Last night was a blast at the gym. So many people out to exercise makes me so happy. In this crazy (but wonderful) world, one thing we can control is our fitness program. Since so many situations are out of control right now, it's really important to feel in control of SOMETHING! This was much of the theory behind Joseph Pilates discipline, that he called Contrology. … [Read more...] about A Sound Mind in a Sound Body
Fitness
Always Give it your Personal Best
In the world of personal bests, this morning I congratulate baseball's Matt Garza and the Tampa Bay Rays for pitching his/their first ever no-hitter game, last night against the Detroit Tigers. It was very exciting to watch and now, with Kyle living in Tampa, I feel a certain attachment to the Rays along with my Florida Marlins. Great job, Matt. I am sure he is … [Read more...] about Always Give it your Personal Best
A Wonderful Deconstruction
Yesterday I made "deconstructed" guacamole. Instead of mashing ingredients together, I simply chopped them. 2 avocados, 2 tomatoes, red onion and cilantro. To those I added fresh lime juice, salt and pepper. It was easier to make then traditional guac, and it was wonderful right on top of a bed of greens. Mitch said it was also wonderful rolled up inside some turkey … [Read more...] about A Wonderful Deconstruction
Like a Well Oiled Machine
Saturday after class, Carol came back to the house with me and we did P9ox kenpo and ab ripper x. It was not only fun to do together, but my feelings about the entire P90x program has not changed even a little bit. I find it every bit as challenging, comprehensive and interesting as I did when Kyle first showed it to me in May of 09. I find that interesting because through … [Read more...] about Like a Well Oiled Machine
Peace, Fitness and Food!
I realize that I should have called my website peacefitnessandfood.com- after all, without proper nutrition we may feel fit and at peace, but can we really be? As trainers we often say that good abs aren't made at the gym, they are made in the kitchen and that goes for way more than just our abs. Principle #8 in the China Study says "Good nutrition creates health in all … [Read more...] about Peace, Fitness and Food!