What It Really Takes To Be Fit

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Being involved in the health and fitness industry for more than 25 years, I've come to realize that we try to complicate fitness way too much.  What do I mean by that?  Well I believe that we can all achieve high levels of fitness with minimal equipment, and minimal time invested.No expensive machines, no crowded gyms with monthly dues, one can get the job done right at home.

 

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Are Personal Trainers the Problem? 

I just finished sending out an email to my client list. After finishing this note, I really had to think that maybe we as personal trainers, or the "fitness industry" is to blame for so many people not being in shape. Some trainers and marketers of fitness trick people into thinking that to get in shape you have to go to a fancy gym, and use their equipment. What crap! People think, "oh, if only I could afford a trainer, like J.Lo, I'd be in shape too." That may be partly true, but what it really takes to get fit, one can easily do at home, with minimal equipment.

"Secret Weapon" Sites That Trainers Use 

Get your own training tips from these sites.

One of the top Kettlebell Instructors in the World
If you have ever wanted to cut through the fluff, you'll want to check out Mike Mahler's kettlebell site.

5 Essential Fitness Products for Less Than $50 Each 

Simple Fitness Tools for Great Results

1.Swiss Ball or Stability Ball
2.Power Wheel
3.JC "Predator Bands"
4.Medicine Ball
5. Foam Roller
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A source for durable and excellent quality fitness equipment.

Books for Fitness Achievement 

Notice two of these books are not specifically about fitness....but I can assure you that being fit is more "mental" than physical.

Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival

Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2009) Buy Now

Stop Dieting: Why People Gain Weight, and How to Lose It

Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2009) Buy Now

Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach to a Better Life

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/21/2009) Buy Now

The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Amazon Price: $19.72 (as of 11/21/2009) Buy Now

by Coop

With over 13 years experience as a Certified Personal Trainer...my goal is to help simplify fitness training.

My "main site" is Fitness For Busy Moms....

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