Posted by Ken Karnack on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 @ 10:30 AM
Getting Lean With Fitness Model Belinda Benn – A Review
If you want to lose weight, it’s not hard to find a few kazillion products out there offering their services. With so many products claiming to be cheap and easy, remind me why are we facing such an obesity epidemic?
I’ve tried and quit many different products so I am fully qualified to review any new products accurately.Today I’m looking at ‘The Get Lean Program’ made by 45 year old Australian, Belinda Benn.The Low Down on Get LeanBelinda Benn created her program after losing weight and toning up.
I’ve seen publicity shots of her and boy, I’ll give it to her, she’s fit! First thing that stood out to me about her is her age. After asking for second opinions, I conceded noone could place her above 28.
I might have been ready to write her story of weight revolution off, but after seeing it, she actually seems genuine.At 37 she had never exercised in her life and ate fat and sugar. Out of the blue she found herself divorced after 15 years of marriage.
She decided to make some life changes and get fit. Because she wanted to surf! At this point I thought, what a chick! Fitness is now a serious part of her daily routine and so she put together this program based on her own experience.
I think makes the program unique because it’s based on a real woman’s experience. It’s simple and realistic instead of another false promise.What are we signing up for?The thing that stood out to me once I looked through the program, is how much sense it made.
It’s based on looking into your eating habits. It helps you figure out, why you are overeating and what changes are needed to help you avoid the temptations. Then, in perfectly understandable language, it goes through the way to shop, cook, eat at home and eat out so that you work on burning fat instead of gaining it.
I could tell that a woman who knew what she was talking about made this because she paid so much attention to the mental and emotional aspects we all have connected with food.
Belinda pays much more attention to setting you up for long-term success rather than just months.For me, it was appealing that the program comes with so many aspects prepared. There are so many recipes and also a 12 week plan.
I’m so lazy about organising myself I always fall into the trap of going back to my old habits. This made me feel like I am working on auto-pilot.The last part, I think is pretty incredible is that Belinda actually gives personal advice to everyone who partakes in the program via email.
I have never come across any program that offers such personal support. It’s great to have a sideline cheerleader telling you not to give up. And I genuinely feel she knows the struggle considering her story.The final scoreAll in all, I would give this program a super enthusiastic thumbs up.
Despite her larger than life results, Belinda seems like a realistic down to earth girl who made a program to work into your life flexibly. It’s not about some fad diet, but rather an important education towards food for body and soul.
How far and intense you want to take it, is your prerogative.The best bit? It’s affordable! But even so, still comes with a 60 day, no questions asked, money back guarantee.
I say, do it! Go Here for the program
Posted by Ken Karnack on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 @ 12:40 PM
Time to crush 2 more nutrition myths and prove to you that you caneat your favorite foods while losing fat.
Fitness Trainers Dallas Nutrition Myth #1 - Fruit Makes You Fat
This. Is. Ridiculous.
No one, and I repeat, NO ONE is fat because they eat too much fruit. As a Fitness Trainer in Dallas, I will tell you that this is ridiculous. You can eat fruit, veggies and almost anything in moderation.
Let's clear things up. Yes, fruit contains sugar. But fruit alsocontains fiber and water and fills you up for just a few calories.
Check out this calorie chart of our favorite fruits:
* 1 cup of cherries = 75 calories
* 1 medium apple = 75 calories
* 1 medium banana = 100 calories
* 1 cup blueberries = 80 calories
* 1 date = 25 calories
* 1 grapefruit = 80-100 calories
* 1 orange = 60 calories
* 1 peach = 40 calories
* 1 cup pineapple = 65 calories
* 1 cup strawberries = 45 calories
* 1 cup watermelon = 50 calories
So seriously, let's just say you ate that entire list...you're still only at about 750 calories.
Compare that to these common foods - the ones that really make us fat.
* Grande Iced Caffe Mocha = 200 calories
* Grande Caramel Frappuccino = 430 calories
* Starbucks Low Fat Blueberry Muffin = 430 calories (only 1g fiber!)
* Plain Bagel = 300 calories (2g fiber - whoop-de-doo!)
You see my point? And we're worrying about "fruit making us fat"?
