What exactly is your “CORE”?
A while ago, I wrote the “Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers” Blog (see below) based upon core strength and I realized that I have not clearly defined what your “core” really entails. In physical fitness, the…
Category Archives: Exercise
Posture – It’s A Priority Habit!
Good Health requires Good Habits. Posture is a priority habit. Posture establishes the framework upon which everything else is built. If the walls of a house are not aligned properly, it’s hard to fit everything…
Deep Breathing
Would you like to know a simple health secret? Try deep breathing. One of the most vital elements needed in our bodies is Oxygen. It is a primary component for our metabolism. Oxygen is also…
Cadence Breathing
I was reminded about Cadence Breathing during the spin-phase of tonight’s Boot Camp. Coach Dudley taught me Cadence Breathing when I ran Cross Country in Junior High School. Cadence Breathing is very simple and I’ve…
SUCK IT UP – What does it mean?
What does SUCK IT UP really mean? The actual history of this expression is pretty disgusting. If you don’t like reading gross information, please don’t read any further. Move on to another part of my…
Exercise – A Fundamental to Greatness!
I’m at Kingsley Airfield in Klamath Falls, Oregon. I just got done speaking to the Juniors and Seniors at Mazama High School. Now comes the hard part of being a speaker – waiting for my…
Maintaining Motivation #2
Fear of loss is our greatest motivator! We would rather buy new clothes, furniture or a vacation than buy insurance. But smart people buy insurance based upon fear of loss. (A small plug for all…
Stretching – Call it Decongesting!
Today I received a request from a 76-year-old golfer asking if I could help him improve his flexibility. The answer, without even meeting him, is an absolute YES! How can I be so confident? Easy…
Fitness – Forced Adaptation
Uncle Fester SUCKING IT UP!!! Physical Fitness is simply Forced Adaptation. Through physical fitness we apply moderated stress to the body and the amazing, miraculous, unbelievable body adapts. Stress applied to the skeletal system stimulates…
The Heat is ON!
It happened again! Today I was training a new victim who’s trying to lose weight. He’s tried every diet under the sun! (Pfft – read my last blog!) He told me something that I have…