CoachJ
I am a personal trainer, sports performance coach, and basketball coach in New York City and New Jersey.
Hometown: United States
Occupation: Fitness Professional
Interests: Fitness, Sports, Movies, Music
Posts
There's No Trick, Just Cut Back On The Treats
With Halloween almost here I thought it would be a good time to examine what a treat is and what it should be. By definition a treat is something that is given by way of compliment; it's an extra thing, or a bonus, that people derive pleasure or enjoyment from. For me, a treat should be special, ...
Strength Training: It's More Than Pumping Iron
If you've been reading my articles over the years you already know that I am a big proponent of strength training. Strength training though is more than lifting weights. When most people hear strength training they have images of body builders pumping iron. I've tried to make it clear that streng...
Ripped Abs But A Weak Core
It's hard to watch a fitness piece/program on television, read an article in a glossy magazine, or go to the gym and hear a trainer or group fitness instructor speak about fitness and not mention the word "core." "Core training" has been all the rage now for several years; Pilates' primary sellin...
The Truth About Exercise: The Role of Exercise in Losing Weight
Time magazine several weeks back (8/17/09) published an article by John Cloud, entitled "The Myth About Exercise." The premise of the article essentially states that exercise from a weight loss perspective is a total waste of time. The explanation provided is that exercise makes you hungry; there...
Food Independence
With the 4th of July, the celebration of our nation's independence now behind us, I thought it was appropriate to discuss a modern day revolution in the works. It is the revolution against corporate America's control over our food. For the foodies, environmentalists, etc. reading this article non...
Goals
Get in the greatest shape of my life (1040 followers)
Write a book (491 followers)
Help people live healthier and happier lives (2530 followers)
Make a bigger contribution to the world (467 followers)