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Does your training include this one thing? It could make all the difference!

April 21, 2020 by admin

Hard work pays off. There … I said it. I don’t believe in magic pills or gimmick diets or any real secrets for that matter. Just plain hard work done with commitment and consistency. And don’t forget to get uncomfortable …

We have a one-mile loop around our neighborhood that I like to run. People run both directions, but one direction is much tougher than the other. The tough direction has a steep hill that’s absolutely brutal while the easy direction has a slow, gradual hill.

So I’ve developed the habit of avoiding the easy direction and running towards the hill. It always makes me uncomfortable no matter how many times I run it. And that’s why I do it … to get uncomfortable. I try to get uncomfortable once or twice every time I train.

That’s my one thing … my big secret. Get uncomfortable.

My goal in life is to be my best and to help others be their best. I think it’s hard to be your best without getting uncomfortable because that’s where real growth happens. It’s only a matter of time before you get uncomfortable if you are truly working hard.

I’m not suggesting crazy workouts that leave you icing down your body for days. Or pulling two-a-days in the mornings and evenings. Or anything outrageous. Just challenge yourself every time you train. Pick an exercise that you haven’t mastered. Do additional sets or repetitions that are outside the box instead of the standard 3×10. Be creative. Do something unconventional.

Hard work pays off. Get a little uncomfortable. I bet you’ll like the results.

Our passion at Elite Fitness is helping others be their best. We do that by providing one-on-one personal training to clients throughout the Atlanta area, especially Buckhead and Johns Creek. Our trainers specialize in helping their clients reach their health and wellness goals by getting them uncomfortable in safe and progressive ways. Give us a call. We would love to help you reach your fitness goals!

Filed Under: A Minute with Mac, Cardio, Get fit. Stay fit., Motivation, News, Resistance training

The Secret to Staying Fit during Quarantine!

April 14, 2020 by admin

It’s been four weeks now since the lives of most Americans have been turned upside down. If you’re anything like me, most things have changed. Work is closed. Businesses branded as “essential” are the only ones open. My daughters are home from daycare. My need for a haircut grows by the second (pun intended) …

Yes, many things have changed indeed …

But there are those things which haven’t changed. The deep-seated need to connect with my Creator and is as strong as ever. The desire to stay connected with my family and friends is there as well. My hunger to stimulate my mind … to grow, to learn …through podcasts and lectures and books remains.

And of course, I need to move my body …

I find it interested that the secret of getting and staying fit during a pandemic is actually the same as during our normal day-to-day lives. It’s very simple really.

Create a fitness routine and stick to it.

Establish a weekly routine in the areas of resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, and supportive nutrition. No gym? No equipment? That’s okay. Use what you have. There have never been more home workouts at your fingertips than right now. Find a few that interest you and get started. I’ll give you my current routine to get you thinking.

  1. Full-body resistance training Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  2. Cardiovascular conditioning Tuesday and Thursday.
  3. No sweets Monday-Thursday.

It’s really that easy. Do what you can, when you can, however, you can. But start today!

At Elite Fitness of Atlanta, our passion is helping others be their best. We do that by providing engaging workouts to clients throughout Atlanta, especially in the areas of Buckhead and Johns Creek. Please pass along our information if you have friends or family who you think would benefit from our services!

Filed Under: A Minute with Mac, Cardio, Get fit. Stay fit., Motivation, News, Resistance training

Are you bored with your fitness routine?

September 4, 2018 by admin

My typical workout routine consists of split routines and supersets but every couple months I like to switch it up and do something crazy with my workouts. I’ve been training long enough to know my strengths, weaknesses, and limits. And it’s fun to push past those limits. I like the challenge. I like the change. It adds an element of excitement and fun that keeps me interested. That’s why we workout right?? I know some people workout to look good naked and others to be healthy but there should be an element of enjoyment as well. I love the self-satisfaction that comes from challenging myself, meeting the challenge, and knocking it out. Maybe I’m the exception but I bet there’s a part of you that enjoys it as well.

Here are a few of the “out of the box” workouts I incorporated recently to peak my interest and switch gears. Feel free to scale the intensity to meet your fitness needs and goals. Give them a try and let me know what you think or create some of your own and send them my way.

 

Workout #1

100 reps of body weight bench press for time

Workout #2

400 meter overhead lunge for time

Workout #3

Body weight power clean every minute on the minute for 50 repetitions

Workout #4

100 strict pull-ups for time

Workout #5

4 mile run with 12 lb. weighted vest

 

We take immense pride in providing the best personal training experience available to the Atlanta community. Your referrals mean the world to us. Please think of us if you have friends or family who need personal training in the areas of Buckhead, Johns Creek, or Marietta. Remember, we come to you!

Filed Under: A Minute with Mac, Cardio, Get fit. Stay fit., Motivation, News, Resistance training

Get Fit. Stay Fit.

October 28, 2017 by admin

Our passion is helping busy Atlantans get fit and stay fit. One common hurdle to getting fit is actually starting. Starting something as involved as an exercise routine can be daunting and overwhelming for many people. If this describes your feelings then you are not alone.

GET FIT BY FINDING YOUR STARTING POINT.

Here is a piece of wisdom – start small. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone get excited about starting an exercise program only to fall victim to injury due to an overly aggressive start. Save yourself the hassle and start small. Take a walk … a jog … stretch. Just move!

START SMALL.

Remember, getting started is half the battle. Don’t make excuses. Everyone’s busy. Don’t put it off until tomorrow. Make it happen today.

I’ve found one common hurdle to staying fit is boredom. Another is injury. You can avoid both by frequently switching up your programming. I change my clients’ programming every four weeks. Research shows the body adapts every 3-4 weeks and needs some confusion to keep progressing. It so happens that 3-4 weeks is usually the span of time it takes for someone to get bored with their current routine as well! So switch gears. Try something different. Add some variety.

STAY FIT BY SWITCHING UP YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAMMING.

There are a multitude of different ways to organize workouts but here are a couple of my favorites.

Program #1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Full body resistance focus
  • Tuesday, Thursday – Cardio focus

Program #2

  • Monday, Thursday – Upper body focus
  • Tuesday, Friday – Lower body focus
  • Wednesday, Saturday – Cardio, core, stretch/ yoga focus

Switching up your exercise selection if huge …. At EF we use a variety of modalities … including kettlebells, swiss and bosu balls, TRX, bands, machines, free weights, and your own body weight.

If you need help getting or staying fit, feel free to email us with questions … getfit@efatl.com. Helping busy Atlantans pursue fit and healthy lifestyles is our passion.

Hope you found this content helpful. Cheers to getting and staying fit!

Filed Under: A Minute with Mac, Cardio, Fitness Gear, Nutrition, Resistance training

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