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Why Specificity Is Important In Fitness Programs.

July 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Be Specific

I was in the middle of a set of deadlifts when a gym member walked by and made the following remark: "That weight looks really heavy -- heavier than you should be lifting -- what are you lifting it for?" I'm look at him quizzically thinking, "What? Was my form bad?" (No. . . Thank you very much! :) ) He continued, "I thought there was more to you than just wanting to be big.... And that's what you're doing by lifting that weight, isn't it? Otherwise, why else would somebody want to … [Read more...]

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Are You Aware Of What’s Preventing Your Optimal Fitness?

June 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

"The chief characteristic of the volitional act is the existence of a purpose to be achieved; the clear vision of an aim." -- Robert Assagioli, The Act of Will ________________________________ I recently suggested that one core factor keeping you from optimal health and fitness is that you're 'alive, but not living.' What typically underlies that and proves to be an initial stumbling block for most (and, perhaps, is creating a stumbling block for you)? Lack of Awareness. Not lack … [Read more...]

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Steady-State Cardio May Be Ineffective For Fat Loss . . .

June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

. . . but those who perform it at its extremes (read: marathon running, triathalons, etc.) show us all one quality that's important for achieving success on the gym floor (and in life, for that matter). (See video, The Crawl below. . . ) If you've been around my training long enough, you know that I'm the last person in the world to suggest that somebody goes out and performs long distance, steady-state cardio. Why, exactly? Long distance, steady-state cardio . . . is the least … [Read more...]

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The CORE Factor In Achieving Optimal Health And Fitness.

June 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I aim for three things in conversation: communicating clearly telling the truth telling the truth constructively That last part, 'being constructive', is often the hardest part. Because it's one thing to clearly tell the truth while ruthlessly stepping on feelings . . . and another thing altogether to share my perception of the truth as carefully and with as much consideration as possible. And it's with that thought in mind that I'm going to share with you the first of a core … [Read more...]

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Adventure = Freedom = Awareness/spiritual awakening. Unfortunately, we get into the rut of 'day-to-day, same ol', same ol'' and either miss the opportunites for adventure staring us in the face -- if not just outright ignoring them. What do you have planned in terms of adding a little adventure to your life? If your answer is 'nothing', what are you waiting for? :) The Magic Hundred … [Read more...]

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The Secret To Limitless Success . . .

April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

For those of you that visit my blog regularly, you may get the sense that I'm a relatively positive person, trying to provide service that is helpful, constructive and as inspirational as possible. And I try to live with this mindset well beyond the walls of this blog 'project' that I've been nurturing. Of course, I'm human. . . and I surely don't always succeed in living up to my expectations. I get down on myself. I let fear get the best of me, stopping me from completing goals in a … [Read more...]

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What “I Believe . . . “

November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Christopher Warden's Beliefs . . . Circa 2008

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...]

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