Contradicting Goals

After alot of thought and conversation with some fellow clients there is one thing that fails to be talked about enough and it is GOAL setting. Notice how I didn’t say GOALS setting; while I believe setting multiple goals is great but setting goals that contradict one another are a recipe for disaster. For example, how about the skinny bastards who want to get gain 30lbs but stay ripped at the same time? Or how about the athletes who want to become powerlifting strong – sprinter fast – and marathon level aerobic conditioning? It’s great to reach for the stars but we have to set guidelines in order to achieve the things we want so much. If your goal is to bench 405lbs then stop worrying about how GQ lean you look, how big your biceps get etc and start focusing on doing everything in your power to bench 405lbs. I suggest you sit down and think long and hard what you ultimate goal is. Then start planning backwards and draw out the plan it’s going to take to accomplish this goal. Try to make your this as simple and clutter free as you can, avoid all the BS and you’ll be rewarded with satisfaction in no time!

"Layman's" Guide to a better body!

Here is 10 simple rules for an easy effective way towards a better body!

1- Drink Water - Shoot for 8 8oz glasses a day, this is a good start.

2- Consume Veggies - Load up these nutrient filled foods with every meal.

3- Eat every 2-3 hours - never go longer than 3 hours without something.

4- Every meal revolves around protein.

5- Consume Med/Low GI Carbs only during insulin sensitive times (Morning & Post workout)

6- Eat FAT - Avacados, Nuts, Cook with oils, Flax Seed ect..

7- Use heavier compound movements - Always look to break PR's whether that be for reps or weight.

8- Do High Intinsity Cardio - Throw the steady state crap out and start doing hill sprints, jumping rope, swinging kettlebells for time ect..

9- Take Fish Oil Daily

10- Sleep & Nap - Get a good nights sleep and jump all over those daily power-naps when you get a chance!

These are all very easy to follow and will lead you to a better body in no-time!

What the iron has done for me..

The iron has a special meaning to many of us. To me it's like a gift from god. A way to define myself, push myself, challenge myself. A true antidepressant in every sense of the word. Over these last couple of weeks throughout my birthday, christmas and new years I really took thought to what "The Iron" has meant to me an and done for me. It has brought me life, business, friends, health, challenges and a way to express myself. Throughout the deepest and hardest times in life "the iron" has never failed me. I realize to many of you the iron has done nothing, in fact many hate working out period. Everyone however has something in their life that brings them hope, joy, a sense of well-being. I strongly urge everyone to find that and embrace it to the fullest in 2010!

-LT