If you really want to flatten your stomach, worry less about crunches and situps and worry more (a lot more) about your intestinal health. Read the following article and make sure to view the illustration and read the text after it : http://www.nutrexsolutions.com/2009/04/22/what-does-your-poop-say-about-you/
If you have healthy intestines, you will have overall health and stay out of the doctor's office. Intestinal health is responsible for up to 80 % of your overall immunity. MOST Americans intestinal walls are covered with spackle-like waste which inhibits vital micro and macronutrients ability to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Email for information about the detox diet that I've created that has yielded amazing results for over 20 clients.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
Bellator ( Meaning)
Latin word meaning: 'fighting man'. 'warrior'. 'soldier'.
"Everybody is fighting for something" - Renzo Gracie
What do you fight for?
Do you strive to be better everyday so that you can become the best?
Or are you one of the masters of lip service who say you want to be better or the best and don't take the necessary action.
There is a saying, 'The way you do one thing is the way you do everything'. So if you are the type of person who regularly makes excuses to not eat right or not go to the gym - despite having the knowledge that these are practices that will make you healthier and improve the quality of your life - take a minute and think about what other areas of your life that you allow being less than best be the norm.
I can honestly say that I am not the best at what I do, or in any aspect of my life, but I recognize and accept that fact and work on improving myself every single day. I allot at 1 hour a day to studying my craft so I can better serve my clients.
I ask for feedback from clients, family and friends so that I can be a better professional and a better man.
I've never understood the negative stigmas attached to therapy or self-help. We all have problems, few us own them and make the effort to be better.
I never pass judgement on people that struggle with what or any other issue, I do however take issue with those whom readily admit that they have a problem, acknowledge that they could be happier and then say they know what they have to do to change - then make no effort or a halfhearted effort to get things done. To
be better.
The man I consider my career mentor has a saying, 'When you have a big enough dream, you don't have time for a crisis'. Meaning, if you have a big enough goal(s) set for yourself than you don't have time for people and things that bring drama into your life. Its a great philosophy to by, especially if you're trying to ...accomplish serious goals and lessen anxiety in your life.
I've learned some really tough lessons recently because I forgot this philosophy- just a momentary lapse that almost cost me dearly - and it's never worth it. Getting the last word, having to be right, these are all things that you don't need to bother with if you just worry about yourself and your dream. A tough lesson is still a lesson though, and every lesson can be used to make you a better person, a better entrepreneur, better husband or wife or parent - just so long as you promise yourself to not repeat past mistakes. I know that sounds corny but I really believe it in my heart.
"Everybody is fighting for something" - Renzo Gracie
What do you fight for?
Do you strive to be better everyday so that you can become the best?
Or are you one of the masters of lip service who say you want to be better or the best and don't take the necessary action.
There is a saying, 'The way you do one thing is the way you do everything'. So if you are the type of person who regularly makes excuses to not eat right or not go to the gym - despite having the knowledge that these are practices that will make you healthier and improve the quality of your life - take a minute and think about what other areas of your life that you allow being less than best be the norm.
I can honestly say that I am not the best at what I do, or in any aspect of my life, but I recognize and accept that fact and work on improving myself every single day. I allot at 1 hour a day to studying my craft so I can better serve my clients.
I ask for feedback from clients, family and friends so that I can be a better professional and a better man.
I've never understood the negative stigmas attached to therapy or self-help. We all have problems, few us own them and make the effort to be better.
I never pass judgement on people that struggle with what or any other issue, I do however take issue with those whom readily admit that they have a problem, acknowledge that they could be happier and then say they know what they have to do to change - then make no effort or a halfhearted effort to get things done. To
be better.
The man I consider my career mentor has a saying, 'When you have a big enough dream, you don't have time for a crisis'. Meaning, if you have a big enough goal(s) set for yourself than you don't have time for people and things that bring drama into your life. Its a great philosophy to by, especially if you're trying to ...accomplish serious goals and lessen anxiety in your life.
