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10/30/08

As many of you know, particularly if you are my client, I love short but high intensity cardio sessions.  Many times I have discussed the benefits of H.I.I.T. training here on my blog, such as using sprints for cardio training rather than long distance runs. 

Another type of workout that are now starting to gain popularity are Tabatas.  Tabatas are only 4 minutes long, but they are done at a very high intensity level.  In a Tabata, you perform an exercise as fast as you possibly can for 20secs.  You then take a 10sec break, and then repeat this process 7 more times.  At the end of 4 minutes you should be exhausted, as you have pushed yourself at an extremely high intensity for over  3 minutes with 40 sec. coming as a brief rest to allow you body to take in oxygen.

If you are in good shape and you are looking for a way to push yourself a little further in your workouts then try doing a Tabata.  If after you complete the first Tabata and you feel good after taking a 1-3min break, then do another Tabata with a different type of exercise.  If you can do this type of exercise for a total of 20-24minutes you are in excellent shape.

If you can do 12-16minutes worth of Tabatas you are in good shape and you are getting in a great workout and you will continue to get in better and better shape!

Want to give a Tabata workout a shot?  Here is a series for you to try today:

-Jumping Jacks- 20sec fast/10sec rest- repeat 8 times

rest 2 mins

-Pushups-20sec fast/10sec rest-repeat 8times

rest 2 mins

-Squat Jumps- 20sec fast/10sec rest-repeat 8 times

rest 2 mins

-Sprints- 20sec @ 100%/10sec rest-repeat 8 times

Try that workout and if you are not exhausted at the end, then you simply did not go 100% throughout the workout!

If you are interested in trying Tabatas, but you know you won't have the discipline to push yourself hard enough to get anything out of it, then join the MPT Fitness Boot Camp .  We did a great workout yesterday that involved 5 rounds of Tabatas and everyone was exhausted by the end!  Tabatas are part of the reason people in the MPT Fitness Boot Camp have been able to lose upwards of 30+ pounds, while putting on muscle and completely changing their body composition!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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Toys for Tots Fitness Boot Camp PDF Print E-mail

10/29/08

T'was the month before Christmas and all through the city

Parents were stressed out and children were giddy.

The decorations were up and the sweets did abound,

The shapes of some people were getting quite round!

The children were hoping that Christmas would come,

But without a miracle there would be no gifts for some.

Nick had an idea, the marines joined in too,

And there just may be something that you can do!

Out on the lawn there will be quite a clatter,

With sprinting and sweating the noise will not matter.

MPT and Marines will run a boot camp together,

So come out and play, regardless of weather.

You will learn to get fit and to change up your routine,

And help Toys for Tots as you work to get lean.

The cost of entrance is one toy for one tot,

If we all give a little, it will help out a lot.

Three Marines and your trainer just may make you run,

But do rest assured it is all in good fun.

So call all your friends to help Toys for Tots grow,

And maybe allow your old waistline to show!

What a good way to work out and give back,

And start to work off the Christmas time snacks!

Thanks to you on Christmas children will yell "Horray"

Happy Fitness to all, Lets do this today!

Who: MPT, You and the Marines

What: 1 hr Fitness Boot Camp Workout

When: 9am-10am Saturday, November 22nd

Where: Football Field at Bush Middle School (1500 Evans Rd. SA,TX 78258)

Cost: 1 toy for the Toys for Tots program

 
Do You Travel? PDF Print E-mail

10/27/08

Are you a business man or woman who has to travel frequently?

I have clients who travel quite a bit, and who struggle trying to keep up with their workouts while they are away.

If you are in a similar situation, you are going to want to see the new product/service I will be offering in the next few days.

Check back here and on the front page to see the announcement for the soon to be release travel product that will help you stay in shape no matter where you are!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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The Biggest Fitness Myth! PDF Print E-mail

10/24/08

The biggest misconception people have in regards to fitness is related to spot reduction of fat!  What I mean, is that people who would like to lose their love handles or their beer gut feel that if they do 1000 crunches everyday that the beer gut will go away.  Some women think that if they work the inside part of their legs then the fat that shakes when they walk will go away.

Unfortunately, it's just not that easy!  Doing 1000 crunches a day will get you stronger abs, but it won't make you lose the fat that is on your gut!  In much the same way, doing lunges all day will get you a strong/firm rear-end, but if you have some fat sitting on top of it, it will still be there!

The good news is that even without being able to spot reduce fat, we can still get you to drop body fat and get you looking exactly the way you want to!  In order to do that however, we need to have a comprehensive plan to help you build muscle mass through resistance training while also getting you involved in some cardiovascular training to help you burn extra calories.

Don't believe the infomoercials.  There is no one product that will give you the perfect body.  With hard work, determination and the right motivation you can have that body though, and MPT would love to help you get there!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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Re-Evaluate PDF Print E-mail

10/22/08

When you started with your fitness program, you should have written down what the goals were that you wanted to achieve.  If you didn't write them down, you probably still had goals that you wanted to achieve.

Today is as good a day as any to re-evaluate your goals and determine if you are doing what is necessary to achieve those goals.

A fitness program can be difficult.

You can do great working out, but you can eat poorly.

You could lift weights like a mad man/woman, but you could shy away from doing cardio.

There is no doubt that we all have our strengths and weaknesses.

So, today, sit down and make sure that your old goals have been achieved or are being worked towards.

Also, make new goals and make sure that you have an effective plan on how to achieve them.

If you need help creating a plan, remember that I am only a phone call or e-mail away!

Make it a great day San Antonio!

Nicholas Wood

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