One of my ultimate goals for every person I care for is to help them become stronger and more flexible. I offer several videos on my website that are good first steps. Eventually, you will want to consider hiring a personal trainer. I have been working with a trainer for more than 20 years because I, like you, need the oversight and motivation that a trainer provides to get me to show up and be willing to be challenged. Trainers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some  come to your home or office, some  train only in a … Continue reading

I just returned to the office after a spending a week on vacation with Sharon, riding bikes and appreciating the limited use of mask and gloves that being outside and away from others provides.  In this year of constant adjustments, we stayed home and took day trips instead of traveling to another part of the country.  I discovered simply being outside for long periods of time without a schedule was the key.  We spent multiple days riding the KATY Trail, took a drive to Calhoun County to get peaches and traveled to Funks Grove for sirup (their spelling).  We drank … Continue reading

The Four R’s —  Reset, Readjust, Restart, Refocus I came across this phrase a few weeks ago during a time when I was struggling.  This year has been a time of transition and I have not always been patient with myself, my knees, people I have counted on for support and a healthcare landscape which values profit over health.  In short, I was mired and could not see a way forward.  These words: reset, readjust, restart and refocus, have helped me find a starting point at the beginning of the day and sometimes several times within a given day.  These words have allowed me to create … Continue reading

It looks like spring is finally around the corner. I have had a particularly difficult time staying focused this winter on my fitness goals which is a story that many of you have relayed to me as well.   
We are all motivated by goals. Some are based on vanity, others on a desire to be healthier but most likely they are a combination of the two. Both have an energy that we can tap into to help us every day. When the power of vanity takes you to the gym or causes you to choose an apple instead of a cookie, embrace it heartily and … Continue reading

How many times have you used or heard the phrase: “not bad for someone my age?”  Frequently would be my guess, especially the older you become.  Recently I had a discussion with my wife Sharon about aging, exercise and our expectations for ourselves as we grow older.  During that conversation, we talked about the difference between the phrases: “for my age” and “at my age.”  When we used “for my age,” it felt like we were comparing ourselves to some set of expectations of what life should be. “At my age,” felt like a more honest assessment of where we … Continue reading