Category Archives: fat loss

May 9th Workout

In case you missed it, here is what we did this past Wednesday in class. So, if you need to make up a day, this is a great workout! Round One: Alt. Med Ball Push Ups Side or Diagonal Lunges … Continue reading

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April Bodyweight Workout

The contractors finished working on the deck and the weather was too nice to not shoot a quick video. I had mentioned that my legs were a little tired and that I’d recently worked them. I did. About four hours … Continue reading

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Productivity – Getting Things Done AND Feeling Better

Just a quick post here on productivity – which can be a challenge on these overcast Cincinnati mornings! I’ve been on task for a while and wanted to share a few things that have been a big help in getting … Continue reading

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What to do on your day off from class?

One of most frequently asked questions I get is “what should I do on the days I’m not in Fusion Training Class”? My answer: It depends. But, whatever your goals, there is one basic principle that should be guiding your … Continue reading

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Functional Warm Ups

I took advantage of one these beautiful Cincinnati mornings to shoot a couple of workout videos on my back deck. As a personal trainer, my schedule can sometimes get a little crazy. It’s a client and appointment driven business, so … Continue reading

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Avoid This Common Training Mistake

One of my all time favorite lines from Clint Eastwood. No one likes to think they’ve got limitations. Not even me. But nevertheless, they are a part of reality. Not knowing your limitations and allowing too much raw emotion to … Continue reading

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The inner game of fat loss

Back when I was swimming in college I read a few books about the “inner game” and how it related to several sports. I also remember my coach Monty Hopkins talking about the necessity of acting and thinking like a … Continue reading

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Vampire Myths Part 2: The Fat Burning Zone

Vampire myths also make it hard to succeed because 1. They cause you to stick with dodgy methods that don’t yield results and 2. Because, deep down, you know these methods don’t yield results, you end up with no real … Continue reading

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Vampire Myths

I call them vampire myths because they just won’t die. We know they aren’t true, but we still believe them anyway, most likely because we heard them at an impressionable time, and haven’t replaced them with better working models. But … Continue reading

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280 Rep Challenge

Spring has sprung and the swimsuit catalogs have arrived! The joggers and walkers are out in force, doing aerobic penance for putting on weight this winter. That’s not the most efficient way to shape up, but thanks to confusing marketing … Continue reading

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