I teach individuals how to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
2010 Starkey Gala
Brad with glamorous Tani Austin
The one and only Justin Osmond!
Astronaut Scott Carpenter and wife.
10th man on the moon, Charlie Duke.
Sponsor appreciation party.
Frankie Vali and the Four Seasons.
President Clinton
Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers.
Ali, Magic Johnson.
Have a goal!
Train with passion!
Enjoy the journey!
Dream, desire, persevere!
Go inspire someone!
Church first! Gym second.
“Champions aren’t made in gyms. They are made from something they have deep inside of them-a Desire, a Dream, a Vision. They have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.” World Champion Boxer
Health Benefits of Tennis: Why Play Tennis?
By Jack L. Groppel, Ph.D.
Its historic moniker has been the “sport for a lifetime”. But is this really true? According to world-renowned scientists from a variety of disciplines, there is no doubt that tennis is one of the best sports for you to play.
NEVER GIVE UP!!!
By Brad Minns
“But as for you be strong and do not give up.” II Chronicles 15:7
“How can I be losing two sets to Love and 0-5 in the third in the best of five sets?” I was asking myself. I had beaten this guy numerous times in training and was pretty confident I would do it again, especially since it was the finals of the 1985 World Games for the Deaf. I had dreamed of this moment and had worked hard at training to prepare myself physically and mentally to win this event. It was my first time competing in the World Games for the Deaf, which is played every four years at various locations around the world. Jeff Osbourne, my opponent, was a fellow American and teammate from Texas who was a collegiate level player with an intimidating serve and volley attacking game. Jeff came out of the gate swinging, and after two hours of slugging it out he was poised to win in three straight sets.
Back to the basics.
It's time to train!
Strong body, strong mind!
Fit for Life!
ONE MORE REP!
Visualize success!
Congratulations Cath on completing the 12 week Body for Life Challenge!!!
Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.~ Proverbs 3:5-6
Develop a positive attitude!
Set an achievable goal for yourself!
Organize your day! Train daily!
Eat well and exercise for well being!
You gotta work at living!
Drink plenty of water!
Get a training partner!
Get off the couch and get moving!
Get Fit!
LIVE YOUNG FOREVER!
Mr. Marino as seen in the photos above is 89 years young! He gives alot of credit to his longevity, and quality of life to living a healthy, active lifestyle. Mr. Marino spends time daily exercising. He loves to swim, lift weights, and walk. In addition to his daily exercise regiment, Mr. Marino believes it is important to supplement your daily healthy eating plan with supplements like fish oils, vitamins and minerals. Let Mr. Marino inspire you to be fit and happy by getting started today on an exercise program and healthy eating plan. No excuses!
The benefits of regular physical activity:
1. Exercise improves your mood, and outlook of life. Exercise stimulates certain chemicals in the body helping you to feel better and prevent depression.
2. Regular physical activity helps prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoperosis and a whole bunch of other diseases.
3. Exercise helps remove excess bodyfat and maintain a healthy bodyweight.
4. Physical exercise promotes better sleep. Need a good nights rest? Exercise might be the key!
5. Exercise is fun! Get moving!!!!
French River hunting.
Pro fisherman.
Best Dad and friend.
Teacher, mentor, coach.
Big game hunter, trapper, outdoorsman.
World class business executive.
Best father-in-law.
Korean war vet.
Married 50 + years.
Family man.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD!!!
Father’s Day Poem
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it…
Dad
- Anonymous
Dear Dad,
I am so blessed to have you for my Dad! I wish every son could have a Dad like you. Thank you for all of your hard work, sacrifice and encouragement. I am and will be forever grateful for your unwavering love and support. God bless you on Father’s day and always.
Love,
Brad
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3
Muscle Building Protein Pancakes that taste great!
Lately I’ve been eating alot of these pancakes! No they’re not making me fatter. In fact they are loaded with muscle building protein from egg whites and cottage cheese. I don’t even like cottage cheese, but you don’t taste it after cooking these things with the oats and egg whites. They are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are also good after training. You don’t need the sugar substitute and they still taste great. Just throw on some all natural syrup and enjoy!
Rocky Balboa’s Inspirational Speech to His Son
“When Things got hard, you started looking for something to blame. Like a Big Shadow.
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it…
You’ve gotta hit as hard as life. It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much can you take and keep moving forward? That’s how winning is done.
If you know what you’re worth, Go out and Get What Your Worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that.”
——Rocky Balboa
Jim's own recipe!
Quality, Service, Integrity
High Protein!
Best Jerky around!
Elk, Alligator, Chicken, Beef
INTEGRITY!
“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money and that is sincerity and integrity.”
I first met Jim of Jim’s Jerky at a Farmers Market. After my wife and I spoke with Jim and sampled his jerky it seemed as if we had known Jim for a long time. The jerky, which comes in many meats and flavors including Elk, Alligator, Cherry Chicken, Hillbilly beef to name a few, is the best I’ve ever had (made with their own recipe smoked over real hickory wood weekly). It is so good that for Christmas I wanted to send some to my dad and brother as a Christmas gift. I waited till the last minute to do my shopping so I wasn’t sure how I was going to get the jerky to my dad and brother in time for Christmas morning. After speaking with Jim on the phone he assured me that he could get it to me on time to overnight it. Much to my surprise Jim drove it himself all the way from St. Cloud, Florida to our house, easily an hour drive in the midst of a busy holiday rush. To me, Jim is a man of quality, service and integrity.
Synergy of Mt. Dora.
Stephan and staff.
Husband and wife team.
A salon with a view.
Make friends for life.
Come by plane, car or rail!
Southern Hospitality
Small town U.S.A.
Beautiful Lake Dora!
Work with passion and creativity!
EXCELLENCE!
“Paint a masterpiece daily. Always autograph your work with EXCELLENCE!”
When I first moved to Central Florida over 20 years ago, I went through my fair share of stylists. That is until I met Stephan, owner of Synergy Day Spa in Mt. Dora. Synergy is the newest and largest day spa in Mt. Dora. It is always inspiring to me to see someone who does their work with passion and excellence! Stephan is one of those people. From the first time I sat in Stephan’s chair 20 years or so ago until now, Stephan’s unwavering enthusiasm for his craft stands out. Stephan makes an ordinary haircut an extraordinary experience that leaves one feeling inspired to do their best with whatever it is they do.
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with Excellence.!” Ecclesiastes 9:10
