I shot this video August 2nd at a school across the street from my house. National Night Out is held in major cities across the country to empower communities to combat crime in their neighborhoods. The Zumba instructors did a great job.
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DC Trainer Dag Gogue competing in the 2010 National Marathon
Dag at mile 21 going into 22-still going strong Congratulations Dag for a great finish in your first marathon!
Marine Corps Marathon: The Most Unfortunate Demise of My Flip Camcorder
The following is a cautionary tale. I got up early this morning to watch two of my clients compete in the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC. The weather was beautiful, so I took my Flip Camcorder to get some video of the event. I shot over 30 minutes of video at Mile...
Would You Stand By and Let Someone Die? Why Everyone Should Have CPR Training
How many calories does an active person burn in a day? Is there any difference based on age, occupation, or where they live?
If This is What 69 Looks Like, Sign Me Up..
I was lucky enough to have 8th row seats for the Tina Turner concert in DC, and she is amazing. How many 69-year-olds do you know that can pull off wearing a mini-skirt and look fantastic? She is proof, along with Jack LaLanne and many others, that age is just a...
Target Heart Rate Training for Effective Aerobic Workouts
Cardiovascular training is one of the key components of an effective workout program. Whether you are training to lose weight, add muscle, increase definition, or simply to improve your heart and lung function, aerobic routines are a necessity. The key is to determine...
Creating Your Personal Roadmap: Goal Setting & Exercise Program Construction
Personal trainers often talk about writing exercise prescriptions for their clients-setting up precise training plans based on the client's goals, fitness level, and current physical abilities. This provides a structured path and allows for periodic testing to assess...
The Key to Consistent Progress
What's the number one complaint you hear in most gyms and health clubs? "I'm not getting anywhere with my workouts."Â "I'm not getting results like I used to."Â "I'm training harder than ever, but I'm still not ____________(losing weight, gaining size,...
Overcoming Adversity, Setbacks and Obstacles
Overcoming Adversity, Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Training Program: The Mindset to Succeed Never give up. Never, never, never, never give up. Although Winston Churchill spoke these words during wartime to rally England, they aptly describe the mindset necessary to...
Meal Diary: The Brutal Reality of What You’re Really Eating
Are you putting in 110% effort in the gym but still not seeing the results you had hoped for? The problem might not be in your workout routine. Although you may be following a rigorous strength training and cardiovascular program, a vital link may be missing-proper...