As 2009 closes, I find myself (like most people) reflecting on the past -- the past year, the past decade . . . the course of my life so far. It's been an amazing journey, with this year being one of the best yet, filled with the laughter of my daughter and my newborn son, international travel, growing business, support from my wife, new relationships and incredible amounts of personal and professional growth. And I just topped it all off as I was going through old personal files on my … [Read more...]
Is Your Training Program Unrealistic? (Or Are You Just Unwilling?)
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You can do anything you want, as long as you put your heart and mind into it . . . as long as your heart and mind wants to be in it! It's not uncommon to read interviews where a trainer suggests that people fail to accomplish optimal fitness because the training programs they're being exposed to have unrealistic expectations and unrealistic time requirements. They demand too much of a lifestyle change. . . They require 'radical' change in diet. . . They require too much time. . … [Read more...]
Is The “Everything In Moderation” Mindset Holding You Back From Optimal Health and Fitness?
October 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of the most common phrases uttered by clients around the world is 'everything in moderation' - as in, "I'll be fine, I'll shed weight, I'll get healthier . . . as long as I stay the course and do everything in moderation." The thing is, individuals have come to me after years of practicing the 'everything in moderation' lifestyle . . . and they're living with anything BUT the health and fitness they desire. I believe that 'everything in moderation' is a crutch used to avoid choosing a … [Read more...]
Shed Excess Bodyfat By Shifting Your Mindset.
October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It goes without saying that, over the course of his/her career, a dedicated personal trainer will work with countless individuals who have struggled with their attempt(s) to lose body fat. Commonly, of course, the problem tends to be such things as poor nutrition, inadequate rest and/or ineffective training programs. 'Mindset' plays a critical role as well. A person might be 'on' their nutrition, might be getting enough sleep and might be 'killing it' in the gym, but their mental approach … [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...]
Cultivating Self-Esteem and Courage (Enroute To Becoming A Fitness Coach).
January 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Lesson I. Self-Esteem and Courage -- they're important qualities, so cultivate them. It's common for somebody embarking on a new fitness program to view it in terms of strength training and nutrition -- obviously, two extremely important components to consider. You have to train smart and train with intensity. You absolutely must have a balanced nutrition plan. But taking on this, or any other lifestyle also requires the presence of intangibles -- work ethic, self-esteem, courage, … [Read more...]
