Hello all,
In case you haven't noticed, I've been off the grid for a while. Big changes around here. And I wanted to let you know I am back with only a few dents in the armor.
Since change is natural, and inevitable in this business, it was only a matter of time my turn was up. I've been in the fitness biz for a while. I experienced a bit of floundering but with time and experience came new and different choices and opportunities.
This blog is where I will be detailing these changes and the new direction. So, on the topic of keeping up with the goings-on around here, if you haven't subscribed already, You can follow along with one of my accounts.
I have been updating my Twitter account, Facebook account, LinkedIn account and Google Buzz. I use Seesmic, a program that updates them all in one fell swoop.
Go to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Buzz and type in my name. Find me and join or follow me. There will be (almost) daily updates there!
And here is where I will be able to dive deeper into topics, rant on the bizarre goings on in the fitness world, regale you with tales from my own business and training, and blow your mind with my terrible spelling.
Let's do this!
BTW: you can subscribe to this blog as well. RSS feed it if you know what I am saying. Thanks to everyone who waited. This is going to be fun.
T
Monday, 19 September 2011
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Physical Intelligence
Physical intelligence...
Like the mind, if you park it you can plan on some serious atrophy kicking in.
Keep moving.
Take it from one who knows. I went from very active to an unplanned corporate gig that added stress, wonky hours, and poor eating times for a decade.
Two guesses how my first run went once I realized I needed to get more active.
I had always been active, or so I thought. In reality there was about an 8 year gap in there.
Let's just say that when someone says they used to be very active or that they used to be an athlete I shift gears and approach them in a slightly different way than Joe or Jane. There is an ego to be handled as well as a physical component. The reintroduction of activity to a body that has a history, a memory of what it used to be able to do. And it will get frustrated with itself when it can't achieve the high water marks it was used to.
It's like cracking open your grade 11 math book, and you know you knew this. But you sure wouldn't want to write a test at that moment. Some practice would be in order.
But the upside, of course, is that it won't take any time at all to get back to where you were. You are not doomed. It takes time and patience, but a high level of fitness is achievable. Mental and physical.
So have at it you retired fitness fanatics. Just be smart. Use the wisdom of your years and the patience you have gained to make gains again. Oh, you know I am leaving that sentence there just to bother the grammar police.
Have a wonderful day all!
Be sure to check out my Altius Fitness Facebook group. It's getting started and could use some joining!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_214436551930376
todd at altiusfitness dot com
Like the mind, if you park it you can plan on some serious atrophy kicking in.
Keep moving.
Take it from one who knows. I went from very active to an unplanned corporate gig that added stress, wonky hours, and poor eating times for a decade.
Two guesses how my first run went once I realized I needed to get more active.
I had always been active, or so I thought. In reality there was about an 8 year gap in there.
Let's just say that when someone says they used to be very active or that they used to be an athlete I shift gears and approach them in a slightly different way than Joe or Jane. There is an ego to be handled as well as a physical component. The reintroduction of activity to a body that has a history, a memory of what it used to be able to do. And it will get frustrated with itself when it can't achieve the high water marks it was used to.
It's like cracking open your grade 11 math book, and you know you knew this. But you sure wouldn't want to write a test at that moment. Some practice would be in order.
But the upside, of course, is that it won't take any time at all to get back to where you were. You are not doomed. It takes time and patience, but a high level of fitness is achievable. Mental and physical.
So have at it you retired fitness fanatics. Just be smart. Use the wisdom of your years and the patience you have gained to make gains again. Oh, you know I am leaving that sentence there just to bother the grammar police.
Have a wonderful day all!
Be sure to check out my Altius Fitness Facebook group. It's getting started and could use some joining!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_214436551930376
todd at altiusfitness dot com
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Semi-Private Training
Altius Fitness is back! Have you been looking for professional personal training for you and your friends? Private or semi-private training?
GET RESULTS:
Learn what gets results that stick for my clients. 9 years of experience means you can cut the excess and do what works for you.
MONEY!
If you and some of your friends want to challenge and motivate one another to amazing results, there is a program for that. Small group training at your home is available now.
It's' a great way to get lean and keep your pocketbook fat and still get top level training in your own home.
Contact me for more information!
Todd at altiusfitness dot com
GET RESULTS:
Learn what gets results that stick for my clients. 9 years of experience means you can cut the excess and do what works for you.
MONEY!
If you and some of your friends want to challenge and motivate one another to amazing results, there is a program for that. Small group training at your home is available now.
It's' a great way to get lean and keep your pocketbook fat and still get top level training in your own home.
Contact me for more information!
Todd at altiusfitness dot com
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Still here ;)
Oh my goodness, you wouldn't believe the twists and turns life's road can take. Actually... you probably can.
Well in the meantime, I am mid hairpin turn. I am continuing to learn and I will be sharing my new lessons with you in the very near future.
I want to welcome the new people who have begun to follow my posts and thank the ones who have stayed with me.
We'll all be rewarded handsomely for our patience! lol
Have a wonderful day everyone.
In health,
Todd
Well in the meantime, I am mid hairpin turn. I am continuing to learn and I will be sharing my new lessons with you in the very near future.
I want to welcome the new people who have begun to follow my posts and thank the ones who have stayed with me.
We'll all be rewarded handsomely for our patience! lol
Have a wonderful day everyone.
In health,
Todd
Sunday, 1 November 2009
I'm Alive (And here is why)
Choose a goal!
As you get a few years under your belt you begin to notice some patterns. And much to your chagrin, they are patterns that friends, family and loved ones may have told you a long time ago.
And here it is. Something every productivity "guru" out there espouses.
