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Las Vegas Personal Training- Happy Hour? Not So Fast.

Monday, March 21st, 2011

We all work. Well, most of us anyway. When 5 pm hits, or here in Las Vegas, 4 am for some of you, the first thing you want to do is hang out, and have a drink. You work out, and you eat clean, so what’s one or two drinks matter? To be honest, that depends. What drinks are your one or two drinks? How much do you eat during the day? What do you do for your work out? What’s your zodiac sign? Kidding on the last one, unless astrologists know something I don’t. But let’s break it down for the average woman trying to lose weight.

Let’s say you are trying to lose weight, so you have lowered your calories to somewhere around 1600-1800 calories a day. If you are working out and exercising regularly, you shouldn’t be going much lower than this, but that’s another story. Ok. You decide to hit up the Applebees happy hour around the corner, or Drai’s after hours here in Las Vegas. You are only going to have a couple drinks. Let’s say that “couple” turns in to 4. Ok now here’s where we start. What drinks are you having. Applebees has drinks that can contain over 600 calories. That’s one drink. Say you have 2. So, you are restricting your calories to 1800. You have two drinks at 600 calories each, so your total calorie count is 1200 just for the drinks. So already, two thirds of your calories for the day hold no nutritional value to you. How to you expect to lose weight in a healthy matter, when the majority of what you put in your body is not healthy? Most people will say they stick to rum and diet or vodka and sugar free red bull. Ok. Let’s say you have 4 of these. We are still sitting at about 320 calories out of your 1800, which is actually probably higher, because most bartenders are more than generous, and you get more than a single shot serving in your drink. Not nearly as bad, but when we are trying to lose body fat, empty calories are as bad as no calories at all. Just take this into account the next time you decide to hit up your neighborhood Happy Hour. You can unwind, hanging out, and drinking Fiji instead.

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Do NOT Do These Exercises!

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Everyone I know knows basic workout exercises. The phrase, “How much do you bench?” is known universally. People pretend to do bicep curls with beer cans doing their “12 ounce curls”. So most people when they work out, do the stuff they know. Pull ups, push ups, squats, bench press, curls and all that. What if I told you that I thought some of those same exercises are ones that I would suggest to NOT do? Obviously some of these exercises are great strength builders, work and activate the muscles intended, and show visible results. The problem with some, is that you may be looking at this the wrong way. I’m going to give you a list of exercises I would say you should really dissect to see if that should be in your chosen few.

1. Squats Everyone do this one test. Take your shoes off, and stand feet shoulder width apart. Now raise your arms overhead in line with your ears. Now go down into a squat. Take a look at your mechanics. Do your knees cave in as you descend? Do your heels come up off the ground? Do your arms fall forward as you squat? Do your hips shift unevenly? Maybe your feet turn out. If any of these things happen to you, there are some movement compensations taking place. (just so you know, that link is a 20 page chapter, so be ready for some reading.) And if you keep doing the squat, especially with a bar and weights on your back, you basically are telling these faulty movement patterns to keep getting worse. Eventually, you’ll end up with something like knee pain, lower back pain, or maybe a chronic condition. You should look up corrective exercises for each faulty movement pattern, try to fix these, assess your situation, and THEN start moving into that squat, once those patterns have been remedied.

2. Bicep Curls Now, there aren’t really anything wrong with these, except maybe that if you have shoulder pain, they may increase it. My problem with bicep curls, is that they are kind of a waste of time. You could be doing 500 other exercises that are more time efficient, that will also help your biceps look great for the beach. Or maybe try to combine the curl with something more worthwhile. Maybe try a squat, curl, twist and press. (providing you can efficiently and effectively do the squat. If not, change the squat to a step up on a bench.)

3. Crunches Before you say you need them to get a six pack, do this test. Stand up and put your right arm overhead and your left hand on your abs. Now, arch back and feel your abs. You’ll notice that they are tight, and working. But wait! I thought you had to CONTRACT your abs to make them work? Your abs work in both directions, and if you are anything like the general public, you already spend 8 hours a day or more, with your abs crunched, while sitting. Let’s work the opposite way. Do an ab rollout with that old school wheel. Or a plank, with your abs tight and butt flexed. You will get more abdominal activation than those crunches anyway.

I’m not saying this is the Golden Rule for exercising, but these are things you should look at when you develop your exercise routine. For more corrective exercises and plans, check out our website, tonycress.com .

