Get in the fast lane
I've been in the health and fitness industry for 20 years and have had the pleasure of meeting thousands of people that want to get in shape, and of course some that needed it but didn't want to change their ways. Unfortunately for those that walk away from fitness, they are too comfortable in their 'routine' and give every excuse why they can't get in shape. My advise to them, is to get out of the slow lane! Take the leap, make those sacrifices, stay committed and see and feel amazing results - get in the fast lane ...
To Infinity and Beyond!
“When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad – you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.” ~ Stacy Charter Anyone with children growing up in the mid to late 90’s is probably familiar with the saying “To infinity and beyond!” Buzz Lightyear made that phrase famous throughout the movies Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Although mathematicians have pointed out that it is not possible to go beyond infinity in mathematics (or even to reach it), there are no limits to what you can accomplish if you allow yourself to imagine ...
Obesity – Don’t let your child become a statistic!
"Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see." ~ John W. Whitehead Many of you probably grew up in the same era I did where physical education was a mandatory requirement as part of a school’s curriculum. Back then, it used to be several times a week, but today in some school systems, entire semesters will go by without any type of physical education programs offered. I actually enjoyed PE when I was in school, but I’ll bet many of you could tell a funny story or two about your own experiences back in “gym class ...
Exercise your Power of Discipline
"There are no short cuts to any place worth going." ~ Beverly Sills What do you think of when you hear the word discipline? Perhaps you think about getting in trouble or being scolded by your parents when you were growing up, while your parents thought of what they were doing as training you to behave a certain way so that your actions later in life would be of a positive nature. Most of us wouldn’t have gotten very far without discipline. Both the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints wouldn’t have made it to the Super Bowl without the power ...
Are you intimidated by your gym membership?
“If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else!” ~ Yogi Berra Yes, it's February and many have a full month of their new year's resolution of starting an exercise program under their belts. But if you're like the rest, you might still be holding on to that last little bit of procrastination. Perhaps you’re searching for the best deal at the local health clubs or you’re waiting for the wind to blow in your direction just right. As an owner of multiple health clubs, I find a huge number of people who join without ...
What’s your compassion level?
“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” ~ Anthony Robbins Everywhere you turn, there are relief efforts going on for the devastation faced in Haiti these past few weeks. Whether those efforts include local fire departments sending men and women to help with emergency efforts or churches sending over their pastors and other clergymen to offer hope – the eyes of the world are on Haiti. Depending on which news channel you tune in to, the graphic shots of men, women and children being pulled from debris, ...
A Moment on the Lips…
"Obesity is a condition which proves that the Lord does not help those who help themselves and help themselves and help themselves..." ~ Author Unknown We’ve all heard the saying “A moment on the lips… forever on the hips.” So true! Have you ever found yourself at a Mexican restaurant eating chips and salsa before your combination plate arrives? You may have sat down hungry, and once you started eating those chips, you just couldn’t stop. By the time your main meal arrives, you’re already full, yet you keep on eating. Then we find ourselves miserable for the next few hours! ...
A workout a day could keep the doctor away!
"Exercise can be used like a vaccine to prevent disease and a medication to treat disease. If there were a drug with the same benefits as exercise, it would instantly be the standard of care.” ~ Robert Sallis, M.D. What if on your next visit to your health care provider, you were told to take a brisk 30 minute walk every day and call back in a week if you didn’t start feeling better. Would you feel slighted if you didn’t leave with a prescription to be filled? With more than half of Americans on at least one prescription drug (three ...
Exercise – What’s in it for you?
“The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher Most of you have your resolutions in mind or written down for 2010. Most likely at the top of your list is weight loss or getting in shape fast. We all know that to achieve those weight loss goals or resolutions, you must be motivated. A lack of motivation seems to be the one thing that keeps us from moving forward and achieving our goals. Below are ten tips to help keep you motivated to exercise: 1. Know the ...
