David is a five time Canadian rowing champion and the president,
founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs, the largest and fastest
Canadian growing chain. With nearly 125 locations nationwide he has
created an empire.
Patchell-Evans was drawn into this industry by accident, is first
year at the University of Western Ontario. A few weeks after
starting university he was in a motorcycle accident. He ended up
doing physiotherapy and rehab. During his time at UWO he switched
is focus of studies from business to Physical Education.
In his early thirty's David had a set back to his physical health.
He had severe rheumatoid arthritis. His struggles with this illness
helped him appreciate health and a healthy lifestyle ever more so.
This book is composed of 4 key sections, or parts; they are
Patchell-Evans personal story, the basics of fitness, balanced
health, and the balance between body mind and spirit. Robert Wolff
in his book Bodybuilding 101 "There is nothing so constant as
change. Meet it. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Learn from it.
The one thing you can be absolutely sure of in your life is change.
It's the only thing that never changes. The law of nature is that
you either grow or you die; there's no in-between. So, what have
you chosen so far? Are you growing in every area of your life? Hey,
it's not enough to be growing and looking great just because you
work out. That's only a small part of your life. What about your
emotions, spiritual life, family, friends, career, hobbies? Are
they growing as your body does? Become a complete person and not an
in-shape and great-looking version of an incomplete person. There's
way more to life than just working out. Go with the flow and
embrace changes in all areas of your life. The change will do you
good." This book encapsulates that spirit completely.
The Chapters are:
1. The simplicity of being Fit
2. Looking Good
3. Feeling Good
4. A Good Weight
5. A Good Recovery
6. Good Brains
7. Good Enough is Good Enough
This book also includes personal stories a few for each chapter on
people's experience with these area's in their personal journey to
a healthier life.
Patchell-Evans has build a career and a company based upon the
goals, integrity and commitment outlined in this book. It is well
worth the read.