The Program: Move

I am all about results. My philosophy is:

• if you put in the time and work
• if you focus and program your mind to succeed
• if you are realistic about your successes and failures during the process
• and you surround yourself with a good support system

You will get results. It’s that simple.

I am committed to getting you results. My approach is simple. Gradual progression overload. It’s one of the basic concepts in the fitness industry. Start slow and build. And when I say start slow, I mean slow relative to where you are when we begin your program. Again, some people are stronger than others. Some have better cardio capacity and endurance than others. Some have more muscle fibers than others. Every person is different. This is why every program is different.

I combine resistance training with cardio vascular training. My program is designed to continuously keep your heart rate up with short periods of rest. Most people underestimate the power or resistance training and often equate it with “body building” or bulky big muscles. Many of you, specifically females, shy away from weight training due to fear of “getting bulky”. This is a complete misperception.

• Fact #1...women cannot get big bulky muscles unless they use growth hormones. It’s that simple. Our bodies are not designed to.
• Fact #2...the more lean muscle mass you have the more fat you burn.
• Fact #3...your body will continue to burn fat 24-48 hours after resistance training.

As opposed to walking or running on the treadmill for 30 minutes where “fat burning” ceases when you stop moving. When you break down muscle fibers, your body has to repair them. This repairing process continues well after you’ve finished training. This is why many of us feel sore the 2nd day after a workout instead of the 1st. You’re body is repairing the broken down tissue well into the 2nd day. And what does it take to repair muscle (or anything for that matter)? Energy!

• Fact #4...you begin tapping into your fat stores 20 minutes into your cardio program (treadmill, elliptical, stairmaster, etc.).

So during minutes 1-20 you’re increasing your cardio capacity, strengthening your heart muscle, improving your circulation, opening capillaries, etc... But it’s only after 20 minutes that you’re body begins to pull from its fat stores for energy. So if you’re on the treadmill for 30 minutes, you’re only burning fat for 10 of them. Not exactly what you were going for when you pressed the start button on the machine I’m sure.

So again, combining resistance training and cardio training is the perfect cocktail for obtaining your goal. Fat reduction and lean muscle growth!

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website and in the training program are the opinions of the author and are not a replacement for medical advice. You should consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program. If you choose to follow "The Program" without consulting your physician, you are doing so at your own risk. We claim no responsibility for any injuries you might sustain.