Indian-born British citizen Fauja Singh just set the world record for the oldest marathoner. He covered the 26.2 miles in 8 hours, 11 minutes and a few seconds. He ran his first marathon at age 89. This marathon in Toronto earned him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. If Fauja Singh can […]
Read MoreWe all loathe what we aren’t good at. The only way to get better at what you aren’t naturally good at–pull ups, push ups, planks, burpees, etc., is to practice. Keep plugging away like a terrier until you get better and better and better. I worked hard for eight months to get a single strict […]
Read More“People who want a cure, provided they can have it without pain, are like those who favour progress, provided they can have it without change.” Anthony de Mello
Read MoreYou are doing everything perfectly: Counting calories according to your metabolic formula; Working out intensely most days of the week; Getting 8 hours of quality REM sleep every night; Managing stressful circumstances & people; Keeping your eyes on the prize around holidays, happy hours, and birthday cake… But you only lost 6 pounds this month […]
Read MoreBeqir and I hear, “I can’t” a lot. When people say they can’t, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When they say, I can, that also becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Believe you can. Tell yourself you can. You can! If you’re doubled over gasping for breath, you just need an oxygen break!
Read More“That’s just what happens as you age,” says my mom referring to various aches, pains, and lack of energy. Well, only if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. For this Monday’s motivational snippet, I’ll summarize a great article by Clarence Bass (see link for full version: http://cbass.com/METABOLI.HTM) Here’s the jist: Inactivity results in loss of muscle. […]
Read MoreMonday is upon us again. Everyone needs a little boost for the week ahead. So let’s start with the big picture: YOU. There are only two things standing between the old you and the new you: vision and choice. Imagine how your life will change once you reach your health and fitness goals. How do […]
Read MoreDid you know that unconscious fear of success is usually more paralyzing than the conscious fear of failure? When it comes to fitness, especially weight loss, fear of success is hard to banish. When I ask my clients, “How do you imagine your life will change once you have lost the weight?” The answer is […]
Read MoreTeam Double Eagle Fitness is online and preparing to walk twenty four hours for the American Cancer Society. Please join our effort in the fight against cancer by donating online. We all know someone who is a cancer survivor. We all know someone who has died of cancer. Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back! Relay for Life. […]
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