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• June 28, 2012

  Rethinking Cardio

  There’s a guy at my gym who is referred to in casual conversation as “Moon Shoes” because of the leaf-spring ski boot contraptions that he wears to the gym.  He’s been doing it for about a year now, and without fail he spends at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week bouncing around like a…

• June 27, 2012

  Reverse Lunge & Curl-to-Press Combo

  Today I’d like to share a ‘new’ exercise with you that I think you’ll really enjoy.  I’ve been experimenting with it for several weeks, first on my own, then with other trainers, and with several of my more adventurous clients.  We’ve all had the same response:  Deceptively difficult, and massive metabolic demand.  Before I explain…

• June 21, 2012

  Not So Strong Island

  Most folks consider Memorial Day to be the ‘start’ of summer,  but I prefer to use the lunar calendar.  Call me old-school.  Regardless of of which definition you use, it’s officially summer.  It’s time for barbeques and beers, bikinis and board shorts, bicep curls, bench presses, and bikram. Across Long Island, and across the country…

• June 15, 2012

  Make Sure You Move

  How many people do you know that don’t move?  I know tons.  I include the people that have desk jobs and don’t exercise at all, as well a those that go to Spin a few times a week.  I include the people that train 7 days a week, even some that train twice a day. …

• June 12, 2012

  Oh My God, Becky, Look At Her Butt

  At a recent family function, I was having a conversation with my 12 year old cousin, my brother, and his girlfriend.  At some point in the conversation, my logic train took me to “Oh my god, Becky, look at her butt.”  I was surprised that the first response was “Tunechi!”, from the 12 year old. …