Doug has been personal trainer for 17 years. As a former Division I wrestler at Clemson University and a graduate in Biochemistry and Nutrition, he uses his academic knowledge and fitness experiences to help people just like you shed fat, get lean and in their best shape ever.
Training intensely is one of the keys to burning lots of calories and reving up your metabolism. One of your best investments when starting or increasing the intensity of your workouts is to buy yourself an Ipod and downloading songs that get you going. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst did a study about 15 years back proving that music [...]
This is completely different than my typical diet and workout post. I came across this the other day from a friend of mine and thought if it were for free than why not sign up and listen. I’m an information buff and try to learn as much as possible for free. You can actually master [...]
Here are some quick lunch ideas that I promised some of you who emailed me last week.
Salad Bowl: organic greens, edamame beans, chicken or tofu, red peppers, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds and your favorite all natural dressing (low fat)
Greek Yogurt and Salad with 2-3 ounces lean protein
8 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice, [...]
People ask me all the time to give them a diet menu for breakfast. So, here’s a quick list. Increase the quantity if you need too. However, it’s best to eat small frequent meals throughout the day.
2-3 egg whites/ 8 ounces protein smoothie
1/2 cup cottage cheese/cup of blueberries
1/2 cup organic oats/sliced fruit
1/2 cup oatmeal/crushed raw nuts/organic [...]
Ann is one of my clients who has 5 kids (ages 3-9). She got really fit within the last year. She works out 5 days a week/30-60 minutes a day. Cardio at least 30 minutes/weight trains 2x (with me)/pilates 1x.
Try this at your own risk!
Perform each exercise 10-25 reps. Use a 5-15lb medicine ball
Circuit the [...]
I have at least 50 people a month ask me if they can eat this or if they can eat that?
Well, what is your goal and how serious are you to reach that goal???? Why do you want to go on a diet?
Look like a super model?
Lose 25 lbs?
Be a body builder?
Firm up and be [...]
One of my major objectives in writing nutrition articles is to show you the importance of eating a whole foods diet. The proper balance of all natural foods can dramatically change your weight, energy and well being. If you sit back and realize food is a drug. You may change the way you eat, forever.
So, just like [...]
Power of 5
Regular Push ups with or without knees 5 reps
Power Push Ups 5 reps
Pulses 5 reps
Plank 30 seconds
Triangular Push Ups
Up Downs 30 seconds
Jumping Squats 30 seconds
Push Ups on one foot (each side 5 reps)
Bicycle (abs) 30-60 seconds
Description:
Regular Push Ups:keep hands 1-2 inches wider than shoulders. Make sure your chest is aligned up with your hands. Don’t: [...]
The other day I got an email of how I would describe High Intensity Training. This video I’m showing you is not typical! Yet, it will give you an example of high intensity. It’s not one of these good looking model trainers pushing some weights around and adding some sprints and jumping jacks.
It’s high intensity [...]
I’m asked frequently if the 7 minute workouts work? Well, if it were that easy then why do so many people workout for hours a day to get minimal results?
Can you maintain a good body with just 10-15 minutes a day workout. Yes, but guess what….you better eat like a bodybuilder every day and the missing link is this: you better be a [...]
