Ryan Halvorson's blog

Peace of Mind

Each time I attend one of these events, I try to take a bit of time to myself, take off my staff badge and take a class for fun. I always intend on participating in some sort of high intensity movement-oriented class, but after two boot camp classes and what feels like several miles worth of walking, I somehow find myself in a class that focuses on becoming calm and centered.   read more >>

Wake Up Call
The alarm buzzer got me up early today; so early that I don’t think the sun had yet risen. At this point, as with every convention past, the body starts to feel the effects of long days of walking, learning and having fun. But sleeping in isn’t an option today as I get ready for another boot camp challenge, this time at beautiful and scenic La Jolla Shores. We met in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel and as I scanned the room, it was apparent that I wasn’t the only one experiencing a bit of fatigue.   read more >>

Day two and the energy is going strong. Some attendees seem a bit bewildered and fatigued, but each seems eager to push their limits in order to obtain any available bit of information to better serve their clients and participants.

What's the punch line?

When I walked into Chuck Wolf's Friday presentation "Functional Integrated Abdominal Training," I was a little shocked and worried when he told participants to punch one another. read more >>

In the Beginning

IDEA World Fitness Convention 2007 is in full effect. For those of you who are unable to attend this energy-filled event, I hope you are able to take away information that will help you continue to inspire the world to fitness.   read more >>