Running the Vitality London 10,000

Just this last week, I was in London for a few days. It was a great trip. My wife and I did many things, but one of the best times we had was running in the Vitality London 10,000. It was a 10K race, and a new way to see the capital of England while on vacation....

Persistence is the Key to Being in Shape

Yes, that’s right. When the going get’s tough, you need to keep training to achieve your fitness goals. That means no matter what is making it tough, like having to get up early in the morning before work, or having to learn new workouts and lift more,...

After Getting Well, Exercise Again!

Getting over being sick sometimes takes time. Especially if your sickness has anything to do with your lungs. You may not be able to breathe clearly, you may not sleep as much, eat as much, and your body feels weaker also. But a few days ago, I was able to go running...

Keep Pressing but Think of the Timing!

With weight lifting there are different kinds of presses, that may be chest, shoulder, or leg presses, etc. You may think that the main part of the workout is with the pressing or contracting motion, but the fact is you can get just as much, maybe even more of a...

Deciding to Train Right

As I’ve trained my clients over the years, it’s great to see them smile when they are able to feel the exercise on the right muscle. I mean the muscle that is intended to be worked out. At gyms I have trained at, I tell you it is always surprising how so...

Upward You Can Go

Are you looking for a way to get exercise without going into the gym? Running up the stairs outdoors is the answer. All over your legs, abdomen, rear and lower back gets a good workout. This is also good for your heart, your breathing, and not to mention it makes you...