ED UNPLUGGED

Today I had a great time training my clients. Unfortunately some haven't showed up for their training this week, all for different reasons of course, still it makes me sad.

However, here I am on a Thursday night trying to figure out what useful information I can write about. Believe me there is plenty I can talk of, but for some reason I can't shake off the idea of how many people I see on a daily basis that need to get their butt into the gym or working out at home, outdoors, at a boot camp class... just doing something and yet nothing!!!!

Everyone has their ups and down days, and everyone needs to blow off steam once in a while. I tell my clients that exercise provides that avenue but so does writing... so here it goes, this is me unplugged!

I've been told I can be a very proud person and that sometimes that's my biggest downfall, then again many times it's my biggest asset. Do you really think I'm going to take crap from anyone? Or believe all that B.S. that goes around me?

Things are bad for many people and if you are like me (for which most of it is all my fault), but do you really think I'll end up feeling sorry for myself and just thinking how bad they are?... Well I have and it's lead to nowhere. Listen I'm extremely hard on myself and I've set high standards, like they say "aim above the goal to actually hit the goal"... anything less is failure at least for me.

I demand the very best of me, because of me and me only. In the end it comes down to me V.S. me, especially when there's no one else around me. And then also because of the people who put their faith and trust in me, that I can deliver results and help them achieve the best of them. Whether that is increasing their performance in a specific sport, improving their lives, transforming the way they look and feel, you name it... because I want to be your go-to-go guy.

Yet most people just don't get it. If I could tell you how many times I get request about people interested in starting a fitness program, but less than half actually do something. Who knows maybe I'm a bad sales person, in the end this is my way of doing business, paying my bills and living my life.

But you know most of the work I do and most of the help I provide is actually FREE to all of my clients and non-clients!!! And they still do nothing!!! I see them get fatter, angry at life, depressed, sad, confused, they lie to themselves and their love ones with empty promises of being better and doing their best and yet nothing.

Those of you who know me, can honestly say I care with all my heart for everyone around me and I really want the best for my clients.

But how can I help you if you close the door on me? Just like everyone else you and I only have 24 hours in a day. Success and failure will depend on how well we use our time, either you spend it on your couch whining and eating your way to a depressing and a lousy you... or you actually do something about it.

And this has nothing to do with luck!!! some of my clients wake up at 4 and 5 in the morning to get their workouts in. Some drive 20, 30 and 60 minutes just to make it to their trainings. A few we have to train in the afternoon after work, when they are tired just like you, rather they decide to not sit and get fat, but to go and just do it! Some we train after hours late in the evening. A few with their doc's approval we trained around certain injuries... EVEN WITH CRUTCHES WHILE WALKING AROUND THE GYM!!!

Just like me, these people work their ass off to get results!!! Some as hard as it is they stop drinking and have made changes in their lifestyle (even at the expense of ticking their significant others)... In the end they get it, they see the bigger picture: if their partners, friends and spouses stop drinking and eating crap it means they care for their lives and they want to be better... a better YOU means a better spouse, a better co-worker, a better employee, a better parent, a better athlete... Do you know what I mean!

Look at what Tracy has done and Michele Adams, just to name a few. A while back one of my boot campers Kathy Marlow said to me: "Joining Boot Camp has probably been the best decision I ever made for my health. I’ve never felt better or stronger in my life. My body has definitely changed over the last 8 weeks (down TWO sizes!!!). As an instructor I am encouraging but I'll never let you give less than your all. It never gets easier, you just get better."

The secret to their success:

1. Set a reasonable goal to work for
2. Put everything you have into it! Why give less?
3. Becky, Michelle George have come along way since starting their fitness boot camp and Jen in a year how much she has changed her physique and she's now training for a half marathon. 

I feel great when Jen Kellman text me and say "Ed today I ran 6.25 miles non-stop under 53 minutes, I was in the zone"...

You need to find your own motivator force. In the end losing a few pounds doesn't cut it. I remember years ago, this guy wanted to lose weight because he wanted to "be healthier".. that is not a motivating factor, it should be!!!! but its not!! So I asked him why.. .and he said because he wants to play with his kids as they grow up (he was like in his 40)... still I asked why (cause I didn't believe this was actually the real reason) anyways in the conversation suddenly he mentions how his dad died around 50 because of bad health... AH!!!!! The real motivating factor!!! He didn't wanted to walk in his dad footsteps, rather he wanted a quality life where he could see his kids grow, go to collage, get married, have kids, etc...