I've learned some really tough lessons recently because I forgot this philosophy- just a momentary lapse that almost cost me dearly - and it's never worth it. Getting the last word, having to be right, these are all things that you don't need to bother with if you just worry about yourself and your dream. A tough lesson is still a lesson though, and every lesson can be used to make you a better person, a better entrepreneur, better husband or wife or parent - just so long as you promise yourself to not repeat past mistakes. I know that sounds corny but I really believe it in my heart.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Glycogen Stores...
One of the most important aspects of an athletes diet is maintaining high muscle stores of glycogen. Glycogen is a fuel for the body that is essential for high level performance.
Dietary starches and sugars are the body's number one source for producing muscle glycogen. Protein and fat doesn't do the trick. Athletes and sports scientists have known this for at least 40 years. Unfortunately some scientists took this concept to extremes- and recommended that athletes eat a diet high in cereals, starch and carbohydrates 24/7.
It is a little known fact, but, similar to the situation with BCAAs, glycogen synthesis by muscles occurs most effectively in the anabolic window(the hour following exercise). Muscles can build all the glycogen they need when they get starch and sugar during this short time frame following exercise or an event.
Eating carbs all day, everyday is over doing it and actually serves to displace the musclebuilding lean protein and alkalinity-enhancing, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables that are needed to promote muscle growth and bolster the immune system.
Eating starches and sugars is only necessary; just prior exercise, during an exercise, or during the anabolic window. Certain Carbohydrates are more effective than others in restoring muscle glycogen- particularly specific types of sugar, such as glucose and net-alkaline-producing starches found in bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams.
Dietary starches and sugars are the body's number one source for producing muscle glycogen. Protein and fat doesn't do the trick. Athletes and sports scientists have known this for at least 40 years. Unfortunately some scientists took this concept to extremes- and recommended that athletes eat a diet high in cereals, starch and carbohydrates 24/7.
It is a little known fact, but, similar to the situation with BCAAs, glycogen synthesis by muscles occurs most effectively in the anabolic window(the hour following exercise). Muscles can build all the glycogen they need when they get starch and sugar during this short time frame following exercise or an event.
Eating carbs all day, everyday is over doing it and actually serves to displace the musclebuilding lean protein and alkalinity-enhancing, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables that are needed to promote muscle growth and bolster the immune system.
Eating starches and sugars is only necessary; just prior exercise, during an exercise, or during the anabolic window. Certain Carbohydrates are more effective than others in restoring muscle glycogen- particularly specific types of sugar, such as glucose and net-alkaline-producing starches found in bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
ACE's Top 10 Trends for 2011
Not too much to explain here, it's pretty straight forward.
I will say this, I really hope Zumba dies out. It's just random movement patterns set to awful music. It does nothing to improve functional strength, improve posture, it compromises joint integrity - basically it doesn't have any of the benefits of working with competent personal trainer.
If you simply want to burn calories without rhyme or reason than have at it - it's better than nothing... I guess. But be careful and warmup properly.
On a positive note, I offer most all of the services listed. Also, I've positioned myself quite well by obtaining allied health certifications in order to better serve my clients by being able to map out proper diet and lifestyle guidelines.
Here are the top 10 fitness trends for '11 ...
•Economic Upswing: In general, consumers are preparing for an economic upswing that is motivating more individuals to resume their personal training and fitness regimens. This promising shift was also observed in ACE’s 2010 Fitness Professionals Salary Survey, which showed an overall increase in annual salary rates and benefits for full-time fitness professionals across all categories this past year.
•Added-Value Wellness Services: More gyms and clubs will begin to hire other allied healthcare professionals to serve the expanding needs of their health-conscious members. ACE’s partnership with NuVal™ LLC, creators of the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, a nutritional ranking system that guides consumers to more nutritious food choices, recognizes the need for people to take care of their physical health by also monitoring their dietary intake.
•Stress Reduction Through Fitness: With the increased knowledge of how stress negatively affects the body, gyms and clubs will start offering wellness programs so their members develop effective strategies for managing their stress levels. Consumers can expect to see new and improved programming to help alleviate this all-too-common by-product of our time-pressured lifestyles.
•Technology Becomes a Support Resource: Although there have been a great deal of technological advances within the fitness industry, online interactive classes will not proliferate in 2011, demonstrating the desire for human contact with fitness professionals. However, social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will become increasingly popular serving as an online motivational support system to complement personal training sessions.
