Excellence has returned, Fast Eddie has reset “the Bar!”
In “the Gladiator,” the Romans called him Maximus. The others called him “the Spaniard.” Eduardo Cordero, also born in Spain was once coined “Ocho” after winning his 8th World Championship in 2004 (the last one he sailed). This Gladiator put on a display of excellence in a heavily competitive fleet mixed with World Champions, US […]
The Importance of Words
Whether Coaching, Parenting, Teaching, Instructing, Mentoring, Leading a business or a group of friends on an adventure; “Words Matter” – choose wisely. The most effective language is positive (and based upon principles i.e. science 😉 whether to others or oneself. One can easily get lost in the noise. The following post on myths in fitness […]
For peak instruction, coaching, parenting or essential business communication … observe strengths!
Whether you face a student or a business communication you should always consider addressing strengths to most effectively close the gap. Granted we all could use more “practice” with even our most predominate talents in learning but if you want to accelerate the curve, observe then move the dialogue appropriately. Auditory learners are perhaps the […]
Tips for Proper Form and Mechanics
In any sport, whether you are a little league ball player, a self motivated fitness enthusiast, or a professional athlete, striving for proper mechanics is the key to fitness, performance and injury avoidance. Fitness is a function of practice. Proper mechanics in your physical endeavors are essential for top performance. To achieve peak performance, one must take every movement into consideration for proper form. Although perfection […]
Newton’s Law of the Nudge
Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion (or stillness) unless an external force is applied to it. aka “The Law of Inertia, Newton’s 1st Law” Peak Performance is all about getting into the flow and perhaps a nudge or roll may do, for you? Nudge an object […]
All we need sometimes is a little push or “lift?”
Around “Arnold” one can not help but be UP-“lifted.” Every year in early March, Arnold Schwarzenegger hosts an Annual Sports Expo and coincidently the International Chiropractic (ICA) Symposium in Columbus Ohio. 2016 was the 24th year Arnold and my dear friend and mentor Dr. Jack Barnathan hosted the ICA Symposium on Natural Fitness and Sports […]
Ebb, Flow and the Art of being dialed in, rather than disconnected
There is an ebb (tide going out) and a flow (or flood-tide coming in) in all facets of life. Sailing and being around the water is a healthy reminder to recognize such patterns and how that level of attention heightens our receptivity. Whether a youth glued to an iPad, a senior navigating the latest computer […]