Run for Your Life
No, I never thought it would happen to me. In fact, I have repeatedly insisted on the detrimental effects of running on the human body. But guess what? I became a runner. What a psycho, right? I wasn’t sure at first why … Continued
Time to Level Up
Today, to jump start a disciplined fitness year, I decided to level up and begin a 30-day Challenge: 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 squats every day. That’s how I will start my morning each day this month. That … Continued
Rise & Grind in the Dark of Night
A waning moon this morning when I woke up at 04:30 for morning training. Wasn’t full, but it was bright enough to cast my shadow on the pavement as I jogged along the Bosphorus shore under the stars. There wasn’t quite … Continued
Fitness Epiphany?
“You want explosive power, strength, flexibility, endurance… how can you develop all of that at the same time? Maybe you had better stop and think what you’re actually training for,” Vedat commented to me a few weeks ago when we were … Continued
“You’re already in shape. Why do you need a trainer?”
I get asked this a lot. My Top 5 Reasons why a personal trainer helps even when you are fit: 1- Being accountable. When you have to answer to someone other than yourself, it’s harder to rationalize or make excuses … Continued
It’s a Long Way to the Top…
I hit the 6 month mark in my fitness journey in January 2016. Phew! Down 25 kilos (55 pounds) and down to 22% body fat (from 40%). Here are some lessons from the road, for those who may want to … Continued