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Poi Fitness:The Next Evolution

April 2, 2010 in Blog, Features

I finished my swimming career at the South American Championships in April of 2000.  The sport of swimming gave me so much: athleticism, metal toughness,great frienships and a college scholarship but  after that tournament  I was ready for new challenges.  I proceeded to try triathlons, running, kickboxing, soccer,  and even rock climbing but it was not until 2002 that I [...]

How to use the Foam Roller

March 31, 2010 in Blog

Videos of how to use a foam roller to massage the back,glutes,hamstrings,calves,queads,adductors and abductors.

Let’s get Play back into Fitness!

March 23, 2010 in Blog

Play is a necessary component in life to keep our bodies and minds young and powerful. Blog post contains poi spinning and contact juggling videos.

5 Popular Fitness Concepts that are Plain Wrong

March 17, 2010 in Blog

The field of fitness is plagued with myths and ideas that are not longer valid. There is a need for understanding where we are now and store some of these concepts in the fitness attic so our grandchildren can one day laugh at them. Let’s begin: 1.Kettlebells are better than dumbells: or it could be the [...]

THE BLUE ZONES:Secrets for Living Longer

March 3, 2010 in Blog

A review of the New York Times Bestseller: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner.

How to Design a Successful Exercise Program

February 22, 2010 in Blog

Read about the components of a successful exercise program.

How to Shop Smart at the Grocery Store

February 17, 2010 in Blog

How to make the right choices at the grocery store.

What is good for the Heart is good for the Brain: How Exercise makes you Smarter

February 15, 2010 in Blog

What is good for the brain is good for the heart. I came across that statement while listening to an episode of one of my favorite podcasts: the Brain Science Podcast with Dr. Ginger Campbell: http://docartemis.com/brainsciencepodcast/. While most  fitness professionals concentrate in what exercise can do for your heart, bones and muscles there is one important [...]

What I learned from my experience working at the Spa at Trump

February 12, 2010 in Blog

The Spa at Trump is the premier luxury fitness and wellness facility in Chicago. I was fortunate to work there for two years as the Lead Personal Trainer. Here are a few things I learned.

7 Guidelines to Help You Loose Weight, Build Muscle and Live Better

February 11, 2010 in Blog

7 guidelines that will help you loose weight, build muscle and live better.