Archive for October, 2008

Think FIT? Don’t think FAST!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

I just read an interesting article about these 2 F words, and wanted to share my thoughts.  Isn’t it funny that people decide in a moment to “get fit” and then expect…. in the next moment to BE FIT. 
Well, unfortunately, fitness isn’t something you dial up, push a button and have.  It’s a goal and [...]

First Time in History…Federal Government sets Guidelines for Exercise

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) has just released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a comprehensive set of recommendations for people of all ages and physical conditions to easily fit physical activity into their daily lives.
Yeah! If you look closely, the government (I would like to see them take their own [...]

Are you creating your OWN barriers to Fitness?

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

I read an interesting article lately about some research done by Temple University in Philadelphia.  The kinesiology department surveyed 105 overweight and obese women and 173 normal and underweight women.  These gals were all involved in a home based exercise program trial.  Overall, the overweight and obese women told their trainers about more perceived obstacles than [...]

Dodge, Deny and Deflect….

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

My darling new client, Holly said something that I think many of us can agree with.  She said, at the young age of 78 that she was in Total Denial of her chronological age.  As you know from reading these posts, I love my clients and learn so much from them.  Boy, Holly said a [...]

Sit! Stay! …. Get Fat!

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

I laugh every time I see someone with their dog on a leash issue the common command: “Sit!” “Stay!”  as that is the reason I am in business, frankly! Because we, as humans SIT and STAY just too much! The result, in too many instances is …. “Get Fat!”.
The next time you hear or mutter [...]