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New Look Website

07/27/2011 19:38:00

Well, this is it, new look website after a year and I am more than happy with it.

Please leave a comment or two and let me know what you think of it.

Many Thanks and Stay Fit and Healthy.

Ged

How to get the Perfect Six-Pack Abs...

05/25/2011 20:18:00

So you need to gain the ultimate six pack abs, then you need to take your training to a new level. In addition to your unique training in order to reveal the six pack abs that is hiding underneath, you have to start from losing your stomach fat. As a rule 10% body fat or less for men, and 16-18% body fat for women.

Instead of spending time on isolating your abs (making hundreds of crunches, leg raises, and all kinds of abs specific exercises), you will need to follow full body workout program which will include (squats, deadlifts, lunges, upper body presses and pulls, dumbbell swings, snatches, etc. This workout program will evoke a better metabolic response and raise the fat burning hormone levels in your body.

Some of the best abs exercises that I recommend doing are:

1. Front Squats with Barbell.

Done similar to back squats but with barbell in front of your body. This exercise requires extreme stabilization strength from the abs. Even though this is mostly leg exercise, you will feel your abs on this one big time.

2. Renegade Dumbbell Rows.

Starting in a pushup position with the hands on your dumbbells then you row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with your next arm. Next bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm. This exercise is great for entire midsection core area.

3. Diet.

One of the most important aspects of a diet that creates a lean body are getting enough quality fiber, protein, and healthy fat intake at most of your meals. Try to maintain a reasonable balance of protein, carbs and fat and limit foods such as refined starches, refined sugars, hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), processed oils such as soy and corn oil, and excessive alcohol.

Use unprocessed organic foods, as close to their natural state as possible. Fruits and vegetables (lots of them). Moderate amounts of high quality protein at each meal. In addition try to eat enough healthy fats daily (nuts and seeds, nut butters, avocados, olive oil, organic meats and eggs, coconuts and virgin coconut oil).

Try to avoid these two worst things in your food supply at any cost.

Artificial trans-fats, which comes from margarines and hydrogenated oils that are in most processed foods as well as deep fried foods.

High fructose corn syrup (all sweetened products on the market)

4. Make your health and fitness a priority in your life.

It is a long - term commitment that you will need to keep and should enjoy it. Whether it's because you actually enjoy the actual exercise and healthy eating, or because you enjoy the feeling of strength or energy or confidence that it gives you.

5. Mountain Climbers.

Start in a push-up position, and then shuffle your feet in and out so your knees are moving in and then back out to starting position.

It is like climbing a mountain but flat on the floor.

Do 3-4 Sets of 8 Reps for Each Exercise

After finishing each exercise rest for about 30 seconds before starting the next one. Rest about 1-2 minutes after finishing a set. Now you have the best ab workouts you've ever.

Give them all a try, and in a short amount of time your abdominals will feel like a rod of iron.

Stay Fit and Healthy!!!

Ged

25th Anniversary...

02/20/2011 16:13:00

This year is a big moment for me, as it is my 25th year in Health and Fitness.

Last week I was asked by a reporter how I would like to see myself in further years to come, I replied ' I see myself as the ultimate benchmark and an inspiration for any aspiring personal trainer coming into the industry, my many achievements are added proof to this, and also I have proved that you are never too old to receive the highest awards from your governing bodies, to be chosen as the top personal trainer in the West Midlands is added proof to this and this is why I am highly respected not just by my clients but also fellow UK and worldwide professionals'...

My success over the years has been down to not just being 100% commitment and dedication, but most of all, down to the wonderful clients I have taken, from internationally recognised celebrities to housewives, company directors to world class athletes...

I would like to thank everyone who I have had the privilege to take, and am looking towards the next 25 with added vigour and enthusiasm...

Keep Fit and Active...

Ged

WELCOME...

12/19/2010 23:41:00

Welcome, potential clients, professional colleagues, and members of the general public to my new blog page.

This is my first posting.

2010 has proved to be a very successful year for me, culminating in me gaining yet another Top 10 UK Trainer accolade from the FIA.

And on top of this most recently I managed to get to the final 3 out of 950 applicants for an executive part time Personal Trainer's role for a multi millionaire hotel chain in the heart of London, and even though I was obviously disappointed not to get the position I felt immensely proud of getting through to the final selection phase, and this I can take very much forward to next year...Rock 'n' Roll...

Obviously. I would not have achieved all of these great achievements without my tremendous clients, and yet another example of proving that old fashioned training far exceeds the boring scientific methods that are used by so many trainers out there!!

I will be putting up fitness advice, and I also look forward to receiving any questions or comments you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

'Stay Fit and Healthy'

Ged Musto