The Alternative Power Source Program

Personal Fitness

The word I feel best describes my approach to fitness training is variety. Personal training should be just that: personal and individual. Some of my clients have a goal that includes weight loss while others want to develop strength, muscle definition, and increased aerobic capacity. Still others need functional training in order to achieve greater efficiency in their work or chosen sport. I will take the time to get to know you, and work with you to develop an effective program based on your individual needs.

Cardio is incorporated into the sessions is several ways using movement from martial arts, kick-boxing, and balance training to name a few. Boredom is the great enemy of commitment to a fitness program, so I strive to keep it interesting, fun and educational.

Strength training is done with free weights, resistance bands and body weight exercises. This way, the muscle groups stay challenged, and the best results can be achieved safely, in the shortest amount of time.

Core stability and strength are essential to developing good posture, reducing strain on the lower back and achieving a healthy firm overall look and feel. I have developed some unique and effective ways to work the abs and the entire torso, utilizing elemental principals from tai chi and yoga while incorporating the use of exercise balls and other equipment.

Functional training is important as well. I will help you assess what kind of physical effort your work or sport demands and we will develop a program to balance, strengthen and use your body with greater efficiency, productivity and ease.

ChiRunning®

This is an amazing new approach to the art and practice of running, which I have embraced by becoming certified as a ChiRunning® instructor. Danny Dreyer developed this unique and exciting running style and also authored an entire book on the subject. With over 30 years of marathon and ultra-marathon experience, he is an authority on healthy and efficient running form.

Whether you are interested in simple fitness running for cardio-vascular endurance, or in training for the next 10k, you will benefit from learning to run this way. Unlike power running, this method focuses on relaxing the arms and legs and utilizing correct posture while engaging the core muscles (like tai chi). The concepts also include breathing and cadence techniques, as well as how to pick up the feet and use gravity as a forward motivator, instead of the calves and quads.

Running is one of the very best ways to blast calories and get into great shape. It can also be an enjoyable, relaxing and renewing pursuit when approached in this manner.

ChiWalking®

ChiWalking® is a mindful approach to walking. As with ChiRunning® the principals of tai chi are utilized and the stress on the feet, knees, calves and lower back is alleviated, making walking enjoyable and healthful. Walking is one of the most recommended forms of exercise for the heart and cardio-vascular system, but many people give up on walking and think that they can only work out on a machine or in a gym because they have experienced discomfort and pain.
The good news is that it isn’t walking that is causing the pain; it’s the way we walk that creates most of the strain and discomfort.
As with ChiRunning® you will learn how to relax, create good posture and move forward fluidly as if you were walking on air. You will also learn to focus and remain both mindful of your body and fully present as if you were practicing meditation as you walk.
How would you like to be more refreshed and invigorated than ever? How would you like to get in shape and get out in the fresh air, instead of being stuck in your basement or in a gym; always moving, but going nowhere?
Come take a walk with me!

Both ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® beginning lessons can be taught in a series of three appointments, preferably 3 to 7 days apart. This is suitable for individuals and small groups of up to 6. Advanced or refresher lessons can be arraigned by appointment as well.

Self Defense

Self-defense training involves developing awareness, and making a choice to be an active participant in your own defense, rather than a passive victim. The training includes learning focused and controlled movement amidst distraction, as well as developing balance and concentration through simple drills. You will learn to use your posture, voice and visual focus.

You will also learn a variety of open hand and closed fist strikes, simple low kicks and knee strikes, as well as how to pick up and use just about anything as a personal weapon.