In the past everybody thought cardio was the way to go for a lean body. Then we ended up with a bunch of "skinny fat" people with lots of endurance (and oftentimes overuse injuries) and no muscle to be toned and shaped. Do you want to look like a marathon runner or a Hollywood starlet? Yup, their Personal Trainer doesn't just stand there while they are running on a treadmill. Far from it! They lift weights and do body weight exercises like squats and pushups. Lot's of them. Weight training will enable you to increase your metabolism in two ways and thereby accelerate your fat burning. When you … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Becoming A New Year’s Resolution Statistic
January 21, 2009 By View Comments
Are you one of those people who say they are going to work out and lose weight, start their new weight loss regimen on January 1st, and forget about it before the month is even over? Were you all enthusiastic about your New Year's resolution a couple of weeks ago, but by now have lost your motivation and stopped going to the gym? That's something that happens to many of us. Here are some reasons why, and what you can do about it now: When you first get started on a goal, you are full of enthusiasm and know no boundaries. You go all out with no sense of self-limitation, but before long learn … [Read more...]
You Asked For It… Personal Training You Really Can Afford
October 24, 2008 By View Comments
Do you ever say to yourself "I know I could succeed if only I had a Personal Trainer, a Nutritionist, and an accountability and support system."? Well, you don't have to be a movie star nor do you have to be wealthy to get all of the above and get the results the rich and famous are getting. As a thank you for being a loyal reader of my blog you can claim a 30 day trial membership to my new online personal training, nutrition, and support system - Fitness Promoter. With Fitness Promoter you'll receive: Workouts, customized according to your fitness level and goals, as well as available … [Read more...]
Your New Year’s Resolution – It’s not too late! – Part 1
January 23, 2008 By View Comments
If you are like me, you probably had New Year's resolutions that included a new exercise routine and better nutritional habits. I for one wanted to be a brand-new person starting January 1st! Unfortunately it's not an overnight miracle. It is good to have goals for the new year, but just like any other goals they need to be broken down into smaller intermediate steps. So let's say your goal is to do resistance training three times a week and cardiovascular training five times a week. The first thing to work on is frequency. You can simple start at one workout each (weights and cardio) a week. And … [Read more...]
How To Get In Shape While Reading
December 29, 2007 By View Comments
Have you ever gotten off the phone with customer service and repeatedly said "wow" with tears in your eyes? Well, I just did! I called Audible.com because I was interested in renewing at a lower rate plan, while keeping all my credits and most of my benefits. It was incredible! Audible gave me exactly what I wanted! I believe that there was no benefit to them, at least not of the financial kind. But, they made me really happy, and here I am now telling you all about my experience. Finally, a business that still recognizes the value of great customer service! What does all this … [Read more...]
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