Study after study of successful men and women have shown that those who set about after their goals with a specific aim to be completed within a specific time frame are invariably those who are more likely to achieve their goals. What's more, the research shows that, despite what we've been told, the bigger the goal, the more likely it is to be achieved. This kind of flies in the face of the 'start small' brigade who advocate 'realistic' thinking doesn't it? To set and achieve a massive goal takes just four things: 1. Write it down in specific terms 2. See it in your mind 3. Say it out loud 4. Take consistent action That's not too bad is it? How do... read more 0 comments
What's the main thing that'll determine your fitness results in 2008? No, not genetics. Not drugs. Not time. Not even motivation. Not knowledge. Not a better program. Not a trainer. There's one thing more powerful than any other factor - CONSISTENCY! Here's what's going to happen in about 9 days when 2008 hits: Every single person is going to be surfing Google for "fat-loss program" or "fat-loss diet" and they'll be surfing every fitness website and forum, until they find the one. Once they find the one, they'll feel confident that this is the solution to their problems. They'll be excited because the program is new. But after three or four weeks (maybe they make it three or four months... read more 5 comments
I got this video from another blog and couldn't help but put it up. With all the hooplah going on with the George Mitchell Report and the taint it's put on baseball and sports in general, a reminder of what the true spirit of sports is all about is in order. You'll love this. Jason McElway ... Motivating? Inspiring? You tell me. What can you NOT do? read more 2 comments
I talk a lot about nutrition being the key to successful fat loss and how weight training and/or cardio fall a distant second to nutrition when it comes to maximizing your results. I've also said many a time that you can't 'out exercise' a bad diet. I think most of us who've been in this game long enough share the same sentiments. Fat loss is all about nutrition. So if it's all about nutrition, that basically means it's all about nutritional compliance, or adherence to your plan. A plan is only as good as the degree to which it is followed. I've heard it said that plans don't fail, people do. I wouldn't go that far, as poorly designed plans... read more 3 comments
President of Lean Bodies Consulting, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), and Certified Kinesiologist (CK)