The most gratifying aspect of my work as a fitness professional is with the elderly residents on the Altzheimers and Dementia ward of a local nursing center. Each week I have the honor to work with a diverse and inspiring group of residents, who are suffering from devastating diseases such as Diabetes, Stroke, Parkinsons, Altzheimers and Dementia. Yet, they eagerly await my arrival every Tuesday and […]

The belief that if there is no pain, there is no gain is wrong! Lately, I’ve had too many people say to me that they want to feel the “burn,” or ”pain,” during training sessions and group fitness classes. They believe that if they don’t feel these things, then they are not getting the results they desire. […]

I find that some clients want to train or focus on a specific body part, rather than the whole body. For example, I hear them say, “I just want to get rid of the flab on the back of my arms,” or “I want a flat stomach,” or “I want upper body strength.” Questions like, “Can you get rid […]