You Can't Outwork A Bad Diet

For years, I've heard one question asked hundreds of times, have even been told by other fitness professionals that it's possible....I can assure you it's not! I'm talking about the idea that you can eat just about anything you want, and still see results as long as you put in a little extra cardio. I'll give you an example...I can do 1,000 crunches, side bends, planks, or any other variety of abdominal exercises, and have the deepest cuts, and perfect separation in my abs, but if they're covered with a layer of fat, no one, including myself, will ever see the results of all the hard work I've done. Jumping on an elliptical, and cranking out three hours of cardio is not a good way to achieve your fitness goals. If you're not sure where to start, hire a personal trainer or a nutritionist and learn everything you can. If that's not an option for you, ask some basic questions, and get advice from someone who knows what they're talking about.

Joe Milham

I Don't Want To Look Big And Bulky

I was at the gym last night, and I heard a woman that could be considered "fit" asking one of the regular "meat heads" if she would get big and bulky like him if she lifted weights. One of the things that really gets under my skin, are people that pretend they know what they're talking about, and end up giving horrible advice. The guy was so busy flirting, and trying to impress this woman, that I don't think he even knew what he was saying. He rambled on for 45 minutes, (that's how long it took me to complete my cross fit workout) about how she needed to use no more than 10 or 15 pound dumbbells, and perform 15 to 20 reps per exercise. Not only is that information incorrect, it shows how little he knew about training, and in fact, all he was trying to do was get her number to ask her on a date. Even though I missed the majority of the conversation because I had my music on, and I was cranking out my workout, what I did hear was extremely frustrating. After he failed to get her phone number, he went back to grunting like a moose as he completed his chest workout, and she looked more confused than ever. I asked her if I could make a suggestion, and even though she was now hesitant to accept advice, she allowed me to explain that hiring a trainer would be the best place for her to start. I don't know if she'll use one or not, but unless you're stiking a needle in your ass that is full of horse testosterone, you ladies can lift as heavy and as frequently as you'd like, and you'll never loose your feminine look.

Joe Milham