Women We Love: Ashley Graham
So it seems like the media FINALLY wants to acknowledge what EVERYONE has known FOREVER: Beauty is NOT one dimensional and isn't confined to ONE body shape or size. Ashley Graham is the FIRST plus sized model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated which is a major accomplishment. Last year she received kudos for ... read more >
The goal of Health and Fitness is not to take Daily Selfies
The above photo was taken at a Bodypump training about 5 years ago. It was one of the toughest trainings I have ever been through and the process of becoming a "Pump" instructor was a challenge but it was well worth it because it made me a much better instructor and coach. Back in those ... read more >
Women We Love: Sophia Loren
"Sex appeal is 50% What you've got and 50% what people think you've got" So said the Woman We Love today, Ms. Sophia Loren. This photo is from her 80th Birthday shoot. I love this photo for a variety of reasons. Ms. Loren is still beautiful, still vibrant, and still exuding the sex appeal at ... read more >
For controlling Blood Pressure, Is sugar worse than salt?
Blood Pressure: Sugar Worse than Salt I came across this article from Medpage Today which is a daily news site for Medical Professionals and I was intrigued. When I read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes his premise is that blaming heart disease, high cholesterol, and obesity on fat is wrong. It's SUGAR that ... read more >
Mindset Matters Most: Let go of this idea of Fitness being about suffering.
My face was saying, "These people are crazy" but this was my inner dialogue when I got into my car after the Perform Better Seminar. "I didn't know that this was going to be a 2.5 hour workout! Wow that was pretty intense but I feel awesome! Blood is running through my veins, I feel ... read more >
Super week in San Francisco: Making 2016 my healthiest year yet
"I wanted to be the best conditioned guy on the field" - Jerry Rice It's Super Bowl week and it's going down right here in my hometown city of San Francisco! The city is ablaze with all the energy of fans here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Greatest Show on Earth. I'm a ... read more >
