The Godfather of fitness, Jack Lalanne lifetime Tribute

     Today the fitness industry is filled with a mass amount of fitness guru's, nutrition specialists, training experts, also commercial products stated to get you six pack abs, toned gluteus and thighs, diet pills, miracle pills, miracle drinks, etc. However there was a day when one man informed the whole nation. One man with a passion that he diligently pursued. His name was Jack Lalanne, and he lived, ate, and breathed what he preached, and that was fitness. Yet I would like to say that he was so far ahead of his time in his philosophies and entrepreneurial ways that what he was preaching was modern day wellness. He spoke of mental health, physical health, nutritional health, attitude, and all the fantastic elements that make up the wellness sphere of improving ones quality of life that he had to be ahead of the curve every step of the way. So I believe we all owe a great thanks to Mr. Lalanne who provided us with the Jumping "Jacks", opened the first health spa and Coed health club, and developed the cable/pulley machines  we use everyday. Jack was one of my heroes due to his true passion to teach and inspire others to be better than they were yesterday, to really live and fuel that life with exercise and good nutrition that is why he is one of my heroes, the Godfather of fitness Jack Lalanne.

  

     Jack was a great asset not just to the fitness and nutrition community but to society as well, he was an innovator, a leader, and great family man...my hats off to you sir! Jack Lalanne recently passed away at the ripe age of 96, where he was still in seemingly great shape for his age. I'm extremely sad about this because since I first heard about Jack when I was a young buck in the industry I made it a life goal to meet him, now I never will. Now we can relive his genius and be inspired through the recovered videos from his television show to keep us fit, firm, and live long! Rest in eternal health Jack. Heres to you!

       

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_lalanne
http://www.jacklalanne.com/jacks-adventures

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Fat Loss & Six Pack Abs Programs... 30lbs in 30 days...Really!? Where is the truth!?

     Alright fellow fitness freaks so I get a lot of questions about cutting up, losing weight, six pack abs, fat loss, etc. and during my research I keep finding a lot of nonsense and bull about getting fit and people selling gimmicks, diets, and childish toys that are said to get these fitness models into shape...hmmm very convincing right!?
     Well I'm glad you don't fall for that because if you know me and follow my site you know I am all about being blunt and up front about whats going on out there in the commercial fitness industry. So what I did was find a couple of fitness professionals that really know what they are talking about, not just freakishly jazzed up and trying to sell you something but I actually researched their credentials and theories and these programs are legit.
     So what I'm trying to do here is help you, my fellows, easily find the honest programs out there. When my own program (coming very soon) is up and ready I will be promoting the hell out of it, because it will obviously be the best. However until then, you be the judge and check these guys out:




Craig Ballantyne, Turbulence Training Workouts
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Kyle Leon's Customized Fat Loss System
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Joel Marions Xtreme Fat Loss Diet
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Q n A: How do you get six pack abs?

Q & A:
"Nick, How do you get six pack abs!? Thanks for all the fitness info! Keep it coming!"
-Ken

This question comes from Ken H., 21 of Chandler, AZ.

Thanks for the question Ken and continued support! Ah the classic six pack mystery! I love this one because yes it is key to a young buck like yourself. Alright I'm going to keep it short as I promised, so if you really want those six pack abs my friend, you must be willing to make some difficult sacrifices; no late night pizza, beer must be limited, cookies, ice cream, soda and all are out of the question. Don't worry, if you can do this for one month, after that it will become habit.

1. Workout like you mean it! No lolly gaggin around the gym and hanging out for social hour; when your at the gym go all out. No distractions. All the while performing high intensity workouts, varied with circuit training, full body exercises focusing on your core and lot's of calorie killin leg exercises (Squats, Leg Press, Dead Lifts, Lunges).

2. Cardio 2-3 days per week of at least 30 minutes each bout.

3. Fuel: Become more carb conscious (Kill the foods you know are not good for you, this is going to be your biggest challenge), overload your diet with vegetables (asparagus, red bell peppers, broccoli, etc), and insane amounts of water.

This should be a good start for you, if we were training together we would have plenty of time to get down to the nitty gritty details and specific workouts. But just remember #3 is going to make all the difference. Yet without #1 performed correctly there will be no muscle, so the combination of all 3 is key.

Now get off your butt stop reading this and go get shredded!










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Top 5 Effective Ways to Stick to Your New Years Resolutions: Fitness edition

1-Re-evaluate goals-Shoot for the Stars-Take ACTION!  
7 months ago you made some new years resolutions that may have consisted of eating better, falling in love, enjoy life and getting in shape, right? Well now would be the time to re-evaluate your resolutions, and take action!

•  Step 1: Target one you have not accomplished yet, start small and today, not tomorrow.
• Step 2: For the resolutions you have accomplished, re-evaluate by taking that resolution to the next level and setting a more challenging goal to hit.

Whats standing between you
and your goal?

2-Consistency is Key-Build Momentum: Momentum is a key part of consistent exercise. When you fall of track, getting back is always tough, partly because you've lost that momentum. Think of yourself like a stalled car...once you start pushing it, it'll pick up speed and you won't have to work as hard to keep it moving.

3-Do something out of the ordinary: Do something out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself! I suggest a class pertaining to your goals! Try a group exercise class; you never know whom you might meet. Burn 400 calories in cycling, get motivated and fit with a trainer, relax after all that with a yoga class. Most of all, I want you to have fun getting fit!

4-Get Inspired: Inspiration-the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something (Webster, 2009). By definition, getting inspired is a process. The best way to start on the process of inspiration is to look for articles, books, and biographies on people who have accomplished what you seek to do. Whether it is weight loss, starting a business, or running a marathon, there’s bound to be someone that has accomplished it in the face of defeat.

5-Find a buddy: This could be a friend, co-worker, sibling, significant other, children, or even a motivating trainers; hey they’re crazy, but make good friends too! Even if they may seem like the “food police.” Whoever it may be, this will help you to build accountability if that is one of your main barriers to success.


Written by: Nick Reyes, B.S, CPT

*Taken from an article I wrote for The Hills Health & Wellness Center in Austin, TX (http://www.thehillsfitness.com/newsletter/march_april_2011.asp)

2 Very Effective Time Management Tip Videos

I posted these videos to help all of you "I don't have enough time to exercise"-ers  to help get your crazy lives together and put aside some Facebook time and schedule time for some classic butt kickin! Another great way to manage time is through Claire McFee's system of Organizers. Great stuff Click Here!

I hope you learn something useful, because if you didn't with the video above, this women really might open your eyes.