So find your own motivating factor, maybe you feel like this gentleman and don't want to die at a young age. Maybe you are tired of waking up every morning feeling like crap and looking at the mirror and hating what you see, maybe you feel lousy in bed with your significant other.

Until you are completely honest with yourself and understand and find your motivating factor you will never be successful. I'm sorry that's the truth...

Wow I just figured out this is one long blog post, but I needed to take this off my chest, and I feel better for it!

I'll leave you with these words: "half hearted efforts leads to half hearted results"

If I can help you in any ways, let me know... just send me an e-mail.

- Ed

Fitness Tips For Baby Boomers

I'm happy to see many more people get themselves into the gym or hit it outdoors for a good workout. Sadly still many other folks don't or those who do waste their time and see little to no results, ending frustrated and dropping from their fitness programs. 

Many of these I've noticed lately are people over the age of 45 and up. So with you my dear friend in mind, I decided to write this article today and give some great fitness tips that will keep you working towards your goals in a safe, healthy and challenging way.

In my opinion, Participating in exercise activity at any age does wonders for your body. However increasing your level of activity after the age of 40 is even more important to do so. Here’s why: a recent study published at Science Daily, showed a group of sedentary and overweight older people placed on a four-month exercise program not only became more fit, but burned off more fat, compared to older sedentary people who were placed on a diet but did not exercise. Yet not all fitness programs are created equal and not all of them are right for everybody. It’s time for baby boomers to break away from the old school ‘no pain, no gain” workouts of the past, that mentality and type of exercise regimen just doesn’t works. Currently, people in their 40’s and 60’s are stuck in the endless rut of hours of long, slow, and boring cardio routines mixed with the classic 100 sit-ups a day routine. All of the studies show that this primitive style of exercise provides no results and can cause lots of nagging aches and pains.

On the positive side there are many time-efficient training protocols that men and women can immediately implement to reverse this trend. So check out my top 3 fitness tips for baby boomers below:

1.) It’s all about posture: We live in a sedentary society that spends most of the day seated and hunched over at a desk. Plus, as people age they tend to start rounding their shoulders even more appearing "hunchbacked” (you know the computer syndrome type person). Furthermore, most individuals are dominant with some body parts and only decide to exercise those and neglect the key muscles of their body resulting in a muscular imbalance that further degrades posture and increases risk for injury. My take is that folks should focus on incorporating exercises train your entire body, which creates a balance between lower and upper body; between the muscles in the front of your body and the ones on your shoulders and back. In turn this type of work will improve your posture and promote optimal shoulder health. For best results, end each workout by stretching out those muscles you’ve worked.

2.) Get off the Treadmill: Too many folks especially women and baby boomers jump on the treadmill or elliptical and go for 30-60+ minutes at a time wondering why they can't get any results. Most of the times I see them walk into the gym with a book or spending the entire time talking on the phone while doing their cardio… Studies have showed that 45 hours of aerobics had zero weight loss effect over dieting alone. So start by ditching the long, slow, and boring cardio and opt for high-intensity interval training, where you alternate between bouts of maximum effort and active recovery. Interval workouts are scientifically proven to burn nine times more body fat than ordinary exercise and can be completed in 20-minutes or less. This is a corner stone in all of my training programs, whether it’s 1-on-1 personal training, boot camp or online coaching, with all of my clients showing great results and enjoying what they do, especially if they are short on time. Plus, you can save your joints by doing intervals on a bike or even while running in place in the comfort of your own home. Of course depending on your current fitness level and overall health you should adapt the workout. Talk to a fitness expert to guide in the right direction!

