Ask the Author: Lance McCullough
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Lance McCullough
I don't spook easy but this is my version of a horror story.
Recently I was in the gym using the bench press by myself, and I was attempting to lift 455 lbs without a spotter. I knew the bench press machine had two safety hooks, one on top and one close to the bottom of the weight stand. I figured I was okay, since I had lifted this amount of weight many times before. I lifted the bar from the safety hook and brought it down to my chest, as I pushed it back up to lock it out and complete the rep, I realized that I couldn’t lift the bar up all the way to place it back on the hooks. I tried not to panic since I knew the machine had the safety hooks. I started to slowly lower the bar to the bottom hook, and little by little the bar got closer and closer to my neck. I normally don’t scare easily; however, the closer the bar got to my neck, the more worried I became. Although I knew the safety hook was there, I started to wonder if I had missed the hooks, since it was taking forever to latch the bar onto the hook. I was scared that the bar would land on my neck and crush it. Eventually, I got the bar onto the hook without getting hurt, but needless to say it was definitely a moment that I will never forget. It is very important to know that you should never lift heavy weights without a spotter or anyone present near you. Although, this may have not been a typical horror story to most, this is something that truly haunted me for a long time.
Recently I was in the gym using the bench press by myself, and I was attempting to lift 455 lbs without a spotter. I knew the bench press machine had two safety hooks, one on top and one close to the bottom of the weight stand. I figured I was okay, since I had lifted this amount of weight many times before. I lifted the bar from the safety hook and brought it down to my chest, as I pushed it back up to lock it out and complete the rep, I realized that I couldn’t lift the bar up all the way to place it back on the hooks. I tried not to panic since I knew the machine had the safety hooks. I started to slowly lower the bar to the bottom hook, and little by little the bar got closer and closer to my neck. I normally don’t scare easily; however, the closer the bar got to my neck, the more worried I became. Although I knew the safety hook was there, I started to wonder if I had missed the hooks, since it was taking forever to latch the bar onto the hook. I was scared that the bar would land on my neck and crush it. Eventually, I got the bar onto the hook without getting hurt, but needless to say it was definitely a moment that I will never forget. It is very important to know that you should never lift heavy weights without a spotter or anyone present near you. Although, this may have not been a typical horror story to most, this is something that truly haunted me for a long time.
Lance McCullough
i haven't really read any books that introduced an exotic destination; however, i read "Shogun" by, James Clavell and I would be interested in going back in time and seeing how the samurais interacted.
Lance McCullough
I’m new to writing and haven’t yet encountered writer’s block. My problem has been to decide what topics to tackle first. I am so excited to share my knowledge to help people with their health and fitness journey.
Lance McCullough
I am working on a Baby Boomers edition to my book the 30 Minute Body. I observed that the health and fitness industry has forgotten about Baby Boomers and are catering to other age groups, particularly Millennials. I have not forgotten about Baby Boomers and feel my training philosophy and recommendations are perfect for them. I also wanted to share information on the importance of a muscle-strengthening program as we age and how such a program takes much less time than most people think to achieve good health and fitness.
Lance McCullough
Because of dyslexia and dysgraphia, I have struggled with reading and writing most of my life. I never imagined I would ever be an author. I credit modern technology and my editor for making it possible for me to spread my knowledge on health and fitness by writing. I have learned to cope with my disability and accomplish something I never thought possible.
Lance McCullough
It may sound old-hat, but my advice is to write about those things which you are passionate, knowledgeable and are confident in your knowledge of the topic. This is advice you frequently hear, but I think that's because it makes sense.
Lance McCullough
My whole life has been dedicated to health and fitness – first for me personally, then as a certified personal trainer helping others. It is so rewarding to use my knowledge, skills and experience to have a positive impact on people’s lives. I’ve helped obese children and adults lose excessive weight and keep it off so they can live healthy productive lives with self-confidence. I’ve helped seniors return to self-sufficiency. I’ve helped people who are miserable with chronic pain and no energy, Some of them have told me later that they thought they were dying, then after only a few weeks, they couldn’t believe the difference – no more pain, tremendous increase in energy, and the ability and desire to do things they hadn’t done in decades, like taking long walks, riding bikes, and desiring to be active.
Helping others transition to health and fitness has kindled a desire to help even more people by providing education on a proper safe, effective and efficient health and fitness program. I realized writing would be a much better way to spread my unique message based on my specific knowledge and experience.
Helping others transition to health and fitness has kindled a desire to help even more people by providing education on a proper safe, effective and efficient health and fitness program. I realized writing would be a much better way to spread my unique message based on my specific knowledge and experience.
Lance McCullough
I was inspired to write the "30 Minute Body" book because of my desire to provide useful, accurate information about weight and cardio training, diet and nutrition that would change people's lives for the better. The information is drawn from my years of teaching personal training clients how to achieve their health and fitness goals and watching their results. The obesity and diabetes crises in this country are proof that the health and fitness industry is not doing its job to educate the public about important health topics. Instead of honestly discussing the basics of a safe, efficient and effective program, the health and fitness industry promises a "magic pill"or offers an unsustainable fad. While this approach sells products and pills, it does not change the course of the obesity and diabetes health problems, nor help reduce the cost of medical care.
To be fair, I don't think the health and fitness industry is doing this intentionally. Instead, I see a lack of old-fashioned common sense, too much follow-the-leader, and not enough asking why.
My goal with this book is to change the way society views exercise - not as something that is very hard and time-consuming, but something that can produce huge positive changes in a person's overall health, fitness, well-being and happiness.
To be fair, I don't think the health and fitness industry is doing this intentionally. Instead, I see a lack of old-fashioned common sense, too much follow-the-leader, and not enough asking why.
My goal with this book is to change the way society views exercise - not as something that is very hard and time-consuming, but something that can produce huge positive changes in a person's overall health, fitness, well-being and happiness.
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