Monday, December 19, 2011

It's not too late to register, it's not too late to change your life!!

The clock is ticking on the new year, but it's still not too late to register for my 90 Day Fit Challenge!
Here are the answers to a few FAQs

*The Training will take place at The Academy, in Orem, UT. This will also be the location for the weight ins and before and after pictures
*The training schedule will be based upon my, and the gyms availability. Generally early morning, and early afternoon/evening Mon, Wed, and Fri. If there is not a training time that fits your schedule we can work that out. The training will take place in groups no bigger than 6.

*For the independent workout program you will still have access to the nutrition guidance and the on line fitness forum, and I will email you the workout routines.

*If you would like to pay with cash or check you are welcome to do that, just please email me so that I know you want to enter.

*If you can not afford the entire payment upfront we can work out a "payment plan" for you, again please email me and we can iron out the details.

*For the family discount you do not have to train together, but you do need to be living in the same household, or at least related.

For any other questions feel free to email, call, or text me.

I am so excited for this competition, to be able to help you change your body, and your life!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Give yourself the gift of fitness this Holiday season



On the First Day...Give yourself the gift of Burpees. 
Created in the 1930's by psychologist Royal H. Burpee, the burpee is an intense full body exercise that helps burn fat and tone muscles. A burpee is done in the following 5 steps: 1) Stand with feet shoulder width apart. 2) Drop to a squat with your hands on the ground. 3) Kick feet back while lowering into a push-up. 4) Return to squat position. 5) Jump up with arms overhead. 

On the Second Day...Give yourself the gift of Fiber. 
Stocking up on fiber will do wonders for your body. High fiber foods are nutrient dense and low in calories. Try these high fiber favorites: raspberries, pear (with skin), artichoke, peas, apples (with skin), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. 

On the Third Day...Give yourself the gift of a Medicine Ball.
The first medicine balls were created in Persia over 3,000 years ago, made with sand filled bladders and used by wrestlers as part of their conditioning. Today you can get the same rippling abs by incorporating medicine balls into your exercise routine. Do a chest pass with the medicine ball or throw the ball of your hip to the wall and back. These exercises will not only increase heart rate, but will give you a great ab workout!



On the Fourth Day...Give yourself the gift of Reduced Salt. 
Too much salt leads to water retention—and that spells disaster for your six pack. Pay attention to the sodium content of your food. Limit salt intake by not eating packaged foods and by putting down the salt shaker. 

On the Fifth Day...Give yourself the gift of Oblique V-Sits.
Who really wants a muffin top? You don't, so incorporate Oblique V-Sits into your routine in 3 simple steps. 1) Lie on your side with legs straight and hands behind your head. 2) Raise your arms and legs simultaneously, while exhaling and squeezing your obliques. 3) Repeat on the other side. 

On the Sixth Day...Give yourself the gift of Lean Protein. 
Along with fiber, your meals should be packed with lean protein. This will help support muscle growth while controlling blood sugar – all important factors when it comes to a lean body. 

On the Seventh Day...Give yourself the gift of Sprints. 
The days of long slow cardio sessions are long gone. We now know that short intense bursts of cardio is the ideal way to melt fat. Run 60-90 second sprints in between resistance training sets to really kick your fat burning mechanism into high gear. 

On the Eighth Day...Give yourself the gift of No Sugar. 
Sure, sugar tastes good, but indulging in it causes your body to store layers of fat. Enjoy fresh fruit, rather than refined sugar. If you really want washboard abs, then say no to sugar. 

On the Ninth Day...Give yourself the gift of Hanging Leg Raises. 
This is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your abdominals. 1) Hang from pull-up bar with legs fully extended. 2) Exhale and drive your knees up toward your chest. 3) Inhale as you slowly lower your legs back down. 

On the Tenth Day...Give yourself the gift of No Grain. 
If you're serious about that six pack then put down the bread basket. Grains are full of insulin-spiking carbohydrates—the perfect combination for fattening you up. Learn to love grain-free meals that center around lean meats and vegetables. 

On the Eleventh Day...Give yourself the gift of Mountain Climbers. 
Here's another intense exercise that really targets your abs while also burning fat. 1) Get into push-up position. 2) Exhale as you alternately drive your knees in toward your chest, keeping your back flat. 

On the Twelfth Day...Give yourself the gift fitness
Sign up today for my 90 Day Fitness Challenge! Not only will you change your life/body for the better, you will have a change to win an iPad!



For any questions concerning the 90 Day Fit challenge, feel free to email (awoodfitness@gmail.com)

Monday, December 5, 2011

90 Day Fit Challenge

This January I will be putting on a competition. The goal: to see who can change their body/life most drastically! It's going to be amazing! The grand prize winner will receive an iPad!
Registration and pricing details will be posted soon.

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