Choosing a Health Club The most important thing when choosing a health club is its proximity. For most people the convenience of being able to roll out of bed and be at the club, coffee in hand in about 5 to 10 minutes, is crucial in perpetuating the desire to...
Body building for Rehabbing Mind and Body The usual form of “rehab” takes place with practitioners and therapists writing prescriptions for exercise and rehabilitation. It’s very important to follow the guidelines laid out. Sports injuries are very specific, not so...
Training for Life – Confessions of a Recovering Personal Trainer The Kindle edition of my book, Training for Life – Confessions of a Recovering Personal Trainer, is now available (also available in paperback. Here’s an excerpt: As usual I had begun my...
The Strange and Wonderful Land of Health Clubs One of the most common misperceptions I have encountered as an instructor at Crunch Fitness is that most people believe these temples of sweat and muscle are only for “fitness models” and “workout warriors.” Let me tell...
Your Body – Rules of Engagement It always amazed me how my father, come rain or shine, three days a week, would go jogging with his work cronies. I asked him once why he loved jogging so much. He reminded me that when he was younger he spent his workout time in the...