The hucksters are at it again. Ab belts have resurfaced, along with their claims of a no-work way to six-pack abs.
The belief that that these things could work is tied to the idea of spot reduction, which is a myth. Doing hundreds of crunches won't give you a sculpted mid-section. Proper nutrition is far more important to developing a six-pack than traditional abdominal exercises.
Electric stimulation has its place; it's used in medical situations where muscles fail to receive proper nerve input such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, paralysis, nerve injuries, etc. In those cases, electric stimulation is used to prevent muscles from wasting away, contracting and becoming stiff.
Ab belts are a scam and they don't work. Ab belts will not reduce body fat or build muscle. In fact, a few years back the FTC charged 3 companies selling these devices with making deceptive claims about safety and effectiveness.
Don't waste your money.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Group Workout For St. Jude 9-13-09
I always get lots of positive feedback about Body & Soul's Workout for St. Jude and it's time for another. If you live in the Lancaster, PA area, here's your chance to have some fun and get a great workout while supporting a worthy cause.
Here are the details:
WORKOUT FOR ST. JUDE
Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 A.M.
Join me at Body & Soul Fitness for a fun and challenging group workout session.
Please spread the word among your friends, family and co-workers. The pre-registration donation is $10 per person ($13 that day). No need to solicit sponsors unless you'd like to.
The workout will last approximately 60 minutes. Anyone 12 and older is welcome to participate.
It's helpful to have an idea of how many people will be attending so please sign up in person at Body & Soul Fitness Studio or contact me at (717) 509-7777 or at Mickey at bsfstudio.com. (I'm trying to avoid the spambots getting my e-mail address so you'll have to replace "at" with @.)
If the kids in your life are healthy, show your gratitude by helping those who are not.
Hope to see you there!
Mickey Glick
Certified Personal Trainer
Owner, Body & Soul Fitness Studio
St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.
Here are the details:
WORKOUT FOR ST. JUDE
Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 A.M.
Join me at Body & Soul Fitness for a fun and challenging group workout session.
Please spread the word among your friends, family and co-workers. The pre-registration donation is $10 per person ($13 that day). No need to solicit sponsors unless you'd like to.
The workout will last approximately 60 minutes. Anyone 12 and older is welcome to participate.
It's helpful to have an idea of how many people will be attending so please sign up in person at Body & Soul Fitness Studio or contact me at (717) 509-7777 or at Mickey at bsfstudio.com. (I'm trying to avoid the spambots getting my e-mail address so you'll have to replace "at" with @.)
If the kids in your life are healthy, show your gratitude by helping those who are not.
Hope to see you there!
Mickey Glick
Certified Personal Trainer
Owner, Body & Soul Fitness Studio
St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Help Me Out
Based on professional advice, a few months ago, I changed the tag line for Body & Soul Fitness Studio. It's now...
Just recently during a brainstorming session someone said, "Your motto should be...
... and everyone seemed to agree.
Guess what?
That's what is was before we changed it!
The marketing advisor thought that the concept of "real women" was confusing. "What's a real woman?", she asked.
I was going to tell you my thoughts behind my original tag line but I won't because if I need to explain it, she's right.
I did ask a few people before switching but now I'm wondering if I should have asked more.
So...
Please comment and tell me which tagline you like best and why. I would really appreciate your input.
.
Real Fitness for Every Woman
Just recently during a brainstorming session someone said, "Your motto should be...
Real Fitness for Real Women
... and everyone seemed to agree.
Guess what?
That's what is was before we changed it!
The marketing advisor thought that the concept of "real women" was confusing. "What's a real woman?", she asked.
I was going to tell you my thoughts behind my original tag line but I won't because if I need to explain it, she's right.
I did ask a few people before switching but now I'm wondering if I should have asked more.
So...
Please comment and tell me which tagline you like best and why. I would really appreciate your input.
