Survival of the Fittest in the Economic Crisis

The current state of our economy is causing many people to cut corners wherever possible.  In addition, we are all looking for more time to work and earn money just to keep our heads above water.  Increasing financial stress and less time for the gym leaves your wellness goals suffering.

Build your own home gym or just dedicate a corner of the garage or bedroom to fitness.  Pocket your expensive gym dues and invest a fraction of the money towards achieving your fitness and weight loss goals at home.

The Problem:

If you work an 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. job it’s no secret that waking at the crack just to drag yourself down to the gym gets old fast.  So, you decided to hit the gym after work.  It’s been a super long day at the office, but you’re going to do it today!  By the time you;

• Face traffic
• Find a parking spot
• Stand in line to check in
• Change and toss your gym bag in a locker
• Workout at the gym’s peak hour
• Wait for your favorite machine covered in sweat
• Hit the lotto and score an available treadmill
• Sit next to that gross dude in the steam room
• Shower
• Drive home

It’s now 7:00 p.m. and trying to accomplish your workout seemed to be a stressful task.  This is part of the problem and a big reason why obesity is an epidemic in our country. For many people health clubs are a scary intimidating place.  Dealing with the crowds, the time commitment, and feeling vulnerable around all the fitness freaks. There is a huge misconception that weight loss can only be achieved in the gym.

The Solution:

Fitness, health, and wellness is a way of life.  Working out should be rewarding, fun, and it should feel good!  The true secret to weight loss and achieving your goals is to devote time each day to keep improving your diet and your workout.

There are many options when you decide to purchase home gym equipment.  Each situation will be different depending on space, budget, goals, fitness level, interests, medical history, etc.

The Fitness Revelation is here to help you pocket your gym dues and invest in a fitness solution at home.  It is very important to understand how to exercise safely at home. My personal consulting packages provide you with the professional, friendly, motivating support and attention to guide and help you safely achieve your goals.

In addition, you will be provided with my E-Manual, Build Your Own Home Gym, free with you personal consulting program.  Home Gym budgets range from $50 and up!

Let me help you take control of your life today.  With my direction, knowledge, drive, and energy you will look and feel your best!

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Sometimes Less is More

Decreasing exercise intensity and duration can actually improve performance in the gym or in sport. Overtraining occurs when someone trains beyond the body’s ability to recover.  Training hard actually causes micro trauma to your muscles and makes you weaker, rest and recovery makes you stronger.

Overtraining is too common in Any-Gym-USA, among athletes, and the average Joe just trying to get in shape. Strategy is key when implementing a fitness program.

No pain no gain is a huge misconception.  When the check engine light comes on, you are lacking sleep, stressed, and just got off work maybe it’s a good idea to skip today’s workout. Your body need its energy to recover and repair.  True, exercise is work and you need to push the limits, but it shouldn’t be completely painful.

So, how much can you bench man?  Right, give me a break.  As a personal trainer, I spend more time in the gym in one week than most people spend all year.  The same guys…five days a week…bench pressing way too much weight…terrible form…making terrible noises…zero results, skinny legs.  Hum, go home and think about it. There is way more to fitness than the bench press!  Example given, point made.

So now what?

1. Establish your fitness goals, keep it realistic.

2. Develop a thought out workout regimen and nutrition plan.

3. Track your results, progress, and assess how you feel.

Be subjective.  Are you seeing results?  If you are putting in the time and discipline you should see results period.  If not something is wrong.  Overtraining or poor planing could be the problem.

Common Warning Signs of Overtraining:

• Lack of energy, tired, washed out feeling
• Soreness, aches, pain
• Decrease in performance, strength, intensity
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Changes in mental state
• Irritability, anger
• Increase or abnormal heart rate
• Compulsive exercise

If you are subject to overtraining.  Rest is the first step to treatment.  Followed by nutrition, massage, and stress reduction.

Seek the advice of a “qualified” fitness professional.  Program design should include; a review of medical history, posture, body fat, blood pressure, goals, lifestyle choices, ect.  There is no generic blueprint for a workout program.  Each individual should have a customized regimen. Get down to it, figure out what is really going on, make the right changes!  Remember to schedule in proper nutrition and significant rest.

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