You can spend hours doing sit ups, crunches, leg lifts, and generally torturing yourself trying to get six pack abs. And, sure, those things are important. But the real secret to killer abs is in your diet. Our expert breaks it down for you below with hard science and specific diet recommendations.
Tag Archives: performance training
February 2012
How to Train for Your First Marathon
So you want to do your first marathon? Sounds fun. Sounds challenging. Sounds like a great way to lose weight. But hold on. There is a bit of background work that needs to be carried out, and systematically at that.
Posted in athletic development, Cardiovascular/Aerobic Exercise, Fat Burning, fitness, performance training, Weight Loss Also tagged anaerobic capacity, burn calories, cardio training, exercise, fat loss, fitness, Health, long distance running, losing weight, marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Training For Running Endurance, weight loss, weightloss Comments closed
February 2011
S.H.I.T. for weight loss?!?!
There’s a revolutionary form of training that has spread amongst the fitness world like wild fire, and it’s one of the most effective ways to break through those dreaded plateaus that inevitably occur in weight loss, endurance and strength training.
Posted in athletic development, General News, Health Alerts Also tagged anaerobic capacity, high intensity training, strength training, weight loss Comments closed
July 2010
Shattering All Excuses
Some truly inspiring stories about not only athletic achievement, but overcoming some of life’s most painful and rigorous obstacles.
Posted in fitness, Mind-Body Connection, performance training, winning strategies Also tagged fitness goals, goal setting, motivational strategies Comments closed
July 2010
An Inspiring Story of a Triathlete
An inspiring story of a triathlete and some great psychological strategies to enhance your athletic performance and help you achieve your fitness objectives.
Posted in athletic development, fitness, General News, performance training, winning strategies Also tagged anaerobic capacity, cardio training, Training For Running Endurance Comments closed
April 2010
Goal Setting And Mindset
Nutrition, exercise and mindset are certainly vital elements to success in any fitness or weight loss program. But today, I’d like to talk about the importance of the intangible elements that are critical to succeeding in ANY of life’s endeavors, but specifically to achieving your personal fitness, weight and athletic goals.
Posted in General News Also tagged athletic training, Crossfit, fitness, goal setting, taking control of your health, Training For Running Endurance Comments closed
November 2009
The Bartendaz Redefining Elite Fitness and Athletic Training
Anyone who has followed the Bartendaz or seen their videos can attest to their amazing display of strength, power, balance and explosive athleticism. The group has blown away what was once the physical performance standard for athletes…
Posted in fitness, General News Also tagged agility training, build muscle, exercise, fitness, gymnastics, high intensity training, performance enhancement, personal training, plyometrics, weight training, weightloss, Workout Routine Comments closed
July 2009
Personal Trainer Participates In First Triathlon
This past weekend, I participated in my first ever off-road Triathlon. It involved a 3/4 mile swim, 15 mile mountain
bike course, and 5 mile trail run. I had a blast and completed the course in 2:50.21 placing 55th out of 240. 8th in my class out of 32. Not too shabby considering I only decided to do it 1 week prior to the event.
Posted in fitness, General News Also tagged EX2 Adventures, Personal Trainer, Rocky Gap Maryland, Training For Running Endurance, Triathlon, Xterra Off Road Triathlon Comments closed
February 2009
Monitoring Your Heart Rate For Fat Loss
Tracking your heart rate(HR) when engaging in any form of exercise or training is the best way to ensure you’re working out effectively, safely and within your limits. A Heart Rate Monitor is the best way to measure your heart rate effectively. It is also a great tool for motivation as well as giving you [...]
Posted in fitness, General News Also tagged heart rate training, polar monitors, training for fat loss Comments closed
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