Category Archives: General
With Father’s Day coming up tomorrow, I thought it would be cool to share some “cardio workouts for men” and an awesome busy dad’s workout. Of course, these workouts are just as great for the ladies, too. Before I get into the different cardio workouts, I filmed a video for you to follow along. If your a busy dad with kids, check out this video how you can workout actually “using” your kids as weights in this outdoor workout. (No Joke,
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There were fifteen of us who made it through a 3 mile battle of 15+ obstacles. The hardest part was just showing up to the event and doing it, than the actual event. There were coals of fire that we had to run through, monkey bar climbs and uphill running trails. We ran through mud and climbed 5-8 foot walls. We had to run through the woods, through rugged terrain, throw and carry tires, walk up 20 foot nets, climb
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Kirstin is a hardest worker in boot camp I have ever seen. She came with the attitude of “nothing is going to stop me..” and NOTHING HAS! I would teach class Wednesday morning, then Wednesday night and there she was, in both classes. Then, the next week, again there she was, both classes and a bunch of other classes during the week. She really has been unstoppable and it shows after losing already 40+ pounds in a few months, she
A Post Dedicated to Helping Mom’s Get Started and Stay On a Healthy Lifestyle Plan by Fairfield County Fitness Expert Patrick Jones, LSN,CPT This is for you, Moms. In fact, whether you are a mom or not, this is for all the women out there who feel trapped in a cycle of, “One day, I am going to eat healthy, lose weight and really take care of myself.” It’s time to get un-stuck, and we are here to help. We
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I wish that I had a dollar for everytime someone asked me “How Do I Get Rid of My Muffin Top”? Well it’s time I address this once and for all. 1. You MUST exercise if you want to lose weight and keep it off, so do something every day, even if it’s just a 15-minute walk around the neighborhood. Don’t say you don’t have time for exercise; you have to MAKE time. Yes, it takes time and effort, but
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A Post About Healthy Eating Tips for Easter by Fairfield County Weight Loss Expert Patrick Jones, LSN, CPT. The warm breezes of spring mean that Easter is around the corner! From jelly beans to chocolate bunnies, empty calories abound. This can be dangerous. YOU NEED A PLAN. First, the facts I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you really do need to know what you are getting yourself into when you reach for that
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A Post About How Weight Is Not Always The True Measurement of Success by Fairfield County Weight Loss Expert Patrick Jones, LSN, CPT. It’s time to purge that elephant in the room: THE SCALE! I used to go to clients homes and find they weighed themselves every day and all of a sudden they started going crazy. Seriously! They couldn’t stop! So I took their scale and kept several in my trunk so they would STOP the obession of weighing themselves.. Whether it’s
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A Post About How Diet Soda Can Kill by Fairfield County Weight Loss Expert Patrick Jones, LSN, CPT. I just came across a VERY good reason why you should consider staying clear of diet soda.Recent findings presented at the American Stroke Association’s 2011 International Stroke Conference concluded that diet soda can significantly increase your risk for stroke, heart attack and vascular death. [1] The findings were based on the Northern Manhattan Study, which looked at more than 2,500 people across various ethnic
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Congrats to Brian Frey!! Brian has won our BRING A BUDDY-WIN AN iPAD 3 Contest for the month of March!! He brought he 3 people that signed up and also gets free boot camp forever, as long as they are members. (our regular rewards program for members) GOOD NEWS!! I have decided to give away another iPAD 3 for the next person that refers 3 people before March 30th. All you have to do is tell your friends and family
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Here is what a lot of you have been waiting for – everything you need to know to shape up your booty for swimsuit season. Don’t allow past failures get you down. It can be frustrating waiting for results, but by a combination of cardio exercises, a healthy diet, and the right resistance workouts targeted for the butt and thighs, you will reach your goal. Here are the essential exercises that target your gluteal muscles to give it
