Archive for the 'Motivation' Category

Tonight as I sit in my living room drinking a Michelob beer watching Mexico get their butts kicked by Honduras in soccer, I was saying to myself, “man, I had a great workout tonight!”  (I did an intense lower body workout of supersets and then took a group fitness class at Lifetime Fitness)
I asked myself the question, [...]


Here is a powerful quote by Marianne Williamson, Author of “Return To Love.”
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness
that frightens us.
We ask ourselves
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to [...]


 

“Why should I exercise?” is the question I sometimes get from people who believe exercise is really not that important and they can’t seem to fit it into their schedule.  I sometimes throw back another question back to them, “how can you afford not to exercise?”
The bottom line is this:  Consistent exercise will help you [...]


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Forget about diet pills and spending rediculous amounts of time exercising in the gym!  Whether your dream is to look strikingly gorgeous in a bikini or dress or to look great and feel great, this ebook is the blueprint.
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Here are some more thought provoking quotes by the incredible leader of the progressive rock group King Crimson, Robert Fripp:
“Relaxation is necessary tension.  Tension is unnecessary tension.”
“The foundation of learning is play.”
“We know others to the extent that we know ourselves.”
“Begin with the possible and move gradually to the impossible.”
“A beginning is invisible.”
“Understanding changes what [...]


If you are one of my current or past personal training clients or have purchased my e-book “Build A Better Body,” you now have access to the MAPS Inventory Questionnaire in my Exercise Library.
The MAPS Inventory Questionnaire is designed to help you find a fitness program that meets your physical, psychological, and social needs. Through [...]


I came across this fascinating post written by Tim Ferriss on his blog (which I highly recommend you check out) about the only man to swim the entire Amazon River. 
Last year on April 8th, Slovenian marathon swimmer Martin Strel became the first man to swim the entire length of the Amazon River from headwaters in [...]


 
Recently I read about a technique Jerry Seinfeld uses to create better jokes for his stand-up comedy acts.  I consider this a form of implementation and something very effective you can practice immediately for your fitness program.
 
It was originally posted on the blog of http://cultivategreatness.com by Brad Isaac on July 24, 2007.  Isaac stated [...]


Workout Quote

08Jun08

Photo Credit by Sgt. Gooch

Want a super sexy body?  Follow this quote by Stephen Holt:
“Same Workout = Same Body
Progressively More Challenging Workouts = Progressively Better Looking Body”


I came across this inspirational video of Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder, interviewing a young, blind skater, Tommy Carrol.  The video shows a young skater riding a vert ramp well without any hesitation or excuses.  Actually, he’s rather ambitious and doesn’t want his disability to get in his way at all.  Hope you find it motivating as [...]