Massage. Chiropractic work. Yoga. Physical Therapy. Stretching. Acupuncture. Corrective Exercise. Trigger Point Therapy. MAT. The list of activities we can participate in, the variety of healing modalities (and combinations of them) we can utilize is endless. But they're only tools. No treatment done TO the human body is ever going to be more effective than the 'treatment' done BY the body on itself. As such,the above treatments, when used effectively, aren't … [Read more...]
Who Is Christopher Warden And What Does He Do?
February 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Greetings! For those of you not familiar with some of my previous/current work, allow me to introduce myself. My name's Christopher. :) I'm a personal trainer. . . otherwise known as a strength coach, fitness coach, health and fitness coach, fitness professional. . . and particularly in my case, Fitness Philosopher. My purpose in life is to help as many people as possible to realize their greatest potential in health, fitness, lifestyle and self-empowerment. . . and I fulfill that … [Read more...]
What “I Believe . . . “
November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever experienced a situation where you "knew what you wanted," but when asked point blank, "What do you want?" you couldn't find the answer? Couldn't even list a single thing? How 'bout "knowing what you believe," but when asked directly, "What do you believe?" you stared blankly into space. . . not even the smallest response to be found? This happened to me (again) two days ago, when fellow fitness professional Dax Moy wrote his beliefs down. . . and then challenged me to write … [Read more...]
Fitness for an UNhealthy Lifestyle?
April 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yeah, you read the title correctly. And if you're scratching your head with a confused look on your face, you're not alone. I do the same thing every time a hear a gym member or client proclaim to train so that they can eat crappy food, drink more liquor or . . .(insert mode of self-abuse here). What's going on here? I can understand an athlete training herself to withstand the physical punishment from practice and competition. And the average individual training to increase … [Read more...]
Are You Consistently Consistent?
April 11, 2007 By Leave a Comment
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. -- Aristotle Slow and steady wins the race. -- Aesop Ask any well-versed personal trainer or avid fitness enthusiast what it takes to get in shape and you'll more than likely get a list that includes something like this: Set specific goals Lift weights Do cardio (High Intensity Interval Training preferred for fat loss) Follow a good nutrition protocol Drink Water Get adequate rest and … [Read more...]
What Activities Induce Cardiovascular Training?
April 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Overheard yesterday while I was training on the gym floor: Client: "What do I need to do for cardio training?" Trainer: "If you're lifting weights, you need to be able to sustain activity for a minimum of 20, 30, 40 or 50 (!!) repetitions. If you're lifting and can't do more than 10 repetitions, it's not cardio. The activity has to be sustainable. If you're on a treadmill, you need to be able to exercise for 30-45 minutes for it to be considered 'cardiovascular training.'" I guess I'll … [Read more...]
Dr. Michael Eades Does It Again.
March 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Eades and his wife, Dr. Mary Dan Eades, are on a mission to bring healthier lives to individuals who suffer from weight-related issues. Michael prolifically contributes to his blog and I thought you would enjoy one of his latest (great) entries: "Fisking Repovich and Peterson." Drs. Repovich and Peterson aimed to shed some light on the "Top 10 Nutrition Myths" at a recent summit held by The American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Eades, in his words, found it necessary to "debunk … [Read more...]
