Monthly Archives: May 2012

BodyPump 82, a sneak preview

No two BodyPump releases are alike. There are certainly a few similarities between BodyPump 81, which we just released this spring, and BodyPump 82, fresh out of my mailbox and set to release within the next month. However, there are some differences as well. Here is a sneak preview of what should be a fantastic […]

Quitting is never an option

As a longtime sportswriter, I’ve seen athletes hang their heads to some degree when the going gets tough. It’s very easy to throw in the towel when things don’t go your way. But if reaching our goals were easy, there wouldn’t be any hard work, now would there? Some of my favorite cues to use […]

Proper Gym and Group Fitness Etiquette

Every gym is a vibrant community. It features people of all shapes, sizes, personalities and work ethics. But we all have one thing in common: We come in to get a workout, and have some fun while burning some calories. As is the case in any sport, group fitness and the gym have certain “etiquette” […]

Showing off the new nuggets

Ever since I left Virginia Sunday night, the only thing on my mind was Wednesday’s BodyPump class. Even though I had no idea what my module outcome was, and won’t know for a couple weeks, I was excited and ready to show off the new nuggets to my members. It’s a fun feeling after completing […]

AIM II – A full wrap-up

Being on the road for multiple days at a time takes its toll on you, no matter how much fun you’re having. After returning from a Red Sox game at the ungodly hour of 4 a.m. Tuesday, I was never happier to see my own bed. I’m writing this blog on a whopping 3 and […]