by coachjon on August 19, 2009
Disturbing news from Time magazine last week! In an article called “Exercise does not make you thin”, there is this author who has this “special” idea that exercise makes you fatter. WHOA!! Maybe I’m in the wrong industry If I want to help people! Seriously, I earn a living helping people lose weight, get lean [...]
by coachjon on July 2, 2009
There are so many definitions of fitness, and it means different things to different people. For a weightlifter it means that you should be able to lift as heavy a weight as possible from the floor, to overhead. For a soccer or basketball player it means that you would be playing at a highly competitive [...]
by coachjon on March 10, 2009
If you are trying to lose fat, exercise without proper nutrition will not work. You will gain the health benefits, and you will “feel” better than not doing anything at all. BUT if you want the visible changes, you will need to change your diet and nutrition as well. A recent study by the University [...]
by coachjon on March 8, 2009
As a fitness coach, I know that everybody knows the benefits of proper exercise. Improved Blood Profile – nice but I’m busy Lower Blood Pressure – nice but I’m tired every day Reduced Risk Of Heart Disease – nice but I’m just changed jobs, got to please the boss Reduced Chance of Disease (cancer, diabetes, [...]
by coachjon on March 7, 2009
One of the key roles of a strength coach or personal trainer is to teach exercise technique. This is actually not a “difficult” thing to do. As a personal trainer or coach (fitness coach, sports coach, pretty much any coach at all) we have to believe that there is a correct way to do things. [...]