Monday, 7 April 2008
Monday, 17 March 2008
Read This: Confessions of an all-night runner
Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up - Dean Karnazes
A big thanks goes out to one of my recruits (onya Nitro!) for putting me on to this book and this amazing individual who has used his drive to push his body, mind and heart to it's very limits, and in the process has helped children in need, inspired countless others to strive to achieve their very best.
What is an ultramarathon? Anything over the standard distance of 42 kms
Some of Dean's run include:
50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days
217 km run across Death Valley in nearly 49 degree temperature
Was the first person to run a marathon at the South Pole in negative 40 degrees
and perhaps his most infamous achievement a Run around the World, Naked! (Read the book to find out the story on this one)
These are just a few of his sporting achievements but do yourself a favour check out his website
http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/
and buy his book, it is an amazing read and is an inspiration to all of uys to get up, get out and move!
Gary
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Express Testimonial
Hi All!
Just wanted to share with you an email I got from Tracy, a Lunchtime Bootcamper in our Melb CBD program.
Train Hard, Stay Strong , Be Unstoppable!
Gary
Hi Gary
Just wanted to THANK YOU so much for the fabulous job you guys do at the Lunch Xpress Bootcamp session. When I first started 4 months ago I was so scared, nervous and the only exercise I was doing was the occasional run for the train! Now my fitness and figure has change immensely and I love every little bit of exercise I do and try plan everything around my twice weekly lunch sessions!
I have family commitments so it's sometimes hard for me to exercise after work and the lunch session is great as it gives me a rest from being chained to the desk and stops that afternoon slump!
Your advice, support and encouragement are to be commended!
My name is Tracy and I am a Bootcamp-aholic
Cheers
Tracy Cook
Just wanted to share with you an email I got from Tracy, a Lunchtime Bootcamper in our Melb CBD program.
Train Hard, Stay Strong , Be Unstoppable!
Gary
Hi Gary
Just wanted to THANK YOU so much for the fabulous job you guys do at the Lunch Xpress Bootcamp session. When I first started 4 months ago I was so scared, nervous and the only exercise I was doing was the occasional run for the train! Now my fitness and figure has change immensely and I love every little bit of exercise I do and try plan everything around my twice weekly lunch sessions!
I have family commitments so it's sometimes hard for me to exercise after work and the lunch session is great as it gives me a rest from being chained to the desk and stops that afternoon slump!
Your advice, support and encouragement are to be commended!
My name is Tracy and I am a Bootcamp-aholic
Cheers
Tracy Cook
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Monday, 25 February 2008
Monday, 18 February 2008
Kids Obesity back in the News
why is it that now in Australia and around the developed world are we hearing more and more about the fact that a significant portion of this generation of kids may well be outlived by their parents due to obesity related illnesses. How can this be happening and what can be done to reverse the trend ?
There is no one answer to this problem as it requires a multi-layered approach, more layers and more detail than can be offered in this post.
But I do offer you all one thing, one important fact if there is a child in your life (or an adult) for that matter that you truly want to see lead a healthy and active life free of obesity related problems. Lead by example, you need to take care of yourself and show people close to you that it is important; exercise regularly, eat in a healthy manner, have fun. Be a hero in your own life to help others be a hero in theirs.
You have a choice in your life to be the healthiest you can be or just let your one and only body slowly detiorarate and wither, just like you have a choice whether to lead by example & inspire others to make the same choice or constantly preach and be acouch potato expert.
What will you choose?
Stay Strong, Be Unstoppable!
Gary Wagner
There is no one answer to this problem as it requires a multi-layered approach, more layers and more detail than can be offered in this post.
But I do offer you all one thing, one important fact if there is a child in your life (or an adult) for that matter that you truly want to see lead a healthy and active life free of obesity related problems. Lead by example, you need to take care of yourself and show people close to you that it is important; exercise regularly, eat in a healthy manner, have fun. Be a hero in your own life to help others be a hero in theirs.
You have a choice in your life to be the healthiest you can be or just let your one and only body slowly detiorarate and wither, just like you have a choice whether to lead by example & inspire others to make the same choice or constantly preach and be acouch potato expert.
What will you choose?
Stay Strong, Be Unstoppable!
Gary Wagner
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
7 great ways to get old before your time
Hey Folks!
Welcome to countdown of the top 7 .....
For todays blog I'm going to take a different approach , heres the deal if you want to get old before your time follow these 7 tips & you'll be on your way in no time!
Not only will you be more fat than lean tissue, you'll be physically and mentally weaker, breathe shallow as a saucer, struggle to get out of bed not to mention each day and enjoy a greatly diminished sex drive (& ability), keen to hear more then read on;
The top 7 tips for people to be a person determined to drive their health into the ground:
7. Persistence and practice are key. Just like getting a fit, healthy mind & body requires action, so does ensuring your lean muscle tissue wastes away whilst fat takes it's place. It's not about letting yourself go but rather making the effort to do the 7 top things that massively unfit & unhealthy people do. This takes time and work to destroy your health but you can do it.
6. Don't breathe too deeply because you might activate some muscles, breathe even a little bit deeper during the few minutes you walk around each day to get oxygen into your system. Only shallow wheezy breathing is allowed.
5. Spend your leisure time in front of the tv, consoles & computers. Watch lots of sport because you're going to be in no shape to actually go out and play it socially with your friends and family. Live your adventures through these electronics it's a wonderful way to put your body on a downhill slide.
4. Eat all the wrong foods. And eat lots of them. Stuff your self so you feel sick to your stomach. Compulsive eating should be mastered if you are at all serious. Moderation is no way to stack on the pounds. You gotta commit to eating highly processed, high calorie, salt, sugar & fatty foods for as many oversized meals you possibly can. You can't just have a little bit once every so often or you'll never hit the BIG leagues.
