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7 reasons why I will not kick your butt on your first training session

Posted on June 3, 2010July 2, 2010 by Shari Zisk

Here are 7 reasons why I do not do full intensity workouts for one-time clients or on the first training session: Core function Unless they have had previous training, 90% of the people I work with for the first time...Read More

To the gym or to the mountain?

Posted on May 17, 2010May 18, 2010 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_1507" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Me 'n Murphy at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park"][/caption] Do you really need a gym membership, fancy running shoes and a personal trainer to stay healthy, strong and to lead a robust life? My great grandfather...Read More

Kettlebells kick butt!

Posted on March 30, 2010July 15, 2010 by Shari Zisk

"Higher intensity, superior results, short amount of time" With Kettlebell workouts getting claims like that my old friend the dumbell might be experiencing a bit of an inferiority complex. But I can confirm that they do kick butt. Not only...Read More

7 reasons why you need a posture assessment before you workout

Posted on January 20, 2010March 3, 2021 by Shari Zisk

We are all a little crooked, our posture that is. A snapshot of your postural alignment contains a lot of important information needed to customize a fitness training program that will keep you free of injuries and guarantee success. Here...Read More

Do you Parkour?

Posted on January 12, 2010July 7, 2010 by Shari Zisk

A thief? Is there a fire? Why is this guy racing down the street as though the ‘big one’ is coming? And why did he jump over that bench instead of going around it? He just happens to be highly...Read More

Fitness goes tech in 2010: miCoach Virtual Running Partner by Adidas

Posted on January 7, 2010May 15, 2011 by Shari Zisk

Getting in shape used to require just a pair of shoes and shorts. Now I carry a super-size gym bag to haul all of my fitness gear and it takes me an extra couple of minutes just to gear...Read More

Feeding muscle. 10 crazy stories about protein consumption

Posted on December 8, 2009July 22, 2021 by Shari Zisk

I spent the last 2 decades in a culture where building muscle is the hot topic of the day, week, and month. As a result, I have witnessed a fair share of strange protein consumption strategies. Nutritionists from all perspectives...Read More

How walking the dog made my butt flabby

Posted on November 17, 2009May 15, 2011 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_396" align="aligncenter" width="488" caption="Is walking the dog a workout?"][/caption] Puppy #5 was the most adorable creature I had ever laid eyes on, little did I know this bundle of fur would have such an impact on my fitness...Read More

Get your best body by modelling fit behaviour

Posted on November 14, 2009February 4, 2012 by Shari Zisk

“The way to expand our lives is to model the lives of those people who are already succeeding” says Anthony Robbins (Awaken the giant within). Nothing can be more true when it comes to getting the...Read More

Muscular Corporations. How robust are your employees?

Posted on October 17, 2009July 17, 2011 by Shari Zisk

robust The quality of being able to withstand stresses, pressures, or changes in procedure or circumstance. The property of being strong and healthy in constitution. Strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity. Sturdy and strong in form,...Read More