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There is Always Time

7 March 2011

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There is Always Time

I love the excuse "I just don't have time in my schedule to workout."  So you mean to tell me, when your health is in the crapper, and you are unable to do ALL of the stuff that is making you too busy to exercise, THAT is when you will workout??  WRONG!  Too late.  Now [...]

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Hitting Summer Hard

4 March 2011

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Hitting Summer Hard

So it's that time again, time to get ready for the pool, bikinis, hanging in the sun, but are you prepared?  I see many people who come in and make the final 3 month puch into summer, trying to get those bodies into bikini shape.  Though I stringly believe overhall conditioning and strength training will [...]

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Working Out Friday to the Max

11 February 2011

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Working Out Friday to the Max

Since it is the end of the week, I thought I would relay a killer workout that will keep you moving and engaged.  The key is to switch it up.  I am a firm believer in interval & circuit training to avoid hitting the wall of boredom.  It hurts!  Give it a go and leave [...]

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Do What You Love!

7 February 2011

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Do What You Love!

I have a client who I have been training for the past 5 months or so.  She has had GREAT results, lost over 40 lbs, and has become so self confident and proud of herself.  It is amazing!  She came to me the other day and said "I hate working out.  I hate exercising."  After [...]

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Workout Newbies Series: Part 5

1 February 2011

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Workout Newbies Series: Part 5

RULE #5: Supplements Will Help You See Results!  NO, I am NOT advocating you go out and grab any supplement you can find.  And NO I am not telling you that you NEED supplements.  Think of those supplements that go hand in hand with your diet.  I very rarely recommend supplements and when I do, [...]

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Workout Newbies Series: Part 3

22 January 2011

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RULE #3: Set a Goal!  As a trainer, I know how important it is to have goals to strive for.  Going through life, or your workouts, without a goal in mind can be detrimental to your progression.  Think of it this way, if you start a new task and don't know where the end is, [...]

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Workout Newbies Series: Part Deux

20 January 2011

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OK….it is time for RULE #2.   RULE #2: If you have not seen results, stop doing what you're doing!  The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.  Now I am pretty confident that anyone in the gym and working out, is NOT doing so because [...]

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Workout Newbies Series: Part 1

18 January 2011

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Here is the plan…..being a trainer at a popular commercial gym allows me to see some good, bad, ugly, weird, unfathomable, and What?!?.  I figured it would be helpful if I share some information on what I have experienced over my years training clients who are brand new to the gym and working out.  I [...]

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So, You’re Off Today?

17 January 2011

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I have never minded working on these days when a large number of people are off, but having the day off from work means more time to focus on yourself, including errands, relaxation time, and working out.  Use the time wisely, do something great for your body.   Now if you are not one of [...]

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Losing Weight and Feeling Fine ;-)

11 January 2011

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No, this is not to brag by any means!  I am not a bragger, BUT…..let me say this, what I have been doing has worked and I wanted to share the "secrets".  Well, not so much a secret, more like factual information based on science.  That is all it entails, science.  Despite what you may [...]

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It’s Time For a Double Day!

10 January 2011

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Ok, I know what you're saying, how am I supposed to do a double day when I can barely get in a single day?  I am not blind to the fact that most schedules are packed with work, family, social events, and just plain living.  BUT…..I have an answer and I don't care how busy [...]

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How Important is Structure?

6 January 2011

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Ask any successful business person, athlete, manager, or student how important structure is and I'm sure you'll get the same answer.  VERY!  Without structure, there is no direction and without direction there is usually no success.  Apply this to your fitness regimen and the way in which you work towards your fitness goals.  Now, not [...]

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Are You Intimidated?

3 January 2011

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If you're one of the "newbies" or someone who has worked out for quite some time, being intimidated in a busy gym is normal.  I have many clients come to me with the fear of working out because they don't know what to do!  They don't want to look like the person who doesn't know [...]

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