Seven Weight Loss Road Blocks

“I’ve tried EVERYTHING, and I still can’t seem to lose any weight!”  My exasperated client was sitting in my office, on the verge of tears. We’d been working together once per week for about a month, and she was very frustrated. She’d been struggling with her weight for a few years and just felt like…

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10 Ugly Truths About Personal Trainers

What’s your idea of a “typical” personal trainer? Do you conjure images of a sculpted, statuesque Greek god or goddess with chiseled abs? Or an empty-headed muscle jock scoping out the girls in the gym while their client struggles to complete a set of bench press? Or a drill sergeant screaming in your face a…

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Me Vs. Spartan, Round 2

Today I officially began training for my first “Summer Fitness Adventure” of 2015: The Spartan Sprint to be held in Breckenridge, Colorado on June 13th, 2015 What’s a “Summer Fitness Adventure” you may ask? Well, I define it as something that’s out of your everyday comfort zone, a skill that you’d like to acquire or…

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Common Fat Loss Myths…Busted!

Some fat loss myths just won’t die. I’ve been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years as an athlete, trainer and coach, and for some reason, certain myths persist. On Friday, April 17th I had the opportunity to visit the set of Colorado’s Best show here in Denver to help de-bunk my top…

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My Return to the Stage: Oh How Times Have Changed

On April 12th,2014, I returned to the stage to compete in the NPC figure division for the first time in nearly six years. I am truly grateful for the experience and for everyone that helped me reach my goal. It was a long and arduous road but ultimately I am so happy that I overcame…

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