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Las Vegas Personal Trainer- “Pilates is NOT for Women!”

Friday, February 25th, 2011

I do pilates at one of Las Vegas’ most respected physical therapy clinics. Well, it’s one of the most respected clinics in the nation, but that’s besides the point. I do pilates. That’s the point. And the only reason I started doing it, was because Tiger Woods’ physical therapist is telling me to. Despite what you think of Tiger Woods and his character, his athletic ability is unreal, and his income is just as unreal, so I’m thinking his physical therapist, is probably unreal too. The reason I am going to physical therapy is because I have a bum shoulder. Yeah, I know. I’m a personal trainer who is injured. Deal with it. Let’s get on with the title of this blog. So, I am doing pilates to reintroduce my lower and middle trap to muscle activation. As of right now, they aren’t doing their jobs, which contributes to my shoulder pain. So what they are having me do, is reintroduce my whole body, to working as a unit. I think I’m in pretty good shape. In the first five minutes of my first session, my forehead was sweating. It’s hard to explain what they had me do, but I was basically standing with my back on a pole, with two handles with springs on them in my hands. I had to breathe out as I “pushed” the handles down to my sides, with my abs. This, for me, was mentally challenging as well as physically, because the springs weren’t nearly enough resistance for how strong I was. But when you have to think about each muscle contracting, and not your compensatory muscles moving the object, everything changes. Then I had to do it on one leg. I know I am rehabbing my shoulder, but my legs, and abs, were burning. I finished about 35 minutes of this the first day, and was sore in all the right places the next few. Pilates gets a rep of being for women, and developing long, lean muscles. I suppose that’s true, if that’s what you already have. It does help with flexibility, but it corrects your posture, and makes you actually use muscles you should be using already. I thought i had strong abs, until I had to do the “chest lift”. I realized, for a moment, mine are show and no go. That’s a joke, but the chest lift is one of the hardest ab exercises I’ve ever done. It’s basically a crunch, but you do it vertebrae by vertabrae, and a breathing technique is involved. I was trying to find a video for you, but I can’t find a good one on youtube.

Anyway, I will say this. Even if I cure my shoulder pain/problem, I will probably keep pilates in my arsenal of workouts. It teaches you to be aware of your body, how it is aligned, and if you are working your muscle in the right accordance. I think I may get certified in this art. That’s saying a lot. So, check it out. I wouldn’t do classes. I would find a private, one on one instructor. The classes are usually generalized and pilates wasn’t designed for the masses. I think if you are a guy, pilates is actually a must. You think you are strong, until you get a session or two of this. Then you realize how much work you have to do. To check out the place I go to for this, click here.

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How To Get Your Six Pack Abs Without Crunches

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

We all hate crunches. I don’t know anyone I’ve talked to, in a journey for their own six pack, who says they love to do them. This blog is going to tell you how to get your six pack, without doing any. Say it ain’t so! Yes, it is. I haven’t done crunches or any “ab exercises” for a couple years now, and I think mine are doing alright. you can check them out here. This is a pretty meticulous plan, but it’s one that works. If you want to show off your six pack this summer at the pool here in Las Vegas, the beach in Cali, or maybe even your backyard in Iowa, you might want to read on. We are going to give you the key points to pay attention to, in order to get killer abs.

The first thing you need to do is work out. I know. It seems pretty simple and evident, but I know so many people who think that if they lose weight, they should have abs. You need to build some muscle, to help burn the fat that is surrounding that precious six pack. This is number one on my list. There are a few people I know, that do have a six pack, without really working out, but we are speaking to you, who doesn’t have one, who wants one. So join a gym, start doing P90X, get with a personal trainer, whatever. You need to become active, to start seeing some results.

Next, don’t listen to the television. Media, and marketing have decided to let you know that it takes two seconds to get abs. This is a big fat lie. There are tons of products that you’ll see on television that promise fitness model midsections in 5 minutes a day. What most people don’t realize is somewhere in those commercials, there are disclamers that are written in very small type, saying that this product, will get you abs…. IN ADDITION to having a strict nutrition plan and regular workout routines. Basically, what they are telling you is that you could probably get great abs WITHOUT that device, machine, or program they are advertising.

