Workout of the Week!

Metabolic training is vital for any weight-loss regimen. When cutting body fat, you should stay in a constant fat-burning state.  One of the best ways to accomplish this is through a metabolic circuit: Depending on your goals, you can alter the weight and reps, but keep the protocol he same. Compound body movements increase heart rate. You then hit specific muscle groups for a more concentrated workout. That way you still get the metabolic effect of training and allows room to monkey with your routines.

Here’s an example of a metabolic circuit. Feel free to try it at the gym:  

Reverse wood chops       15 reps 

Pull-ups                             12 reps 

Chest press on ball          12 reps 

Mountain crossovers        30 reps 

Front Squat to press        15 reps 

Hanging leg raise             10 reps 

Hamstring curls on ball    15 reps 

Repeat three times with a 60-90 second rest between circuits.

This routine is great if you go to the gym 3 times a week.  A complete body workout, it will help shave the weight off if supplemented with a proper diet.

Buon divertimento!

25 Foods that will bust your diet!

A healthy diet is the cornerstone of any successful weight-loss program. Without a proper diet and correct caloric intake, you can work out 7 days a week and never see a change in your body. Talk about a waste of time and energy!  

Here's an article that lists 25 diet busters:

http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10005091.html?tag=cbsnewsLeadStoriesAreaMain

Change equals progress!

I am blogging again after a short, but busy hiatus. Before I begin, I want to congratulate FMP Clients Dan Maisano and Danny Barber on their progress toward their current goals!  FMP trainers' comprehensive diet plans make it simple and easy, whether you are trying to lose weight or gain muscle. Now without further ado...

Today's blog is really a question I field constantly in the gym. I consistently give the same answer. In any successful exercise program, one of the most important things is change. Whether it's changing weight, reps, the exercise, or the split, change must be made.

Change allows your body to grow. By shocking the muscle, you force it to adapt and change every couple of weeks. This allows you to make continued progress with your program without hitting the dreaded "plateau" that many exercise enthusiasts slam into during their training. This plateau is a point at which you no longer progress, whether in weight loss, muscle gain or strength.  Some feel this is a wall they will never surmount. Due to a lack of knowledge, they don't alter the variables of their program. The result: They never seem to get anywhere.

So, be like a good cashier and MAKE CHANGE.