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Awesome Boot Camp Slider Workout

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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

If you haven’t been to boot camp in a while, you have been missing out on one of my favorite toys – The Slider!

These puppies are so versatile and turn any lower body exercise into a killer abs exercise and they turn any abs exercise into an even more intense version…and the best part is everybody groans whenever I get them out!

That’s how I know when something really works…when everyone simultaneously groans and cusses under their breath (or out loud!).

I made a quick video for you showing you an awesome mini-circuit taken straight from a recent boot camp workout using The Sliders.

It’s short and sweet, but don’t let the small amount of time it takes to do the workout fool you because it’s an awesome little circuit that hits virtually every muscle in your body and cranks your metabolism up which means you burn more calories and get rid of even more tummy fat!

All good things, right?!

Check out the video below… Read More→

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Common Problems To One Of My Favorite Boot Camp Exercises

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Monday, May 3rd, 2010

If I were to ask you to think really hard about what my favorite boot camp exercise is, what do you think it would be?

Some may say push-ups and you’d be close.

Some may say anything inducing pain…and you’d be close!

But when I say “favorite”, I don’t mean the one that makes me smile the most because it makes you work the hardest…

…When I say “favorite”, I’m meaning more along the lines of which exercise (or variation) I like to use most often.

Does that help?

If you guessed the Plank, you’d be right.

I have a number of variations I use in boot camp including Planks, Side Planks, Push-up Planks, Plank Extensions, etc., etc., etc.

I LOVE Planks!

I love them because they flat out work.

They are one of the best stomach exercises and are necessary in building a strong, stable core – which goes far beyond losing stomach fat and getting a nicer figure.

However, there is a big problem with Planks and that is most people do them incorrectly.

Even if you think you’re doing them perfectly, your form will suffer the more fatigued you are…or the less you pay attention to form.

I’m not even immune to letting my form get a bit out of whack!

There are a number of common problems I see every day in boot camp and I made a quick video demonstrating what those problems are and how to fix them.

http://www.vimeo.com/11354862

That’s all I have for today!

Exercise safe and I’ll talk to you soon.

And remember…

Be a superhero today!

The Fit Dad

P.S. – A couple of weeks ago I threw an exercise into a boot camp workout called “The Dive Bomber.” It’s a heck of a little exercise, but the more people I told about it, the more questions I received on how to do it…so I made a video!

To check that video out, click here.

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How To Do A Butt-Kickin Boot Camp Exercise!

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Friday, April 30th, 2010

Last week in boot camp we did an exercise called “The Dive Bomber” and everybody always LOVES when we do that puppy in class (be sure to note my sadistic laugh and devilish eyes)!

That workout was so awesome that I threw it up on the blog, but had a few questions via email and Facebook on how to do the Dive Bomber properly.

So I figured that rather than attempting to describe it (which would be nearly impossible) I would just film a quick video demonstrating it and giving you some pointers and tips along the way.

So, without further ado…

http://www.vimeo.com/11354409

Also, be sure you pay attention to the part where I tell you not to attempt it if you have low back problems. If not done properly and under supervision, this boot camp exercise can wreak havoc on your low back.

Also make sure you don’t fall on your head…that’s never a good thing

I’ll be back soon with more videos and workouts for you!

Until then, have an awesome day!

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Do You Bust Your Butt?

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Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Given that I actually train people on a daily basis, I can control (to a certain degree) how hard they work.

Granted there are situations when I don’t push someone very hard – goals, their mood, how they’re feeling, age, etc. are all factors in how hard I push someone.

But what’s for certain is how hard I push MYSELF in my own workouts – I always bust my butt and keep the intensity cranked up. If I’m feeling tired or run-down, I’ll still keep the intensity up but I’ll cut the time down. If I’m feeling good, I’ll crank the intensity up even more and lengthen the workout a bit (but never longer than 25 minutes).

Far too few people actually follow through with the “kick your butt” mentality when it comes to workouts and that’s a shame because it’s vital if you want to see results plus the higher the intensity the better you feel when you’re done. There’s just something magical about a killer workout that sends your endorphins through the roof.

I made a quick video about the importance of busting your own ass in your workouts.

Like to see it, here it go…

So what do you think? Am I off base or does what I’m saying make sense?

Have an awesome day!

And remember…

…Be A Superhero Today!

later,

The Fit Dad

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Lincoln Personal Trainer Gains National Attention Through Men’s Health and Women’s Health Magazines

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Friday, January 8th, 2010

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It’s rare that I pimp books – especially if I haven’t written them myself and don’t know the person who wrote it, but I’ve got to tell you about a couple books that hit the shelves a couple weeks ago.

Both are called “The Big Book Of Exercises” and are put out by Men’s Health Magazine and Women’s Health Magazine. They are 2 awesome books that cover 619 exercises – including pictures, detailed descrptions, etc. and the exercises are split up into what areas of the body they predominantly work, etc.

But if you want to know the COOLEST part…the MOST AWESOMEST (my word) part…the HOTTEST DAMN-DIGGITY part…the WICKED COOL part (with thick Boston accent)…the ASS-KICKINEST (my word) part – okay now I’ve run out of phrases for cool so I’ll just get to the point…

Watch the video to see why these books are so bloody awesome and why I wholeheartedly recommend them!

watch

http://www.vimeo.com/8606943

I think these books should be a part of everyone’s fitness library. To get your hands on them, click the images below and you’ll be taken to Amazon.com or you can head to your nearest bookseller or I imagine you could get them from the Men’s Health and Women’s Health websites.

I'm featured in the Women's Health Big Book of Exercises

I'm also featured in the Men's Health Big Book of Exercises

Have an awesome day!

And remember…

…Be A Superhero Today!

later,

The Fit Dad

P.S. – I get ZERO money by telling you to go buy those books…nada…zilch…not a damn thing so don’t think I’m pimping something just because I get paid.

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