What can we do to improve the fitness industry? I share my experiences and encourage you to do the same.

Time to get back into some Wordless Wednesday posts. OK, this one has words in it, but it counts, right?

As the Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, we are often asked what we are thankful for. The list of what I am thankful for can go on and on. Likely, the typical stuff you always here like family, friends, health, etc. The challenge for me lately is that I am not truly thankful for me. This is a problem.

Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting with Lisa Johnson of Modern Pilates here in the Boston area. When she opened her studio in 1999, it was only one of 5 in the state. She has since grown a very successful studio, Pilates school and blog. She invited me to try out a new piece of equipment in her studio called the Core Align.

TGIF! That means it’s time for another Friday Fitness Pro feature. This week, it’s the lovely Danny Johnson. Danny runs Danny J Personal Training in Las Vegas and is starting a new online fitness site with her friend, Aubrie Richeson, called Sweaty Betties. Danny has had a fascinating life so far and is extremely passionate about helping others to get fit and healthy.

Not everyone experiences stress in the same way, or feels stressful around the same things…in fact one person’s stress can look like another person’s joke of the day, ouch…but it’s true! It’s also true that we all have some form of stress in our lives, and it’s your job to bring your self back into balance and alignment moment to moment.

Although I am a personal trainer, I am still striving to learn more about good nutrition and the best nutrition to help build a strong and healthy body. What areas of nutrition would you like to learn more about?

Worry is the darkroom where negatives are developed.

Most folks, at some point or another, embark on a fitness journey with a goal in mind. Whether it is to lose weight, get healthier, be fit for their children or look great for a high school reunion, that goal motivates them to continue. However, often times, along the way, the path is strewn with obstacles, many of which are self-imposed.