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25 Random but Useful Fitness Thoughts

Written by Jonathan Aluzas25 Random but Useful Fitness Thoughts1.? Richard Simmons:? Dolphin shorts, Afro, chubby belly, squeaky voice, constant weeping, millions of dollars in the bank and legions of devoted followers.? Fitness doesn't have to look cool in order to matter.? He knows his market and serves his market, and for that I think he's cool.2.? "Fitness" is the physical efficiency with which you are able to live life, not the degree of hotness with which you are able to rock a tank top.? Nothing wrong with looking good, but let's not confuse fitness with aesthetics.? I've seen guys who are jacked and shredded who can't climb a flight of stairs without having to take a knee.? That's what I call "useless muscle;" all show, no go.3.? I think it's great that celebrities can come back from giving birth and have a smoking hot body in a matter of months, but I'm more impressed with the housewife in Des Moines who does the same thing with a lot less money and no full-time staff. (more…)

I Hate Working Out, But I Love Fitness

Written by Joseph GarciaI Hate Working Out, But I love Fitness: My Love/Hate Relationship with Training

Joe Garcia - Victorious Mountain Biker
Joe Garcia - Victorious Mountain Biker
I have been a Personal Trainer for almost 11 years now and have been working out all my life. I was involved in organized sports at a very young age, had a very successful Track and Field career (thanks, West Valley Eagles!), and started working out when I was 15 years old. I have always thought of myself as an authority figure in the Fitness Industry among my peers and my loving and devoted clientele. Over the course of my own fitness journey I have come across huge barriers, challenging obstacles, gratifying achievements, emotionally involved workouts and, at times (no matter how many seminars I have been to), stale, boring, monotonous workouts. I am now 29 years old and I am proud to say that…I HATE WORKING OUT!!!(Sigh!), that feels nice. With that said…oh, wait, let me say it again: I HATE WORKING OUT!!! Ok, all done. With that said, I have recently taken a look back on why I continuously put myself through the grueling, relentless, painful, sweaty workouts that I always do. No matter how much I don’t want to workout somehow I have managed to always kick my own ass! Why do I do it to myself? Well, I know exactly why. Ready for it? The magical key to a successful long lasting fitness lifestyle? Well, here it is… (more…)

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