Fitness Advice
Get in the fast lane
I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for 20 years and have had the pleasure of meeting thousands of people that want to get in shape, and of course some that needed it but didn’t want to change their ways. Unfortunately for those that walk away from fitness, they are too comfortable in their ‘routine’ and give every... [Read More]
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Free Workout Routines
Treadmill Run
Today is a fun workout that will really change up your cardio! Let’s work our endurance on the treadmill with one of the best run workouts to change up your routine… Warm up: - Brisk walk or jog for 6 minutes Endurance Run Workout: - Run 3 minutes (70-80% of your max) at 1.5 – 2.5% incline - Brisk walk 3 minutes at 10 to 15% incline -... [Read More]
Animal Style
Go wild and have fun with this Animal Style workout! You will feel your legs and arms burn as you crawl, walk and hop. During this heart racing workout, you will shed that unwanted fat… animal style! Warm up: jog 400 meters (or once around the track) Full Body Workout Routine: - do each animal exercise for a distance of 50 meters (beginners... [Read More]
Shoulder Power
In this upper body workout routine let’s focus on Shoulder power and strength! Shoulder exercises should be done at least once a week and incorporated into your workout routine. Warm Up - 400 meter run Shoulder Workout Routine: - 20 push ups - 50 jumping jacks - 20 hand stand push ups (beginners can do pike push ups or if needed, just hold the... [Read More]
Full Intensity
I’m not going to lie, if this full body workout is done with intensity, it will kick your but! High intense cardio with full body work will blast unwanted fat and lean out your body… here it goes! Warm up: jog 800 meters (or 2 laps around the track) Full Body Workout Routine: - 50 sit ups - 25 box jumps (Men = 24″ high W = 15″-20″... [Read More]
HOT Abs
Flat, tight and toned abs that keep us strong… we all want them but it takes some hard work! Here’s a great ab workout with exercises that are HOT to the core! Warm up: jog 800 meters (or 2 laps around the track) Workout: - 25 over head squats (adv = with 45lb bar, beg = light body bar or no weight) - 25 sit ups - 25 hip/leg lift lifts -... [Read More]
Full Body Blast
Here’s one of my best full body workouts, after only 20 minutes you will get a killer workout! The exercises are simple and work all your major muscles groups. When done to failure with a light – moderate weight the exercises are effective for achieving strength, endurance and cardio results plus get your body burning fat for hours! Warm... [Read More]
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Full Body Workouts
Treadmill Run
Today is a fun workout that will really change up your cardio! Let’s work our...
Animal Style
Go wild and have fun with this Animal Style workout! You will feel your legs and...
Full Intensity
I’m not going to lie, if this full body workout is done with intensity, it...
Full Body Blast
Here’s one of my best full body workouts, after only 20 minutes you will get...
Up and Down Olympus
I got this workout from my buddy Kevin McMahon who did a killer video wod for Crossfit...
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Core Body Workouts
HOT Abs
Flat, tight and toned abs that keep us strong… we all want them but it takes...
Joy Booker
In today’s ab workout we are going to do a warm up, cardio interval then focus...
Six Pack Abs
As a trainer, one question I get a lot from clients and members is: “How...
Hard Core
In today’s core workout we are going to focus on back and ab exercises for...
Fighter’s Abs
Ever notice how fighter’s have great six pack abs? This is one of my favorite...
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Upper Body Workouts
Shoulder Power
In this upper body workout routine let’s focus on Shoulder power and strength!...
Ron Betta
Here’s an upper-body blast workout by Ron Betta; a Fitness Lifestyle Coach...
Max Effort
In today’s workout routine focusing on shoulders you will reach your max effort!...
The Best Chest
Today’s workout routine is simple and focuses on the chest. The best way to...
Tabata Chest
Today, let’s blast our chest and triceps with this upper body Tabata chest...
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Lower Body Workouts
Maximize Time
Today’s workout let’s maximize your time -- if you bring the intensity,...
“I Have a Dream…”
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, who brought hope...
Butt Lift
Let’s talk about your butt. We complain that it’s either too big, too...
Leg Workout
Today’s lower body leg workout will strengthen your thighs by focusing on exercises...
Shari Fitness
Today we have an awesome lower body workout. This athletic conditioning circuit workout...
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