TOPFIT Philosophy  What is my training philosophy, and what is it like to train one-on-one with TOPFIT?  Find out here.

Don’t Ignore Pain and Soreness  Whenever an exercise causes pain, PAY ATTENTION!!!  Your response to pain can be the difference between a temporary annoyance, and a serious injury.

The Perfect Exercise  We’ve all seen the commercials for those machines that claim to give you a full body workout in 10 minutes.  Well, don’t waste your money! And, some of you more hard-core trainees may think that deadlifts or power cleans are the perfect full body workout, but I say bull puckey!

Abs  When it comes to working your abs, we need to start with a few myths and truths. First, you can’t spot reduce!

Free Weights vs. Machines  People are always asking which is better, free weights or machines.  Some think that machines are better for losing bodyfat, and free weights are better for putting on muscle.  The truth of the matter is that there's advantages and disadvantages to both.

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!  Ladies!  For the last time, I will not make you look like a man!

Heavy Breathing And The Opposite Sex  If you’ve been around me much at all, you know how I’m all over clients about proper form, and proper form includes breathing. 

You Know You Are  You know you're on Team Topfit when:

Strength Variables  One question that comes up quite often is why one person will develop more strength and muscle than another will when they’re doing the same exercises and following the same program.

Read The Rant  Here you'll find some opinions and rants.  Enter at your own risk!

Beat 93 PSAs  During the first half of 2004, I was given the opportunity to do Public Service Announcements in the form of tips and conversations with the DJ on Radio Medford's Beat 93 with Shelly Summerset (whom I was training at the time.)  Some of the humor is bordering on R-rated, so proceed with caution.

The High Cost of Healthcare  It seems like everyone complains that healthcare is too expensive, but they do everything in their power to plant themselves firmly in the middle of the same system that they complain so much about.

Testimonials,Thoughts and Emails From Clients and Friends  ".....changed my life."  "my toes hurt,...why the HELL do my toes hurt!"......."eat chocolate until I pass out, throw up, or marry the chocolate god...."

ACE Fit Facts  From the American Council on Exercise

Healthy Recipes  The American Council on Exercise and FoodFit have partnered together to bring you over 2,000 healthy, delicious recipes.  These recipes rely heavily on seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein with a lowered use of fats and sweets.

Exercisers Beware  Steroid abuse is still on the rise, and not just among professional athletes and bodybuilders.

Who's In Your Gym? 

How To Squat Big Time  Have you always wanted to be one of those feared monsters in the gym, but never knew the secret?  by Calvin Hass

Back Strong and Beltless  When it comes to lifting heavy, a weight belt is more fashion accessory than essential workout gear.   by Paul Chek

Dr. Atkins and Ketogenic Diets  by Hilton Preen CPT

Should This Substance Be Banned?

Fat-Kins Diet  A look at the popular diet fad.  (strong language--link to outside site--opens in a new window)

Inch-aweigh Fitness Article of the Week  A new fitness related article every week.

Lunchbox Makeovers:  10 Tips For Packing a Healthy School Lunch  Many lunchboxes are overloaded with fat, sugar and salt and are missing fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. However, since a handful of foods do most of the damage to children’s diets and health, a handful of changes can go a long way to improving them.

Basic Weight Loss Principles  A lot of people get frustrated only a few weeks in their weight loss plan because they aren't making the progress they were hoping...............There are a few essential principles everyone looking to lose weight must implement for success.  by Chris McCombs