“And then I was Running”

Anyone that knows me knows that i am not a distance runner.  I have been training very hard for the past 2 years to go from a weight lifter/ sprinter to a more balanced athlete.  I have never run distance for the simple fact that I am flat footed and running distance hurts.  With a [...]

Relaxing

Well, the fit responder is on vacation! So I got up this Am and ran 4 miles, then I had a few cold ones on the beach. It’s all about balance folks.

Conceptually Difficult

I have a client with a LOT of health issues, both medical and biomechanical.  This client has decided to ‘clean out’ and get off all their meds (minus the BP and chol.) This client has also decided to stop taking a whole food supplement I recommended to him.  Now, this client does not eat veggies [...]

Simple Nutrition Tips

The average index finger would be the size of 1 oz. of meat.
Your closed fist would equal a 4oz. Skinless chicken breast on the bone.
Most women’s fists are the size of 1 cup.
Most men’s fists are the size of 1 1/2 cups.
A can of soda is 12oz. and full of empty calories from sugar.
A pint [...]

Fit Responder Posters

responders, I now have a series of 4 posters designed for stations and exercise rooms.  They are 24 x 36 posters and cover all the basic tennets of the Fit Responder Program.  Poster #1- Self massage and stretching, #2-self myofascial release and stretching, #3-resistance band exercise, #4-body weight exercise.  All are part of the fitness [...]

Stretch of the week / Fitness in Uniform

Responders, at the request of many here is one of the absolute easiest stretches you can do on duty.  It will restore movement and relax postural muscles along with helping to prevent back and shoulder problems, all at once!
Remember to hold for 60 seconds each side, relax and breathe.

Exercise of the week

Responders, as I am pressed for time the last few weeks and I do feel guilty for not providing you with more freebie exercises here is an easy one to do.  Easy for the fact that it can be done anywhere, you and your partner can make a game out of it(ball throw-distractions-time).  it is [...]