The Hardest New Orleans Boot Camp Exercise

It’s called the Burpee..Actually it’s a pretty simple yet advanced exercise that reeks fat loss
all over it!

It’s basically a Hybrid exercise containing a …
-Squat
-Push up
-Leap

1. Start off with your hands touching the ground in a squatted position.

2. Shoot your legs straight back and land on the balls of of your feet right into the top position of a push up.

3. Do a optional push up then shoot your legs back together towards your hands, landing back in the bottom Squat position.

4. From the bottom Squat position leap up and reach up for the sky then land back down into the starting position which is the
bottom position of the squat.

Reasons to do Burpees

Burpees can be considered the Holy grail of full body weight exercises. They are widely used in the Military, Football teams, and
popular exercise programs such as  exercise Boot Camps because of it’s high ability of challenging  your Cardio and Strength levels.

1. Fat Loss: Because Burpees require so much energy when doing them because you are required to use your whole body, they are fantastic at
increasing your metabolism which will increase the amount of calories your burn throughout the day. If you are pressed for time in the morning
and are looking to get rid of that muffin top or spare tire..doing a few sets of burpees could be what you need.

2. Strength: When Performing a Burpee correctly, you are using almost every muscle in your body. When done correctly
you will be combining some of the most challenging exercises that involve major muscle groups and area such as legs, abs, arms, chest and core.

3. Conditioning: Even though conditioning has no visual advantages to it. …having the ability to do a several sets of burpee’s
will definitely mean you will be able to run, jog, walk, ride a bike, play a sport or hobby better and longer.

4. Convenience: Burpees can be done anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment or expensive health club membership.
You can do them in your room, office or even your hotel room. The hardest part will be getting the motivation to actually get your butt
up and actually start doing them.

Check out this video of Mike Rowe doing a Burpee workout!

The Burpee workout Mike Rowe did is called the descending latter.

1.Start with a set of 10 burpees.
2.Rest one minute
3.Then do a set of 9
4. Rest one minute
5. Set of 8
6. Rest one minute

…… Continue lowering your reps by one on each set until you reach just one rep.

By the Time you get to 1 Burpee, you should be gasping for air and your legs should be feeling like Jello!

Things to note:
-Make sure you take your time with doing burpees, it’s important to get correct form..it’s easy to get real sloppy quick
-Don’t do Burpees on a full stomach unless you plan on not wanting to keep that food in you.
-Don’t worry if you can’t complete the whole workout, you can always stop and try again later.
-As always have fun…once you get this down, challenge your friends or husband to see who can finish the workout first.

Yours in health , Jonas Deffes

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Exercise at ANY age in New Orleans

So you’ve slacked off a bit and avoided exercise in New Orleans.

Maybe your job demands too much of your time or you simply fell out of the routine because of the Saints going to the Super Bowl and upcoming Mardi Grass events. I have news for you. Whether you’ve taken off one year, ten years or haven’t exercised a day in your life - it’s never too late to start.

You see there are problems with living a life devoid of exercise. Big problems.
Your weight rises along with your blood pressure and cholesterol. Your muscles and joints degenerate at an astounding rate leaving you with daily aches and pains. Your body becomes weak, making you susceptible to all kinds of medical issues.

Why Should I Start Now? You’ve heard about the benefits that consistent exercise bring, but what if you haven’t been consistent? Should you even start at all? This has been the subject of many medical studies and the results are unanimous:

Exercise in New Orleans helps improve your quality of life even if you start late.

Researchers are constantly finding new benefits to consistent exercise. It’s no wonder that Dr. Robert Butler, of the National Institute on Aging, once said “If exercise could be put into a pill, it would be the single most prescribed medicine in the world.”

Imagine if a pill could offer all of these benefits (without harmful side effects):

• Substantially reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and osteoporosis
• Decreases the risk for stroke, colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure
• Helps to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
• Contributes to healthy bones, muscles and joints
• Helps relieve anxiety and depression
• Promotes well-being and reduces stress
• Is associated with fewer doctor visits, hospitalizations and medications
• Helps prevent and treat chronic medical conditions associated with old age
• Increases energy levels and promotes sound sleep
• Strengthens immune system

I know that I would take that pill - wouldn’t you? Exercise may not be something that you can gulp down with a glass of water, but it will offer you all of the above benefits that can greatly enhance your quality of life. Excuses, excuses, excuses… I know what you are thinking. Those benefits sound great, but I can’t exercise because:

• Exercise is painful. Not if you do the type most suitable for you.

• Exercise is boring. Most people who exercise find it to be quite enjoyable.

