Archive for May 18th, 2008

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May

You don’t need a gym

Coming from someone who makes a living training folks at a gym, this is a pretty bold title.  But that should show you that my true heart’s desire is for you to be fit, healthy and happy with yourself, not just to make money off your unmotivated butt!

Look, the weather all over the country is getting so nice.  Get outside.  Do something.  It’s so easy to get a workout right now.  Take advantage of the fact that it’s not scalding hot yet and it’s no longer the Ice Age.  It’s perfect.  Doesn’t take much–go for a run, bike ride, rollerblade or for some of you, JUST WALK.  I was in the park today and I watched people throw a football back and forth.  One couple was throwing a frisbee.  This is better than nothing, guys.  Now if you’re wanting to lose some serious fat, it’s gonna take more than just a leisurely stroll hand-in-hand with your partner.  It’s gonna take sprints, climbing stairs, longer runs (3+ miles), push ups, squat jumps, etc.. all of which you can do in a park or grassy area.  This is the part where you don’t need a gym.  Even a serious athlete, like myself staying in fighting shape, can get in a KILLER workout with nothing but myself.  No equipment needed (might need a can to puke in, though).  I take my dog on 4 mile runs every morning at 5:15AM and another 4 mile run at 6PM each night.  Yes, you read that right–twice a day.  Might seem excessive to you but I have some goals in mind and I’ll stop at nothing to achieve them.  That’s the kind of attitude you need to get.  Those runs combined with a clean diet equals weight loss.  I lost 4 lbs last week, and 3 lbs the week before.  And I plan to drop another 2-3 lbs this coming up week.  And those runs I mentioned above are only taking me about 30 minutes each.  So it’s not like I’m spending tons of time working out all day long so you can’t use that excuse that you don’t have the time.  You can totally do this, too.  

GET OUTSIDE!!!