Sheesh.
Whooooaaa, don't eat that 75 calorie apple, you might get fat!(Note: Sarcasm)
Heck, there are days this summer when I've had:
* 1/2 a watermelon
* 2 apples
* 1/2 cup blueberries
* 1/2 cup strawberries
* 2 peaches
* 5 dates
* 2 bananas
* 1 pear
And you can see from my Facebook photos that fruit isn't making mefat.
So the myth that fruit makes you fat is a joke. The truth is thatfruit is healthy for you and fills you up and helps you LOSE fat.
Fitness Trainers Dallas Nutrition Myth #2 - You can't eat delicious foods while losing fat
This is not true. However, "delicious" is a subjective term, right?
So what I might think is awesome (natural peanut butter sandwicheson flax bread with blueberries), might be your idea of boredom.
You do not have to give up your favorite foods completely when youare on a fat loss program.
Now I'm not going to lie and say you can eat whatever you want, andhowever much you want, every meal and every day.
You just need to harness the power of portion control and improvethe overall quality of your diet, and you'll still be able to get alean and sexy body this summer with your favorite foods.
So keep your nutrition SIMPLE. Focus on whole, natural foods andlimit high-calorie, high-sugar foods to just a couple of treats perweek. Combine that with your favorite Turbulence Training workouts and you'll lose fat fast.
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Posted by Ken Karnack on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 @ 02:40 PM
Sometimes most people are looking to hire a professional trainer that works in a
personal training studio over a
fitness center or a local gym. After years of observation, it is easy to locate the frustration and lack of concern on the faces of the clients that sit at the fitness counselors desk when trying to join a fitness center.
When I was working for
Gold's Gym, it starting to look like a used car lot over the years. Most times have at least one big fat dude , and numerous front desk people macing cheeseburger and fried foods greeting people when they enter the health club. At least they are not told to shake hands with the new potential members or patrons and get all that slimy fat food all over everyone. .
A Personal Fitness Training Studio is The Solution!
For instance Maybe you want to get fit, but you feel you might be uncomfortable working with a trainer from a fitness studio? Most fitness studios are filled with many well trained , national certified personal trainers that will help you solve your weight loss.
We have both male and female personal trainers who can guide you with a variety of exercises. Whether you are looking shed those extra pounds, or your just getting started , our fitness trainers can guide how to meet your personal fitness goals.
What if I already hit my Goals?
They can even help set your goals for you and give advise on many ideas including: losing weight, weight management, muscle building, or nutritional and meal planning.
Is it expensive ?
Our trainers charge low-cost rate,for one on one training, so the best rates you searching for .
Will I have to change my life around the trainers schedule?
Your scheduled training doesn't have to be time consuming either a fitness trainer can be flexible your schedule, so you can get the schedule you want. They can cover other areas like simple breathing and lifting techniques. A personal trainer can train in home with you to change your fitness routine , or get you up and running to get your best results. Our style of training is fun and you can accept a man or woman trainer. Your schedule, your personalized fitness goals on your budget, so you can get in shape and keep your wallet fat.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, May 06, 2010 @ 08:29 AM
Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
Why are they messing with the fitness industry?
Headed by none other than John McCain, who is tying to pas the bill with congress. It is just another way for the government to get a hold of the Americans profits and hard work. Don't these guys make enough money? I have never seen a poor politician have you?
The amendment could needlessly expand the rulemaking and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission to dietary supplements. If the proposed amendment to S. 3217 passes, it will add burdensome new regulations and cede more authority over your business to the FTC -- just what the U.S. economy does not need.
Should these additional powers be granted to the FTC, you can expect to see the following:
- The FTC will have authority to create advertising guidelines that are inconsistent with what is allowed under DSHEA and the Food and Drug Administration
- The FTC acting as a legislative body, creating "rules" for industries like (the fitness industry) ours in areas in which it has no expertise
- The FTC levying fines against businesses for practices it deems illegal without allowing the business to change its policies
- The FTC levying fines against companies for "aiding and abetting" wrongdoing even when the companies did not know a violation was occurring
- The FTC making, approving, and policing rules with virtually no oversight
Tell your Senators NOW to oppose the FTC amendment to S. 3217.
