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John Ashworth is an empathetic sales leader with an incredibly diverse background as a salesman, business consultant, marketing maniac, writer, Dad and full time Bohemian Athlete. aka Johnny Renaissance.

There Really is NO BIG Secret to YOUR Weight Loss Success

Last Sunday, my wife Laura and I made a trip to Whole Foods to get supplies for our Sunday dinner.  The original plan was to eat out.  Our weekend had been full of soccer and a spring piano recital.  As is so often the case, however, eating out seemed far less appealing than dining in…

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Why all the MONEY in the world can’t save you – another Stupid Idea…

I know, I know…I should try and be a little more politically correct.  I shouldn’t be so brash.  I might offend someone… That’s just not me, though, especially when it comes to the fitness business, where EVERY day there is more to add to the list of ridiculous ideas about how to keep you motivated. …

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Perfect Your Environment…

from the archives of johnny renaissance… It’s funny how a small change in your environment can affect your productivity in certain ways.  Just this evening, I reset my broadcast station in my home office and suddenly my blog is cranking again. Kind of like the title of this post.  You have to shift your perspective…

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How to Poach just about anything. I this case, tilapia and vegetables

How to poach just about anything… produced by john c ashworth My most popular cooking video of all time.  Enjoy…

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Why Madison Men Must Get & Stay Fit for Life…

written by john c ashworth, ma, ces I don’t work with as many men as I do women as a fitness coach and personal trainer. Why is that? Well, being careful not to generalize or generate stereotypes about gender, I think there exists at least one very good reason for this, and it’s something we…

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Why good ‘Back Control’ is So Important…spine

I probably don’t talk about this as much as I should.  What I call ‘Back Control’ is one of the most important ingredients in an effective strength and conditioning program, and unfortunately, most people don’t have it. Why? Well, the usual reasons… Too much sitting and a not enough exercise, especially strength training.  Your back…

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Strength Training after Age 60

a Fitness Friday segment with Leigh Mills on NBC 15 in Madison, WI

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