Top 10 things you NEED to be doing in ‘07

These are 10 things I think everyone out there should be doing this upcoming year. These are in no particular order. You have heard me mention some or all of these before, so think of this list as a reminder for you for your ‘07 fitness goals.  

Exciting things to come in 2007 and Happy New Year!

If there are any “regulars” out there that read this blog (and by regulars, I mean people that visit here each day or a few times a week to see what is new) or even people that just stop in here and there…I want to thank you for actually taking time to read my ramblings and find some value in it if you do at all.

I want to let people out there know that I have some exciting plans for this year that you should be on the lookout for.

What Time is it? Where are you?

As New Years Eve approaches, many will make resolutions. Many will make promises to themselves, their friends and even up to God him or herself.   New Years has become the “Reset Button” for people over the years. That time when people can start over or start fresh. “I will start my new training program after New Years”, or “Once New Years is over, I will lose the weight!”

How to Blowtorch Body Fat and achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions

Do you want to have your best body ever in 2007? Do you want to achieve your goals in less workout time than ever before? And do you want to workout with as little equipment as possible?If you are interested in losing fat as quickly as possible in the comfort of your own home, using simple workouts that can easily be done first thing in the morning or after your children go to bed, without endless hours of cardio, fancy equipment or expensive supplements, then this will be the most important thing you ever
read in your entire life. Here’s why..

Christmas Gifts for yourself

  

If you have been shopping for Christmas gifts for the last month or so, you are either done by now, or if you are like me, you are just getting started. Either way, its time to settle down, and just enjoy the holiday. 

Before you finish totally, take some time to reflect on the last year, plan for next year, and give yourself some Christmas gifts too.

The “10″ Days of Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus

       

With the Holiday season right around the corner, most people will be scrambling to find that perfect gift. Whether it is for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or even if you celebrate Festivus, finding gifts for health conscious, fit person is never easy.

I am about to make your shopping even easier for you. I have outlined 10 potential gifts that any fitness enthusiast MUST have. I am not saying that you need to buy all 10, but if you are looking for great quality products, that people on your list would love, this is a can’t miss list. Oh, and by the way, don’t think it is ever bad to buy yourself something too. So if you or someone you know is into health and fitness, and really wants to feel and look good, or if they are looking to improve their athletic performance, prevent injuries and beat personal records in the weight room or gym, try these gifts.

Training Tip # 3- Designing your Own Program (3)

In the last two Training Tips, I talked about exercise selection and chosing your rep range. I tried to give your some guidelines to follow that would match your goals.

For this training tip, I will talk about sets and rest periods and give you some simple guidelines on how you can figure them out.

Training Tip # 2 – Designing your own Program (2)

  In the first Tip that I gave you, I talked about exercises, you really need to start by figuring out what your goals are. Do you want to get stronger? Lose weight? Do you want to get “jacked” and have huge pecs and arms? Whatever your goal it will ultimately influence your choices when making up your program.

Training Tip # 1 – Designing your program

Are you someone that writes his or her own training programs?  If so, great, but more important, make sure you know what you doing and you are not just spinning your wheels. When you are writing your programs, what is the first thing that you put down on paper?

“Old School” HIIT Training

I love Old School things…Playing Arcade Donkey Kong, Listening to the hard beats of 80’s/90’s rap legends -’Public Enemy’, watching ‘Happy Days’ Re-runs, spotting Farrah Fawcett iron-on T-Shirts, and wishing acid wash jeans would make a comeback. OK, maybe not the last thing, but the rest, are old school at its best.

I get asked about HIIT training almost daily. What is it, and how do you do it. When I tell people the basics of it, I usually get the “huh? That’s it?” type of look.

Intensity, Health, and Passion

  

Years ago when I was in college, I read about everything I could get my hands on that had to do with self-improvement. Yea, I admit it; I was a Tony Robbins, and Steven Covey junkie. I know I am not the only one either. Many of you out there probably have read the same self-help books as I have. Even today, I still read their material for reminders. I make no apologies for reading and studying the exceptional minds of these gurus. They are great people that have done great things.  

This is not about Self Improvement gurus however.

Get ready for Summer (NOW)

  

New Years is right around the corner and that means that people will be making all kinds of resolutions. Most will not follow through with them for various reasons. Either way what most people don’t realize is that if you are trying to get your body ready for the beach this summer, you need to get started NOW!! It takes months to transform your body the way you want it to look. So, don’t wait until March to get going. Start your transformation now and stop wasting time thinking about it.

Hot Wings and Beer………

 

The title of this post was not only an attention getter, but also a lesson for those of you that are living the healthy lifestyle. I did not mention UNHEALTHY lifestyle; rather I said the healthy lifestyle. I make that distinction because I witnessed a client of mine last night learning all about how a night of hot wings and beer could destroy a once near perfect functioning body.

Great Resource – TheFitCastInsider

There is another great resource to check out if you are interested in learning about fitness straight from the expert’s mouths. TheFitcastInsider is a new MP3 download for you IPOD people out there. You can download an interview on various topics each month and listen. There is a membership fee, but for those that want or need to know, it is well worth it. Check it out

http://thefitcastinsider.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=%2F

Just WHO is the best?

Viper: In case some of you are wondering who the best is they are up here on this plaque. [turns to Maverick]

Viper: Do you think your name will be on that plaque?

Maverick: Yes sir. Viper: That’s pretty arrogant, considering the company you’re in.

Maverick: Yes sir.

Viper: I like that in a pilot.

So WHO is the best?? In the world of fitness, performance training, and sports medicine, it can get confusing on who to listen to these days. There are numerous “experts” and even more “professionals” out there. I use quotes around those titles because it does not take much these days to be able to call yourself an expert or professional in the field. Too many weekend certifications, lack of regulations and an internet explosion can make anyone famous and relevant almost over night. So just, WHO is the best out there anyway?