.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
No Commitment, Part 2 & The Continuing Saga of Bootcamp Becky
Before I published yesterday's blog post or told anyone my thoughts about the sign I saw, I received an e-mail from one of my bootcamp members. If you're new to my blog you may want to catch up with Becky's story in these other two postings...
Becky's experience at a big box gym
What happened when Becky tried No Pink Dumbbells Bootcamp (You'll have to scroll down about halfway.)
I love that e-mail. Obviously, it was great to hear that Becky lost 5 pounds but I was also excited to see her comments about the sign. As I mentioned, I hadn't said anything to anyone about that sign; I just made a mental note to blog about it. It was great to have a client make that connection and to take the time to let me know!
Disclaimer: This is not the same gym Becky had her problems with so she doesn't have an ax to grind.
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Becky's experience at a big box gym
What happened when Becky tried No Pink Dumbbells Bootcamp (You'll have to scroll down about halfway.)
When I got on the scales this morning, something which you know I don't like to do, and would only do backwards, I lost 5 pounds ! WOW ! Now I have the courage to "face the weight on the scales", and it feeds my determination to keep on pushing and challenging myself !
On my way home from Boot Camp this morning, with sweat still dripping from my hair, I passed XXXXXX XXXXXXX. There was a sign in front of their gym, which caught my attention...
NO COMMITMENT. Now, I know this was their membership advertising, but what popped into my mind was, you have to have commitment, personal and that of your trainer, to reach your goals. You get what you pay for !
I love that e-mail. Obviously, it was great to hear that Becky lost 5 pounds but I was also excited to see her comments about the sign. As I mentioned, I hadn't said anything to anyone about that sign; I just made a mental note to blog about it. It was great to have a client make that connection and to take the time to let me know!
Disclaimer: This is not the same gym Becky had her problems with so she doesn't have an ax to grind.
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
No Commitment
The other day while driving to an appointment, I passed a local franchise gym. The sign out front said...
"NO COMMITMENT
NO KIDDING"
I, of course, knew what they meant but the wording really left a bad taste in my mouth.
One of the main reasons, in fact probably THE main reason, people don't maintain a regular exercise routine is lack of commitment. Too many people want instant results involving the least amount of work possible. If they didn't, most of those late night "fitness" infomercial products would disappear.
Why promote that type of thinking? They could have easily said, "NO CONTRACT."
My next thought about the sign was that it was an unintentional statement about big box gyms and their lack of commitment to their members. Most of them provide little, if any, orientation and instruction to newbies. The vast majority of them don't care if you come in at all as long as they get some money out of you.
If people feel overwhelmed or confused, the chances of them making exercise a habit is slim to none. Obviously, if people don't stick with their exercise program, they don't get results.
And America gets fatter.
Here's the truth...
NO COMMITMENT
NO RESULTS
Newsflash: If you want to get healthier, stronger, more confident and slimmer, you need to make a commitment to a lifestyle of nutritious eating and regular exercise. It won't always be easy, especially in the beginning, but with consistency it will get easier.
Sometimes you'll eat fast food because you didn't plan ahead or because you had a craving. Sometimes you'll skip a workout. It doesn't matter; what matters is what happens next.
No one is perfect and you don't need to be. Those types of slip ups will be minor if you've made a real commitment to getting fit. One missed workout is no big deal; you just do it the next day. You don't let one binge derail you; you just start again the next meal.
Getting healthy and fit doesn't have to overtake your life; baby steps will work but without commitment you will never succeed.
.
"NO COMMITMENT
NO KIDDING"
I, of course, knew what they meant but the wording really left a bad taste in my mouth.
One of the main reasons, in fact probably THE main reason, people don't maintain a regular exercise routine is lack of commitment. Too many people want instant results involving the least amount of work possible. If they didn't, most of those late night "fitness" infomercial products would disappear.
Why promote that type of thinking? They could have easily said, "NO CONTRACT."