Do not neglect the rest of your body. As a personal trainer, I think one of the questions I get asked the most is about problem areas. Usually the tummy is one of those problem areas. That’s great and all, but you have to realize that just because your stomach holds fat, and you can tell, doesn’t mean there isn’t fat on the rest of your body. I think for the most part, most people realize you can’t spot reduce, but there is still some of that belief out there. I will put this simply. If you lose fat, you won’t just lose it in your abs. You will lose fat throughout your body. Work out your entire body, and that will enhance fat burning all around, including your abs. Just because you do crunches, and you are 30 pounds overweight, will not get you a six pack. At that point, your belly isn’t your only issue. Lose the fat, and it will come. Incorporate total body workouts to build muscle everywhere, which will help burn that fat.

Another way get abs without crunches is to up your workout intensity. People think that their long, steady state cardio is the only way to burn fat. Well, I’m here to tell you, not only is that extremely boring, but it’s not even the most efficient way to burn fat. Try out interval training. This is a form of cardio, if done right, can last as little as ten minutes. Basically you switch from sprinting to rest/walking, back and forth. This can burn much more fat than your average 30 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill. Think about it like this. Look at your marathon runners. What do they look like? Now take a sprinter. Which one would you rather look like? The sprinter (intervals) has more muscle tone. The marathoner (long, steady cardio) is very slender without much muscle tone. If you want to see your abs, which one do you think you should train like?

Do ab work that isn’t “ab work”. People think six pack, they think crunches, sit ups, and ab devices. If you do exercises that incorporate your core throughout your workout, you won’t even have to worry about hitting your abs at the end of the workout. Try exercises like mountain climbers, squat jumps, and burpees. If you incorporate these, you’ll realize, your abs work without doing actual crunches. Also. try to do all of your exercises standing. Your core has to brace your body, to react to the force of the resistance applied to your movements.

Lastly, pay attention to what you eat. A lot of people think if they work out hard, they deserve a treat in the form of bad food. Unfortunately, this is counter productive. The food you eat, when you work out hard, is JUST as important as the food you eat when you don’t. You need to think of food as fuel if you want a six pack. Just because something tastes good, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. That’s pretty obvious Krispy Kreme. When you are trying to get a six pack, clean foods, such as fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, like turkey breast, chicken breast, tuna, other fish, and some dairy products like cottage cheese help the mission. You want a six pack with no crunches? Fried foods are a no no. Skin on meat, is a no no. The cleaner you eat, the quicker you will see those abs. Tracking this food that you eat can also be a great help in the quest for six packs. Sites like Fitday.com and Dotfit.com are good sites to make sure you aren’t eating too many calories or too few, and if the balance of carbs, proteins and fat are good.

If you pay attention to these 6 things, and you follow them for a month, you will be amazed at what you can see in thirty days. As always, there are a ton or workout programs you can follow online, I offer some on my site, like the 4 Week Six Pack Plan. With a little effort, and preparation, you’ll have that six pack that you want. It’s not going to come easy, but it will come.

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What Gym Should You Work Out At? The Opinion of a Personal Trainer

Monday, January 17th, 2011

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There are all kinds of gyms in Las Vegas. There are meathead gyms, social fitness centers, money hungry corporate gyms, and sole owner personal training studios (like mine). This, for the most part, applies to all areas of the country, so most people know what I’m talking about, unless you live in Iowa where most people have only one or two options for places to go to work out. Let’s take a look at a few of these places, and maybe you’ll figure out which one you fit in.

If you are looking to actually get in shape, and not find a gilfriend or boyfriend, you actually have a few options. In my opinion, a small personal training studio like mine is the best option. I know, I know, I’m biased. Think about this for a minute though. At a studio like mine, it’s basically you, and the personal trainer. You are there to work out, and they are there to get you in shape. A lot of sweat, and a lot of heavy breathing, but for all the right reasons. Of course this is the pricey option, but guess what. It’s also the most successful. When people invest money, into getting a personal trainer they don’t want to just flush it all down the drain. When you pay for a gym membership, I don’t know the actual numbers, but I am guessing more than %60 of the people who join, use the gym less than 5 times a month, because the rates are so low, it’s not as if you even notice it in your bank account. One thing I will say about a personal training studio that may not work out for some people, is they don’t have the vast array of machines. But, if you are working with the right trainer, all you need is a bench some dumbells, and some effort. Another benefit of a personal training studio is that you just have to show up and do the work. You don’t have to think of the exercises in your workout, your personal trainer does. In fact, your personal trainer designs everything you do as far as exercise goes. This can be very benficial to those who are looking for a stress reduction, as well as those looking to get in shape. I could go on and on about this, but if you really want to get in shape, this is a no brainer.

