Here a just a few answers to questions I'm asked frequently.
Why the name Brash?
Honestly, it's just a name I've been using since college. Everything is Brash. Brash Entertainment, Brash Since '82, Brash Fitness and Conditioning and now the Brash Life Society. I believe the word Brash fits me very well. Well my definition at least. *See About BRASH* I'm a very competitive person, to a fault some may say. Doesn't matter if I'm playing a sport, taking a test, participating in a workshop, playing a board game, I want to be the best, I want to win. But I'm never cocky or arrogant, those are traits I despise in people. I believe arrogance is a result of low self confidence, and that's not me.
What's Your Training Like?
I do some form of physical activity everyday. My training regime changes frequently but I try to get at least 3 resistance training workouts and two conditioning sessions every week. I do mobility and flexibility work everyday along with a long walk a few times per week.
On top of that I love to play sports [ball hockey, soccer, softball and basketball] not been very active in those areas as of late, but trying to get out there.
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8.17.2011
Why? [More About Me]
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
-Theodore Roosevelt
Not that I like to talk about myself, but there are a few things I thought you should know- to get more insight into who I am and why I do what I do.
I work, live and play in Toronto. I grew up downtown sandwiched between Little Italy and Little Portugal [like a cod fish panini], which is fitting seeing as I am half of each. As a kid all I wanted to do was draw super heroes and play! Myself and the neighborhood kids would be out playing baseball on the concrete diamond until we couldn't see the ball whip past our feet. *side note* That concrete diamond is now gone- new police division coming soon*
Luckily for me I was a very active child, because my eating habits were horrendous. I would make the most awesome ice cream sundaes [Mmmm]- cookie crumbs on the bottom, layer of ice cream [yes I said layer, meaning more to come], more cookie crumbs, another layer of ice cream, some more cookie and topped off with some chocolate sauce. Oh, and I forgot to mention this was made in a soup bowl! Milk and cookies was another vice of mine. I would clean out a whole row of cookies in those PC Decadent boxes. There are only three rows in a box, needless to say a box would only last three days. If I didn't play sports, run track and cross country I would have been an overweight child stat. My competitiveness and my athletic ability coupled with my friends being very competitive and athletic kept me from being extremely overweight. I believe this whole heartily.
-Theodore Roosevelt
Not that I like to talk about myself, but there are a few things I thought you should know- to get more insight into who I am and why I do what I do.
I work, live and play in Toronto. I grew up downtown sandwiched between Little Italy and Little Portugal [like a cod fish panini], which is fitting seeing as I am half of each. As a kid all I wanted to do was draw super heroes and play! Myself and the neighborhood kids would be out playing baseball on the concrete diamond until we couldn't see the ball whip past our feet. *side note* That concrete diamond is now gone- new police division coming soon*

8.11.2011
About BRASH
ARE YOU BRASH?
brash | braSH
I. One who lives according to their values and passions.
II. A person who exudes confidence; knows what’s important to them and tries like hell to live a fun, fulfilled, meaningful life.
III. Is engaged. Constantly learning, evolving and improving.
IV. A person actively seeking an athletic, well-conditioned body, and a more holistic lifestyle.
What Is Brash Fitness?
Brash Fitness is a dynamic strength and conditioning program. We have designed our program to be a diverse and inclusive system incorporating many different training methods and modalities including but not limited to; weightlifting, body weight exercises, kettle bell training, climbing, throwing, Olympic lifting, sprinting, plyometrics and agility drills. By using constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity, we can improve the physical fitness, in everyone from elite athletes to sedentary office workers. We focus on functional movements and specific sports conditioning in our programming because it challenges the body’s hard drive [muscles, heart, lungs] and software [brain and nervous system].
What makes Brash Fitness different from other exercise programs?
What makes Brash Fitness so different from any other exercise program is our programming. We combine functional strength training with kettle bell training, calisthenics, plyometric, agility drills and traditional form of cardio. By incorporating exercises and drills from all these different modalities we are able to create a dynamic fitness experience.
At Brash Fitness you are coached through your fitness journey. Proper instruction plus proper execution equals optimal results. We don’t fill classes up just to maximize the bottom dollar, resulting in a poor experience for our athletes. Smaller class sizes means quality instruction and a more personal touch to your training. There are no aimless wanderers or treadmill channel surfers at Brash Fitness, be prepared for an intense guided fitness approach.
Additionally, working in a group setting with like-minded individuals creates a symbiotic effect (people responding and feeding off of each other’s drive and pushing themselves further), and you are always under the supervision of certified trainers, making sure that your form is correct during these movements.
Can any join Brash Fitness or is it for experienced athletes only?
Absolutely anyone can join Brash Fitness because we can tailor our programming to individual skill levels. That is one of the best things about our program versus big group fitness training and bootcamps. There is no such thing as a one size fits all training approach. Everyone’s different, with different needs and skill sets, at Brash Fitness we can help you pin point what those are and adjust accordingly. Every move is scalable and therefore every client can complete every class within their skill level while still having an intense workout experience. This is great for not only meeting their individual skill level but also for aiding in building confidence and exercise adherence.
Many of our clients go from never having worked out to becoming avid runners and cyclists, adding additional disciplines to their training like yoga, boxing and martial arts and joining recreational sports teams.
What is the number 1 piece of advice you give to new and potential clients?
The number one piece of advice I give new and potential clients is the same advice I give all my athletes: Have a long term goal. This is how you need to think about your training. Of course, you need to have short-term goals along the way and be ready to adapt at any time. But if you train just for the sake of training you probably won’t be that much stronger or look significantly different a year or two from now. So pick a few goals, like eliminating sugar from your diet or doing 20 chin ups or losing 30 pounds or being able to hold a front plank for 3 minutes or whatever. The decision is yours but you should at least have something you are chasing to make your training more purposeful.
Goal setting is a priority at Brash Fitness. Many new and experience trainees miss this valuable tool. The Brash Fitness program put major weight on setting goals, reaching goals and making new goals.
IV B's of the BRASH Fitness
Build - We're not just talking muscle here, we also build confidence
Burn - Torch fat, melt it away. Release those toxins, negative energy floating around.
Believe - Believe the hype, your own hype. DREAM BIG!
Brag - Let the world know what you've accomplished.
The IV B's further explained [HERE]
The basic rules of the BRASH Fitness:
*We train, we don't workout
*Do as many bodyweight exercises as possible
*Push, pull, flip and slam heavy things
*Perform daily mobility and flexibility work
*Avoid machines at all costs
*Sprint, jump, crawl and climb
*Have no fear [there are no mistakes]
*Play
*Spend more time and train barefoot
*Eat clean [no processed foods]
*Drink lots of water and little anything else
*Get lots of sleep and relaxation
*Meditate
*Don't get too stressed out and take things too seriously
*Laugh and smile often
*Make plenty of time to have fun and enjoy life
*No whining
*Take time to help others [get better]
*DREAM
*Show Off
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