4/15/2007

BootCamp Boogie

I must apologize. YES AGAIN.

First let me say how awesome it was at the BootCamp this past Saturday. The weather was amazing and the workout was intense! You really need to come by to experience just how amazing this is.

On to the apology...

Sometimes I get ahead of myself. The Core Reaction BootCamp website is a perfect example. I get so excited about what we are doing and the progress we are making at Carter Fitness with the Core Reaction Bootcamp that I forget that some people are looking at this stuff for the first time. I will be going over the site over the next few days to make it as straightforward as possible.

So let me clear up a few things right now.

Basically, we offer 2 versions of our BootCamp.

  1. The FR.E.E Saturday fitness Bootcamp. This is open to everyone at any age and any fitness level at no cost. This will be offered every Saturday. Yes, every Saturday, for everyone.
  2. The 5 Day per week Bootcamp. This is the full blast kick-ass version. It is a fee-based program and is available to anyone at any age and any fitness level. It is for anyone who wants maximum results in minimum time. Again, this outdoor group fitness program is designed to fit all fitness levels.

Why do we do it this way? Simply put, we like to help people get in great shape, and the Saturday fr.e.e BootCamp is a great introduction to fitness. The fun and adventurous boot camps provide the ideal atmosphere for motivation and emotional support to help the participants learn how fun fitness can be. It can also be a great boost to an already established fitness regime.

For those who want to take it to the next level we offer the 5 times per week program. You can come as little or as much as you like, including the free Saturday BootCamp. This outdoor group fitness program offers outstanding fitness instructions, nutritional coaching and a large helping of motivation to keep you on track every step of the way.

I hope this helps to make things a bit more clear. If not let me know.

See you next Saturday - I’ll be there. Will you?
Committed to your success,

Joshua Carter
http://CRBootCamp.com
818-337-6175

Bring a neighbor, friend, or family member - we're going to have a blast!

Sign of the Times

I’m not sure how many of you know about this, but the grand opening of our Carter Fitness facility has been marred by the actions of a local couple. We believe them to be an older husband and wife team, and they launched an attack of sorts against my facility. Let me explain. The Carter Fitness training center is located on a corner that has fairly heavy traffic. So in an effort to attract more business I put some signs up. They are 4’ x 5’ basic vinyl banners mounted on some ply wood (so they won’t blow away). Nothing racy, just a before and after pic with our contact info. I have contacted the city, and they are well within the city regulations for size etc.

The same week I put up the sign a guy came in my place and started yelling at me. No “hello” or anything, he just started in on me. Ok, fine. If you don’t like the sign take it up with the city I said. He took off but I neglected to get his name, which was a mistake. Within 20 minutes a woman we believe to be his wife complained to the building owner. He said what I said- take it up with the city.

That week my banners began to mysteriously end up in the street. Man, what heavy winds I thought. I really had to nail those suckers down. Within a couple of days the signs were gone. Damn wind.

Then one of my clients who work s in my building on the floor above me said it was not the wind, he saw a lady tear them down and walk away with them. Damn lady. Well I had no idea what her name was, so I had to keep my eyes peeled because I knew what she looked like. She was as elusive as a ninja. For weeks no luck. Then came the bootcamp…

I made very small “A” frame sign to promote our free bootcamp. I swear these people have a “sign”radar of some sort. The first day it was up “Crime Fighter” Matt (a trainer and manger at Carter Fitness) saw the original guy walking away with our new bootcamp sign. Damn guy. Matt got it back without incident and told the gentleman (I use the term loosely) that if he does it again we will contact the police. I wasn’t there, but I’m told the man had a few choice words for Matt.

Then two days later “Crime Fighter” Matt sees the woman walking away with our sign. Unreal. I mean really- What is with these two? This time he was armed with a digital camera and caught her in the act:



Busted!

Once again Matt retrieved our sign. What do these people have against me? I have no idea. My signs promote my business of course, but my business is improving people’s health. Maybe they hate health. And they comply with all city regulations – I made sure. There is s cigarette shop a block down that has a sign out, but apparently they have no problem with that. I want to respect my community and respect my neighbors but come on. My ultimate goal is to improve my community and give something back. I just don’t know what to make of this.

