Unexpected Benefits of Adding Weights to Your Workout.
Today was weight day at BNFIT Bootcamp. It was hard. But reading the attached status update on Facebook today inspired a new post. It's been more than a month since I've blogged, but this is the day. BNFIT Bootcamp is more than a family atmosphere where you can workout with no judgement and celebrate others victories. It's also more than the great fun we have on a daily basis. It is where REAL work is going down. The women and the men do the same workout. Even on weight day.
Personal Training: What I’ve Learned Thus Far
I was riding my bike this morning when a frantic "My Wedding is in 4 Months!" call came in. After the call and doing business, it dawned on me: I'm a Personal Trainer! People depend on me. People trust me. People pay me — which means they expect value. People obey me. Some of my clients don’t lift a weight without me…. drives me nutz, but I get it. Have you ever had one of these moments? Just 3 years ago, I was in the same place of depending on a
No Excuses FOR REAL!!
You talkin bout "Excuses or Results, not Both" on a TOTALLY whole notha level. I can't complain about ANYTHING! If you don't thank lift up your hands to the Most High God with thanksgiving after this, then I just don't know. Thank you, Lord!! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eQ0VgKGophI]
Get to the Bottom of Your Weight Gain
WHAT!!? Why are the numbers on my scale CLIMBING!!!!!? That is a valid and often frustrating question -- and the answers are often hard. “Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain,” stated Edward Abramson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, author of Emotional Eating. So why has your weight increased? And, more importantly, what can you do about it? 1. Life’s Fat Traps If you've ever trained with me, you've heard me say that everyone's weight fluctuates -- my cushion/excuse for my
no posts for weeks… this is where i was: heaven.
so this was my first cruise experience and it was incredible. most of my travel has been music-oriented -- some beautiful places all over the world
July 4 Boot Camp
To the BNFit Fam!! Happy Independence Day! Our morning group session is moving to Suitland High School track for the day only -- Capital Sports Complex is closed. Also, we're sleeping in an extra hour
A Few Things Your Trainer Should Tell You but May Have Skipped.
Be on time. It is a waste of money to be late to a session you've already invested in. Running late? Text that thing out. Don't arrive in the following states: empty stomach, coming off a cold, or on four hours’ sleep. It wastes both of our time when your body isn't fueled, hydrated and ready to work. We know you are eating more than you tell us! <----- I wish I knew how to make that sentence flash like a Las Vegas sign. If you're on a budget, recruit a few friends
BNFit Boot Camp M-F 6am and Sat at 8am
So we tried to accomodate the requests for evening group sessions, testing both Thursday and Saturday; perhaps I didn't test long enough for them to work, but personal training is a priority in the evenings. The added session that worked was this past Saturday at 8am -- PHENOMENAL
bn-fit thoughts on smith machines.
Just wanna weigh in on a question I get from clients on why our routines don't include Smith Machines, which are very popular and can be found in most gyms. In my opinion there are more cons than pros to using this machine. We're hitting this quick. PRO's: the Smith Machine is less intimidating then free weights, as you don't have to stabilize weight during the up/down motion. if you reach failure unexpectedly and can’t push anymore, you can turn your wrists and lock it in its place. you don’t have the danger of pushing
on why the blog posts slowed down — part 2.
well it's actually not a part 2. please just read part 1 -- and then add more bn-fit clients and a quickie vacation taken. thanks to fashion blogger kortney j over at he got style and to jeremy dante alexander -- the face of fashion blogging -- over at jeremydante for insisting that i post a blog today. okay okay! this blogging thing isn't easy. more to come.