Nick’s Fitness Tips and Truths

Nick’s Fitness Tips and Truths

These are really tough times for someone who is not already in shape that is seeking the help of an educated fitness professional. Every day someone is selling a new weight loss product or exercise routine instead of just teaching the basic fundamentals of exercise...
KISS It!

KISS It!

When I meet people who are searching for a fitness club, especially this time of the year, and they want to get started on a weight loss program, the biggest thing I suggest is to KISS IT…Keep It Simple, Stupid. I know, it’s a great thing that people want...
Your Holiday Feast Tips

Your Holiday Feast Tips

OK gang, it’s that time of the year again and you are wondering what you can do to enjoy your Thanksgiving or other Holiday feast and not feel guilty. Why would you feel guilty? Have I not already taught you how to make better food choices? Well, this year I can...
The Big Switch

The Big Switch

I viewed a rant online a few days ago and the topic was “Why do people switch from gym to gym, trainer to trainer, or program to program.” I thought about giving these people the answer but then I realized they wouldn’t understand it no matter how many times I...
Helping a Member Meet Her Weight Goal

Helping a Member Meet Her Weight Goal

In 2001, Hope Roehrs weighed nearly 300 pounds and elected to have gastric bypass surgery, helping her to lose 130 pounds within ten months. After the surgery, Hope ate less at each meal, but her choices of food were still unhealthy. Her poor eating habits over...