Concerned industry advocates can visit the Advocacy area on the NPA website (www.NPAInfo.org) and take action and send a message to their senators, urging them to OPPOSE the FTC amendment.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Sun, May 02, 2010 @ 02:12 PM
Last week I asked a worl class athlete for an interview and she said yes. She is the youngest professional
fitness competitor Victoria Larvie. This young athlete is proven herself to be on of the best the sport has to offer for female fitness models and competitors around the world.
How did you get started in fitness and exercise?
I didn't start working out in a gym until i was 15 or 16 but I was a gymnast since the age of 3 so being in a gym just came naturally to me. It is a second home.
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How much do you workout per week? Cardio? Weights?
I workout with weights 3 days a week.; I do a little
cardio everyday but tuesday and thursdays (the days I dont do weights) I still do cardio and I do more than I would on the other days I try to get up to an hour.
How many calories do you consume off season?
I honestly don't count my calories I try to keep eating healthy but I do have my cheat days
How many when you get ready for your fitness shows?
Luckily I have a nutrionist that makes my meal plans for me so I don't have to worry about the number.
Would you recommend that more young females get started in the fitness competitions?
Yes Definitly. I would love to see alot more young people in the Fitness world I think it is an AMAZING opportunity,keeps you in shape, and keeps a good head on your shoulders.
What is your favorite cheat food?
Sushi and Chocolate
What is your off season weight? Your Fitness Show ready weight?
off season is about 115-120
on season about 110-112
What does it feel like being the youngest female professional fitness competitor and how has it changed your life?
It is definitly an honor as it was my main goal. I dont think it has changed my life that much I still go day by day the same way I did before now I just have even more of a drive to accomplish even more in the fitness world.
If you had to do it all over again, what would you different?
I honestly don't think I would do anything different I have loved every minute of what I have done and have no regrets.
Thanks for the interview Victoria. We hope to hear from you very soon,. Feel free to comment on this post or ask Victoria any questions.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 @ 11:22 PM
Once you set your goals with them they will help you choose the best way to meet them. Reaching your goals couldn't be easier than with your own fitness personal trainer. They can help with anything from baby fat to completely optimizing your muscle building excercises and recommended the right right deit to meet those goals. If you need to stress the emphasis on muscle mass, weight management, or your just looking to get started, a trainer is ready to help.
You don't need to make alot to afford a fitness trainer and chances are there is a
local Dallas personal fitness trainer located near you. Aren't sure where to start, but have an idea what your troubled area is? That's fine too! Your
female fitness trainer will likely be educated in fitness, lifting techniques, dietary supplements, and how to work the kinks out of an existing workout regimen.
They can give you that private, one on one training that you know makes a world of difference. Working one on one will show you the results you want and you won't have to worry about getting enough time with your fitness trainer, because you can set up your training schedule and don't have to compete with other trainees to get your questions answered right away.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 @ 06:45 PM
San Diego Personal Training - By: Ken Karnack
Many people in the are looking for a
San Diego Personal Training to help them get in shape. Years ago, it was difficult hiring a personal trainer due the the high cost of one-on-one training.
These days it seems that the
fitness industry is flooded with personal trainers, especially in
San Diego, and Orange county, CA. There is a variety of San Diego personal training options you can chose from to tailor to your needs. It used to be that the gym was your only option for a fitness routine or a good workout. Now, you can chose from using a
San Diego trainer in-home, in a personal training studio, a gym, and now boot camp classes that help keep the cost down. I say use a gym if you like that atmosphere. A gym offers plenty of weight training as well as group personal training classes.
Why San Diego Residents Work Out in a Gym
Many people find it more convenient to get their workout in a gym because it is convenient and they feel they have to go to get their money's worth. If that's you, great, the important thing is that you are moving your body. Most gyms offer extra classes like yoga, spinning, and aerobics to create a well rounded work out.
Another great benefit to this type of San Diego personal training is the possibility of getting to work with a certified personal trainer. There is many options for customizing your fitness program and have the answers. Many people enjoy the safe environment while working with a personal trainer in San Diego and the great mixture of exercises they can create to enhance your progress as well as keeping the workouts exciting. The big chain gyms will charge extra as the
San Diego personal training studio will only charge for the workouts.
