Good News!

My employer has approved me to do personal training at our facility.  I am restructuring my 40 hour week to allow for 2-3 days a week of taking on a limited number of clients.  I welcome those interested to contact me via email through my blog.  Or, those of you who have my mobile phone number are welcome to contact me.  My fees are very reasonable compared to other facilities in the Athens, GA area.  They are as follows:

One 30 min session = $25 /  Twelve 30 min sessions at $20 = $240
One 60 min session = $50 /  Twelve 60 min sessions at $45 = $540

Two individuals of similar fitness levels can train together for $35 (30 mins) and $70 (60 mins).  This price covers both people
Two individuals can agree to 12 sessions at $30 (total of $360) and $65 respectively (total of $780). 

I am excited about this opportunity to help individuals accomplish their fitness goals.  If you desire improved flexibility, strength gains, creative (safe) challenges to your core, personal best on a 5K, or just a improved self image then feel free to contact me.  One final bit of information about my credentials...I am a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).  I continue to strength train and compete in various triathlons (sprints, Olympic) and running events (5k, 10k, and half marathons).  I have lectured at UGA and other seminars on core stability in regards to sports performance and injury prevention.

Be a warrior

I have listened to Martin Rooney, PT lecture many times.  He is very motivating, determined , and inventive in the field of strength training for speed and total-body fitness.  I own several of his videos and the book that I have linked to this post.  If you are looking for new ways to test your fitness and up your training regimen it is a must read even if you do not plan on stepping into the octagon any time soon.  You can listen to Martin in the you tube video below.  Enjoy.

Where have I been?

Ok, so I spent a week in Jamaica.  My wife and I have been married for 9 years and this was the first time we have had a vacation of this magnitude.  Before we booked it, I made sure the resort had a fitness facility.  I was assured there was a well equipped gym, but you never really know until you see it.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It had a bench, smith machine, dumbbells, medicine balls, ellipticals, treadmills, cable cross-over machine, and much more.  However, what I enjoyed the most (in way of exercise at least) while I was there was my ocean swim.  I threw on my goggles and in about 20-25 feet of water I could see clear to the bottom.  I swam about 400 meters.  The gym was an open-air gym with only the breeze (not one) and some ceiling fans to keep you cool.  Needless to say, I did a good bit of sweating. 

A lot of people commonly ask me; Why don't you relax on your vacations?  Vacations are all about doing what you want to do and enjoy.  Exercise has become a part of my lifestyle, and I can not dream of a week without it.  Now that I am back home, I am back to training for the upcoming triathlon and up for new challenges.