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The Need to Hire
I wrote an article similar to this a few years ago, but I was recently inspired or rather, frustrated, to write something similar again. I was recently at the gym for a few hours to do some work, (yes, I was actually there), and during those…
Getting Out of His Wheelchair After 35 Years
Some of you have heard this story before, but I think it is worth repeating. Here it is:
Once upon a time, there was a man who entered our club via his dirty old well used scratched up wheelchair, wearing his tattered clothing, torn old…
What has exercise done for you lately?
Since returning to the club on a more regular basis now, I’ve had the opportunity to once again, stop and chat with many of our members. One member in particular stopped and chatted with me one day and the only thing I could think of…
Take pride in what you do.
Over the course of my life, I’ve been constantly reminded through my upbringing that one should take pride in everything you do and also in everything you have. Take care of things so they last, fix things that are broken, keep…
What to look for when joining a health club or training facility.
1. How long have they been in business? (G&M Fitness has been in business for 35 years)
2. Are the owners accessible and on site, run the business or are they absentee owners? (G&M are accessible and on…
8 Biggest Strength Training Mistakes
I wanna help!
A while ago, I presented a free seminar for our members titled “The Eight Biggest Mistakes in Strength Training, Body Building and Power Lifting”.
I put this presentation together simply because pretty much…
Manage your priorities, not your time.
No time. After all of these years running this health club, trying to figure out why more people don’t exercise regularly, we have finally concluded by researching, surveying, asking, listening, etc., that the number one reason people give…
Your Membership Dollars At Work
Your membership dollars gets you more than just a membership, it empowers us.
Yup, you walk in, sign up at the front desk, pay us and you are on your way. Easy breezy. Well, not quite. Here’s what those membership dollars do…
How Do You Feel?
There are certain things that one learns when he or she has been doing the same thing for many, many years: things that most people are not aware of and will likely go through their entire lives unaware. The specific thing that I’m talking…
What I Am Up To These Days
I am often asked what I do with all my spare time now that I’m retired. Here’s an abbreviated list.
So, in my retirement, now keep in mind that I babysit my three year old granddaughter on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays…