I just downloaded this Word Press App for my iPhone. It let’s me post to my blog directly from my iPhone. This us just a test. I look forward to using thus to get you more helpful content in the future.

Be well.

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Athletic Shoulder DVD

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Brain Tracy is one of my top choices for goal setting;

Enjoy the short video and never give up on your dreams!

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
Corrective Exercise Specialist
RangeOfMotionworkshop.com
AthleticShoulder.com
EricBeard.com

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For many that can feel overwhelming. I know it can feel that way for me. To make your BHAGs more manageable you must break them down into actionable steps. Anthony Robins calls this chunking. Brian Tracy does a wonderful job of laying this process out as well

During this short video I talk about going through this process. The example I use is for weight loss but this can be used for financial goals, community goals, behavior modification etc. Feel free to share this with your clients and incorporate it into your life:)

Thanks for reading and watching!

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
AthleticShoulder.com
RangeOfMotionWorkshop.com
EricBeard.com

• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• February 12, 2010 -- Will Smith Needs Corrective Exercise…but He Helps Me this Time (0)
• January 31, 2010 -- FLY This-Eric Beard Shows a Cool Variation for Core Stability plus Another Fitness Challenge (0)
• September 16, 2009 -- NASM PRO Almost Live? This Corrective Exercise Specialist is Getting Excited! (0)
• February 26, 2010 -- First Month of Another Fitness Challenge Brings Eric Beard Some Results (1)
• February 4, 2010 -- Goal Setting 101…an Abridged Lesson (1)
• March 19, 2010 -- Active Heel Slides for Deep Core Stabilizers and Psoas Inhibition: Corrective Exercise (0)
• February 24, 2010 -- Another Fitness Challenge Update on Ankle Mobility of Eric Beard (0)
• February 19, 2010 -- Upper Extremity Reach Range of Motion Assessments (0)
• February 11, 2010 -- HFPN-Another Fitness Challenge Goals and Progress for Eric Beard 2/11/2010- My Corrective Exercise is Working! (0)

I shot this at NASM corporate after teaching a corrective exercise specialist workshop in January 2010. NASM.org and HFPN.com share an exercise library with other ideas as well. I wish I had more time to do these videos, there is so much more to cover. If you are looking for more ideas for training the shoulder complex you can check out my video series Secrets and Staples of Training the Athletic Shoulder at http://athleticshoulder.com . This is a 5 disc series that I am pretty proud of. Lots of content! Truly soups to nuts training for the shoulder complex.

Are you guys registered yet for HFPN’s Another Fitness Challenge (AFC)? Visit http://anotherfitnesschallenge.com to get in while the getting is good. I can’t wait! I am going to use the AFC to reach some personal goals and offer some goal setting coaching and moving towards reaching your goals. Will be a fun ride! Register now, it’s free and you could win some cool stuff:) http://anotherfitnesschallenge.com to

Back to the Grammy’s! Beyonce finally beat Taylor Swift with a Grammy for Single Ladies and just tore it up on stage with a pretty cool mash up with her stuff and an Alanis Morisette cover!

Here are some vids about AFC…

HEY! Did you see the picture on Ben’s Desktop?? Mr.T!!! That is my boy B.A. Bad Attitude Barracass of the A-Team…it is hint! Get on bard A-Teamers!!!

Have a great night.

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
AthleticShoulder.com
EricBeard.com

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• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• February 6, 2010 -- Chunking Goals: Breakdown the Big Goals Into Smaller Actionable Steps (0)
• February 24, 2010 -- Another Fitness Challenge Update on Ankle Mobility of Eric Beard (0)
• February 19, 2010 -- Upper Extremity Reach Range of Motion Assessments (0)
• January 27, 2010 -- Overhead Squat Assessment-Excessive Forward Lean from Ankle Restriction at NASM CES Workshop by Eric Beard (0)
• December 24, 2009 -- Does the Grinch Need Corrective Exercise? (0)
• December 17, 2009 -- Corrective Exercise Specialist Answers Why Do I Like DotFit? (0)

If this compensation continues unchecked it can lead to low back pain, headaches, patella femoral pain and other dysfunction in the kinetic chain.

NASM has the best Corrective Exercise credential in the business and an excellent 2 day workshop. Visit http://nasm.org for more details.

Hope you find the video helpful!

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
EricBeard.com
AthleticShoulder.com
http://youtube.com/theericbeard.com

• January 15, 2010 -- Boston CPT for NASM Ends up With Some After Hours Corrective Exercise Action for Eric Beard (0)
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• February 26, 2010 -- First Month of Another Fitness Challenge Brings Eric Beard Some Results (1)
• January 31, 2010 -- FLY This-Eric Beard Shows a Cool Variation for Core Stability plus Another Fitness Challenge (0)
• December 17, 2009 -- Corrective Exercise Specialist Answers Why Do I Like DotFit? (0)
• February 24, 2010 -- Another Fitness Challenge Update on Ankle Mobility of Eric Beard (0)
• February 19, 2010 -- Upper Extremity Reach Range of Motion Assessments (0)
• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• December 24, 2009 -- Does the Grinch Need Corrective Exercise? (0)
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Had a fun first day at the Boston workshop today. I stayed after and worked on a dancer and did a few overhead squat assessments (ACL surgeries, car accidents and scoliosis).

Here is the treatment protocol that O followed for one;
Worked on a young female dancer after NASM CPT class today in Boston-
She had left medial knee pain
OHS-low back arch, excessive forward lean,
Released (inhibited) -Vastus lateralis, TFL, Biceps femoris (short head),
Stretched (lengthened) -TFL/ITB,
Activated-VMO Glute Medius,
Integration-BW squats, lots of cuing on loading the hips with a neutral L-P-H-C
Now moving much better! No pain after treatment.

And an assessment video from another;

He needs me to tear into that ankle and get things moving! He needs some deep tissue work for sure and yes the hip and shoulder are not far behind, but he seems to have issues from the ground up from repeated ankle sprains and peroneal strains. I hope to help him find a physical therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist or corrective exercise specialist that is licensed to perform manual therapy to help him out.

Well…couple of invites to send out for HFPN then time for my workout!

Thanks for reading.

Eric Beard

CEO A-Team

EricBeard.com

AthleticShoulder.com

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Look at that that spinal flexion!

Don’t act surprised MR. Grinch…

You know your posture stinks, don't give me that "You Mean Me?" look!

It probably started when he was a kid in school like most people…

Remember those desks? Hopefully you had better hair in elementary school.

Let’s face it, The Grinch is part of the flexion addiction society that we see around us

Does this posture look familiar?

So when most people are concerned about holidays and shopping I am worried about our friend The Grinch. I mean he needs some love too. Who is teaching him to do his foam rolling/SMR and activation techniques? It is certainly not Cindy Lou Who.

Cindy Lou Who does not know corrective exercise.

Not even old school Cindy Lou…

Old school Cindy is cute...but she does not know either.

So find The Grinch in your life and help them. We all have that grumpy person, client, loved one in our lives that is banged up with poor posture and they need some help. This is the time of year to reach out to them. That is really the spirit of the season. You can rejoice in the religious origins of the Christmas Season or the over-bearing commercialism of this time of year, even the winter solstice.

It doesn’t matter what you celebrate, just amplify the spirit of the season. Smile more, be kinder to others, stay positive and be more generous. It is about giving to others, not just physical gifts, but gifts of joy and personality. Share who you are and your gifts. That is what I like best about the holiday season. It provides the excuse to be nice and helpful, to be more concerned with others than ourselves. We may carry ourselves like this year round, but the extra incentive is nice. Life brings us challenges and it is easy to get down. Use this time of year to re-focus on others and the opportunity to help and contribute to others.

So The Grinch does need some corrective exercise and postural work, but the big picture is we should give to people unconditionally, regardless of the facade they put on.

Merry Christmas!

Eric Beard
CEO A-team
EricBeard.com
AthleticShoulder.com

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• January 27, 2010 -- Overhead Squat Assessment-Excessive Forward Lean from Ankle Restriction at NASM CES Workshop by Eric Beard (0)
• December 17, 2009 -- Corrective Exercise Specialist Answers Why Do I Like DotFit? (0)
• November 10, 2009 -- Brian Tracy Has Performed Corrective Exericse for my Head (0)
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I use the DotFit products for myself, wife and children and services for my clients. I use them through HFPN.com

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by!

Eric Beard
Corrective Exercise Specialist
CEO A-Team
EricBeard.com

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• February 26, 2010 -- First Month of Another Fitness Challenge Brings Eric Beard Some Results (1)
• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• January 15, 2010 -- Boston CPT for NASM Ends up With Some After Hours Corrective Exercise Action for Eric Beard (0)
• December 24, 2009 -- Does the Grinch Need Corrective Exercise? (0)
• May 27, 2010 -- Whiplash is Not Just an Awesome Song From Metallica or Mickey Rourke’s Character in Ironman 2 (0)
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Hope you enjoyed!

