Welcome!!

Welcome to my very first blog post! Last September, after 9 grueling years of working in the corporate world, I decided to leave my job to become a personal trainer. I was unfortunately one of those people who had no idea what I wanted to do with my life in college. Basically college was much too early in life for me. As a result I became a business major because that is where the jobs were. I look back now and I realize that the people who gave me that advice were giving me horrible advice. After graduating I got my first job in the corporate world. The very first day I walked into my first cubicle I realized I made a big mistake. 10 years later I am finally doing what I love. I have a strong passion for fitness and nutrition. I have been extremely lucky to have met some tremendous people who have all given me great advice in the past year (how bout those superlatives!) I began by enrolling in a 6 month educational program at the National Personal Trainers Institute in Waltham, MA. Then I spent 10 weeks as an intern at Holy Cross. Making this change was the best decision I have ever made and enrolling at NPTI and spending the summer at HC were the best things I could have done to prepare myself for my new career. I am now certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. My goal is to help people to maximize their potential through proper nutrition and exercise, whether it be on the field or in life. During my very brief time as a coach/personal trainer I have only learned one absolute truth. There is no One Size Fits All approach to fitness. Being healthy encompasses many things, including (but certainly not limited to), proper nutrition, resistance training, yoga, Pilates, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and, most importantly, proper nutrition. Yup, proper nutrition is the foundation. Without a good diet we are unable to approach our potential. We will not have enough energy. We will not be strong enough. We will not be as smart as we should be. We will not be able to concentrate. We will break down and get sick. I have my opinions on what an effective training strategy for most people will look like but whatever you choose for exercise will not provide you with as much benefit if you are not eating properly.

I intend to use this space to post fitness and nutrition thoughts, things I learn, likely some random thoughts, and perhaps some thoughts on LOST. AND, I may, once in a while, actually stumble upon proper grammar. My plan is to post here 4 - 5 times per week (we'll see how long that lasts.)

I will finish up my first post with this tremendous video I stumbled upon yesterday. Enjoy!

Mike

PS...For anyone (DAD!) who doesn't recognize that video as a joke...Well, it's a comedian mocking lame fitness infomercials. It's hilarious!