3.) Sit-ups don’t work: I want to say to you today: Sit-ups are for suckers!!!! New research has uncovered that old school ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups are not only useless for burning belly fat (spot reduction doesn't work) but can hurt your neck and back. These exercises are particularly dangerous for people over 40 years old. Building a strong mid-section requires more than just the typical ab exercises. Sure everyone would like to have six pack abs to show off, but there a many reasons why someone should and needs to be training their ab muscles in a proper way. The proper Core Training approach should focus on dynamic and static stabilization exercises that emphasize maintaining a neutral spine position rather than traditional lumbar flexion exercises of the past. Properly training your Core is essential in the treatment and prevention of spinal pain and other musculoskeletal aches. So upgrade your core workouts and flatten your midsection with total body core stability exercises like push-ups, bridges, and planks to improve posture, prevent injury, and elevate metabolism.

For more information on The Essence of Core Training click here to read.

Eduardo Lorenzo, NASM-CPT, Fitness & Fat Loss Specialist, is considered one of Manatee County best personal trainer. To get a free 1-week trial to experience the best Bradenton’s personal training and for more info on his rapid weight loss Strength & Conditioning Boot Camp for women, please visit http://fitlorenzo.blogspot.com and/or contact then at info@fitlorenzo.com or call 941-301-9352. The program guarantees to help you drop a full clothing size in your first month as a member or your money back.

90 DAYS GET IN SHAPE - FINISH STRONG CHALLENGE!

THE ULTIMATE FITNESS PROGRAM: 90 DAYS GET IN SHAPE

FINISH STRONG CHALLENGE!

Right now - TODAY, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to close out the year like a true champion.

With 90 days left on our calendar till year end my question to you is…ARE YOU READY?

Maybe you tried it all year long or maybe for whatever reasons it was put aside... but did you reached your goals, did you loose the fat, build the muscle, increased your performance? DID YOU BUILD A BETTER BODY?

If this is you then, you need to do something different. Why you ask? Because all progress in life begins with a change, a plan of action and execution! How great would it feel to look back in time and remember with ease the moment you read this… YEAH that’s true my friend, you’ll be amazed and blown away with your life changing experience.

But this is the thing I'll only be able to take in 4 people into this program since I'll be so dedicated to you during this process I want to really be focused.

Imagine what you can accomplish in these next 90 days:
• Is it to loose weight • Become healthier and enjoy life to its fullest
• Increase your performance and take your game to the next level • Are you coming back from surgery or other rehabilitation program
• Do you want to be strong and show off your body
• Do you want to look great naked!!

Put into your mind that everything in your life will improve the moment you reach those goals.

What you get:
• Detailed 90 days weight management nutrition consultation plan based on you (Value $299)
• 1 day grocery shopping tour, design to teach you how to read labels and shop in a healthier and fit way. (Value $50)
• Massive Exercise Program & Cardio Action Plan design to transform your body
• 36 Professional Fitness Training Sessions (Value $2160)
• Bi-weekly Coaching Sessions with phone and e-mail support (Value $250)
• Measurement and accountability tools to keep you focused and consistent
• 5 Fitness Assessment readings during your program ($99)
• Total Body Makeover design to feature your new body. You will recieve a 30 minute deep tissue massage, Hair cut & style and a facil. All provided by our partners at N2U Salon & Spa (Value $199)

• MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!!! *** (certain restrictions applies)


My goal is to simply help you achieve your goals and my success depends on your success.

How much will it cost to dramatically increase the chances the last 90 days will be your best 90 days. Well, how much is that worth to you?

Yes! There is a cost for the program and it comes with a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!***

Entire Program Valued at over $3,000.00

But You Won't Pay That * SAVE OVER $1,000.00 in Services!!!
ACT NOW & CALL or E-MAIL TODAY!!!

If you are intrigued, motivated and ready to give it your all, I invite you to start on my program, the 90 Day GET IN SHAPE - FINISH STRONG CHALLENGE!

Call me today and get started on the journey to the BEST of YOU!

Phone: 941-301-9352 E-Mail: ed@fitlorenzo.com

Since I'll be so dedicated into managing this program for those who enter it, I'll be only taking the first four persons to sign up for this program. 

SO HURRY ACT NOW!!!

Tracy is a champion!

Hi all! Hope you are enjoy your weekend and getting ready for some serious training in the next coming weeks.

Got an e-mail yesterday that made my day and I just had to share this with you. The e-mail came from one of my training clients. Tracy came to me with a deadline to look her best with the challenge of doing it in just 4 weeks.

In just just four weeks Tracy lost 6 pounds, 2.2% Body Fat, and 4 inches off her body!!

