The creation of better equipment, advanced technique or knowledge is not what will get America more fit. It is teaching the people how to tap into their own wealth of motivation, change their disabling perception, and develope the correct healthy habits. The search for a fitter, healthier, skinnier, stronger, smarter,……..better you starts from within. Changing your [...]

Oh no he didn’t!!!  Oh, yes I am. Let’s break this baby open and discuss. I know you’ve seen it and it crosses my mind too so let’s put it on the table for debate. A fat personal trainer. Fairly common, right? Seems like every gym has that one fat trainer, doesn’t it? Why, what [...]

In many ways a good trainer or coach should be continually putting themselves out of business. If we do our job as trainers many clients should not need us as they create their own healthy lifestyle. I applaud all the trainers who are great motivators and drill sergeants, pushing their clients to work hard. BUT, [...]

I saw one of my favorite things today while driving on Storrow Drive. A long the Esplanade, a park that runs along the Charles River here in Boston, runners, bikers, and walkers all come to enjoy the paths with the Boston skyline across the street. This area is what helps rank Boston as one of the healthiest [...]

Today is Monday and you know what that means!…..Chest Day!!! It’s the first day of the week so we must place our energy and attention on building pec’s so massive regular t-shits will become V-necks. Wait in line for the barbell press benches tonight or the “Jersey Shore Thing” one of my clients affectionately calls [...]

Dear Office Food Pimp, Damn you. Stop pimping your cookies, brownies and sweets on us at the office. Your desk- so conveniently placed for my passing at every entrance and exit of my office. “Try these”, “Look what I brought today”, “….left over from the weekend” – you say….amazingly on a daily bases it seems.    [...]

Being out of school for only 3 years I have just taken all the steps to set a foundation in the fitness industry. I am also an expert on the topic because I have traveled around New England presenting to college students on entrepreneurship in the fitness industry and how to become a respected certified [...]

I’m actually speaking about equipment here. These are the changes that I would make in all fitness centers in America to improve them for the better. 5. Throw out most of the machines! We need room. Machines are expensive, take up the most room, and are less effective than free weight exercises. So, give me [...]