The next best thing, is to me, a smaller gym. There are a lot of Anytime Fitness’ in Las Vegas, as there are throughout the country. I joined one in Geneva, Illinois, during my best friends wedding. I wanted to work out, and it was right across the street. These smaller franchise gyms charge a bit more than the big commercial gyms, but they do so, to make you happier with their customer service. At these smaller gyms, you kind of have a family feeling about them. Most people are there to literally work out, and become familiar with the other members, because usually there aren’t many members packed into the gym. At the same time, everyone has a mutual respect for everyone else, and working out, is the main reason to come to a gym like this. There are no frills, just machines, dumbells, personal trainers, and you. You don’t get caught up sipping a protein shake and discussing last nights debauchery at the latest club.

Then there are the other options. We have a big one here in Las Vegas, which will remain nameless. There are a few locations throughout the city, and it has rightfully earned the “club” part of it’s name. This place is not condusive, to me for the optimum workout, because, a lot of people there, go there just to see people. People spend more time on their cell phones, talking to each other, and in a full face of makeup, than actually working out. There are about 100 personal trainers there, which is good, since there are about 5000 members there at any one time. The only problem is that %75 of the trainers, aren’t really practicing a healthy lifestyle. There are usually a few great trainers, and you can see that because they are always busy. Another positive about this place is they have literally TONS of equipment. They are also open 24 hours. Clubs like this in your city may not have the hours we do here in Las Vegas, which is unfortunate. This place also comes stocked with a juice bar, which has some healthy and some not so healthy options. It’s a great place if you are motivated enough to work out on your own and stay focused, but all in all, there are too many distractions here. I’m not saying you can’t get in shape here, it’s just a lot more difficult.

The last option is the big corporate gym. These usually only exist in big cities, so if you aren’t in one, good for you. These places are in business to make money, as is anyone in business, but they are doing it at your expense. You usually pay higher rates than the “club” gym, which is super cheap, but you also get none of the amenities. They are there to sell, sell, sell. That’s fine for some people, but when you pay more for a gym that doesn’t fix equipment in a timely manner, a lot of times you get frustrated, and it hurts the consistency of your workouts. The personal trainers here are adequate, and for the most part are there to help, because corporate takes a huge percentage of the personal training packages, which is a double edged sword. On the one hand, you have people who are actually there to help. On the other hand, you have personal trainers, who are a little inexperienced, because the more knowledgable trainer will want more money than they would get at one of these gyms. The good thing about this gym though, is that generally the people here are here to work out, and you may, if equipment allows, get something good out of these places.

So now it’s your job to figure out, where, if any of these places you fit in. Maybe none of these fit who you are, and you want to try P90X. I don’t know. Give it a shot!

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Why Is America Fat?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

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These bodies you see above, despite what the media wants to tell you, are NOT easy to get. It actually takes hard work. It’s unfortunate, that the United States as a whole, is brainwashed into believing getting in shape is easy. Go watch any infomercial site and they’ll tell you how easy it is to tone your arms, or work your six pack. They say it’s effortless on the commercials. The problem is, it isn’t. I think it’s how big businesses work. Sadly for us as a population, we look for quick fixes, because honestly, we are not very patient. If I told you you could walk to my house or drive, you would choose to drive, because it’s faster. So if I told you that you could lose 10 pounds in 2 months and never gain it back, or lose that same 10 pounds in a week, and possibly gain it back, the majority would choose the 10 pounds in a week, even though you have the possibility of it coming right back. I feel like everything in society is like this. Get sick, take a pill. Need food, here’s Mickey D’s. Don’t go out and get a movie, just order it on your TV. Need to get in shape, use this device.

I’m a huge fan of documentaries, and how our society deals with different things. One of them I watched was Killer At Large. This particular one focuses on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. I won’t go too into the film, but there is a 12 year old girl who goes to the point of getting liposuction. She says nothing has helped her lose the weight, so she has to go to liposuction as a last resort. It doesn’t say what her diet consisted of, how much physical activity she does, or really, what her parents have done to combat the issue. She takes the magic pill and BAM, she’s no longer fat. She doesn’t fix any of the issues that got her fat in the first place, and basically her parents see her as “not fat” anymore, so it worked. Guess what. She gains weight back. She’s 12! This generation of children is the heaviest in U.S. history. how do we fix that? Give them all liposuction? Or maybe it isn’t a quick fix. Maybe we get children, AND adults to be more involved with physical activity, get them eating the right foods, and educating on what these quick fixes, and magic pills really are. If you got fat over the years, most likely, it’s not going to take you a month or two to turn that around. It’s a life changing effort.

