Monthly Archive: December 2011

Flexibility: A Core Value

Sometimes things happen and the sooner you accept your situation, the quicker you can move on to the solution.

     When I speak of flexibility, I’m not talking about being able to do a split or twist into a corkscrew from some advanced-level yoga pose.  I’m referring to the art of adapting to changing circumstances.  I watch people work out in the gym and then suddenly become paralyzed if “their” machines aren’t available.  Part …

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The Training Diaries: Volume 2

exercising-senior-citizen

SALUTE TO SENIORS      After having worked with clients of different ages over the years, I am particularly impressed and inspired by those at or above retirement age.  The younger clients have had the gym and structured activity as a part of their lives and take for granted how intimidating and overwhelming it can be …

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The Training Diaries: Volume 1

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OLD DOGS CAN LEARN      Usually clients come to our sessions listing a colorful array of bodily ills, complaining of pains, or sharing a guilt-induced confession they did little to no exercise since the week before. Occasionally, a client will offer a passing comment that helps to justify the work we’ve done together.  Today my …

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Weekend Fun

Mike Boyle talking about anti-flexion exercises.

     This past Saturday I went out to the Parisi Speed School in Fair Lawn, NJ to attend Perform Better’s Learn-By-Doing seminar featuring Martin Rooney, Mike Boyle, Todd Durkin, and Gray Cook.  This all-star line-up was too enticing to resist, especially since I’ve followed their work but have never seen them in person.  The event …

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