Going at it Alone in San Diego
Working out in a fitness club or gym has it's benefits, but it is not for everyone. Some people have reported that they feel embarrassed being around so any other people in that type of atmosphere and prefer a fitness studio. That is no excuse to give up or stop training all together. Being your ideal weight takes time and effort either in a gym or studio. Knowing this, means that you have to look at training in a fitness studio in San Diego differently.
It is important to remember that many people have achieved fitness success with a friend that they workout with or a exercise group. Support is always a must when trying to Physical activity should be an important part of your life and in San Diego there is a huge need for being in great shape, since you wear less clothes.
Studies have shown people are more apt to stick with their fitness routine when working out with a partner of a trainer. Most people in the beginning feel like it is an impossible task to get in shape in the first week or two. Then, it starts to work, day by day, and week after week, you just need to hang in there.
We offer many options at San Diego personal training studio, it is up to you and we will guide you to the promise land.
San Diego personal training is just one of the ways you can get fit. San Diego Personal Trainer and Orange County Personal Training Expert Fitness and Weight Loss, Nutrition and Health Information to the San Diego, Orange County California Areas.
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Ken Karnack is owner of Old School Fitness in Dallas Texas. His Dallas Personal Training company provides in home personal fitness coaching throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 @ 10:22 AM
Recently the giant company Microsoft had their try at a viral video marketing to gain popularity over their top competitors commercial "Get a Mac" TV campaign. I was just in one of their stores and I saw corporate aerobic fitness dancing going on.
Some say it was a poor attempt to get pubilicity, but it got my attention, so it must have had some impact on their business. The man behind the Microsoft Store- Break out into song was Thomas Ricker of Engaget claimed he felt a little sorry for the employees.
So how does this relate to aerobic fitness?
Dancing will burn fat in a big way! Your body when placed in an environment that creates any movement and gets your heart rate up is called, aerobic!
So maybe you can get your own video created and give us a thrill. Don't discount the power of exercise. These guys may have not burned up any calories to make an impact on their body fat, (and some of them really needed it). However, if you do not like to use weight training exercise, then get creative. Dance, twirl, spin, or do what ever it takes to crate movement, your body will thank you for giving it a aerobic fitness workout
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Posted by Ken Karnack on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @ 12:48 PM
With so much bogus fitness and health information out there when it comes to body building workouts and building muscle, it can be a challenge to know where to get started. If you’re just starting out and looking for some basic muscle body building workouts, then follow these 8 body building workout strategies.
1) Focus On Compound, Free Weight Movements.
You must use heavy weights with your muscle building program. Most people normally go heavy for a little while and then they seem to fall off the muscle building wagon. If you really want serious gains in your muscle mass, then you must use compound movements. Bench, deadlifts, and yes squats, the mother of testosterone. If your not using these 3 staple exercises, then your just not serious about getting big. A few other basic movements include, rows, pull ups, dips, over head presses, and barbell rows.
Compound movements stress the most muscle fibers and that builds muscle. sta away from the machines cupcake. Compound movements allow you to handle the most weight and will stimulate the greatest amount of total muscle fibers.
2) Hit the weights as hard as you can.
intensity separates the big from the weak. You have to want it more, and more every day! In order to stimulate your muscle fibers to their utmost potential, you must be willing to take every set you perform in the gym to the point of muscular failure.
Muscular Failure: The point at which no further repetitions can be completed using proper form.
Sub-maximal training intensity= poor or slow gains. period!
3) Track Your Progress weekly.
Muscle building is stimulated by the adaptive response to the environment forced upon it. Meaning that you need to force the muscle to grow. As you break down fibers during the work out, you will begin to build more muscle mass when you sleep. Therefore, in order to make continual gains in muscle size and strength, you must always focus on progressing in the gym from week to week. Always add a few reps before you go up in weights. remember that if you add the old "5 pounds a week" mentality, you would be doing 250 pound dumbbell presses in 1 year? not quite dude!
4) Rest to Avoid Over training.
