Brett’s Fitness Blog

OK, normal cardio training has been out for years…I’ve been preaching this since the late 90’s, and now it is finally catching on. Nice to be right sometimes;-) Want to lose weight? Better read on!

So what does that mean for you? Simple, stop doing the standard 45 minute cardio routine and move to intervals. Those who have been in my PrimeFit Program since 1997, when the program was launched, know the value of interval training for fat loss. Combined with proper diet and resistance training, you WILL LOSE FAT!

Interval training is simple, do cardiovascular exercise at a base level for a warm-up. After a given amount of time, you crank things up for an amount of time. Then go back to the lower level to recover…then bring it up again! Repeat this for X number of times…many varieties of ways to do this type of program, and we are happy to design a more detailed program for you if you need it. BUT just to make it simple, go ride up a hill, then back down, then up the hill, then back down, then up….Get the picture?

Come try out any of our Private Personal Training Programs at Prime Physique and learn all kinds of ways to lose body fat!

Now go workout! And have a great day;-)

Brett A. Riesenhuber
©2008 Prime Physique, LLC.

Yes, a BAR has great value to yor fat/weight loss program! Huge Value!

No, that does not mean go down and get a Martini for breakfast;-) The bar I refer to is a ‘protein’ or nutrition bar. These products can help you to squeeze in a meal while you are on the go, not hungry (like breakfast for many), or to curb your appetite when you know that temptation will be facing you (like going out to eat or a party).

Use extreme caution when choosing a bar to eat. Make sure that the mix of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are right for your diet. Watch the sugar! Watch the protein source! Watch the calories! Make your nutritional choices count because they build and shape your body.

My personal choice for bars are EAS and their Myoplex Lite bars. They taste good and are a quality product. Get what ever you want, and make that choice count!

Now go workout!

Brett A. Riesenhuber

So we are in the holidays, and there are parties to attend along with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners…so how do you keep from adding 5-10 pounds to your weight during this time of year? How about a few simple, and somewhat obvious suggestions:

1. Exercise first thing EVERY morning. Then it is done and there are no excuses!
2. Eat at home whenever possible. Keep with your normal plan as much as you can.
3. Eat before you go to events and holiday meals. Then you are not totally hungry and will be less likely to go crazy eating all the great foods that are at that office party…or whatever it is.
4. Don’t drink sugar drinks. Calories tend to be higher with sweet ‘foo-foo’ drinks, so stick to light beer, wine, and straight drinks…if you are going to have alcohol (not having it is the best way to stick close to your diet).
5. Drink lots of water! Stay hydrated and use water to fill you up so you don’t eat a ton and gain the same;-)

Just a few suggestions to help out! Have a great and safe holiday season…and if you do drink, get a cab!

Now go workout!

OH yea, when you are ready to get that New Year’s Resolution going…Check out the ‘Resolution Camp’ starting on the 14th of January, 2007…San Jose Adventure Boot Camp’s special 7 Week Camp for WOMEN!

Brett A. Riesenhuber

Assuming rotten things do not count, how many blue fruits can you count? Let see….ONE! Blueberries.

So let’s think about…HMMMM….Fruit….Blue…No Other Blue Fruits…Maybe They Are Special…Maybe They Have Special Components That Make Them Like No Other Foods…THEY ARE BLUE! THEY HAVE STUFF THAT NOTHING ELSE HAS!

Get the idea? I’m not going to go into boring detail about the vitamins and stuff in the berries, I think you got the picture already.

Blue Berries are good and good for you….now why am I writing this now? Because Costco has them in nice big packages and at nice prices!

What to do with them once you have them? Rinse them and dry them on paper towels. Sort out any bad looking berries. Seal them in a vacuum canister lined with a paper towel on the bottom and refrigerate. Sort through the berries every 4 days to remove any bad fruit, and they will stay fresh and great for a couple weeks, or until you get back to Costco for more! Oh yea, EAT THEM;-)

Now go workout!

In case you have not seen it yet, Adventure Boot Camp in Orange County has been featured several times on Bravo’s hit show “The Real Housewives of Orange County”! Check it out and see John work with the women in Southern California…then go register for the ‘Holiday Camp’ in San Jose which starts Monday the 27th of November!

Now Go Workout!

Brett