Abs, Abs, Abs!!!

Everyone I train wants six-pack abs. Thanks to all of those countless, ridiculous, and misleading late night infomercials, most of us think silly ab devices or magic fat pills are the way to go! Well guess what, THEY'RE NOT!!! Those things are put together by people who are trying to hit you where it hurts, your gut! They figure there are enough "suckers" out there that will fall for these "too-good-to-be-true" products and photoshopped "before and after" pictures, that it's easy money. For the most part, they're right. Way too many people buy into these false claims, thinking that "Ab Lounging" for 5 minutes a day is going to get you those cherished abs.

I don't care if you do 1000 crunches every night before you go to bed, it still won't be enough. You cannot, I repeat, CANNOT tell your body where to lose weight. It has been proven that spot reduction does not exist. Will doing 1000 crunches strengthen your abs? Sure, but as long as there is body fat covering them up, no one will see them. It's going to take a little more than the "Ab Roller" before for you can start washing your clothes on your midsection.

It's going to take an effective exercise program and a healthy diet. If you can put those 2 things together, it is then that you'll be moving in the right direction. With an effective exercise program and a healthy diet, you're able to start building lean body mass (muscle) and dropping excess body fat. To get optimal results, you need to make sure that you're doing both. Just because you eat clean everyday doesn't mean you're free of excess body fat. You need strength training to build the muscle that will utilize your body fat for fuel. And just because you workout everyday doesn't mean that you get to eat KFC every night! That totally wastes a good workout and will be very counterproductive to your goals.

Healthy Fit Boot Camp is the 1st step. Our classes are geared towards increasing your lean body mass and decreasing your body fat by keeping you moving with strength training, cardio, and agility drills. Focusing on your body as a whole will render results everywhere, not just your midsection. More than just appearance, I'm also talking about a stronger heart, lungs, bones, muscles, and just an overall healthier version of you!

Apparently, this has turned into a shameless plug, but I intend to use this blog as a way of communicating the things that I have learned during my time as a trainer. Please stay tuned as I will be adding posts about the all important 2nd step... A HEALTHY DIET.

In the mean time, please feel free to sign up for the next boot camp. You need the link again? Here you go ----> Healthy Fit Boot Camp. :)

Your pal,

Rich Rodriguez, CFT

P.S. - If you do have specific goals that need a little more attention, please feel free to contact me regarding 1-on-1 training.