It usually comes back to the basics. No matter how much I learn about the art of personal training the main facts never change. Get stronger, keep moving, and use your common sense. I add the philosophy that you should start by helping your client define their own goals. It doesn’t matter what I want, […]
“Charles Hillman was a true gentleman.” That was the comment most heard at Charles’ memorial service this past weekend. Saturday would have been his 100th birthday and Charles would have loved the hoopla! Charles passed away on June 28, 2017 (obituary) In August of 2013 I wrote a blog about this great man. Today, as […]
This has been a very religious week. Yesterday I attended an Anglican memorial service for my dear client and friend, Anne Brailey. I wrote about her in a blog a few weeks ago. Link to blog We called each other secret sisters because our sense of humour was both alike and very inappropriate. This led […]
He gave me a little smile and said, “I don’t know if you’re serious or not.” “What? Of course I’m serious! As far as I’m concerned, we’re going to compete and probably win a gold medal at the next Winter Olympics.” Then I gave my classic, disbelieving, shake of the head. I do this to […]
People saw the picture and said I looked calm and serene. Wrong. What was really going on inside my head? “Don’t drop it. Don’t trip. Don’t cry. Seriously… when you look into his eyes, don’t cry!” I waited seventeen years to see Tai Situ Rinpoche again. I would never have guessed I would be one […]
What makes a good personal trainer? Great question. It’s what I was asked when I told a friend I wanted to hire a personal trainer for myself. Life’s gotten crazy busy and showing up for weight training is easier if you’ve booked a specific time with someone. A ready-made incentive. It’s all about that commitment […]
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