Posts Tagged ‘Phoenixville’
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
After thinking about it, I came up with Six Reasons the Gym SUCKS:
1.) Everyone else is going to the gym. And they suck.
Did you ever notice that when you look around the gym, everybody is doing the same thing? Like so many sheep, mindlessly plodding away with the misinformation from fitness magazines. People just go to the gym and do whatever everybody else is doing.
Have you ever noticed that when you walk into the gym and you see the same women on the same treadmills, doing the same 4 mile run, that they STILL look the same as they did 5 months ago.
I am sure you have seen the women spending hours at a time on ellipticals, bikes, and treadmills- sadly getting nowhere fast. Listen up ladies- you NEED to start doing some resistance training and cut those cardio sessions down to 20 minutes of intense interval training to get rid of the hip, thigh, and belly fat that is spilling out of your jeans.
And then there are also those wanna-be meathead guys trying to build their mirror muscles (abs, chest, biceps) with the Mr. Gargantuous (professional bodybuilder) routine and super supplement. “I switched my routine up from 4 sets of 10 to 5 sets of 8. Muscle confusion!”
Did you notice that you are exactly the same as you were a year ago? It ain’t the muscle that’s confused, son.
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Posted in Fitness Advice, Workout Plans | 4 Comments »
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Hello Campers…this article was sent out to you last year and I thought it was really inspiring that we need to post it on our new blog. Dana also writes a good paragraph at the end. As always, we truly thank you for choosing Epic Boot Camp and we are proud that we are able to help you live a healthy life and give you that “me” time. Keep up the great work!
When people ask me what I “do” and I tell them that I am a personal
trainer, they automatically start spewing excuses as to why they are
out of shape and unhappy with their bodies. I don’t have to ask a
thing. I am suddenly a shrink. Personal facts surface quickly and
without reserve. Mind you, all I have said is that I am a personal
trainer. Suddenly I’m their life long best friend. “I don’t have time…
I have kids… I go to school… my job wears me out… I just have no
energy… I used to workout…” I’ve heard every excuse in the book.
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Posted in Fitness Advice, Guest Writers, Testimonials | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
By Ben Kallen
No matter what your age, body type, or fitness level, we’re pretty sure one of your main workout goals is to improve your abs. And why not? A flat midsection, with or without a visible six-pack, is the ultimate symbol of being fit and lean. (And yes, it looks great at the beach.) But it’s not just a matter of vanity—a strong core helps stabilize your entire body.
Still, whatever you’re doing to get fit, there’s always room for improvement where the core is concerned. Here are five tips to help you to get those great abs faster than ever:
Tags: abdominals, abs, better exercise, better fitness, better health, better life, boot camp, fitness, Interval training, muscle, personal, personal training, phil, philadelphia, philadelphia boot camp, philadelphia fitness, philly fitness, Phoenixville, pittsburgh boot camp, pittsburgh fitness, six pack, training, valley forge boot camp, weight loss, woman
Posted in Fitness Advice | 4 Comments »
Monday, November 9th, 2009
By Mike Mahler
When was the last time that you got excited about doing some cardio? Doing traditional forms of cardio such as riding an exercise bike or running on a treadmill are about as exciting as watching a movie on the family channel. Lets face it one of the main reasons why people give up on cardio is similar to why smart people do not watch daytime television as both are beyond boring. Moreover, with regular cardio it takes too long to see results to persevere through the boredom. Do not believe me? Take a trip down to your local gym and look at the people in an aerobics class. Now go back in a month and see if you notice any physique composition differences. See what I mean? Fortunately there are several alternatives that offer more variety, are more challenging, and produce faster results. I am going to cover three highly effective fat loss programs in this article: PHA, HOC, and the “Descending Sets” Program.
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
I came across this a few months ago from a trainer that sent it to me. Here is a healthy downloadable cookbook. This is especially useful for post-workout meals. Click here, KissMyGlutes for the link to download the book. Enjoy!
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Posted in Fitness Advice, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition Tips | 1 Comment »
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Ingredients
Serves: 6 Prep: 15min|Cook: 45min |Total: 1hr 5min
* 1 1/4 c fat-free ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 1 tbsp dried oregano
* 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
* 6 oven-ready lasagna noodles (half of a 12 oz box)
* 3 C (3 oz) finely chopped or torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 C (8 oz) finely chopped skinless roast turkey
* 3/4 C shredded provolone cheese
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Posted in Healthy Recipes | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
We’ve all got our own quirky taste and texture preferences, even for simple protein shakes. Here are a few techniques you may find useful in preparing your next protein shake.
PROBLEM:
If your protein shake is:
Too Thin:
Try adding a few ice cubes, frozen fruit, or a tablespoon of sugar-free instant pudding mix to thicken it.
Too Thick:
Some protein mixes have guar gum or other artificial thickeners in them. Instead of throwing them out, you can make shakes using only half the packet, mixing in a regular whey protein to cover the protein gap.
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