Overt raining is your number one enemy when it comes to building muscle size and strength. If your always tired and not making progress with the addition of weight increase to your workouts, then you are over trained. Best remedy is to rest, and rest some more. Rest makes you grow, so don't kill your self when you first start, let your hormones do the work. If your always healing and working out, when would you have time to grow?
Weights+ Intensity+ Rest= GROWTH
5) Eat More Frequently.
This is where most people fail to produce any real effort. It seems that we all think that food is bad or it will make us fat. Training with weights is only half of the equation! You break down your muscle fibers in the gym, but if you don't provide your body with the proper nutrients at the proper times, the muscle growth process will be next to impossible. You should be eating anywhere from 5-7 meals per day, spaced every 2-3 hours in order to keep your body in an anabolic, muscle-building state at all times. Each meal should consist of high quality protein and complex carbohydrates.
Bonus: let your body starve one or two days a week after your workout for a few hrs then eat a bunch of carbs. The an hour later eat lots of protein. Keeps the metabolism guessing.
6) Increase Your Protein Intake.
Ah yes, my favorite, protein. More please! Out of all the nutrients eating your protein is a great muscle building nutrient. Carbs and fat are also important, but protein is your best friend. Protein is found in literally every single one of the 30 trillion cells that your body is made up of and its main role is to build and repair body tissues. Think of protein as your brick and mortar of your house. You need 1-2 grams per pound of body weight, ( a little less for women) .7-1.5 per pound.
High quality sources such as fish, poultry, eggs, beef, milk, peanut butter and cottage cheese.
7) Increase Your Water Intake.
If you carry a water bottle around all day you will have plenty of water intake in your system. If your not drinking water with the increase workload and extra protein you risk the odds of dehydration or even getting the runs. Not good for the compound movements! Not to mention that if your just 2% dehydrated you will lose that vascularity in your muscles and look a little puffy. You want to look lean and big right? Drink up cupcake.
8) Be Consistent!
Consistency is everything. Those who make the greatest gains in muscular size and strength are the ones who are able to implement the proper techniques on a highly consistent basis. Simply knowing is not enough, you must apply!
Building muscle is scientific process that has been studied for decades. You need to understand that building muscle mass is a slow process. If it was easy, we would all be frekin huge! Give it time, track progress, drink lots of water, get your protein, and rest, rest, rest.....
Bonus tip # 9...
Be patient. You can't build but a few pounds over a few months. You will not get to be Mr Olympia in body building over night. The average person can only burn around 1/2 of a percent of body fat, and likewise for muscle building, only a pound a month is excellent!
Posted by Ken Karnack on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @ 11:19 AM
When starting a body building workout you need to first make sure you have a plan. Like any good body building workout, you will need to space out your body parts. Most people use a 3 or 4 day body building workout split with chest/back on day 1, day 2 is delts/arms, and day 3 is legs.
I would recommend that if your male you never miss leg day. A body building workout is not complete with out a good hard leg day. Some of the best body building workouts would consist of using a standard workout with 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps per set. Doing no more then 3-6 sets for beginning boody building workouts, and add one set for intermediates and one more for advanced.
Remember that the body building workouts of the past champions like Arnold Schwarzenegger that performed 25 sets per body part is for the advanced body builder, not beginners. You will not get huge from an advanced workout just starting out. You will grow from just getting started. give your muscles a chance to adapt to the stress then raise reps and sets after a few months if your not seeing growth.
I remember my first body building workout, I was so deflated and weak after a few weeks since I was so excited and just wanted to be sore. I grew a few months at first then I started to get weak and suffered from adrenal stress. Adrenal stress is caused form the nervous system getting overloaded with too much stress. It could be physical, mental or even emotional stress.
Here are a few great tips to help you with your new body building workout.
- Never miss a meal
- Neve skip your post workout meal
- Never lower your protein below body weight
- Always eat protein with every meal
- Get lots of rest, even if you think you don't need it
- Keep carbs to 1 gram to 1 pound of body weight
- Push your self each and every workout
- Keep up with cardio, 20-30 daily
- Take creatine, vitamins, and omega-3's daily
- Never I mean never act bigger then you are!
This should get you started on your own body building workout.