

This week we talk about exercise (how hard should you train your abs?), eating (I’ve reprinted a recent article from ACE regarding dietary fiber), and evaluating (A short comment on how to give yourself a break for being human).  Read on and enjoy!
Q. Alright I’ve heard many things about this topic. I have a friend [...]

Body Fat and Weight – There is a Big Difference!

Author: Marc, January 28th, 2010

How many times do I have to tell you that your scale is a dirty rotten liar??!!
Get off the scale and stop managing your fitness health success by your body weight. Most people measure their success or failure based on gained or lost weight. This is by far the worst way to measure your fitness [...]

Intensity!

Author: Marc, January 14th, 2010

At some level what you are doing should seem like work. Don’t get me wrong, monotonous drudgery is not the goal. It means that your body should feel like it is outside its comfort zone. You want to expand your capacity.

The Accidental Pedestrian (TAP) — #4

Author: Marc, January 13th, 2010

Metcalf Avenue is a pedestrian’s vision of hell.

Are you a procrastinator?

Author: Marc, January 5th, 2010

Procrastination is another word for avoidance. There is something you know you should be doing yet your emotions, your thoughts and perhaps old habits allow you to slide right past the action you are avoiding. It’s an automatic response to avoid pain or discomfort, and we get better at as we get older.

Keeping Track

Author: Marc, December 31st, 2009

When trying to get back to your old shape, it seems like you are working hard and getting nowhere. Things are really happening, but sometimes they are so subtle in the beginning, they may not be that visual. The first thing you should do is to keep track of your body measurements.  You need to [...]

When to Hire a Personal Trainer or Lifestyle Coach

Author: Marc, October 6th, 2009

When to Hire a Personal Trainer or Lifestyle Coach
It is proven that you will reach your goals more quickly and easily with someone in your corner helping you along the way.  Here are three questions that can give you a good idea about whether or not you are a candidate for personal trainer or lifestyle [...]

My New Report Details 21 Things Everyone Should Know About Weight Loss

Author: Marc, September 29th, 2009

Why do Americans spend $40 billion dollars a year on weight loss and still have the most overweight population in the world? What can you do right now to change your life? I’ve compiled a short easy to read and entertaining report that you owe it to yourself to read.
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