Tag Archive: Flexibility

Game Plan, Part 1: Getting Organized

waist measure

     You have finally taken the initiative to get to the gym, with the best intentions of starting a workout routine.  When you step onto the training floor you realize—gulp—that you haven’t a clue as to what to do, where to begin, or how to use the equipment.  Minor details.  Don’t let your enthusiasm be …

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The Upside of Injury

Even while dealing with an injury certain facets of fitness can flourish, much like how these flowers thrive while being constrained by the window bars.

     One of the abilities of a good trainer is to be flexible when walking into a session because we never quite know how the client is feeling that day. I may have prepared a heavy day for Jack, an ex-Army Captain, only to flip into my medic’s outfit to perform triage for his chronically …

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On Yoga: A Peek Into the Practice

Maybe it's just me but this doesn't look very relaxing.

     I’ve spoken with several people over the years who, when asked what they do to stay in shape, mention that they take yoga.  Some of the common reasons they list for loving (and only needing) yoga include: “It really stretches me out and I’m much more flexible” “It’s so good for my balance” “I’ve …

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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 1

Man on beach 1

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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