It’s January, and you know what that means. New Year’s Resolutions! I have always been humored over the years as I have seen the “revolutionists” come and go. There is a pattern that is very distinct and predictable for the vast majority of us:
1-We get pumped, motivated, and excited about ... Views: 828
Goal Setting For Fitness:
Part 1: Discovering Your Crystal-Clear Vision
Hello, my friends! It’s Griff, and I am excited to talk to you today about one of the most misunderstood topics of our day: setting goals for health and fitness. For some reason, most of my clients have a very hard ... Views: 873
How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut!
Part II
Hey All! Hope life is treating you good, or, more appropriately, I hope you are treating life good! I want to start right where I ended last week in Part I of this installment, so if you have not read Part 1, please start there. ... Views: 774
How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut!
Part I
Hey guys, it’s Griff Neilson with Lifelong Fitness, and today I want to present you with a topic that is a bit unconventional in the health and fitness realm, but nonetheless relevant to our collective modern lifestyle. Before I present ... Views: 753
Hey all! I am going to pick this puppy up right where I left off last week, so if you have not already done so, go back and read Part I of this article.
Principle #3 The Principle Of Persistence
This is one of the most universally ignored principles of all time. Why? Because when the going ... Views: 1193
Fitness Dreams:
How To TELL When You Will FAIL!
Part #1
Hello, my friends! How the heck are you? I hope you are having a great day. I hope you are enjoying the process of becoming more healthy and vibrant each and every day.
First, I want to explain the title of this post. As you ... Views: 1671
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Today I want to briefly discuss something that has been on my mind for quite some time. Over the last twelve years of personal training, lifestyle coaching, and public speaking, I have noticed a trend among my most successful clients. The common thread they share is spiritual ... Views: 2079
Hey there! How is life treating you today? This is a common question that I often ask my clients and my audiences. The response I usually receive goes something like this: “Oh, well, you know . . . just another day in paradise.” This would ordinarily be a fantastic answer, but the problem is ... Views: 1816
Two of my colleagues and very good friends are known for saying: you have to eat “lean and green!” Sounds simple enough, huh? But then there is the anti-veggie center of the brain that screams out, “Oh YUCK! I hate veggies!” Admit it; it is true! Those same thoughts that you had as a kid ... Views: 841
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I am psyched that it is the weekend, and I wanted to post a quick blog about 5 reasons you are not exercising, eating healthy, or losing weight. Please be prepared because each of these reasons is very much different from the other. Correct these five things in your life, and ... Views: 1229
A few posts back I posted the first addition to this posting. I used a hypothetical scenario between a trainer and a beginning client. You may have noticed that this particular client named “John” was super motivated to begin a new fitness program initially…and then the excuses started to pour ... Views: 1045
I feel like introducing myself… so here it goes:
Hi, my name is Griff Neilson, I am a fitness expert and a fanatic to go along with it. I love to help people find a healthier lifestyle that will serve them for the rest of their lives. I completely despise fad diets…I think they are ... Views: 781
In my nearly nine years of service in the health and fitness industry I have noticed a common thread among those starting a fitness program for the first time. I have seen many people start a fitness program gleaming with hope, enthusiasm, anxiousness, and even fanaticism. I have also seen ... Views: 707
“Three sets of ten are all you need to do son!” More is better. Go hard or go home! No pain no gain! We have all heard these age old clichés, but the problem is deciphering which ones are true and which ones are completely false. Today I want to give you a primer on weight training basics ... Views: 707