Charles can answer questions related to any of the following areas; general fitness, athletics, weight training, strength sports, personal trainers, personal training, health and wellness, weight/fat loss, and bodybuilding.
Experience
His colleagues call him an iconoclast, a visionary, a rule-breaker. His clients call him "The Secret Weapon" for his ability to see what other coaches miss. Charles calls himself a "geek" who struggled in Phys Ed throughout school. Whatever you call him, Charles' methods are ahead of their time and quickly produce serious results. His counter-intuitive approach and self-effacing demeanor have lead to appearances on NBC's The TODAY Show and The CBS Early Show. Charles has worked with a myriad of high profile clients from Olympic and professional athlete's to business professionals and laymen in reaching their fitness goals. Currently, Charles competes in Olympic-style weightlifting on the master's circuit, with a goal of qualifying for the 2009 Master's World Championships in Sydney, Australia
Organizations
ISSA
Publications
Over 1000 published articles, and numerous TV and Radio Appearances
Education/Credentials
B.Sc Sport Sociology, University of New York Albany
Master of Sport Sciences (MSS) from the ISSA
Question Hi,
Are there any exercises that I can do to improve my balance? I am 21 years old, I have not had any injuries or anything like that but I do confess to being lazy this past year or so as studies have taken over my life. I am of average weight and height.
The things I am talking about are just on occasions walking up stairs where I always hold onto the railing, everytime I hop on an escalator I am holding the railing, I know you are supposed to do this but I have seen other hop in the middle with no problem. I tried it once and had to hold on real quick. Just general exercises I can do, knowing I dont have that much free time. I know the obvious one would be stand on one foot. Is there anything else?
Cheers
Answer Hi Johann, thanks for your question.
Physiologists tell us that balance, as a motor quality, is "set in stone" by age 12. That said, there are ways to improve your balance technically. If it's really a big issue for you, you might investigate a yoga or feldenkrais class.
