Category Archives: Getting Started

Schell Brothers offers 11,000 reasons to get fit

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Chris

     For the last three years I’ve had the privilege to partner up with Schell Brothers companies to offer a corporate fitness challenge designed to give employees the opportunity to get in better shape. Each year the contest … Continue reading →

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Is weight training necessary for older people?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Chris

    Q: I read your column every week and I notice you write about a variety of topics, but one thing is definitely for sure, you are a big fan of weight training. I used to lift weights when … Continue reading →

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Several strategies can help with weight loss success

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Chris

Q.: Every time I read an article about getting in shape, I always see the same information. Are there any secrets you could share that would help shed some light on working out and losing weight? A.: There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Perseverance leads to transformations

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Chris

I’ve always been a sucker for feel-good movies that pit the underdog against incredible odds only to see them shock the world by achieving the impossible. I remember seeing the movie “Rocky” in my early teens and almost jumping out … Continue reading →

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How to set goals for success

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Chris

How important are fitness goals? Chris: What are your thoughts on goal setting? I’ve just finished a book on the subject and was wondering how important it is to your programs? Do you make your clients set goals? If so … Continue reading →

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What advice do you offer beginners?

Posted on June 23, 2009 by admin

Chris: I recently started lifting weights and am a little confused. Do you have any advice for someone in my position that’s just starting out on a weight lifting program? Cindy Cindy: My advice is to learn the basics first … Continue reading →

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Can working out improve my back pain?

Posted on June 13, 2007 by admin

Chris: I have a question about my lower back. I’m a 40 year old male that hurt my back 9 years ago. Do you have any suggestions to help prevent the occasional flare-ups? I originally went to therapy for 6 … Continue reading →

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How do I start working out again after injuring my back?

Posted on April 10, 2007 by admin

Chris: Two years ago I had thrown my back out. Prior to that I worked out three to four times a week. My weight was in control and I was in great shape. I started working out at age 44. … Continue reading →

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Getting started with exercise.

Posted on October 11, 2005 by admin

Dear Chris: Help! I need to get in shape. All my life I’ve been thin. I never needed to exercise at all. It seemed as if I could eat pretty much anything but I never put on weight. Recently things … Continue reading →

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How do ease myself back into a work out with out getting too sore?

Posted on September 21, 2005 by admin

Dear Chris: I have been lifting on and off for years and have had good results. Sometimes I take time off from my work out’s because my life becomes too busy or my body needs a little rest. The most … Continue reading →

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