When was the last time you tried something new? Whether it was a piece of food, traveling to a place you’ve never been before or simply trying a new exercise, new is scary because it is different an unfamiliar to us. Think about what you do for work, would you be able to take what you’re doing and make a complete switch by moving to a new country to work in a field that you … [Read more...]
The TEAM Approach to Fitness
A few years ago a major shoe company had an ad with a skinny model attempting to do kettlebell swings but were really the squat-to-front-raise variation that is, simply put, incorrect. To help companies avoid this pitfall, one of my roles as a consultant in the fitness industry is to work as a technical director for photo and video shoots. The job is to watch the talent through … [Read more...]
Fitness and the Free Market – Some Thoughts About Our Industry
The IDEA World Convention, which just occurred in Los Angeles, is one of the largest fitness industry events where personal trainers and group fitness instructors gather to receive continuing education, participate in workouts led by some of the industry’s most popular instructors and connect with other like-minded professionals. Whether you are a seasoned personal trainer with … [Read more...]
‘Performance Enhancing Drugs’ SHOULD be Legal – A Rant
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here and make the case for performance enhancing drugs aka anabolic steroids aka stuff your body produces naturally. The big question is: Why can I (as a 40-something year old guy) take testosterone (T) legally but pro athletes can NOT? This is a hot topic for me b/c I can't enjoy a game or sports show on radio, podcast or TV without … [Read more...]