3. Have a bad attitude about yourself, other people & life in general. Keep telling yourself that everything is going against you, if you go out on a sunny day prepare for rain, everytime you look in the mirror find a new fault & tell people about it. Negativity & moroseness is great for avoiding smile lines & increasing stress. Stress is a wonderful way to get fat, old and sick. If you feel down about yourself, don't think about the Truth that you're worthy; that you can keep moving forward despite setbacks, question what you find good about yourself & search for bad things.
2. Avoid moving if at all if possible: Take the elevator/travelator/escalator; drive whenever you can even if it's to get down the driveway to check your mailbox; use the drive-thru when going to any fast food restaurant or bottle-o. Lets ensure there is no physical activity in picking up your dinner & slab of beer/bottles of wine, lest you raise a slight sweat walking from your car to the counter.
1. It is paramount to use excuses to avoid exercise: You are just too busy or too tired to work out, so much so that all you can do is relax & watch tele or hop on the net for a few hours before bed. Repeat the excuse often enough so you actually start beleiving it.
If you're intrested in eroding your health, follow these 7 Top Tips and you'll be there before you know it. The truth is, it actually takes more work to do this than to get fit enough to avoid the above results.
If, on the other hand, you are a juggernaut someone who understands that you can progress past setbacks no matter what and who would rather become what they intended to be - a superb physical specimen, stronger, leaner, fitter & healthier - then get rid of the excuses. You can sign up with us at juggernautPT for Original Bootcamp, Personal Training, Kickboxing for Fitness or our New Online Training program, train with another Fitness Professional/company or or you can just commit to get yourself moving.
Whatever you do, do it regularly, train with focus & intensity, Stay Strong, Be Unstoppable!
It's your choice, what do you deserve?....
Gary Wagner
FYI: It is always amazing how many people in Australia (& the developed world) actually do follow these 7 tips daily. Unfortunately it's become all too common. Start on a new path & help turn the tide on the inactivity epidemic!
Welcome to countdown of the top 7 .....
For todays blog I'm going to take a different approach , heres the deal if you want to get old before your time follow these 7 tips & you'll be on your way in no time!
Not only will you be more fat than lean tissue, you'll be physically and mentally weaker, breathe shallow as a saucer, struggle to get out of bed not to mention each day and enjoy a greatly diminished sex drive (& ability), keen to hear more then read on;
The top 7 tips for people to be a person determined to drive their health into the ground:
7. Persistence and practice are key. Just like getting a fit, healthy mind & body requires action, so does ensuring your lean muscle tissue wastes away whilst fat takes it's place. It's not about letting yourself go but rather making the effort to do the 7 top things that massively unfit & unhealthy people do. This takes time and work to destroy your health but you can do it.
6. Don't breathe too deeply because you might activate some muscles, breathe even a little bit deeper during the few minutes you walk around each day to get oxygen into your system. Only shallow wheezy breathing is allowed.
5. Spend your leisure time in front of the tv, consoles & computers. Watch lots of sport because you're going to be in no shape to actually go out and play it socially with your friends and family. Live your adventures through these electronics it's a wonderful way to put your body on a downhill slide.
4. Eat all the wrong foods. And eat lots of them. Stuff your self so you feel sick to your stomach. Compulsive eating should be mastered if you are at all serious. Moderation is no way to stack on the pounds. You gotta commit to eating highly processed, high calorie, salt, sugar & fatty foods for as many oversized meals you possibly can. You can't just have a little bit once every so often or you'll never hit the BIG leagues.
3. Have a bad attitude about yourself, other people & life in general. Keep telling yourself that everything is going against you, if you go out on a sunny day prepare for rain, everytime you look in the mirror find a new fault & tell people about it. Negativity & moroseness is great for avoiding smile lines & increasing stress. Stress is a wonderful way to get fat, old and sick. If you feel down about yourself, don't think about the Truth that you're worthy; that you can keep moving forward despite setbacks, question what you find good about yourself & search for bad things.
2. Avoid moving if at all if possible: Take the elevator/travelator/escalator; drive whenever you can even if it's to get down the driveway to check your mailbox; use the drive-thru when going to any fast food restaurant or bottle-o. Lets ensure there is no physical activity in picking up your dinner & slab of beer/bottles of wine, lest you raise a slight sweat walking from your car to the counter.
1. It is paramount to use excuses to avoid exercise: You are just too busy or too tired to work out, so much so that all you can do is relax & watch tele or hop on the net for a few hours before bed. Repeat the excuse often enough so you actually start beleiving it.
If you're intrested in eroding your health, follow these 7 Top Tips and you'll be there before you know it. The truth is, it actually takes more work to do this than to get fit enough to avoid the above results.
If, on the other hand, you are a juggernaut someone who understands that you can progress past setbacks no matter what and who would rather become what they intended to be - a superb physical specimen, stronger, leaner, fitter & healthier - then get rid of the excuses. You can sign up with us at juggernautPT for Original Bootcamp, Personal Training, Kickboxing for Fitness or our New Online Training program, train with another Fitness Professional/company or or you can just commit to get yourself moving.
Whatever you do, do it regularly, train with focus & intensity, Stay Strong, Be Unstoppable!
It's your choice, what do you deserve?....
Gary Wagner
FYI: It is always amazing how many people in Australia (& the developed world) actually do follow these 7 tips daily. Unfortunately it's become all too common. Start on a new path & help turn the tide on the inactivity epidemic!
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