Israel A. Sanchez, AKA Coach Izzy, is a renowned strength coach, pain therapist, author, speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience. He is the creator of The Kettlebells For A Fit Diver System and The Fit and Healthy Diver Project. As the health and fitness advisor for Dive News Network, Israel strives to bring awareness of the importance of fitness to his fellow divers, and help them become self-sufficient for their health and fitness through education and tips. Israel is available for coaching, speaking engagements, and book signings for individuals, dive shops, and dive clubs.
Wall Busting Training
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- Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 11:59
- Written by Coach Izzy
Wall busting? As in sledge-hammer and getting in trouble for property damage?
Nah!
The Faces of The Fit and Healthy Diver Project
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:55
- Written by Coach Izzy
By Coach Izzy
When Rick Stratton learned about The Fit And Healthy Diver Project, he enthusiastically pledged full support. 300 divers opted-in, 13 applied, 7 were selected, and 4 completed the journey. We were only looking for for a few good divers ready for change.
Putting the Pieces Together
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 19:59
- Written by Coach Izzy
The 2012 Dive and Travel Expo is finally here and it’s time to catch up with my fellow divers, drool over delicious gear, and fantasize about exotics destinations.
But first, I believe we have unfinished business. If you recall the previous installment, I made itclear that weight loss as a goal is futile and thinking of exercise as fitness equally detrimental.
5 Ways to Waste Your Workout
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- Published on Monday, 06 August 2012 22:59
- Written by Coach Izzy
Israel “Coach Izzy” Sanchez
Oh, that gorgeous time of the year! We all so look forward to it. The chance to escape to the outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and bright, long days. Many take advantage of the season and take their training outdoors. There are many advantages to training outdoors and if it’s possible to fit it in your schedule, by all means you should incorporate it. Unfortunately for many, because of life and work obligations, and occasionally the weather, the only reasonable option is an indoor facility. Honestly, I much prefer for the diver to exercise indoors with consistency rather than outdoors sporadically. Being outdoors is awesome but sometimes not practical in which case the diver has to weigh-in what will keep him or her consistently active. The long term has priority and if that needs to happen in an enclosed facility, so be it.
Why Weight Loss is a Goal Doomed to Fail
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 March 2012 18:04
- Written by Coach Izzy
Blasphemy! Off with this heathen’s head! Wielding pitchforks reflecting the reddish light of enraged torches, the hordes are eager to lynch me. How dare I make such vituperous remarks and scorn the efforts of thousands – nay – of millions trying to improve their health? If you put the bludgeoning instruments away and take the burning stake down, we can calmly talk and you will see why my statement is not farfetched. Take a deep breath, count to 10 and exhale slowly. This information can make all the difference if you are frustrated with the battle against the bulge.
Why the 7 out of 10 affects you?
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- Published on Monday, 06 August 2012 21:37
- Written by Coach Izzy
In the previous installment, we came to grips with the sour reality of divers and fitness. With seeven out of ten divers being overweight or obese we are not, as a collective, role models of health and fitness.
So what? - You may think – How does this concern the diver who just wants to have a good time?
Fit and Healthy Diver Project
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 20:01
- Written by Coach Izzy
Fizz! Did you hear that? It is the sound of exercise resolutions fizzing out!
Why Did You Turn Your Head Away?
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 22:40
- Written by Coach Izzy
By Israel “Coach Izzy” Sanchez
It never ceases to amaze me how time transitions in an unstoppable odyssey, irreverent of our desires. No matter how we would like to slow it down and prolong precious moments, it goes on undisturbed.