After Matt got our sign back the police were contacted. They came and took a statement, and told us they would pay her a visit. The matter is not yet resolved, but hopefully will be very soon. I still do not know her name (or her husband’s) or where they live, and it does not really matter. I just want to run my business helping others and have my signs to stay where they are. They should find someone else to harass. I hear there is a cancer clinic opening near by, maybe they’ll have a sign.


She was seen fleeing the scene with her accomplice close by:



Watch out for water and falling houses

There's no place like home.....

Joshua Carter
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://CarterFitness.com
818-337-6175

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Resistance Training trumps Aerobics for most effective F.A.T. B.U.R.N.

Most people have only one thing on their mind when they join a gym or approach a personal trainer…fat-loss. With more than half of the adult population registering as overweight it is no wonder that fat loss is such a hot topic.

It's simple, really. We used to think that cardiovascular training was the quickest and most effective way to shed unwanted pounds. Aerobics, jogging, swimming and biking were the activities to turn to when we wanted to slim down.

Boy, were we misled.

The idea was that when you perform low level aerobic exercise your body relied on calories from fat. Sounds good, right? Well, there were a couple of major limitations with this method…

First of all you only burn fat calories while the aerobics are performed. If you do twenty minutes, then you only burn for twenty minutes; if you do two hours, then you only burn for two hours.

Secondly, if you are overzealous with aerobics your body actually eats away at lean tissue, leaving you with lowered calorie requirements. Ever wonder why you eat the same amount but still put on pounds? A loss in lean tissue will do that to you every time.

So where does this leave you?

Lucky for us, we live in a time of great scientific discovery with tools and statistics that give us the cutting edge in our quest for a slimmer, sexier body. And science has given us the solution for optimal F.A.T. B.U.R.N.

The Solution: Resistance Training

You have probably heard about the many benefits of resistance training. Here are just a few:

  1. Increase in muscle strength
  2. Injury prevention
  3. Improved bone density

But what about F.A.T. B.U.R.N.? Here are the two reasons that resistance training is the most effective way to B.U.R.N. F.A.T.

  1. Oxygen Debt

Now I know debt isn't usually a word that we enjoy…but in this case I'm sure you will agree that it's a great thing. Resistance training puts your body into oxygen debt which means you will B.U.R.N. F.A.T. as you recover from your workout. And this effect can last quite awhile - studies have shown an increase in calorie burning for up to three days following a resistance training workout.

  1. Lean Tissue Burns More

The other way that F.A.T. B.U.R.N. is accomplished with resistance training is through an increase in your resting metabolism. You see, lean tissue (muscle) requires many more calories each day than fatty tissue. In fact, one pound of muscle burns 30-50 calories each day at rest - compared to a measly 9 calories per pound of fat.

When you perform resistance training exercises your body composition will change to contain more lean tissue, thus resulting in extra calories burned while you sleep. What could be better than that?

Resistance training is truly worth your time - talk about an exercise that keeps on giving.

Wouldn't you love to reap the rewards of a solid resistance training program by waking up slimmer every morning? I love nothing more than to see my clients achieve awesome results - clients just like you, who decided to change their shape forever by giving me a call.

Do something nice for yourself - contact me today - together we will turn you into a F.A.T.B.U.R.N.I.N.G. machine.

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Raspberry Chicken Salad

Burger

This chicken salad really packs a punch. The dressing is a bit tangy, and the tender chicken slices have a fruity flavor. All in all this meal is a winner for lunch or dinner. Best of all it is ready in a snap. Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

    • 1 cup 100%raspberry spreadable fruit
    • 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
    • 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
    • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
    • 24 fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and vinegar; set aside 3/4 cup for dressing.
  2. Broil chicken 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with remaining raspberry mixture. Cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, arrange greens and onion on salad plates. Slice chicken; place over greens. Drizzle with reserve dressing. Garnish with raspberries.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 cups greens with 1 chicken breast half and 3 tablespoons dressing) equals 320 calories, 3g fat, 48g carbohydrate, and 25g protein.

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About the Author: 
Joshua Carter is a certified personal trainer as well as a fitness and fat loss expert. With over 15 years personal training experience, Joshua has developed training & nutrition protocols that have delivered proven results in half the time as traditional programs.  These successful protocols have been shared with a select few trainers who assist Joshua with training at his Carter Fitness in West Hills, California.  His facility offers personal training for those who live near West Hills , Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth and Calabasas.

 

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