Favorite Songs-February 2012
My top spin class and workout playlist songs this month: All of the lights, Kanye West Stronger, Kanye West On the Floor, Jennifer Lopez Smooth Criminal, Michael Jackson or Alien Ant Farm Written in the Stars, Tinie Tempah I Gotta Feeling, Black Eyed Peas The Time (Dirty Bit), Black Eyed Peas Alive, P.O.D. Like a Prayer, Jay Smith (origianlly by Madonna) Bleed it Out, Linkin Park What are you diggin this month? … Read entire article »
2 Great articles and a Video worth your time
Foam Rolling: The Basics by Nicole Drummer, http://www.usatriathlon.org/ Purge: Get Rid of the Clutter by Todd Durkin, http://www.todddurkin.com/ Dennis Rodman Hall of Fame Speech … Read entire article »
Top 5 Fitness Myths
The perpetuation of bogus myths in the health and wellness industry are why I will always have a job as a personal trainer. The most notable (and laughable) is the idea that muscle weighs more than fat. You will notice it is not in my top 5 myths simply because the laws of the universe I live in. 5 pounds of muscle are equal to 5 pounds of fat. See? Next time someone says that, punch them … Read entire article »
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What is your “building” made of?
Are you in an abusive relationship with food? Do you give it power over you? Do you allow it to ruin your body? Have you ever thought of food as a person that can make you feel good or make you feel like crap? For example, one of my favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan, is famous for his bit on Hot Pockets. He says, “I have never eaten a Hot Pocket then thought ‘I am really glad … Read entire article »
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Getting Serious About Your Life
This guy is amazing. I read his blog, I read his book, and I am a big fan of his philosophies. Check him out! Blog Written by: Todd Durkin Website: ToddDurkin.com Check out his book The IMPACT Body Plan (In full disclosure, I did not get permission to post this. I just thought it was awesome. Enjoy!) There’s no surprise in the fact that I spend time each and every day talking with people about their goals. After all, as … Read entire article »
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Your Two Week Nutrition Plan for Crazy Weight Loss
Here is your assignment: By Saturday, create 3 days of meals, from waking up to going to bed. Include Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts/Seeds, eggs and meat/fish for each day. Send it over to me and I’ll make any additions I think will help you, then when you hit the store you will be ready. Starting Monday, you will have 14 days to kick ass in the nutrition department and you will lose weight. Sunday afternoon: Hit the … Read entire article »
My Reality Show Pitch
Guest Post by -Brett Klika (Re-posted without permission. Just a great post I found on ToddDurkin.com) Weight loss shows are a hit. Modern society’s insatiable voyeuristic appetite drives millions of viewers to tune in and watch the profoundly overweight, devoid of hope or motivation, endure overly intensive physical and emotional struggles to win a race to the lowest number on the scale. Special diets, celebrity personal trainers, hours of daily rigors, and spectacle-worthy competitions are performed daily under … Read entire article »
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STOP, THIEF!
I came home one day from university and I was pooped. I started class at 7am and went non-stop until 5:30pm every Tuesday and Thursday but this particular day I was exhausted because I had 2 exams that day. I remember I kept thinking once I get home, I have one last beer in the fridge and an Its It! ice-cream sandwich waiting to be devoured. I walked in the door, threw my bag on the … Read entire article »
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Springtime Resolutions
I always thought New Years day was a horrible day to start a resolution. The timing is all wrong. The weather is cold and dark and no one wants to go outside. You are sick from an overeating binge that started on Thanksgiving that included office parties, Christmas party and then there is the headache from drinking on New Years Eve. Now you are suppose to create new goals and resolutions? Wrong. My proposal: I know … Read entire article »
Fat vs. Muscle-Mythbuster alert!
Contrary to popular belief, fat does not turn into muscle. You have fat cells and muscle fibers. Fat cells get filled with the energy you consume but fail to use, and muscles grow when they are strained beyond their usual capacity. Another thing I hear often is people say “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Question: Which weighs more, a pound of metal or a pound of feathers?” They both weigh a pound, but the density of … Read entire article »
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What is your workout missing?