I'll let Tracy better explain how the process of her training was: 

"Eduardo Lorenzo is the one trainer I have used that took the time to set goals with me, educate me as to exactly what I needed to do to accomplish those goals and guide me every step of the way with workouts, nutrition planning and constant monitoring of results. He pushed me to the limit and helped me achieve amazing results in just four weeks. I have lowered my stress levels, renewed my energy levels and dropped significant body fat - especially around my waist.


Initially, I hired Ed to get me back into the gym before my vacation to the Georgia mountains so I could be active with my husband without falling behind. We met 4 X's a week at 5 am - a tough thing for both of us. I won't lie - it took determination, commitment and hard work on my part but he really kept me on task. He is a great motivator and coach. I look forward to training with Ed more after vacation and attending some boot camp classes! I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about their fitness goals and is willing to do the tasks required to accomplish them."


T.F.

In the little that I've known Tracy I can say she has that warrior like look and determination. She knew what she wanted and was ready to make it happen.

Like I usually say, 'there's a difference between saying (and dreaming) ... uuu I want a sexy body and be healthy.. and actually doing something about it. There's no magic pill or secret formula; the difference from those who look their best is that they actually do something about it. They set goals, they set a plan, they take action! Which one are you?

Listen just like Tracy you too can do this. 30 days from now you'll be 1 month older and maybe 5 - 10 pounds heavier!! OR you could be 5 - 10 pounds lighter, 10 times stronger and 30 days closer to feeling and looking your best!!!... I'll leave it up to you to make the smart decision!

Decide and take action! I know you can do this!

"Coaching to you a higher level of Fitness"

Eduardo Lorenzo, NASM-CPT specializes in sports performance, injury prevention, corrective exercises, physique enhancement, Boot Camp and weight loss programs.  

Mind Body Spirit: Well-rounded Fitness: Bootcamp for free?

Mind Body Spirit: Well-rounded Fitness: Bootcamp for free?: "The body toning, fat blasting, make you stronger and healthier boot camp you’ve been looking for!!!! ALL FREE FOR YOU!!!!! Since I underst..."

Women Strength & Conditioning Boot Camp Program

FITLORENZO STRENGTH & CONDITIONING BOOT CAMP

I get asked that question many times, and I love to answer it. People usualy ask, what is it? Are you going to yell at me – is it intimidating – can I handle it and keep up?
 

Boot Camp is a dynamic program that focuses on high intensive outdoor exercises. We train outside rain or shine. It is a combination of resistance training, cardiovascular training, sport specific and military drills, flexibility, and core training, along with chanting, singing, and loads of fun! By far is one of the best ways to get in shape fast!
 

At Boot Camp, I am not going to stand over you and yell at you with intimidating tactics to do more. I will push and motivate you though. And I expect the very best from everyone that participates. You owe it yourself – Like I always say “Victory is reserved for those willing to pay the price.” You will learn to push yourself, mainly because it’s only human nature to challenge yourself when you are in a group setting. Of course not everyone is athletically inclined, but by being surrounded by a group of people who support and encourage you; you’re naturally only going to do better.
 

My goal is to create an empowering environment that will challenge you and make you better. It is about getting in shape, but it’s also about nutrition and about being better at everything that you do. You will learn to take your body to its limit and beyond.
 

But make no mistake it is still Boot Camp and I do expect you to always show up in time, shut up, pay attention and give 100% as there is no slacking. It is about intensity, commitment, discipline, courage, effort, teamwork, sweat, dedication and PRIDE!!!
 

At Fitlorenzo we currently run three 4 week Boot Camps:

• 6:00AM to 7:00AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• 5:30PM to 6:30PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 

 Location: Lincoln Park, Palmetto, FL

• 6:30PM to 7:30PM Tuesday & Thursday

Location: 28St Park at 12Ave W and 12St W, Bradenton FL

So what to expect when you enlist in Boot Camp – You will lose weight, lose body fat, tone and firm up your body, you will improve your posture, you will sleep better, you will gain confidence, and you will look and feel your best.

To enroll into this program: $99.00
 

Just remember this: Any trainer can get you tired – but a true fitness specialist will make you better!
 

For more information on our Boot Camp program contact me at 941-301-9352 or send me an e-mail for details.