As a Territory Sales Manager for Workrite Ergonomics, I publish a bi-weekly email newsletter that goes out to all my valued clients and furniture dealer partners. As I do research for my newsletter, the hottest topic by far has to do with the dangers of sitting. Never before has so much attention been focused on... Continue Reading →
Is Your Weight Training Program Balanced?
The legendary Steve Reeves was known for having one of the most symmetrical physiques in his time and for all time. Balanced program design and attention to detail is a must in addition to the hard work required to build a championship body. The benefits of a balanced program go far beyond aesthetics however with joint... Continue Reading →
A Servant’s Heart
According to Wikipedia, Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the highest profile philanthropists of his era and had given away almost 90 percent – amounting to, in 1919, $350 million (in 2014, $4.76 billion) –... Continue Reading →
Life Lessons From an Injury
As a preface to those readers not actively involved in exercise please stick with me because the lessons I'm going to share can apply to any area of life. Please don't write me off if you're not into working out. There's potential value in my message for everyone. September 29, 2014 was just another Monday... Continue Reading →
Do You Argue for Your Limitations?
Do you see the glass half empty or half full? Most people will say "half full" with the implication of having a positive outlook on life, and yet the same people will likely constantly argue for their limitations. What do I mean? Ever hear someone say "I'm always late" or "I never do this right"... Continue Reading →
Are Food Companies Lying to Us?
Well, they may not be lying but unless you're well-educated on the rules and loop holes the food industry operates by, you can be badly mislead. When the average consumer reads a label that says Low Fat or Lean or Zero Calories Per Serving, these catch phrases would suggest a healthy selection. Unless you know the... Continue Reading →
If You Purchased One of “These”, You May Only Have Half a Solution
Google "Sitting Disease" or "Dangers of Sitting" and you will bring up more information than you could ever begin to read. The Ergonomics and Health & Wellness industries have figured out that our bodies are not designed to sit all day. It's not speculation. The facts are clear that sitting in excess puts you at... Continue Reading →
Is Your Company’s Investment in Technology Costing You Real Estate?
Flat screen monitors are the standard today with many people using dual screens for added productivity. And while adjustable monitor arms are popular, the majority of end users still use a monitor with a fixed base much to their disadvantage. Compared to the functionality and multiple benefits offered by adjustable arms, a fixed base actually... Continue Reading →
Do You Live for Friday?
Ask the average person how they're doing on a Monday and their typical answer will be "Okay for a Monday" or "Not bad considering it's a Monday". Now ask that same question on Wednesday and you will likely get an answer with the phrase "Hump Day" thrown in somewhere. Ask this question on a Friday... Continue Reading →
Saying Goodbye to a Friend
In May of 1991, I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in my hometown of Nacogdoches, TX and moved to the North Houston area to chase my dreams of becoming a professional golfer. At the time, the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands was the home of the Shell Houston Open. The TPC course is amazing with... Continue Reading →