Fitness Tips That Really Work – Editor Scott Gray Tells How

Hi there,

My name is Scott Gray and I am the publisher of Fitnesstips101. Some of you may be wondering who I am and why I have started this site. (Great questions by the way, in this day and age of web sites galore.)

Like many of you out there I have struggled over the years with my weight, health, and fitness. Unfortunately, my problems were compounded by the diagnosis of a form of arthritis affecting my spine (Ankylosing Spondylitis), in my late twenties. Suddenly, all the sports I loved to participate in were out of bounds. The extra pounds (all 25 of them) that had crept on had to be banished sooner rather than later, and I was left wondering to myself how I was going to do all this.

More than 15 years later I have tried many weight loss programs, supplements, forms of appropriate exercise, and fitness regimes. I have completed many fitness courses. I have won the battle of the bulge and managed to get my arthritis under control.

While in the wilderness of diets, supplements, and every body's helpful advice, I found it extremely confusing and overwhelming. In the process of all this I realized that there must be many others out there in my situation.

I live in Canada where the weather is not always kind for outdoor exercise. I am married with a family and work from home. Over the years I have implemented strategies to incorporate bad weather, family commitments, work commitments, and bouts of painful and immobilizing disease. I am now in the position of being in better shape in my 40's than I was in my late 20's. (Not a mean feat.)

After overcoming all these obstacles I realized there was a gaping hole out there for everyone else like me. What works? What doesn't? What is a waste of money? What is a worthwhile investment? What is a hopeless or unhealthy fad? (Plenty of those.) This site has been created for like-minded individuals who are keen to regain their health, their fitness, and maybe lose a few pounds. Share your thoughts. Ask questions. Receive unbiased advice and answers.

Initially, my diagnosis was a depressing concept, but overtime I have come to realize that this cloud did have a silver lining. Without my arthritis I am sure that I would be still overweight, unfit, and eating the wrong foods. (Not a great example to set as a parent.)

Today, I love working out, walking, spending time with my family and Angus the black Labrador, catching up with friends, and eating. Over the years I have noticed a direct link between how I feel with my arthritis, and what I have consumed. I am planning on sharing all of my diet and fitness tips throughout the website.

Improving your health and fitness can be easy and fun when you know how. I am keen to share my accumulated knowledge. I will be revealing the latest research and knowledge concerning health, fitness, and weight loss with you. I look forward to meeting you all, hearing your concerns, and welcome your tips. We can all improve on our health, and finding this site is a great start.

Have a fantastic day,

Scott Gray.