Category Archives: Training / Exercise / Cardio
Kurt’s 2014 Workout Plan
I wanted to mix it up this year so I have finally found a program that I like! I recently got Michael Matthews book, Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body and will be following his programming with just a few changes. This routine calls for five days of weightlifting, and…
Kurt’s 2013 Workout and Supplement Plan
Kurt’s 2013 Workout and Supplement Plan Workouts Monday CrossFit Ab Ripper X Tuesday Focus Body Work (Chest, Triceps) Wednesday CrossFit Thursday Ab Ripper X Focus Body Work (Biceps, Shoulders) Friday CrossFit Saturday Ab Ripper X Run / Stairs / Cardio Sunday Rest Day My Supplement Regiment: Vitamins That I Take Omega 3, Fish…
Randy’s 2013 Workout / Training Plan
Randy’s 90 Day Body Transformation Workout Plan Well, what a great kick off we had last Saturday at Energy Fitness! I’m fired up to bring it this year. I seem to be more determined to achieve much greater results than last year! The good news for me is I will not be traveling this year…
Kurt’s Complete 90 Day Body Transformation
[icegram messages=”2243″] Okay – as you can see above, this year was by far the most drastic transformation that I have made yet! Below are the final results: Measurement Day 1 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days Change Weight 228 226 215.2 208.3 19.7 Waist 39 36.75 34.75 33 6 Left Bicep 16.25 17…
What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)?
What if I told you that you could burn more fat by doing less cardio? Well, with High Intensity Interval Training (also known as HIIT) you can do just that, burn more fat while spending less time in the gym. In this article I will explain how to get the best results from this new and cutting-edge type…
5 Steps to Set Goals and Track Your Progress
As you start your 90 Day Transformation Challenge, it is important that you do the following: Step 1: Identify Where You Are. What I mean by this is, before you can truly make progress (really in anything in life) you need to first establish a point of reference, which is where you are at in…
Week 1 Checklist: 90 Day Body Transformation
I hope this email finds you off to a strong start to your 90 Day Journey to Better Health! Please take a moment to review the below Week 1 Check List: Week 1 > Have You Done the Below? Take Your “Before” Photos. If not, do so ASAP and remember that you need to take photos…
Kurt’s 2012 Weight Training Plan
Ok, here is my plan for 2012 to get more ripped than ever before! Its a new program for me — its the program of a well known physique bodybuilder, Steve Cook and it is certainly a lot different then my my typical program that I have usually done; the 3 exercises per body part, 3-4…
Kurt’s 2012 Nutrition Plan
This year, I am not starting out as big as I was last year (lower bodyfat). Thank goodness! My stats are as follows: Weight: 228 Waist (Most Important Measurement): 39″ Biceps Left: 16 1/4 Right: 16 3/4 Calfs: Left: 17 Right: 17 I got my body fat tested on Saturday using the Hydrostatic method, and…
Getting Back Into the Swing Of Things…
I must admit, I have really taken it easy the past couple of months and after starting the process of re-introducing my body back to the gym I can tell you that it is best to make it a slow and steady transition versus fast and furious! Heading into the gym and seeing everyone else the…
Time to spice up your cardio?
Who said that Cardio shouldn’t be fun? Who says that cardio is restricted to the boring treadmill! Here are some ideas to spice up your cardio training and don’t forget its okay to have some fun while you are burning some fat! 😉 Jump Rope – Think Rocky! Great functional cardio that will help you…
The Energy Fitness Training Sessions…Kurt
This evening I had my second training session with Gene Lee of Energy Fitness. Last week, he put me on a program focusing on my Shoulders and Triceps since I told him that those were the 2 areas that I needed the most development. Let me tell you…I have never been so sore, my shoulders…
What did I do today? Here’s my nutrition, supplmentation, and workouts for the day.
Here’s a snap shot of what I did today: Breakfast (7am) Protein Shake: 1 cup milk, 6 strawberries, 1 bannana, 1 tablespoon of flax oil, 1 tablespoon of Amino Fuel, 1 1/2 scoop of Vanila Protein, 5 grams of creatine. Mid Morning Snack: (10am) Protein Enhanced Oatmeal: 3 cups of oatmeal with 1 scoop…
A day in the life…
I have had several folks ask me what I do personally to get in peak shape. So let me share with you what I do, or at least one day… Morning: I like to do cardio first in the morning on an empty stomach. I have a Life fitness Elliptical trainer at home so it’s…
How often should I workout my abs?
Work your abs 2-3 non-consecutive days a week, taking care to target all your ab muscles. There are some great ab specific excercies out there and it is also good to incorporate core specific or engaging excercises with your other training. Also, for those doing the Fitness Contest, be sure to incorporate just the standard…