A couple of years ago, while in Chicago, we sat down to eat in a crowded restaurant. The waiter was a big guy, and very gruff. It was hard to attract his attention and he was very short on conversation. It was bordering on being rude actually. I took it upon myself to see if I could give him an attitude adjustment. We were attending a seminar, and I had learned that day about how to … [Read more...]
Personal trainer Toronto: “How to get unstuck and move forward”
When I was in Bulgaria during the summer, one of our favorite things to do was to go for a coffee and a bite of something sweet. Ok, sometimes it was more than just a "bite". Only problem was, I kept that up for a while after we got home! It had become a habit. Have you ever tried the carrot cake at 7 West? Unbelievable. I highly recommend you try it. Save it for your cheat … [Read more...]
Personal Trainers Toronto: “The most important habit”
I'm a week into my 30-email challenge and so far it's been a great learning experience. While the writing is time-consuming, I haven't struggled with finding topics to write about. I'm also realizing I have a lot of stories to tell, which is good. : ) Please let me know which posts are your favorites by commenting on them. Today's content is short and very sweet indeed. It discusses … [Read more...]
Personal Trainers Toronto: “Did I ever tell you the story…”
Back when I worked at Extreme Fitness there was a young guy who used to work out with his two friends every day. I'd say "hi" in passing, and he would say "hi" back. After some time had passed, I started to observe what he was doing and offered to help. "Try it this way, you should feel it more." "Ok, thank you," he'd say. I noticed that he spent quite a bit of time working out. … [Read more...]
The #1 Key To A Successful Transformation
Thanks so much for being a part of my 30-email challenge. Sorry I'm a day late in getting this out to you...I'm on track now. My intention is for each of these 30 emails to contain a simple, actionable takeaway to help you get a head start on your goals in 2012. My hope is that through this process you'll share your thoughts, ask questions, and let me know how I'm doing! You can reach me … [Read more...]
Toronto personal trainer: “Do a little more of this and 2012 will be a great year…”
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" - Albert Einstein Dear friends, Happy New Year! I have one small request for you. Please practice being open to trying new ways of doing things. I ask this of you because I know this simple habit has the power to change everything for you. If there's something about your life you'd like to … [Read more...]
A tribute to a friend and mentor…
I had intended a very different blog post today. That was until a friend and former colleague passed away suddenly last week, and I felt compelled to write this instead. Most of you have likely never heard of Darren Oliver. He's never written any books or appeared on mainstream TV shows. However, in Canadian bodybuilding, he was fast becoming a legend. And in the fitness industry, … [Read more...]
One of the BEST & most overlooked cardio workouts
I'll admit it. I love the holiday season. I love seeing the tacky lights and decorations everywhere, I even like the corny music. I especially appreciate that my clients started bringing me chocolates! I like dark chocolate, btw. ; ) For my cheat day, of course... On today's blog I'll share with you one of my all time favorite cardio workouts, and how you can use it to avoid … [Read more...]
Personal Trainers Toronto Contest Winners Revealed…
I meant to get this out to you sooner, but it's been an eventful week. On monday we celebrated our 4th Annual Client Appreciation Evening. Thanks to all who attended, it was a great night. Please watch this brief, exciting video with some of the highlights, including some amazing success stories and the winners of our Fall Body Transformation Contest: Here are the winners: Boot … [Read more...]
Another Very Overlooked Fitness Success Secret
First off, I need to say congrats to my Dad who kicked butt over the weekend at the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Championships, finishing 8th in his division! Way to go, Dad!! That's 2.4-miles of swimming, 112-miles of biking, and a 26.2-mile marathon run through tough ocean waves, and challenging lava-covered terrain. Not bad for a day's work, huh? I can tell you that he puts a lot of … [Read more...]
