I gave birth to this Bodytribe baby, Northern California’s hub for the Physical Subculture. We define strength as ‘ability’ and this is where folks come to get strong, in both body and mind (is there a difference? We don’t think so.)
I write. A lot. From online websites and journals to magazines and newspapers, as well as a book, with a second one due out later this year. This little gym of ours, and the unique philosophy we have, has also been featured in a bunch of articles and news sho
ws, including the Sacramento Bee, Insight, The Sacramento News and Review, Elite Fitness Systems, Sacramento Magazine, Stumptuous.com, and Good Day Sacramento.
Competitive weightlifting and powerlifting seem to be a habit of mine, and researching the history of strength athletics takes up a lot of my brain space as well. Know your roots, kids… will increase your passion.
I’m working on my second book, asking the big question of WHY this strength stuff is important, and the third Bodytribe DVD should be out next Spring.
I know folks love to list their certifications in their bios, but those who practice this stuff to the degree we do understand that the certification industry is racket that does very little to reflect on the ability of a coach or trainer. No, really. Not only have I held more than 15 of them throughout my training career, but I’ve taught for certification companies. Behind the curtain of certifications is a silly place. Ya want to know what I’ve been certified in, feel free to email me, but listing them on a website is like listing you’ve graduated kindergarten. In the real world, I’ve coached hundreds of people over a decade and a half, through competitive sports or simply fresh off the couch. I’ve competed in martial arts, mountain biking, cross country skiing, powerlifting and weightlifting. Let’s not get the idea I was born an athlete, these were decisions I ended up making while steeped in adulthood. No natural gifts here except the desire to play and the passion for creativity.
916 752 1498 (but email is always quicker)
