My one true nutritional vice is espresso — or as our cleaning lady likes to call it, “mud.” Every day, I enjoy a double espresso with breakfast, followed by a single shot after lunch, and sometimes after dinner. In the morning, I’ll usually have a handful of raw, organic nuts with my espresso right after…
Looking to take your personal training business to the next level? Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll discover at The Business of Personal Training and Beyond Seminar happening on April 9, 2017, in Toronto, Ontario. In this video, I share a simple yet powerful marketing strategy that can help personal trainers stand out, attract…
Grey hair, wrinkles, and a loss of muscle — all classic signs of aging. And you can add vision loss to that list as well. Over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed that reading small print has become more of a challenge. Whether it’s a supplement label, an old-fashioned book, or the screen on…
Take a look at Ben Johnson’s world-record-breaking 100-meter sprint. Although temporary in the record books, his performance was nothing short of outstanding. No doubt, Ben Johnson is one of the greatest sprinters of all time — and his coach, the late Charlie Francis, was one of the best in the business. If you watch Johnson’s…
Focus on the exercise — not the music. As Randy Roach said in Episode 28 of The World of Muscle: You should be able to put on Lawrence Welk and do a maximum lift!Listen here In other words, you need to be able to psych yourself up — on your own — without relying on…
I’ve been in the business of personal training for 20 years, and during that time I’ve seen far too many trainers come and go. On one end, there are people who want to get into the business but don’t know where to start. On the other end, there are trainers who have been in business…
If you plan to go to just one seminar this year, this is the one! It’s on the business of personal training, but this talk will be a little bit different than all the others in the past. Most lectures on the topic focus on the present, not the future. When it comes time for…
A couple in their mid-fifties came to see me earlier this month. They were both overweight and on a slew of medications, and they were both “sick” of it! So they made a New Year’s resolution to restore their health and get off all those drugs. That’s what led them through my door. I met…
Here’s a sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD featuring a dynamic stretching warm-up circuit. Dynamic stretching is one of the best ways to prepare your body for weight training. Unlike static stretching (which is best saved for after your workout), dynamic movements increase blood flow, improve mobility, and activate key muscle groups…
Here’s a quick sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD. Plyometric drills aren’t just for athletes — they can be a valuable addition to your warm-up routine when used correctly. Explosive movements like these help activate the nervous system, prime the muscles, and prepare the body for heavier lifting. Check it out: Remember:…