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I am the Chief Fitness Officer at Koko FitClub, LLC and Founder of the Sports Performance Group. I am a member of Power Bar Team Elite and named Top 100 Trainer in America by Men's Journal.
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Why You Should Be Doing Strength Training and Cardio by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss As 2011 comes to a close I have been looking back on some of my strength training sessions as well as the interval training I have been doing on the cardio side. We h ... Read on »
Book Suggestions: Best Weight and Muscle Performance by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I develop fitness content as part of my role as Chief Fitness Officer at Koko FitClub , so I keep up on the latest exercise science research, read many fitness books an ... Read on »
Strength Gains at Koko FitClub Even After 6 1/2 Years by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss My goal is to offset what the typical baby boomer sees in terms of strength losses with age. What I have been doing - in addition to following specific nutritional guid ... Read on »
What Research is Trying to Tell Us by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Do you really believe, like all the reports show, that the number one reason why we don't exercise is due to a lack of time? If you're racking your brain for a few more ... Read on »
Avoiding the Typical Holiday Weight Gain by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss We all know the Holiday season (Thanksgiving to New Year's) can be THE time to "relax" with respect to our exercise routine and watching our caloric intake because we ... Read on »
Nothing Like an Early Hike on Sunday Morning by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Had another enjoyable hike up to Buck Hill this morning. I followed the Skyline Trail (blue/red trail markings seen on trees) for 1.5 miles before getting to the top ... Read on »
A New Exercise Program to Get Children Strong by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss For many kids, playing kickball in the backyard and biking to the park have given way to watching television, playing video games and spending hours on the computer. ... Read on »
A Workout Session with Coldplay by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I did a pretty interesting cardio workout the other night on the treadmill while listening to music by Coldplay (their latest album: Mylo Xyloto). I will tell you tha ... Read on »
Treatment for Migranes by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss According to ihateheadaches.org, an online resource and physician database, approximately 45 million Americans, or one in every six, complain of headaches each year. Addi ... Read on »
Decreasing Back Pain with Yoga by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss We tend to take our backs for granted until aches become chronic and we’re jolted with pain. At this point, we realize that the back should not be neglected, especially s ... Read on »
Treating Diabetes: Whole Body Approach by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Alarming new statistics show that diabetes is on the rise around the world, spiking from 153 million affected in 1980 to 347 million affected in 2008.  Moreover, the ... Read on »
Nutrition News: Front-of-Package Food Labeling by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss The American Dietetic Association supports a report released today by the Institute of Medicine calling for a standardized system for front-of-package food labeling t ... Read on »
Everyday Health Tips by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss From TV stars affected by breast cancer to multiple medical POV’s on pancreatic cancer, Everyday Health is your source for experts spanning the health spectrum, from ... Read on »
Balance Your "Cycle" and Exercise: Tips You Need to Know by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Most women know that menstrual cycles can  cause some pretty unpleasant symptoms like depression, anxiety, cramps, and bloating that make you feel like not doing much ... Read on »
A Natural Approach to Lowering Cholesterol by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Much research and attention has been focused on high levels of cholesterol in the blood and heart disease.  Many people now rely on medication aimed at lowering lipid l ... Read on »
Making Exercise a Lifelong Habit by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Studies are showing now more than ever that daily activity is as important as brushing you're teeth and showering.  A sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity, increased ... Read on »
4 Tips to Help Keep You in Great Shape by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Finding time to stay active – especially now that the dog days of summer are officially over – can be challenging, but Scott Danberg, fitness guru and expert from the ... Read on »
N.E.A.T = Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Here is a very interesting video on NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis) by James Levine, MD, PhD of the Mayo Clinic . Dr Levine is an expert in obesity and a ... Read on »
6 Weight Loss Strategies by Wayne Andersen, MD by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Nutritionist Dr. Andersen, MD came up with 6 weight loss strategies to help people drop the pounds and keep them off. Dr. Andersen is also the author of Dr. A’s Habits of ... Read on »
100 Rep Ab Circuit by woodspg Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss MB Situps x 20 (use 6 lb. medicine ball) Bicycle Abs x 20 (each time your R elbow touches your L knee = 1 rep) Prone Stabilization = 2:00 (count as 20 reps) ... Read on »