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Each year Mr. Oshman receives multitudes of invitations to speak at conferences, colleges,
medical groups and wellness and fitness conventions around the globe. He is, and will continue to be, a truely unqiue and valuable resource serving people throughout the region, and the world.
Like many others, I was "burdened" with what appeared to be a "low metabolism". Combine this with hypoglycemia, bronchial asthma, and lack of education regarding proper nutritional principles and need for physical activity, it is no wonder that by the age of 34 I was a massive 275 pounds with a body-fat ratio of over 40%. Obese to the MAX! A truly difficult place to start. The more one needs change, the more difficult is is to implement it!
And...what a long and arduous road it was! As is often the case, I did almost EVERYTHING wrong. Starvation diets, excessive and compulsive "cardio" exercises, fad diets, etc. Finally, after much trial and error and apparent failure, I found the magic formula... a sensible combination of balanced nutrition (without deprivation), a moderate program of aerobic exercise, AND strategically planned and diversified progressive resistance training. I am convinced that the incorporation of strength training was, and is, the core of success.
I lost over 100 pounds! And even MORE important, have KEPT it off. For the past 17 years I have maintained a very healthy weight and low body-fat, whilst continuously improving my strength, endurance, and overall health and fitness. As I gain years, my health actually gets better!
My personal experiences have enhanced my ability to empathize and assist others seeking self-improvement. No matter WHERE you are now... from obese to athlete, you CAN change, make progress towards a healthier body, and subsequently improve the your toal life experience. Your body is truly the temple of your soul. HONOR IT... EMBRACE IT... NURTURE IT... CELEBRATE IT!
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David Oshman, M.Ed., is a much sought after
Fitness Advocate and Pioneer. An effective and challenging teacher, author, and lecturer. Well known in today's fitness world for his combination of practical wisdom and ability to connect the improvement of physical fitness and wellness with spiritual development, wholeness, self-awareness and acceptance, and, ultimately, true personal fulfillment. He is dedicated to assisting others in their quest for self-improvement and personal devlopement, and a more meaningful life. He demonstrates
by his own example the means of finding peace, joy and balance within one's life
and within one's self. His message of health and wellness is relevant and applicable to ALL persons, regardless of age and beginning level of fitness. Even physical challenges and limitations are no deterent to the practical and effective path of increased health and wellness presented by Mr. Oshman.
"I have taken my own "journey" to fitness, and have benefitted directly as a result. I know of the pain, and self-loathing, and desperation that one feels when apparently trapped in a body that just doesn't seem to respond to conventional fitness and weight-loss protocal.