Diabetes and Hystrength (sm)
Both Sharon and I have a client with type 1 diabetes, and they both say that our workout program is very effective at regulating their blood sugar. As a matter of fact, one of them says that our exercise program
The Said Principle and Sport Training
My son came home from college last week and reconnected with many of his high school friends. A favorite pastime for them was a friendly game of pick up basketball at the local rec center, and they put together a
Bad Leg Press Breaks Leg
It had to happen sooner or later. Someone got injured doing a leg press with a load that was way too heavy for him to use. Minor injuries do happen from lifting weights, but this one looked very serious. As
I Don’t Want to Get Big
"I don't want to get big and bulky" Sharon and I hear this all the time. When it comes to lifting weights, women are still afraid of getting too big. I imagine they envision this: Yes. I'd be afraid of that too. However,
Explosive Exercise: Do We Need It?
Every time I do an initial consultation with a potential client who has past experience with weight training and has participated in high school and college sports; more specifically foot ball, baseball, and Lacrosse, they use explosive movements when lifting
Success Story: Yalana Getting Her Hot Body
Yalana never did an organized diet and exercise program before she started working with Sharon. Her only form of exercise was walking, and she does a lot of that. She does not own a car so she takes the bus everywhere she
Success Story: 30 lb Fat Loss in Six Months
Andrew looked us up in February of 2016 for guidance in losing fat and improving his overall health. Six months later he has lost 30 lbs of fat and looks incredible. I took photos of Andrew the first day, but I had Andrew
Success Story: Nine lbs of Muscle in Five Months
This blog is a commendation to a client of mine. Alec approached me in late February for my guidance in helping him gain muscle. He is a young guy who is very slender and has the type of frame that is very
A Soda a Day Will Take 4 Years off Your Life…Really?
For all of us who enjoy imbibing on our favorite soda, I am afraid there is more bad news. Not only does soda consumption contribute to diabetes and obesity, apparently it will shorten our life span. According to the researchers from the University
Good Questions
I recently received a questionnaire directed at fitness trainers from a book publisher. The purpose of the questionnaire is for a book that the publisher could distribute to people who may be interested in finding a competent fitness professional. I