These infomercials and fad diets, are banking on the fact that you want a quick fix. If that really were possible, then why isn’t EVERYONE healthy and in shape? If it’s THAT easy, wouldn’t we all be walking around with six packs? It takes something inside of each and every person, mentally, physically, and emotionally to change their unhealthy ways. If it was that easy, do you think smoking would still be around? No. Smokers have developed a habit, to a highly addictive drug, and it’s HARD to stop. This, to much dismay, is the same problem with the food of today. You can become addicted to fatty, or sugar laden foods, much like you can to cigarettes. It’s a tough habit to kick, but also a very important one.

As far as activity goes, I’m going to play on Forrest Gump. Lazy is as Lazy does. Being lazy, makes you more lazy. Being active, makes you more active. It gives you more energy to do more things, which in turn, makes you a happier person, which in turn, does not entice you to emotionally eat. All these things play a role together. If you put in the time, and the effort, a healthy, happy lifestyle is not out of reach. Just because it is difficult does not mean it is impossible. If no one did anything that was difficult, we would live in a very, very different world. Total health challenges all aspects of you as a person. Your mental state, physical well being, and your emotions. This is unlike any other challenge. The media, and marketing and big businesses want you to think it’s a piece of cake to get in shape. This would be a marketing tactic, because their bottom line is making money. I mean, how many different devices can you make to tone your abs? If any of them worked, wouldn’t there be, just that ONE device, that everyone uses? What happens is people buy them, don’t see the results in a few weeks, and toss it. On to the next. Those people make businesses very happy, but they never make themselves happy. They are always on that endless search of what diet to try, what different 90 day workout program they are going to be on for 27 days, and what fat-free ice cream cake with cheddar cheese and butter they can eat.

My point is not to discourage any of you from getting on a workout program, or trying different things, Genetics is not your downfall. What is your downfall, is buying in to quick fixes, and not taking accountability for yourself, and the actions you take. We can all find time to exercise whether it is taking stairs at work, doing pushups before you go to bed or when you wake up, taking your kids/dogs on a walk, or getting in a workout at a gym. We all can be educated about what foods do to our bodies, why we need vegetables AND fruits, and the effects of processed chemicals in our bodies. I could go on and on about what I think about liposuction and quick weight loss fasts and cleanses, but I won’t. Ultimately, the choices you make are up to you. If you take the teleportation quick fix. You might get there, but at what cost? Your body could be all messed up because of the way you got there. If you take the scenic, lifelong route, I guarantee you’ll get there, and you’ll get there learning a lot about yourself, and you’ll be proud of how you did it.

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The Oregon/Auburn Workout

Monday, January 10th, 2011

I just watched the Auburn Tigers work out. I saw them in the national championship against Oregon, and they basically looked like they were getting a good workout in. Even though the score was only different by three points, I feel like Auburn physically dominated the game. I think that Oregon is a team in much better shape, but for some reason, Auburn decided that wasn’t the case. In football, it’s not always about how fast you are, or how conditioned you are. Sometimes, it’s about how big you are. And that was how this story played out during this game. I still believe that Oregon would win every race against Auburn, but for whatever reason, they couldn’t exploit that in this game. Auburn knew who it was, and decided to manhandle Oregon, like they were just pushing around some iron in the weight room. So, what kind of strong are you? Do you like the Duck game, where you are fast, lean and sleek? Or are you more of a Tiger person? Broad, and powerful, able to move things against their will? What would you want to train for? Even though Oregon lost, they are more my style. I would rather be fast than strong, but that’s just my opinion. I enjoyed the game, and I’d love to watch something like that again, and only have the fast people win.