For those who include the gym as part of their workout ritual, there are a few things to keep in mind when you walk through those huge glass doors. Keep those in mind when planning out your session and you will see the results you are after. Warm up: This one is obvious. However, there are studies that show warming up is not necessary for the body to start a workout. … Read entire article »
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The Truth about Nutrition and Health
Here’s the final word on nutrition and health, Seriously, it is a relief after all these conflicting medical studies! Diets and Dying The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red … Read entire article »
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The surprising truth about what motivates us
This is an amazing video on the research that has been done about what really motivates us. If you have kids, a business, or want to understand yourself better, this video will help you tremendously! Enjoy! Is Online Training for you? Click here to set up a free demonstration to find out! … Read entire article »
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Old Man, Boy, Donkey
This is a short story about trying to please everyone. I know in my life I have caught myself trying to be all things to all people. Spoiler alert: not a good idea. … Read entire article »
Filed under: General, Quick dose of Motivation
“Let’s Move!” Campaign
“Each of us has a responsibility for the healthy future they deserve.”~Michelle Obama The four key components: 1. Improve the information and the tools parents need to live a healthy lifestyle 2. Healthier food in schools 3. Improve access and affordability of food 4. Increase physical education, relying on professional sports to help. Childhood obesity is REAL. Our kids are fat and unhealthy, and it is OUR fault. We need to be honest about the reality that this nation’s future is headed in the the wrong direction in terms of health (among other problems we are creating in our education system). How can you help? … Read entire article »
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Should you wait to lose weight?
Wait until tomorrow. Wait until after vacation. Wait until you graduate or get that promotion. I spoke with a woman yesterday about weight loss and fitting into some new clothes for the summer. She told me her mom has been encouraging her to wait until things “slow down” then focus on eating better and exercising. Really?!? That is horrible advice! What if in the time she waited she develop heart disease? What if she turns her ankle and exercise gets REALLY tough? The amount of calories she will have to eventually burn is not going to stop accumulating just because in the future there will be a plan set in place. Listen: DO IT NOW! Don’t let ANYONE tell you to stay overweight. Its your body, and the only one you will EVER … Read entire article »
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[video] Jack LaLanne dies at age 96
A great man died in his home yesterday just up the road from me in Morro Bay, Ca. Jack LaLanne is often noted as the Godfather of Fitness. He paved the way for the amazing profession I am in. LaLanne celebrated his 95th birthday with the release of a new book titled, Live Young Forever. In the book, he discussed how he kept healthy and active well into his advanced age. Just take a look at the long list of accomplishments attributed to Lalanne: 1954 (age 40): swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, underwater, with 140 pounds (64 kg; 10 st) of equipment, including two air tanks. A world record. 1955 (age 41): swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco while handcuffed. When interviewed afterwards … Read entire article »
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MY thoughts on YOUR weight loss
Here are MY thoughts on YOUR recent weight loss. I have three things to say : Great job. Keep going because the only other option is fat-the direction you are headed will bring you so much more than a smaller waistline when it comes to health. Strive to win everyday. Every time you have an “occasional 2000 calorie day,” you just wiped out the previous day of good stuff and you start back at square one. Those days failure days are over from here on out, got it? Save the excuses because no one wants to hear about how you failed again at your diet. Next time you want to eat more than your body needs, ask yourself “Is this so good that I want to wear it as fat?” Celebrate the small victories … Read entire article »
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What is a BOSU Ball?
Profile of the BOSU Ball, invented in 1999 by David Weck. (See video here.) I. What is it? It’s called a “BOSU Ball” (pronounced Bo-Sue). Apparently it is short for “Both Sides Up” because you can use it with either side up. When was it invented? 1999 Who invented it? David Weck What else have they invented? Quick Hands Bola Trainer Who endorsed it? No one famous that I know of, though many famous athletes have gone on record as using it, including Lance Armstrong and some other people not as famous as Lance Armstrong. Other Names: Blue half ball, half stability ball, the thing in the corner that crazy dude uses to do pushups. Why should you use it? Number one reason: balance training. The best part of using a BOSU ball is to gain … Read entire article »
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Supplements and Weightloss
This weekend I was dragged to an Herbalife meeting. The girl in charge had this story to tell: “I was over weight, depressed, and eating chocolate like it was nobody’s business. I wasn’t working out, and I slept a lot. BLAH BLAH BLAH. Then I starting taking these supplements and shakes. I started working out at least an hour a day and I am now on a roller derby team. I ditched the daily visit to Sees Candy and started eating right. I have lost 30 pounds in 6 months-all because of Herbalife!” Did you catch that?All because of Herbalife? Really? So the change in diet and exercise and no longer eating Sees Candy every night wasn’t the reason for weight loss? My Mom shares Nutrilite with people and they have supplements … Read entire article »