There Is No All Or Nothing

Something that I hear quite often as a personal trainer is “I am an all or nothing person.” Usually the message is from a client who believes they either they must eat perfectly and exercise every single day, or they will be unable to keep from gorging themselves and skipping

What Is Cycling/Periodization?

Cycling, sometimes referred to as periodization, is the concept of structuring your training around different phases throughout an exercise program. Most recreational exercisers do not utilize this method although it can greatly increase gains as well as guard against injury.

Frank Bruni ‘Our Pulchritudinous Priesthood’ – A Response

I just read a New York Times article about personal training. The author’s message is “What therapists were to the more cerebral New York of yesteryear, trainers are to the more superficial here and now: designated agents of self-actualization, florid expressions of self-indulgence, must -have accessories, must-cite authorities.” I feel that deserves