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My Workout, Your House

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

You have your new years resolutions, and I’m almost 100% positive they involve either starting a workout program, weight loss, getting in shape, gaining muscle, or something to that effect. I would venture to say everyone with resolutions has some form of that in there. But what are you going to do to succeed with this? Do you join a gym? Do you work out at home? If you work out at home, what do you do? Well, I have one solution. This year, I am opening up my training to ANYONE. This means, anyone in the whole world. Not just people in Las Vegas. If you live anywhere, in the world, have a computer, and can speak English, since I speak nothing else fluently, we can train together. I am opening up online video training. I assume you are confused as to what this is. Well, it’s pretty much the exact same thing as a live one on one training session, but we do this over the web through video like skype. Everything is totally interactive, where form, and motivation are not lost in translation, because I can provide direction with both through video. I am very excited about this, because now, we have the opportunity to work with people who need help who do not live in Las Vegas. I’ve already started with a few new clients under this new technique, and the results are great so far. You can be put through a workout, by us, without even leaving your house! I’m excited to now have the ability to help more people through workouts, in the comfort of their own home, in any part of the world! If you have a home gym, this is a GREAT idea. If you’ve wanted to train with us, now is the time to make a move! It’s 2011. Let’s do this! Email me to start your program at tony@tonycress.com

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Intervention- Addicted to Lazy

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

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Have you guys ever seen that show Intervention? It’s about these people who are addicted to this drug, or alcohol, etc, and they agree to be filmed for a documentary in which, they unknowingly, are going to be the subject of an intervention. Brilliant idea I would say. So. I ask you this question. If your significant other, or brother, or mother, or futher… sorry, I was on a role. Or father, or etc, were addicted to crack, would you actively, and assertively try to help them? What if they were an alcoholic? Would you try to help them then? I think I know the answer to these questions. The answer most likely, would be yes. I am now going to ask you another question, which I think will have a different answer. What if that same person were addicted to being lazy? Or they were obese? Would you help them then? Would you go out of your way to hold your own intervention then? I bet the answer is now, no. And for those of you who are saying that’s not true, I am going to bet that you all know at least 5 people who are obese. You might say that it’s different, because it’s not as dangerous. Are you kidding me? Have you ever heard of America’s obesity epidemic? Yeah, it’s kind of big news around here. Laziness can cause obesity. Obesity can cause all sorts of problems. If I said you could stop your friend from having a heart attack with a few simple words, would you say sign me up? I bet you would, yet so many people don’t say a word to that friend they can save, because they don’t want to hurt their feelings. How do you think that person really feels inside anyway? They are unhealthy, may have a horrible self image of themselves, and are on the highway to an early death. I don’t want to offend anyone here myself, but these are the facts. Overweight people do not live very long. We all know this, yet no one does anything about it. You wouldn’t say about your heroin addict friend, “oh, they love heroin, let them do a little bit.” If you would say that, give me your address and I’ll come and smack you in the face. You are welcome smile1 Intervention Addicted to Lazy Ok, now, why would you say that about your addicted to lazy friend? They are doing the same thing essentially, slowly killing themselves, causing problems for others around them, and ruining the life they have currently. Again, most people don’t say anything because they don’t want to offend the person, but I think we have to hurt a little, to help, or be helped a lot. For those of you that this applies to, I am sorry i may have hurt your feelings, but you may need to hear this. If you don’t have a consistent routine of activity and exercise, healthy eating, and a good self image, you are slowly killing yourself. Just like any crack addict, or heroin junkie, or alcoholic, every day you contribute to your addiction, is another day you live a life less fulfilling. I know that overeating, or eating the bad foods feels good in your mouth, but that is really the only place it feels good. Laying on the couch and watching tv all day is relaxing, but it makes it that much harder to do something when you actually have to. This is going to be hard for some people to hear, but maybe this is the call to action you need. I am here to help, and listen. Email me at tony@tonycress.com

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Get Your Workout in 10 Minutes a Day.

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

Too many people have no time to work out. Or so they say. What if I told you, you could get in shape in as little as ten minutes a day? Would you say I was one of those infomercials that makes big promises, with lots of disclaimers? Well, I’m not. I’m a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist who has had some experience with actually getting people in shape, without gimmicks and gadgets. We have finally released this program, where, 4–6 times a week, you workout, for literally 10 minutes a day. It’s not 10 minutes for your abs. It’s 10 minutes for your whole body. Do you think you can get a six pack in ten minutes? Well, you can. If you do this program, and eat moderately healthy, you will see results. Not exactly like our 10 in 10 Workouts here. These workouts are standardized to progress, where our ten in ten workouts are just quick workouts to burn you out. The 10 Minute program is now available in our store. If you are cramped for time, and need a good program, here it is!

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