43, Trainer at Club 4 Fitness
IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT:
Kettlebell
ALWAYS IN MY GYM BAG:
Definitely headphones.
MY FITNESS IDOL:
Ron ‘Boss’ Everline. He’s very motivational and incorporates a variety of challenging exercises in his workouts, which I find myself doing.
DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER:
C.T. Fletcher. The session would be intense, and he would probably yell, “It’s still your set!”
MY DIET PHILOSOPHY:
One bad meal won’t hurt your diet, just as one good meal won’t correct it.
MY GO-TO SNACK:
I like caramel rice cakes with peanut butter and banana.
FAV WAY TO WORKOUT:
My favorite way to workout is progressive overload. It pushes me to see how I’m growing over time.
BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH:
That exercise can erase a bad diet. I usually share my story on how I’ve lost 175 lbs. That usually does the trick!
BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH:
That carbs make you gain weight. It’s usually the type of carbs, how much, and when they are consumed, along with not being active.
MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY:
Any day I exercise is the perfect day —whether it’s an hour or 15 minutes. It includes a warmup, a workout, and recovery in the steam room (my favorite).
MY ADVICE:
Health and fitness are lifestyles, not hobbies.
MY FITNESS TIP:
Stay hydrated!
ONE FOOD I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:
Definitely burgers.
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED:
Knowing that my family counts on me.
GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD:
My current fitness goal is to complete a Spartan race. To prepare, I’ve been incorporating training to help me complete the race and HIIT training.
ADVICE FOR FITNESS NEWBIES:
Consistency over time is key, and when motivation runs out, discipline kicks in. My favorite saying is, “Fitness is the fountain of youth.”
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