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A Weight loss Sabotaging Myth that keeps you from losing weight.

For many, losing weight is not an easy task. As you know, weight loss success is a direct result of a clean,low-cal diet coupled with the proper exercise routine that makes you burn calories and build lean muscle.

……If you don’t know that then you have been living under a rock and I think you should sit down and eat everyday at least 1 box Kellogg’s Special K, a juicy Whopper and a nice big tall glass of orange soda …oh ya, make it diet with lots of fizzy chemicals .

Yet, for those who have been trying to  reach their weight loss goal but can’t get there………….here is a weight loss sabotaging myth that i see many fall victim too when trying to drop pounds

#1 Myth:Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout leads to your best body.

You’ve probably been told via commercials, Internet garbage, trainers and other non substantial paraphernalia that if you workout just 3-4 days per week for 15-30 minutes per day that you’ll lose massive amounts of fat and you’ll look your absolute best?????

Well, I’m going to tell you that’s garbage. Yep, perform just 20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week and you’ll be running in circles.  Yes, you’ll get a blip of energy, little tone but really..c’mon, change your body.  I know your smarter than that, I hope.

The only way the  20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week plan will possibly work is if your a genetic freak or if you have the cleanest, low-carb, low-calorie diet and additional 3 day body building program that is at least another 30-45 minutes per workout.

Exception:  serious power squatting, power cleans and dead-lifts at maximum weight which is minimum another 30 minutes, twice per week with the possibility of blowing out your lower back added to nice big shoulders and a bulging neck :)

Sure, working out like this is better than nothing.  Yet, if your goal is to get lean then Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout isn’t the plan for you.

Suggestion:

for those who are limited in time, work out at home and can’t possibly workout more than 30 minutes in the morning…. then get up a earlier.  Add an additional 10 minutes of intense cardio to your 30 minute cardio routine.  Do this everyday.  Yes, every day!  At night, perform 15 minutes of boot camp, core and weight training exercises.  Example, 1 minute of low squats(1-2 inches below parallel) followed by 1 minute of mountain climbers followed by 1 minute of straight punches to a stand up bag followed by 1 minute of push ups ….if your a beginner than try 15-30 seconds of each….I’d like to give you a complete program but don’t have the time.

If your using free weights then try to use a heavier weight (80% max) for 8-12 reps on day 1 of training.  On training day 2, perform lighter weights (50-50% max) for 15-30 reps.  Don’t be scared to lift heavier.  You will get leaner not bulkier if you’re on a great diet and training program.

If you have all the time in the world then train for a 5k, 10k…better yet a triathlon.  Add 2 days of resistance training( one high rep, 20-50 reps/1 day low reps,5-12 reps) plus 1 day of 30 minute core training.

Yes, all the above takes work…oh well.  If you get going it will all get easier and you’ll feel faster, healthier and leaner :) .

2 previous post that explain cardio:

cardio matters   ****short distance or long distance cardio (read this)

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Body Resistance Training Session to tone Upper body for women

 

Medical Transcriptionist

Below is a great way for women to tone their upper body and get lean arms when  away from the gym, stuck at home or just prefer to work out at home.  Burning calories (check out my free running program,click here) and eating a natural,low-starch (check out my free diet,click here) will give you fast results to dropping pounds.  These exercises are meant to shape and tone your upper body.  I like to throw in some legs to as working legs makes revs up your heart rate. 

So, check out the videos for exercise instructional tips and perform the training session that follows.  As always perform at your own risk and see medical help before starting any exericise plan.

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FREE UPPER BODY TRAINING SESSION FOR WOMEN

Exercise Beginner Intermediate Fit Chic
Jogging or power walk Power walk 1-2 miles Jogging 3 miles with 10 – 30 sec.sprints Jogging 3 miles with 20 – 30 second sprints
Down ups with push ups 2 down up with 1 push up on knees/ total 10 (20 down ups/10pushups) 2 down ups with 2 push ups w or without knees total 20 (40 down ups/40 push ups)  2 down ups with 2 push ups w or without knees total 30 (60 down ups/60 push ups)  
Mountain climbers 30 each leg 50 each leg 100 each leg
 Triangle push upsplus band curls  10 tri push ups2 x 30 seconds curl  3 x 15 tri push ups4 x 30 seconds curl  6 x 10 tri push ups4 x 60 seconds curls 
 Squats below parallel with 15-30 lb medicine ball, feet in line with shoulders  15 lb medicine ball30 reps  20 lb medicine ball2 x 50 reps  20-30 lb medicine ball3 x 50 reps
 Heavy bag or shadow boxing  3 x 2 minute roundscombinations

jab-cross/jab-jab-cross/jab-jab-cross-hook/hook 4x

 4 x 3 minute roundscombinations same as beginner  5 x 3 minute roundscombinations same as beginner
 speed rope or jumping jacks  2 x 2 minutes  3 x 3 minutes  5 x 3 minutes

 

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Easy Ab routine for moms.

Ann in the video is a mother of 5 and has been training with me for almost a year. She has lost 32lbs and lives a whole foods/Mediterranean diet. Yes, she eats a cookie every day but it’s organic and all natural. Paul Newman’s orange chocolate chip is her treat with lunch.

15-30 minute body resistance workouts

Note:you can make any of these sessions more challenging by adding sprints, jump rope, boxing, mountain climbers or any other 1-2 minute cardio interval in between exercises . Also, you can repeat each program multiple times and/or rather than count the repetition of each exercise, just perform each exercise to failure (cant perform that exercise any further


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Quick Whole Body Circuit for Home

FREE SESSION:

  • Squat Jumps with Medicine Ball(20lb is ideal)
  • Squat (wide feet) and Press medicine ball when coming up over head.
  • Push ups==>>click here
  • Jumping Lunges (split squats), NO ball
  • Ab routine==>> click here

 Quick Tips:

  • Jumps: squat slightly above 90 degrees and spring off toes and land back on heels.  Best to hold ball with palms under ball.  Keep ball to your chest.
  • Push Ups: if you need to use your knees then do so. See push up video.
  • Jumping Lunges (split squats): never do these with knees problems. Keep straight up and make sure the front heel hits the floor and your front knee doesn’t go forward over your front toes when bending.  Best to Keep legs hip distance apart when jumping and landing.  Beginners should just perform a regular stationary lunge.

Perform as Follows:

Beginners             3 circuits   each exercise 15 seconds or 5-8 reps

Intermediate         5 circuits   each exercise 30 seconds or 15-25reps

Very fit                      To easy for you guys.


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