Motivation

Are You Bored With Your Fitness Routine?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

This is the time of year when many of the New Years’ Resolutioners have already given up and quit going to the gym, exercising, or dieting. Maybe you’re thinking of doing the same, or you haven’t been to the gym for a couple of weeks, and you’re wondering how the rest of us keep […]

How to Choose a Personal Trainer

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

As I mentioned before, there are many benefits to hiring a personal trainer. It’s not just for the rich and famous, anymore.
A personal trainer can assess your fitness level, prescribe an exercise and eating plan for you, customize that plan to your individual needs, teach you proper form for doing the exercises […]

I Want to Live Forever

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

While I was at the gym yesterday, someone told me that his doctor has informed him that he cannot expect to gain any more muscle because it’s impossible to do so after the age of 40. I was reminded of the Colbert Report I was watching the other night, when Stephen Colbert was interviewing […]

Obese Nation: Is Your Weight Causing You to Miss Out?

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

You are probably already aware of the health risks of obesity. Not only are you more inclined to suffer from various diseases such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, asthma, gout and heart disease, even things like sleep apnea effect overweight people more frequently, and it is thought to contribute to depression. But have you […]

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Safety
A personal trainer will look at your medical history, perform a fitness assessment, prescribe the right types and amount of exercise, and ensure you use proper form while exercising. This all adds up to a tremendous increase in your personal safety, especially if you are just starting out.
For someone more experienced, a trainer […]

Benefits of Exercise?

Friday, February 1st, 2008

 
You’ve probably read all the benefits of exercise.  You know they all say, “You’ll feel better and have more energy!”  If you’re out of shape and you’ve ever tried to exercise, you know the truth.  You know how you huff and puff and sweat through a session.  You don’t enjoy it, and you never want […]

Getting Motivated

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

I’ve been reading  NLP: The New Technology of Achievement . The chapter on Getting Motivated really made me think about what motivates people, and why. This book reminds me a bit of Think and Grow Rich, the old classic by Napoleon Hill. It seems to me, though, that NLP: The New Technology of Achievement is […]

Have a Vision

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

I always encourage my clients to have a vision. According to WellcoachesTM, a vision should define

Self-image
Behaviors
Outcomes
Motivators
Potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them

Look three months into your future and think about what you want to look like and feel like, and what kinds of behaviors you will be engaged in. What kind of person do you […]