Eric Beard
Corrective Exercise Specialist
CEO A-Team
EricBeard.com
AthleticShoulder.com

• January 27, 2010 -- Overhead Squat Assessment-Excessive Forward Lean from Ankle Restriction at NASM CES Workshop by Eric Beard (0)
• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• January 31, 2010 -- FLY This-Eric Beard Shows a Cool Variation for Core Stability plus Another Fitness Challenge (0)
• December 17, 2009 -- Corrective Exercise Specialist Answers Why Do I Like DotFit? (0)
• February 26, 2010 -- First Month of Another Fitness Challenge Brings Eric Beard Some Results (1)
• February 6, 2010 -- Chunking Goals: Breakdown the Big Goals Into Smaller Actionable Steps (0)
• January 15, 2010 -- Boston CPT for NASM Ends up With Some After Hours Corrective Exercise Action for Eric Beard (0)
• December 24, 2009 -- Does the Grinch Need Corrective Exercise? (0)
• September 25, 2009 -- Teaching an NASM Personal Trainer Workshop in Atlanta Thinking about HFPN.com (0)
• September 16, 2009 -- NASM PRO Almost Live? This Corrective Exercise Specialist is Getting Excited! (0)

I am enjoying a High Protein Mocha Almond Smoothie from Smoothie King in Atlanta. I love Smoothie King! I think they do a pretty good job with variety and quality of products. I think that IntaJuice may have a healthier product line but I do not see the around too often. It was good regardless…I am wondering if they actually poured coffee into my smoothie? I hope not! It is 8:23 pm and I do not want to be up all night, oh well! I should have asked. I was just too hungry and needed something quick.

I had a pretty good workout. Many of the Double Tree Hotels have deal with Precor and have decent workout facilities. I did my foam rolling and then SMR with the Rollaxer (http://rollaxer.net), static stretching, (corrective exercise) core stability work, balance work, legs and a couple of sets of biceps and triceps. I have trained arms only 3 or 4 times all year (and it shows lol!).

I am in town teaching an Essentials of Personal Training workshop for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM.org) with my buddy Rob Rettmann. We have a good group and are having fun.

I had a couple of good talks with Scott Pullen of NASM and DotFit (http://dotfit.com) and Wendy Batts of NASM and The Health and Fitness Providers Network (http://hfpn.com) and the functionality and our plans for the HFPN site. We look for big things within our prospective networks.

Specifically I was talking with Wendy about a webinar on HFPN sometime before Halloween. I had a few ideas for topics for my A-Teamers…do you have any requests?

Let me know and I might be able to put it together in time, if not I have a few things up my sleeve. I am sitting at Smoothie King right now, they have 3 Macs set up for customers…they are NICE!!! I need to upgrade my lap top soon.

Anyhow..I need to get back to the hotel, I need to put together an email for a Level 2 Kettlebell and Corrective Exercise Workshop that Jen Brickey and I are putting on on 10/24/09 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm at the Manchester Athletic Club on Atwater Ave in Manchester Be The Sea, MA. Only $100!!!! NSCA credits for sure, maybe NASM Let me know if you want to know more about it. We are putting together a Facebook Event and I will put it up on my blog here as well. there have been solid responses to the Level 1 we have put on twice this year, we look forward to Level 2 with some great stuff! Jen will just be back from an RKC event and will be all fired up I am sure.

Hmmm…I just remembered I had a 2 ounce shot of wheat grass…I am a sucker for this place! Do you think wheat grass is a scam? Let me know with a a comment below…Happy Friday!

Eric Beard
CEO A-Team
Corrective Exercise Specialist
AthleticShoulder.com
EricBeard.com
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• January 31, 2010 -- FLY This-Eric Beard Shows a Cool Variation for Core Stability plus Another Fitness Challenge (0)
• September 16, 2009 -- NASM PRO Almost Live? This Corrective Exercise Specialist is Getting Excited! (0)
• February 12, 2010 -- Will Smith Needs Corrective Exercise…but He Helps Me this Time (0)
• February 8, 2010 -- Revist, Recite, Re-Write Your Goals Dailly to Manifest your Dreams (0)
• February 6, 2010 -- Chunking Goals: Breakdown the Big Goals Into Smaller Actionable Steps (0)
• November 10, 2009 -- Brian Tracy Has Performed Corrective Exericse for my Head (0)
• February 9, 2010 -- 5 Minute Core Stability / Corrective Exercise for Back Pain by Eric Beard with the MECA Back (0)
• January 27, 2010 -- Overhead Squat Assessment-Excessive Forward Lean from Ankle Restriction at NASM CES Workshop by Eric Beard (0)
• December 24, 2009 -- Does the Grinch Need Corrective Exercise? (0)
• December 17, 2009 -- Corrective Exercise Specialist Answers Why Do I Like DotFit? (0)