•Buddy System: Healthy support groups will become a more popular offering in gyms due to peer encouragement and increased potential for success. This thinking also holds true for older adults, with the majority of them seeking group classes to stay fit. ACE’s Trainer Program for AARP includes a number of new benefits to address the unique needs of this population, which remains dedicated to living healthy lifestyles.
•Most Popular Workouts: Boot camp-style workouts will remain popular among consumers based on its intensity and efficiency. Zumba classes will continue to offer a fun alternative to more traditional dance classes, while TRX Suspension training and interval training both offer intense workout experiences with impressive results. Consumers will learn about the effectiveness of interval training in an upcoming ACE study in 2011.
•Small-Group Workouts: Small-group sessions remain a very popular way for individuals to exercise. Whether through personal training, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, or sessions for older adults, small-group sessions will be “in” as a way to socialize, cut costs and stay motivated.
•Youth-Based Fitness: Expect to see more youth-focused classes and clients popping up in gyms thanks to the national attention and focus on childhood obesity. Schools and fitness centers will also incorporate more exercise curriculum for the youth population and, as such, take advantage of ACE’s Operation FitKids curriculum, which has recently been revamped and expanded with a new program targeting students in grades 6-8.
•Corporate Wellness: Whether it is through the hiring of in-house personal trainers or discounts and incentives offered to employees that join a health club, corporate wellness programs will emerge country-wide to help encourage healthy lifestyles among workers, especially time-crunched consumers.
•Elevated Professionalism: There will be a significant increase in the hiring of personal trainers that hold a NCCA-accredited certification at gyms and fitness centers. With consumers becoming more educated and fitness-savvy, they understand the need for fitness professionals to have the proper education and high-quality certifications.
I will say this, I really hope Zumba dies out. It's just random movement patterns set to awful music. It does nothing to improve functional strength, improve posture, it compromises joint integrity - basically it doesn't have any of the benefits of working with competent personal trainer.
If you simply want to burn calories without rhyme or reason than have at it - it's better than nothing... I guess. But be careful and warmup properly.
On a positive note, I offer most all of the services listed. Also, I've positioned myself quite well by obtaining allied health certifications in order to better serve my clients by being able to map out proper diet and lifestyle guidelines.
Here are the top 10 fitness trends for '11 ...
•Economic Upswing: In general, consumers are preparing for an economic upswing that is motivating more individuals to resume their personal training and fitness regimens. This promising shift was also observed in ACE’s 2010 Fitness Professionals Salary Survey, which showed an overall increase in annual salary rates and benefits for full-time fitness professionals across all categories this past year.
•Added-Value Wellness Services: More gyms and clubs will begin to hire other allied healthcare professionals to serve the expanding needs of their health-conscious members. ACE’s partnership with NuVal™ LLC, creators of the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, a nutritional ranking system that guides consumers to more nutritious food choices, recognizes the need for people to take care of their physical health by also monitoring their dietary intake.
•Stress Reduction Through Fitness: With the increased knowledge of how stress negatively affects the body, gyms and clubs will start offering wellness programs so their members develop effective strategies for managing their stress levels. Consumers can expect to see new and improved programming to help alleviate this all-too-common by-product of our time-pressured lifestyles.
•Technology Becomes a Support Resource: Although there have been a great deal of technological advances within the fitness industry, online interactive classes will not proliferate in 2011, demonstrating the desire for human contact with fitness professionals. However, social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will become increasingly popular serving as an online motivational support system to complement personal training sessions.
•Buddy System: Healthy support groups will become a more popular offering in gyms due to peer encouragement and increased potential for success. This thinking also holds true for older adults, with the majority of them seeking group classes to stay fit. ACE’s Trainer Program for AARP includes a number of new benefits to address the unique needs of this population, which remains dedicated to living healthy lifestyles.
•Most Popular Workouts: Boot camp-style workouts will remain popular among consumers based on its intensity and efficiency. Zumba classes will continue to offer a fun alternative to more traditional dance classes, while TRX Suspension training and interval training both offer intense workout experiences with impressive results. Consumers will learn about the effectiveness of interval training in an upcoming ACE study in 2011.
