Exercise of The Week!

Plank Contest Winner!

Check out Hashim. He was our plank contest winner in this morning's bootcamp with a killer 2 Minute Hold. I made him hit a victorious pose by showing off those guns he has worked so hard for over the last few months. Great Work Hashim!

Make Friday Your New Begining!

How many times have you heard from somebody "The Diet starts Monday!" or "I'm going to start working out Tomorrow!" The few people that actually start the diet or new workout program rarely stick with it for any length of time. Most people who start something new, especially when it's related to fitness, tend to go all out right at the begining and either workout way too hard making themselves too sore to walk, or they go on some crazy restriction diet like the grapefruit diet that no human can possibly survive on. Sound like anybody you know? Maybe you've even done it yourself. I know I have.

After my initial interview with a new client I always have them start with one simple goal adherence. Simply put just plan on getting to the gym a few times a week for 6 months. Don't be afraid to set smaller goals that are achievable that way when you achieve them you can build upon your successes. Goals don't have to be complex, but they need to be realistic and measurable. Now the talk of starting tomorrow that is a load of cow dung just suck it up and start today otherwise you run the risk of never starting.

Bachelor Party Fun In Chicago!

The View from Murphy's Bleachers Patio.

The whole group of us. The picture was taken by a cubs fan I'm surprised it came out as well as it did.

Waiting for the train before the game. We almost lost one here but luckily he made it just before the train left.

Don't Eat Yourself To Death!

Fatty Liver Disease is a condition usually indicative of alcohol abuse, but it is now being associated with obesity as well. It's alarming that people who are overweight could be at risk of liver disease simply from overeating. Your liver will actually start to harden resulting in less function and ultimately resulting in serious health risks.

I know I've referred to "Supersize Me" the documentary before, but Morgan Spurlock who went on an all McDonald's diet for 30 days started to see the birth of fatty liver disease before the end of his fast food experiment. Just 30 days and the results of an unhealthy diet can be realized.

So if your someone who could use an overhaul in the diet arena don't wait because luckily much of the damage can be reversed. Below are pictures of a healthy liver and a diseased one. I'll let you make the distinction!

Fitness Infomercials??

Have you ever been a victim of fitness infomercials??

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I honestly don't as it was a little before my time but there are plenty more ideas just like it out there that promise great results in little or no time.

Although I've never purchased one of the products on TV I find myself watching them when they come on out of pure amazement. Hopefully your not someone who honestly believes that doing the latest ab gadget for 10 minutes a day 3 times a week will get you ripped. However, if you do then please leave me a comment and I will obliterate any reasoning behind why they say their product works.

Most of these products play on your emotions and are appealing to the part of you that dreams about having the body you've always wanted. I'm sure I'm not the first to tell you this but there is no magic pill, diet, or contraption that will melt the fat away. The only way to reach ultimate health and fitness is exercise and eating right. Bottom line it's hard work and if anybody tells you anything else they are flat out lying to you.

Leave me a comment below or email me about the fitness gadget or fad that you want me to break down for you.

Super Baby!!

This is pretty incredible. Think about playing sports against this kid when he finally turns High School age.

http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/22051792/super-strength-baby.htm