Choose your goal.
Choose it wisely. Make it clear. Define it. Make it realistic. Make the smaller goals one of many that will progressively get you closer to the largest of your goals.
I can't stress it enough.
This applies to your fitness! Without a driving force, to get out of bed, or to work hard every day or every workout, not much is going to happen. Perhaps you'll start but inevitably it will taper off.
Define your goals.
IT has become more and more clear to me that this is critical to success.
Not only that, but the goals need to have an emotional impetus, something that grips you by the heart (not just the noggin) and absolutely propels you to get up, move, and take action.
So start thinking about it. It may be the most important thing you do today.
I'm not going to drag this one out. If I keep talking it will loose it's punch. Just take your time and really put some thought into it.
I can't wait to hear about the results!
As you get a few years under your belt you begin to notice some patterns. And much to your chagrin, they are patterns that friends, family and loved ones may have told you a long time ago.
And here it is. Something every productivity "guru" out there espouses.
Choose your goal.
Choose it wisely. Make it clear. Define it. Make it realistic. Make the smaller goals one of many that will progressively get you closer to the largest of your goals.
I can't stress it enough.
This applies to your fitness! Without a driving force, to get out of bed, or to work hard every day or every workout, not much is going to happen. Perhaps you'll start but inevitably it will taper off.
Define your goals.
IT has become more and more clear to me that this is critical to success.
Not only that, but the goals need to have an emotional impetus, something that grips you by the heart (not just the noggin) and absolutely propels you to get up, move, and take action.
So start thinking about it. It may be the most important thing you do today.
I'm not going to drag this one out. If I keep talking it will loose it's punch. Just take your time and really put some thought into it.
I can't wait to hear about the results!
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Time is flying
Hello everyone.
I didn't realize how long it has been since we last talked.
Due to an illness in the family I have been rather sidetracked and away from my posting. I will be picking up the blogging and the newsletter again next week.
Thank you for your understanding.
Miss you all and we'll talk soon.
In health,
Todd
I didn't realize how long it has been since we last talked.
Due to an illness in the family I have been rather sidetracked and away from my posting. I will be picking up the blogging and the newsletter again next week.
Thank you for your understanding.
Miss you all and we'll talk soon.
In health,
Todd
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Obvious much?
Ok, you've heard me go on about sleep and all it's narcoleptic goodness.
Now, how about the things that give it trouble. All the things that we love to do that knock our sleep patterns out of whack.
Let's start with coffee. Ouch. Ok, coffee in the morning has the net effect of pushing our sleep patterns forward. Hmm. So the next morning you wake up before you are "done" sleeping. Feeling tired. Oh well, another coffee will fix that. Right? Oh, except it continues to push your sleep rhythm forward. And on and on, with every morning coffee. Every morning, tired and caffeinated. That's not optimal, is it?
Coffee, midday, not so bad. Make it the best coffee you've ever had, but make it part of a meal. It should not be the sole source of energy at any time. That's the role of food.
Now, #2. Alcohol. Sounds nasty like that, doesn't it? But a Brown Cow... C'mon. How bad could that be? Well, as it turns out
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8208212.stm
Alcohol disrupts REM sleep. REM brain patterns do not get established properly until the alcohol has been metabolized. D'uh. The brain is drunk. Go figure.
Now, without a good fix of REM sleep we wake up restless and, because of a little alcohol, perhaps a little dehydrated. Let's hope you don't reach for a coffee to fix that.
Ok, now the third biggest offender. Not enough sleep. We'll watch a movie for the third or fourth time instead of going to sleep. It's time to prioritize your sleep much higher. Get more. You may not need 8hours. But take some time to find out how much you need to wake up rested and energetic.
Here is something that might help you along as well. If you've been sleep deprived for a long time, don't expect to just fall into a fantastic sleep pattern right away. Usually the longer the sleep pattern has been out of sync, the longer it takes to find the groove again. So, be patient.
Go forth and sleep! Have a good nights rest and enjoy the benefits.
In health,
Todd
Now, how about the things that give it trouble. All the things that we love to do that knock our sleep patterns out of whack.
Let's start with coffee. Ouch. Ok, coffee in the morning has the net effect of pushing our sleep patterns forward. Hmm. So the next morning you wake up before you are "done" sleeping. Feeling tired. Oh well, another coffee will fix that. Right? Oh, except it continues to push your sleep rhythm forward. And on and on, with every morning coffee. Every morning, tired and caffeinated. That's not optimal, is it?
Coffee, midday, not so bad. Make it the best coffee you've ever had, but make it part of a meal. It should not be the sole source of energy at any time. That's the role of food.
Now, #2. Alcohol. Sounds nasty like that, doesn't it? But a Brown Cow... C'mon. How bad could that be? Well, as it turns out
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8208212.stm
Alcohol disrupts REM sleep. REM brain patterns do not get established properly until the alcohol has been metabolized. D'uh. The brain is drunk. Go figure.
Now, without a good fix of REM sleep we wake up restless and, because of a little alcohol, perhaps a little dehydrated. Let's hope you don't reach for a coffee to fix that.
Ok, now the third biggest offender. Not enough sleep. We'll watch a movie for the third or fourth time instead of going to sleep. It's time to prioritize your sleep much higher. Get more. You may not need 8hours. But take some time to find out how much you need to wake up rested and energetic.
Here is something that might help you along as well. If you've been sleep deprived for a long time, don't expect to just fall into a fantastic sleep pattern right away. Usually the longer the sleep pattern has been out of sync, the longer it takes to find the groove again. So, be patient.
Go forth and sleep! Have a good nights rest and enjoy the benefits.
In health,
Todd
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