How do I get great abs?

  One of the most commonly asked question that I hear in the gym is “how do I get great abs?”   For most people having great ab muscles is their ultimate goal and a sign of accomplishment. It requires a serious commitment to exercise and eating healthy to achieve.   Everyone has abdominal muscles. [...]

How to get the most out of your workouts

    I am constantly reading and doing research to educate myself. My goal is to be the best personal trainer that I can be and to be able to provide others with quality information that they can use to help get them in shape and be the best that they can be as well. [...]

Try this challenging Kettlebell Circuit to boost your fat loss!

The workout is short, but intense it should take only about 20minutes to complete. All you need is two kettlebells. Usually 10-20lbs works well for women and 35-45lbs for men. If you do not have kettlebells, no problem dumbbells well work just as good. Perform the following 5 exercises in a circuit. You will perform [...]

Magic Weight Loss Pill?

    Everyday we get bombarded with advertisements for weight loss pills and supplements. They all have these great before and after pictures. I bet you have asked yourself at least once, will they work for me?   These weight loss pills and supplements are everywhere you turn, from TV commercials, magazines, and right in [...]

How to avoid the weight loss plateau

  “I am doing the same workout that has helped me lose 10 pounds initially, but I have not been able to lose any more weight.  How come I have stopped seeing results?” This is a common question that I hear all of the time. This is something that can happen after a few months [...]

The best ab workout program

  The best ab workout program is one that is made up of ab exercises, lower back exercises, and rotational exercises. It should combine both traditional ab exercises like crunches and core stabilization exercises like planks.   The goal of the ab workout program should not only be to get six pack abs, it should [...]

How to successfully lose weight and keep it off for good

 Lose 20lbs in 20 days! Don’t believe a word of it! I wish it was that easy! Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for weight loss. Supplement companies are making a fortune making people promises of having the magic pill or weight loss drink, but the truth is that there is no magic supplement to [...]

Kettlebell Training for weight loss

  If you have never seen a kettlebell before, just imagine a cannon ball with a handle. They range in size from 8lbs all the way up to 105lbs. It has been my experience that a good starting weight for women would be 15lb to 26lb kettlebells and 35lb to 45lb kettlebells for men. Kettlebells [...]

Basic Nutrition Info

  There are six basic essential nutrients.  There are three nutrients that provide energy to your body in the form of calories. These three are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The other three nutrients are vitamins, minerals, and water. These three do not provide you with any calories, however they are essential to all metabolic activity [...]

Is Michael Phelps really helping kids lose weight?

  I just recently came across an article that just made me a little mad. Here is why. United States Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps signed a deal with Kellogg’s to promote health and fitness to children in an attempt to help children become more active. This is a very important topic, because obesity rates [...]