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This is an interesting video that shows it doesn’t take a great sacrifice to dramatically improve your quality of life.  

Inside A Champion’s Mind

Posted: August 30, 2011 in Uncategorized

Throughout the Tour de France, a Columbian rider on the Kelme - Costa Blanca Team, Santiago Botero, had been keeping a diary for his local newspaper. This submission offers a different perspective and is well worth the read… “There I am alone with my bike. I know of only two riders ahead of me as I [...]

The Navy SEALs Workout

Posted: May 2, 2011 in Uncategorized

As our favorite terrorist Osama Bin Laden recently got to observe up close and personal, the Navy SEALs are recognized as the world’s most highly trained maritime warriors. Navy SEALs, named after the environment in which they operate (the Sea, Air, and Land) are the foundation of Naval Special Warfare combat forces formed in 1962. [...]

Calories Count

Posted: February 1, 2011 in Uncategorized

With this first PT Gym Blog post for 2011 and the launch of this year’s ‘I Lost It at the Club’ 8 week weight loss challenge I thought it appropriate to review the first and most important requirement for weight loss. As a matter of fact, this is the only proven way to lose weight [...]

12 Ways of Fitness

Posted: December 23, 2009 in Uncategorized

Research shows that individuals who follow most of these basic health practices will live more than 10 years longer, on average, than those who don’t. So for those who are contemplating what 2010 New Year resolutions to set, improving any of the following health indicators would be a good place to start. Staying with the theme of [...]

Train Smarter, Not Just Harder

Posted: August 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

Kinesis is an innovative and unique system that focuses on movement through balance, flexibility, and strength. The Kinesis wall is constructed of four panels with cables, grips, and weight stacks that allow movements to be easy, natural and without restrictions. Designed to accommodate movement in any direction and from any position, Kinesis provides unlimited exercises [...]

Definition of a Workout

Posted: July 23, 2009 in Uncategorized

What is a workout? A workout is 25 percent perspiration and 75 percent determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self-discipline. A workout makes you better today than you were yesterday. It strengthens the body, relaxes the mind and toughens the spirit. When you work out regularly, your problems diminish [...]

Get a SMART Start

Posted: July 10, 2009 in Uncategorized

When you wish to accomplish any task in life, developing defined goals will enable you a greater chance of success. The first step in starting a successful fitness plan is to set a goal. This simple act, when done correctly, will instantly give you the feeling of success. You need to get SMART!  You may already be [...]

Progress Not Perfect

Posted: May 31, 2009 in Uncategorized

For fun I was browsing through photos, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia I have collected over 30 years.  As I was reminiscing, I came to the conclusion that the more I learn the less I know.  As a teenager and young adult I did a lot of things to get in shape that I now know were incorrect methods. [...]