Archive for July, 2005
Armchair Football Coaches Watching the Combines.
Sunday, July 10, 2005 21:35 2 CommentsMy cable provider recently added the NFL channel to our cable lineup, which is absolutely fantastic, since I never watch football games. But it proved to be a good thing this past weekend, during one of the requisite summer barbecues we are all supposed to have during the weekends.
The NFL channel was running coverage of [...]
How Personal Training is Like Buddhism.
Saturday, July 9, 2005 19:12 No CommentsNote: Let me preface this post - I am an elitist snob who believes in giving detailed explanations and having an intimidating grasp of one’s craft. This post is in no way meant to denigrate the teachings of Buddhism, nor is it meant to poke fun at the Buddhist method of asking seemlingly random questions [...]
James Richard Christie - Master Trainer.
Friday, July 8, 2005 23:09 No CommentsAs of yesterday, Mr. James Richard Christie is likely enjoying the fruits of America’s most ostentatious city - Las Vegas. At least in the evenings, when he is free. You see, he’s attending the National NSCA Conference, listening to lectures, networking, and probably making some under-the-table deals franchising his super-secret workout system.
By day, estudious trainer [...]
Trick Photography 101 (or What a Difference a Day or Three Makes - Part 2)
Saturday, July 2, 2005 21:52 No CommentsStill not convinced that comparison photography is outright deception? Here’s some lighting tricks that make you look good (or bad).
Take your before photos in flat light. Take your after ones in downward shining light so as to bring out muscle contour. Make sure your subject is completely relaxed in the before photos, and have him [...]
What a Difference a Day (or Three) Makes.
Saturday, July 2, 2005 20:46 No CommentsOne of the trickiest things as a fitness professional is testimonials, and there is no better testimonial than comparision photography. After all, who can deny the effectiveness of a program or regimen after quite literally “seeing” the proof?
Well, a whole lot of people, actually. Because of the number of tricks that can be used to [...]

