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6 Secrets to Sure Fire Success

The other day I was shopping for some training clothing when I came across the Nike Philippines website. They had some nice pictures and had some limited edition Pacquiao apparel. And yes, they were really limited that it would take heaven and earth t... Read >

Realizations on Pacquiao's Victory Over Hatton

I am a huge fan of Manny Pacquiao. I have made it a point to watch every single match since the day he got big. I have been looking forward to the match between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton for months. To my delight, I found m... Read >

I Train Chaz Michael Michaels

No, I am not training Will Ferrell. No it's not his character in the movie Blades of Glory either. I currently train a namesake of his for boxing. I think he's got a COOL NAME! He isn't a boxer but he surely has a lot of fitness goals in mind. He trai... Read >

Never Be Intimidated

Most of us never ever try other workouts because of fear of the unknown. How many times have we said something like: a. I think it's too hard; b. Is that going to bulk me up; c. It's going to mess up my usual routine; d. I don't think I can do i... Read >

How Boxing Can Finish Off Life Stresses

Life can swing a couple of punches at your direction. That's just how it works. It would be a different story if we don't get hit by these life stresses. They can get you down if you allow yourself to and they will keep you on the ground. You need to ... Read >

New Year's Resolution Over and Over?

Have you ever written down things you wanted to change or things you wanted to do before the new year? Statements such as these: a. I will get a gym membership b. I will start eating right c. I will start working out seriously Do they sound fa... Read >

Optimism For Boxing

You probably notice a pattern in my past articles that I value positive things. Positive things such as: 1. Doing your very best 2. having hard work, dedication and determination 3. being smart about priorities 4. believing that you can do it 5... Read >

The Huge Upset - Manny Pacquiao Did It!

Last December 6, 2008 was one of the happiest nights of my life. It was the day when somebody proved that this saying is true: "It is not the size of the dog in a fight, but rather the size of the fight in the dog". Number 1 pound for pound champio... Read >

When is Your Workout Too Much?

The president-elect believes that an exercise routine helps him remain fresh despite all the pressure. Barack Obama's main reason why he does it is to clear his head and relieve himself from stress. He maintains a low blood pressure and tends to eat h... Read >

Achieving Success in Elections and Boxing

Barack Obama and John McCain are the two most talked about figures in the United States today. These gentlemen are running for the most coveted position of their lives, the presidency. Both have mapped out plans to win the hearts of voters. They are g... Read >

Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body!

A lot of people come up to me to tell me that boxing training is not for them simply because it's too hard. Guess what, that "too hard" will take you to your desired goals, guaranteed. If you want to achieve your goals you need to work extra hard. ... Read >

Your Comfort Zone May Be Too Comfortable

John Dryden said it best: "Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results". I guess insanity is too much of a word for the theme of the article but there is no better quote to compare comfort zones. Allow me to d... Read >

Your Olympic Stars Take Breaks Too!

"When we train everyday, sometimes there are workouts you don't like, don't want to do. Bob says you're putting money in the bank. I guess I put a lot of money in the bank over the last four years, and we withdrew pretty much every penny in the bank. ... Read >

Two Secrets to Time - Managed Workouts

Summer is usually a tough season to do workouts in the gym. A lot of people go on vacations and outdoor activities and many seem not to commit to workout in their usual routines. It's a mode that only happens during the summer--- a time when people se... Read >

How to Avoid Summer Vacation Weight Gain

One of my mentors in boxing training is a true- blue Philadelphia fighter- trainer named Earl Boulden. I remember his words: Never train in the winter! Of course he meant never do running during the winter because of the risk of cardio- pulmonary illn... Read >