•Small-Group Workouts: Small-group sessions remain a very popular way for individuals to exercise. Whether through personal training, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, or sessions for older adults, small-group sessions will be “in” as a way to socialize, cut costs and stay motivated.
•Youth-Based Fitness: Expect to see more youth-focused classes and clients popping up in gyms thanks to the national attention and focus on childhood obesity. Schools and fitness centers will also incorporate more exercise curriculum for the youth population and, as such, take advantage of ACE’s Operation FitKids curriculum, which has recently been revamped and expanded with a new program targeting students in grades 6-8.
•Corporate Wellness: Whether it is through the hiring of in-house personal trainers or discounts and incentives offered to employees that join a health club, corporate wellness programs will emerge country-wide to help encourage healthy lifestyles among workers, especially time-crunched consumers.
•Elevated Professionalism: There will be a significant increase in the hiring of personal trainers that hold a NCCA-accredited certification at gyms and fitness centers. With consumers becoming more educated and fitness-savvy, they understand the need for fitness professionals to have the proper education and high-quality certifications.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Giving cues throughout every set...
Because of my fitness education background, I have learned to pay strict attention to form during every rep of every set.
When you follow the teachings of people like Paul Chek, Gary Gray and Juan-Carlos Santana, you can't in good conscious allow your clients to perform movements with improper form and/or bad posture.
Motor engrams are motor patterns used to perform a movement or skill, that are stored in the motor area of the brain. So if you learn how to do the movement correctly while training with me, and perform enough reps of an exercise
it gets programmed into your Central Nervous System.
Eventually you will instictively perform the movement correctly -
and if a situation comes up in everday life where you have to perform a task, that mimics an exercise we do in the gym, you will automatically do it right and greatly reduce your risk of injury. Conversely, if I allow a client to; let there shoulders round forward during a chest press, let their traps roll up toward their ears during a tricep extension, or chest collapse forward during a squat, it not only increases the likelihood of injury in the gym, but also in everday life when muscle recruitment is called for. For example - if a person doesn't perform a squat-to-shoulder-press correctly in the gym, then, when they have to pick something off the floor and put it onto a shelf or whathaveyou, the risk injury is greatly increased.
Studies show that it only takes 300 (10 trips to the gym following a 3 x 10 set/rep format) repetitions of an exercise for it to become burned onto your CNS' harddrive.
Once, it becomes burned onto your harddrive, it takes approximately 3,000 repititions to unlearn that movement. This is why it is so important learn how to perform exercises perfectly - and why I believe it is so imperative for a deconditioned person to invest in a trainer. You should want someone there protecting you until you have total confidence in your body to protect itself.
I know that it is hard for many to think about their bodies 20,30,40 years from now, but it is impossible for me not to think about it while I'm training a client.
I have more than one client that would love for me to shut up, but to me, doing so would be unethical. I know what happens as a result of poor form and poor posture, and I can't in good conscious turn a blind eye to poor form. Did you know that braces for your teeth only apply 1 gram of pressure and yet they are able to move the teeth a few centimeters within 3 months? Imagine what happens to the human skeleton (esp the spine) when dealing with much heavier weight constantly being pushed, pulled, dragged etc when exercises or performed with incorrect posture.
Bottom line, every cue that I give is imperative to perserving the clients body.
I know to the occassionaly trainee gets sick of it, and can create some awkward silence time-to-time, but their longterm health is on the line. Sometimes doing the right thing isn't recognized or appreciated, but if you're a professional than you keep doing what you know is right.
When you follow the teachings of people like Paul Chek, Gary Gray and Juan-Carlos Santana, you can't in good conscious allow your clients to perform movements with improper form and/or bad posture.
Motor engrams are motor patterns used to perform a movement or skill, that are stored in the motor area of the brain. So if you learn how to do the movement correctly while training with me, and perform enough reps of an exercise
it gets programmed into your Central Nervous System.