• Exercise takes too long. It only takes 30-60 minutes a day.

• Exercise is confusing. Not when you work with a trained professional (me).

• Exercise if for young people. Studies have shown that exercise if for all ages.

Get Started the Right Way. Many people have started an exercise program only to quit days later. Now that you have decided that exercise may be worth your time after all, ensure your success with the following tips:

• Make a Commitment

You know the meaning and value of a solid commitment. It’s in your blood. So don’t view exercise as something you will merely try. You will only reap the true benefits of exercise when you stick with it. A great way to reinforce your commitment is to solicit the support of your friends and family. Tell them how you plan to improve your health and quality of life through exercise - who knows, they may join you.

• Set Reachable Goals

This is an immensely important ingredient to your success. Don’t start your exercise program with unreasonable expectations. If you expect to lose all of your unwanted pounds, drop your blood pressure and cure your joint pain all in one week then you will be sorely disappointed. Remember that it took years for your body to fall out of shape so it makes sense that it will take some time to regain it. The key to unlocking all of the benefits of exercise lies in one word: consistency. Only then will your body be transformed.

• Rearrange Your Schedule

They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. This may be because his schedule simply didn’t allow for it. The truth is that as we age there is a tendency to become ’stuck in our ways.’ The thought of rearranging your schedule may leave you a bit squeamish. Remind yourself that exercise is worth your time and then think long and hard about your daily schedule. The fact is that you do have time to lend toward exercise - you simply need to find it. Set aside 30-60 minutes for exercise and then stick with it.

• Increase the Challenge

You should start your New Orleans exercise program with the thought of easing into it.

Since you haven’t exercised in awhile your body will need to build up strength and endurance.

Consider a car that has been sitting in your garage for years. You wouldn’t turn it on and instantly slam down on the gas would you? You need to warm it up.
However, this warm up period should not last forever. Your body has an amazing ability to adapt to new challenges and will grow complacent when asked to do the same exercises over and over.

When your routine begins to feel easy take that as a hint to increase the challenge. I want to help you achieve all of the benefits that consistent exercise can bring you.
Don’t let another day pass you by. You deserve the good life.

Take action now.

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How to Find The Right New Orleans Personal Trainer
This is a Fitness Guest Post by Christian Aguirre


Getting fit for the new year is in the conscious minds of most New Orleans residents.

Most of you will probably start a new fitness program at the beginning of the year.

Some of you may join a gym, begin a new nutrition plan, or maybe find your local personal trainer in New Orleans.

A personal trainer job is to get you back into shape, keeping you motivated, and customizing a workout program for your fitness goals.
But how do you pick personal trainer in New Orleans?

4 easy tips in finding a New Orleans personal trainer:

1. Make sure and interview several different personal trainers in New Orleans to make sure they are the right fit for you. This is very important that your personality meshes well with theirs . The reason being is because you are going to spend 2-3 days a week for at least 3-6 months with this person. You don’t want to be stuck for 3-6 months with someone you don’t like. So make sure your personality is compatible with theirs.

2. Find out what kind of national certifications or college degrees they hold. You want to make sure that you are working with an educated trainer and not someone who just read a couple of muscle magazines.

3 Interview their clients. Find out how long each client has been working with that trainer, what kind of results have they seen, and what their workouts are like. Chances are if they are good their clients would have been with them for a long period of time, have seen significant results, and love their workouts. Clients won’t lie to you if they thought their trainer wasn’t good.

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So there you have, before you walk into any personal training studio, boot camp, or health club remember these 4 tips in finding the right New Orleans personal trainer.

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Could These Foods in New Orleans Could be Making you Fat?

It’s easy to let yourself be fooled into thinking the things you eat are healthy. Foods dressed in crafty packaging lead you to believe they will help you lose weight.

But do they?

The truth is that most of the time the only thing special about the so-called healthy food product is the clever marketing. Have you been fooled by the following foods?

So-Called Healthy Food #1: SALAD

Who doesn’t get a self-righteous feeling when ordering a salad, right? Salads are healthy, and salads equal weight loss. Unfortunately, not anymore.

Salad in and of itself is a wonderful, healthy food. It is filled with nutrients and untouched by artificial additives. If only we left it at that.

Most salads on the menu today are loaded with fat laden extras. Croutons, tortilla strips, nuts, and even fried chicken (not the best source of protein). And let’s not forget the salad dressing.

While you know that salad dressing isn’t very healthy, you may not be aware of the staggering number of fat calorie packed in these dressings. Most people add between a quarter to a half a cup of dressing to their salad, and with the average creamy salad dressing weighing in at 8-12 grams of fat per tablespoon, you can see how an innocent collection of greens can quickly turn into a spare tire.

