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KENPO

Tonight was Kenpo night. The easiest thus far! NO PROBLEM. Tomorrow is stretch and rest day. I went in for a massage this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon I have another massage therapy appointment.

I will survive.

Add comment June 18th, 2007

Legs & Back

… I finished the leg and back routine tonight. I think I pulled a hami. It was pretty tough. I’m going for a great sports massage soon. Like, today (Sunday).

Add comment June 17th, 2007

P90X YOGA

YOGA today. It was about an hour and 30 minutes. Not sure how long. It was the easiest thus far. This is the first time doing Yoga, so I am not sure how to compare it. But, it’s supposed to be extreme. I won’t claim to be great at it, but I was able to complete everything, including the “extreme” moves.

I’m still with it… No bar tonight though.   Maybe, just maybe, I will start the diet soon.  Hmm.  Maybe.

Add comment June 14th, 2007

P90X Begins

Join the extreme fitness revolution — I just did.
Has anyone else done this P90X program? Is anyone else thinking about it? If you’ve never heard of this program then you are obviously in bed by midnight! And, I’m obviously NOT!

…Well, for the low, low price of $134 total using promo code: sert2DVD and Express Delivery FREE; not free delivery.

The ordering process was simple, with the bonus of real annoying multiple add-on offers at the “submit” stage. One after the other, “would you like to add this today?” I guess it was about 7-10 different clicks to say “No thanks!” and only order, what I intended to order.

Okay, I was supposed to start the program in 5 to 7 business days!

About 2 weeks later, I finally took the “before” pictures and I completed my measurements. I completed the pre-assessment workout and logged my results. Now, about another week later, I’ve completed the first two workouts.

The first workout was chest and back. It was a killer. The second workout was Plyometrics. Not easy, but I thought it was easier than the first. I still have to start the diet plan. That is really not easy!

Shoulders & Arms are due today… I’m hungry just thinking about it. Got Poi?

Add comment June 12th, 2007

Join the extreme fitness revolution — I just did.

… For the low price of $134 total using promo code: sert2DVD and Express Delivery FREE.

The ordering process was simple, with the annoyance of multiple add-on offers at the “submit” stage. One after the other, “would you like to add this today?” I guess it was about 7-10 different clicks to say “No thanks!” and only order, what I intended to order.

Okay, I’ll start the program in 5 to 7 business days!

http://www.beachbody.com/jump.jsp?itemType=GATEWAY&itemID=63

http://shapingmyway.blogspot.com/2006/07/p90x-review.html

Add comment May 7th, 2007

Tips for your Massage Therapist

The link at the bottom of this post is a Motley Fool article titled, “Holiday Tipping in a Nutshell” – By Elizabeth Brokamp

Brokamps article mentions how much you should tip various professionals for services; Brokamp doesn’t address tipping your massage therapist. I can’t imagine why not. The first thing I want to mention is that I understand that therapists range in their rates from Gratuitous (free) to $300, so let’s work in percentages. I suggest a tip of 20% – 25% of your total, as that seems to be a standard.

Well, I’m here to tell you that in addition to the great advice given by Brokamp, here are some other guidelines you might want to consider when it’s time for you to take care of your massage therapist:

1) Punctuality is worthy of appreciation. If you are a regular and your therapist has been consistently on time for the start and end of your session, then you might consider showing it through a tip.

2) Does your body-worker listen to you? Before each session, no matter how many sessions or how well you think you know one another, your body-worker should assess your current physical and mental health. After your session is completed, do you feel that your needs were addressed? I can’t tell you how many times clients have complained that there “last therapist” would ask questions but never alter the routine. How much do you value getting the service you requested?

3) Does your therapist seem to work harder, smarter and have lasting results? To me, this is very important; especially to clients with acute pain and more so those with chronic pain.

4) Professionalism — Is your therapist neatly groomed, fit and clean (including fresh breath), leaves you feeling confidently cared for and well worthy of your trust? There’s nothing worse than a therapist that does not focus on self care or makes you worry about “What’s next?” or “When will the pain come (again)?” But, if your therapist is worthy a gold star in this department, I think it’s worthy of nice tip.

5) Believe it or not, and some of you surely believe it, I most enjoy a meal as a tip. In my opinion the best tip is FOOD! Whether it be a hot home cooked meal, gift card to a nice restaurant, or something frozen I can heat up later to cookies and cakes, the message is clear.

Tipping aside; the best tip is scheduling ahead and to keep scheduling regularly. I know many of my colleagues place the importance of a future appointment above the immediate gratification of a tip right now. All said, remember, take care of your therapist and your therapist will take care of you!

http://www.fool.com/personal-finance/general/2006/12/16/holiday-tipping-in-a-nutshell.aspx

Add comment March 16th, 2007