Before I launch into my love for exercise – let me just lay it on the line and say that I am definitely NOT Ilaria. I don’t have much of a (muscular) leg to stand on by writing this blog except for the fact that I love to exercise and I love to write…… I have been consistently running and weight training for over 20 plus years but I don’t teach classes, the only Black Belt I have is a [...]
Champions are trained to have an immense capacity of sustained concentration – I am always very aware of the kind of concentration I demand from my students, especially when we do Forza. Forza routines have become quite advanced. But the real challenge is not in just remembering the moves. Real focus is tested in executing them correctly. True concentration is honed by paying constant attention to the “small details” – that is what the sword teaches you. Are you remembering the correct [...]
How do I energize myself? In my previous posts I have talked about avoiding under-training, as that tricks the body – and the mind – into becoming complacent and not as efficient as it can be. We have also addressed the advantages of pushing harder even under pressure, the great lesson that what doesn’t kill you – well it makes you definitely stronger. There are other techniques I use in order to maximize my energy and one of the many [...]
In previous posts, we have discussed the importance of maximizing energy by avoiding under-training, and how stress can be a draining force, stealing the energy we need to train effectively. Today, I’d like to talk about a combination of the two topics- increasing our energy while at the same time, conquering stress. When we reach a difficult point in our lives, regardless of nature, we tend to cut out what we consider “luxuries”, to allow ourselves more time to rest [...]
As is the case in any student-teacher relationship, I am often approached with questions that my students are struggling to answer for themselves, and they turn to me for advice. The following posts will consist of some of the most common questions I get asked, and my answers, which I hope will be of some help to you, not only in your training, but in your everyday life as well. 1. What Stresses You? I break down the causes of [...]
When do you find yourself at your best? When do you find your performance suffering? In life, there are many factors that play into our energy levels for the day.
*Many names have been changed Christine was my first running partner. After we had run three Central Park 20 milers, enjoyed a scenic jog over the George Washington Bridge and hill sprints along the Palisades, I realized that I didn’t even know her last name and she did not know mine. And yet, she disclosed that she was having an affair, her husband had unfortunately just lost his job and her son had a new girlfriend. She in turn knew [...]
Before I launch into my love for exercise – let me just lay it on the line and say that I am definitely NOT Ilaria. I don’t have much of a (muscular) leg to stand on by writing this blog except for the fact that I love to exercise and I love to write…… I have been consistently running and weight training for over 20 plus years but I don’t teach classes, the only Black Belt I have is a [...]
Champions are trained to have an immense capacity of sustained concentration – I am always very aware of the kind of concentration I demand from my students, especially when we do Forza. Forza routines have become quite advanced. But the real challenge is not in just remembering the moves. Real focus is tested in executing them correctly. True concentration is honed by paying constant attention to the “small details” – that is what the sword teaches you. Are you remembering the correct [...]
How do I energize myself? In my previous posts I have talked about avoiding under-training, as that tricks the body – and the mind – into becoming complacent and not as efficient as it can be. We have also addressed the advantages of pushing harder even under pressure, the great lesson that what doesn’t kill you – well it makes you definitely stronger. There are other techniques I use in order to maximize my energy and one of the many [...]
In previous posts, we have discussed the importance of maximizing energy by avoiding under-training, and how stress can be a draining force, stealing the energy we need to train effectively. Today, I’d like to talk about a combination of the two topics- increasing our energy while at the same time, conquering stress. When we reach a difficult point in our lives, regardless of nature, we tend to cut out what we consider “luxuries”, to allow ourselves more time to rest [...]
As is the case in any student-teacher relationship, I am often approached with questions that my students are struggling to answer for themselves, and they turn to me for advice. The following posts will consist of some of the most common questions I get asked, and my answers, which I hope will be of some help to you, not only in your training, but in your everyday life as well. 1. What Stresses You? I break down the causes of [...]
When do you find yourself at your best? When do you find your performance suffering? In life, there are many factors that play into our energy levels for the day.
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