Eventually you will instictively perform the movement correctly -
and if a situation comes up in everday life where you have to perform a task, that mimics an exercise we do in the gym, you will automatically do it right and greatly reduce your risk of injury. Conversely, if I allow a client to; let there shoulders round forward during a chest press, let their traps roll up toward their ears during a tricep extension, or chest collapse forward during a squat, it not only increases the likelihood of injury in the gym, but also in everday life when muscle recruitment is called for. For example - if a person doesn't perform a squat-to-shoulder-press correctly in the gym, then, when they have to pick something off the floor and put it onto a shelf or whathaveyou, the risk injury is greatly increased.
Studies show that it only takes 300 (10 trips to the gym following a 3 x 10 set/rep format) repetitions of an exercise for it to become burned onto your CNS' harddrive.
Once, it becomes burned onto your harddrive, it takes approximately 3,000 repititions to unlearn that movement. This is why it is so important learn how to perform exercises perfectly - and why I believe it is so imperative for a deconditioned person to invest in a trainer. You should want someone there protecting you until you have total confidence in your body to protect itself.
I know that it is hard for many to think about their bodies 20,30,40 years from now, but it is impossible for me not to think about it while I'm training a client.
I have more than one client that would love for me to shut up, but to me, doing so would be unethical. I know what happens as a result of poor form and poor posture, and I can't in good conscious turn a blind eye to poor form. Did you know that braces for your teeth only apply 1 gram of pressure and yet they are able to move the teeth a few centimeters within 3 months? Imagine what happens to the human skeleton (esp the spine) when dealing with much heavier weight constantly being pushed, pulled, dragged etc when exercises or performed with incorrect posture.
Bottom line, every cue that I give is imperative to perserving the clients body.
I know to the occassionaly trainee gets sick of it, and can create some awkward silence time-to-time, but their longterm health is on the line. Sometimes doing the right thing isn't recognized or appreciated, but if you're a professional than you keep doing what you know is right.
Monday, November 8, 2010
What makes you smell pretty, actually stinks...
Over the Summer, I posted that up to 80% of what you put on your skin finds its way into your bloodstream. Keep that in mind when you put on your deoderant and cologne- which are loaded with chemicals and metals. People typically put cologne on their neck and DO under the arms. Both places are home to lymph node clusters. READ MORE...
The body has over 300 filtering selected white blood cells
and foreign elements. The lymph node is a component of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system moves lymph node fluid, waste substance, and nutrients through out your body bloods...tream and tissues.
Each lymph node is also an important part of your immune system. Your lymph node filters fluids, catching viruses, bacteria, and other unknown materials. Then your unique white blood cells destroy the unwanted materials. Keep this in mind when buying your DO, and try to buy natural products. With cologne, only wear when necessary and try to spray it on your clothing collar if it wont ruin the material.
The body has over 300 filtering selected white blood cells
and foreign elements. The lymph node is a component of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system moves lymph node fluid, waste substance, and nutrients through out your body bloods...tream and tissues.
Each lymph node is also an important part of your immune system. Your lymph node filters fluids, catching viruses, bacteria, and other unknown materials. Then your unique white blood cells destroy the unwanted materials. Keep this in mind when buying your DO, and try to buy natural products. With cologne, only wear when necessary and try to spray it on your clothing collar if it wont ruin the material.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Free Nutrition Consultations for Parents and their Children...
Through the end of the year I will be doing free nutrition consultations for any parents interested in improving their child's diet.
This offer is valid to all Hoboken residents. I will be available a few hours a day Monday through Friday.
This is my way of giving back to the community. It is my hopes that I can get in front of as many people as possible to teach them simple ways to improve their immunity to disease and increase energy - while eating in a way that shows respect to our environment.
I truly hope that people take advantage of this offer ( which is a $150 value ).
For more information call Greg at 917.573.4563
This offer is valid to all Hoboken residents. I will be available a few hours a day Monday through Friday.
This is my way of giving back to the community. It is my hopes that I can get in front of as many people as possible to teach them simple ways to improve their immunity to disease and increase energy - while eating in a way that shows respect to our environment.
I truly hope that people take advantage of this offer ( which is a $150 value ).
For more information call Greg at 917.573.4563
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