Author: Dennis Mason

I heard an interesting comment on the news the other day. The report was on the number of overweight children in this country. The reporter pointed out that part of the problem is that there are currently so many children who are overweight, that it is hard to tell what is normal. We can carry that one step further and see that the same is true for us adults, as well. Our ego, or body based intellect, is always in the process of comparing ourselves to others around us and it’s a very normal thing for us to do as…

All Things Are Interconnected. All Things Must Go Somewhere. Nature Knows Best. All Action Brings About Reaction. These concepts exist on the physical, mental and spiritual levels of each of us. It is consciously applying and practicing these concepts that will bring about whole body harmony and growth. It is a philosophy and a lifestyle. It is intended for any age, gender or level of experience. The fitness philosophy is based on observations, perceptions, empirical knowledge, study, research and practical application over the past three decades. It is not intended to be a “quick fix” or “cure-all” for cosmetic or…

Physicist Albert Einstein once remarked “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” Without a doubt Albert Einstein was one of the most insightful scientists of the twentieth century. His Theory of Relativity expanded our perception of the universe. The concept of all things being relative with respect to the observer (each of us) parallels our ego-based point of view toward our perceptions of ‘all there is’. In other words, we perceive and experience everything from our individual point of reference, or point of…

Fitness is a word we use predominately to describe the present condition of our body. It generally indicates a level of health, strength, vigor, robustness, outward appearance, inner well-being and happiness. Guidelines for evaluation are based on the highs, lows, and averages of others around us. For example, an Olympic athlete is generally considered to have a high level of fitness, while a sedentary individual is considered to have a low level. Most of us fall somewhere in between. Most of our concerns revolve around the body and its ability to operate properly and appropriately. We generally look at our…

Many of us are actively working toward a happier, healthier and more fit lifestyle; but sometimes it’s hard to see the changes that have occurred. “Nothing is happening”, you may say to yourself. But, that’s not true. Changes ARE occurring. In fact, changes are occurring all the time. However, the speed with which changes occur in our body, is determined by our genetic make up, not by our human based wants and desires. We live in a time when instant gratification is offered to us around every corner. All one needs to do is look at the advertisements promoting ‘rapid’…

At one time or another we surely must have heard the saying that states “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” There is a lot of truth in that statement, especially when seeking to achieve a happy, healthy and fit lifestyle. As human beings, we perceive ‘all there is’ around us in terms of concrete, abstract and ethereal thought. Our five senses are genetically inscribed within each of us. This is how we get along in the physical world. Naturally, many of our experiences in life focus on the physical being, that is our body. It is our life-long vehicle, our home,…

Dennis Mason is a Palm Springs personal trainer specializing in Senior Fitness but works with all age groups. Dennis has over 25 years experience in teaching fitness to others and owned a gym for 10 years. Dennis trains at a local gym and at his home where he conducts one-on-one boot camp and free weight workouts. During warm weather he teaches pool fitness to individuals or groups. Education & Certifications: Dennis was an athlete and avid fitness guru before certifications were even around and has held certifications from all the large organizations. He now keeps fitness certification through AMFPT and…