Army Crawls with Feet on a Scooter..completely dragging by the upper body. A lot of core strength!!!
Early Morning Bootcamp, complete with mountain climbers, battle ropes, TRX and kettlebells
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Craziness goin on at the gym
Craziness going on. Presses, followed by ladder, another press then split squat jumps...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
why do i need protein?
As a trainer I've heard the following:
Why do I need protein?
I don't want to bulk up, I just want to tone.
I don't want to look like the hulk,arnold,etc..
And I'm sure clients and gym members have said that too.
News flash, protein is good for you. Especially post exercise and especially to lose weight. Research has shown that increased protein intake is key to successful weight loss. Here's why:
Thermic Effect!!
The definition of this is that your body increases its energy expenditure and calories burned when it digests and utilizes the food you eat. So pretty much when you eat, your metabolic rate increases because of this "thermic effect" that takes place as a result of the food you eat. In addition, your body burns a different amount of calories depending on the type of food you are eating. For example your body will only burn about 4 calories 4-7 calories for every 100 calories of carbs and fat you eat. Contrast that with the 24-28 calories for protein. Big difference there!!
There's going to be a bigger difference in weight loss when on a higher protein diet than a low carb or anyother diet.
Top 3 reasons protein consumption is beneficial for weight loss:
1. Fuller for longer.
2. Increased metabolism(thermic effect)
3. Less muscle loss. So your body will burn sugars and fat and not store them.
Even if you're not a big meat eater, the world is full of proteins in other forms. Tofu, beans, nuts and a great supplement, protein powders,bars,etc.
These powders and bars are not just for those looking to get big. They provide key nutrients that your body needs to repair muscle fibers that are broken down during exercise whether you're a cardio freak or a lifter.
So do yourself a favor and keep up your protein intake.
In the end your body will thank you and you'll achieve the body you have always wanted!
Why do I need protein?
I don't want to bulk up, I just want to tone.
I don't want to look like the hulk,arnold,etc..
And I'm sure clients and gym members have said that too.
News flash, protein is good for you. Especially post exercise and especially to lose weight. Research has shown that increased protein intake is key to successful weight loss. Here's why:
Thermic Effect!!
The definition of this is that your body increases its energy expenditure and calories burned when it digests and utilizes the food you eat. So pretty much when you eat, your metabolic rate increases because of this "thermic effect" that takes place as a result of the food you eat. In addition, your body burns a different amount of calories depending on the type of food you are eating. For example your body will only burn about 4 calories 4-7 calories for every 100 calories of carbs and fat you eat. Contrast that with the 24-28 calories for protein. Big difference there!!
There's going to be a bigger difference in weight loss when on a higher protein diet than a low carb or anyother diet.
Top 3 reasons protein consumption is beneficial for weight loss:
1. Fuller for longer.
2. Increased metabolism(thermic effect)
3. Less muscle loss. So your body will burn sugars and fat and not store them.
Even if you're not a big meat eater, the world is full of proteins in other forms. Tofu, beans, nuts and a great supplement, protein powders,bars,etc.
These powders and bars are not just for those looking to get big. They provide key nutrients that your body needs to repair muscle fibers that are broken down during exercise whether you're a cardio freak or a lifter.
So do yourself a favor and keep up your protein intake.
In the end your body will thank you and you'll achieve the body you have always wanted!
biggest secret to weight loss
Calories in vs calories out. Plain and simple. Its basic math. If you want to lose weight, you have to create a deficit of 3500 calories to lose 1 lb. That means you either decrease consumption or increase exercise. If you're like me and like to eat, then just increase how many calories you burn everyday. If you don't want to exercise a lot you better be sure to keep the nutrition tight and disciplined.
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