My next thought about the sign was that it was an unintentional statement about big box gyms and their lack of commitment to their members. Most of them provide little, if any, orientation and instruction to newbies. The vast majority of them don't care if you come in at all as long as they get some money out of you.
If people feel overwhelmed or confused, the chances of them making exercise a habit is slim to none. Obviously, if people don't stick with their exercise program, they don't get results.
And America gets fatter.
Here's the truth...
NO COMMITMENT
NO RESULTS
Newsflash: If you want to get healthier, stronger, more confident and slimmer, you need to make a commitment to a lifestyle of nutritious eating and regular exercise. It won't always be easy, especially in the beginning, but with consistency it will get easier.
Sometimes you'll eat fast food because you didn't plan ahead or because you had a craving. Sometimes you'll skip a workout. It doesn't matter; what matters is what happens next.
No one is perfect and you don't need to be. Those types of slip ups will be minor if you've made a real commitment to getting fit. One missed workout is no big deal; you just do it the next day. You don't let one binge derail you; you just start again the next meal.
Getting healthy and fit doesn't have to overtake your life; baby steps will work but without commitment you will never succeed.
.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
What's Happening At Body & Soul In September
Check out what's going on at Body & Soul in September...
ZUMBA
Thursday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout. It’s an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing movements. Fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest and you’ve got…ZUMBA!
Never heard of Zumba? Here's a video from the very first class at Body & Soul... Zumba at Body & Soul
GROUP WORKOUT
On Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 AM we will be having an indoor group workout to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The majority seems to prefer the indoor workouts. However, if you like outdoor exercise, let me know and we can do one of those, too.
$10 pre-registration, $13 on event day
YOGA
New 6-week Yoga sessions with Susan Atkins begin the week of September 13th.
Beginner: Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM
NO PINK DUMBBELLS BOOTCAMP
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Bootcamp is essentially small group personal training and is open to both women and men. It involves bodyweight exercises along with some dumbbell and kettlebell work. It is a challenging workout but each camper works at his or her own level; the only person you are competing against is yourself.
You get individual attention along with the support and camaraderie of a group at a fraction of the cost of individual personal training. All fitness levels are welcome- you don't already have to be in shape to join in.
All of the above programs are open to both members and non-members. Call me at (717) 509-7777 to register or for more information.
COMING IN OCTOBER
LINE DANCING
Back by popular demand (and that's not just a line), Alison Green will be holding another St. Jude Line Dancing benefit on Sunday, October 18th at 10:30 AM.
$10 pre-registration, $13 on event day
Body & Soul Fitness Studio
618 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA
(717) 509-7777
Plenty of free parking.
ZUMBA
Thursday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout. It’s an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing movements. Fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest and you’ve got…ZUMBA!
Never heard of Zumba? Here's a video from the very first class at Body & Soul... Zumba at Body & Soul
GROUP WORKOUT
On Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 AM we will be having an indoor group workout to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The majority seems to prefer the indoor workouts. However, if you like outdoor exercise, let me know and we can do one of those, too.
$10 pre-registration, $13 on event day
YOGA
New 6-week Yoga sessions with Susan Atkins begin the week of September 13th.
Beginner: Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM
NO PINK DUMBBELLS BOOTCAMP
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Bootcamp is essentially small group personal training and is open to both women and men. It involves bodyweight exercises along with some dumbbell and kettlebell work. It is a challenging workout but each camper works at his or her own level; the only person you are competing against is yourself.
You get individual attention along with the support and camaraderie of a group at a fraction of the cost of individual personal training. All fitness levels are welcome- you don't already have to be in shape to join in.
All of the above programs are open to both members and non-members. Call me at (717) 509-7777 to register or for more information.
COMING IN OCTOBER
LINE DANCING
Back by popular demand (and that's not just a line), Alison Green will be holding another St. Jude Line Dancing benefit on Sunday, October 18th at 10:30 AM.
$10 pre-registration, $13 on event day
Body & Soul Fitness Studio
618 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA
(717) 509-7777
Plenty of free parking.
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