Posts by lance@idearocketlabs.com

I came to Tim in April of 2013 at the lowest point of my physical and emotional health. I needed a change and I did not know where to start, only that I needed to do something. When I met with Tim, we spent our first meeting just talking about what I wanted and why…

Tim Ives recently completed his 16th season as Head Boys Cross Country Coach at Dowling Catholic High School. In 12 of the last 13 seasons, the Maroons have finished on the podium (top 3 teams) at the state meet, including 8 state championships. At the 2012 State Championships, his team’s average time for 5 kilometers…

When I started working with Tim Ives I was convinced that I could not lose weight or get into shape, that it was hopeless, that nothing could be done, and that this is what I would have to live with for the rest of my life. I was so out of shape that rapidly walking…

Hiring a personal trainer is the best investment I’ve ever made. Here’s what I got: Accountability: It wasn’t so easy to skip workouts when I knew my trainer was waiting. So I did it and kept doing it. Those appointments helped me develop excellent long-term habits. Facts: My trainer helped me sort through all the…

Recently, a friend told me, “You look better now than when we first met,” which was 15 years ago. I truly feel I am getting better with age, and I owe a great deal of my new look to Tim Ives of The Body Project. After working out with Tim for 18 months, I’ve lost…

Over the course of my high school career, the workouts provided to me by Coach Tim Ives helped me develop into the runner I am now. Tim provided me with a systematic, progressive training schedule that allowed me to maintain a high level of performance year in and year out. His training not only emphasized…