So-Called Healthy Food #2: 100 CALORIE PACKS

In the snack section of your local grocery store you’ve probably seen the attractively packaged “100 Calorie Packs.” These light and airy snack packs send a subtle message that they are healthy and in line with your desire to drop the fat.

I mean, how harmful can they be? Let’s take a look at the snacks within the package.

Here are the most popular:

• Oreo cookies
• Ritz snack mix
• Planter’s peanut butter cookies
• Cheese Nips crackers
• Chips Ahoy cookies
• Shortbread cookie

Hmmm, that list sounds like junk food-doesn’t it? These items are high in sugar, salt and fat, and they don’t contain a grain of nutritional value. And let’s be honest, most people don’t eat just one pack…

So-Called Healthy Food #3: CEREAL

Can a box of cereal help you lose weight? That’s the message being sent out by a handful of cereal brands, namely Special K. This cereal manufacturer has gone so far as to create the Special K Challenge, a program which claims to help drop 6 pounds in 2 weeks. The message that most consumers take away from the cereal commercials is “If I eat this brand of cereal then I will lose weight.”

Wait, don’t grab a bowl of your favorite cereal along with your skinny jeans just yet.

It’s dangerous to think that any food item will promote weight loss, especially a food item that is high in simple carbohydrates. In the fine print you will see that the cereal claims to help lose weight when incorporated with a very low calorie diet, and that the cereal itself has no weight loss inducing power.

Making the Healthy Choice
As a rule of thumb ignore the bold claims on food packaging-the information you really need is listed on the nutrition label. Finding healthy food is simple when you use the following guidelines.

• Eat Fresh: The healthiest food in the world is fresh, unprocessed whole foods. This includes fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains and legumes, and raw seeds and nuts. These fresh foods supply your body with vitamins, minerals and enzymes that are priceless to your health. When it comes to meat, poultry and dairy choose products that are grass fed and hormone and antibiotic free.

• Set Limits: Let’s be honest. Just because something is edible doesn’t mean you should eat it. A key to healthy eating is to identify which items to limit or even eliminate from your diet.

• Cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends that you limit your intake of cholesterol from food to less than 300 milligrams per day.

• Saturated Fat. Your intake of saturated fat should be less than 7% of your total daily calories.

• Trans Fat. It is recommended that you either eliminate trans fat from your diet or keep it under 1% of your total daily calories.

• Sugar. Most of us consume way more sugar than we should. Make a habit of checking the ingredient list of the foods you eat. If sugar is the first listed ingredient then you know that item is packed with sugar.
  
  Look at the whole picture: A healthy diet consists of taking in a combination of fats, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals each day. Remember that eating too much of even healthy foods can lead to weight gain. All of the foods that you eat should fit together to form a well-balanced, calorie controlled diet.

The bottom line is that you should eat to live not live to eat in New Orleans….. Your body will thank you for it.

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Do you have the New Orleans Stubborn Fat Blues?

Every year at about this time frustrated people around the globe look in the mirror and take in the end results of their holiday eating frenzy.

Maybe your waist is larger, or your hips are wider, or maybe your New Year’s resolve has fizzled.

So what do you do about the stubborn and seemingly permanent fat?

Sink into a depression?

Well, the easiest thing to do is to throw a pity party. Then before you know it your feelings of self pity begin to snowball into a full blown case of the Stubborn Fat Blues.

How do you know if you have the Stubborn Fat Blues?

• Your pants are tighter today than they were a year ago
• You’ve tried to lose weight only to fail.
• You feel trapped.
• You’re close to giving up on yourself.

If you can relate to any of the above statements then you have the Stubborn Fat Blues - quite an unpleasant condition to have.
Fortunately, there is a cure.

It all starts with your mind. The thing about the Stubborn Fat Blues is that it affects your mind more than anything.

You see, your mental state is critical in determining your shape and size. When you focus on all of the things that you hate about your current body like the size of your thighs, the shape of your butt, or the way your belly looks then you’re putting all of your energy on the negative.

The more you think about how unhappy you are, the unhappier you will become.

Makes sense, right?

So instead of wallowing, use the following techniques to conquer the Stubborn Fat Blues:

1. Take it one battle at a time.
You may have 20, 50 or 100 pounds to lose before you reach your ideal weight - and, boy, that can be overwhelming. The truth is that weight loss like that won’t happen overnight - it takes months of dedication. It’s no wonder so many people simply give up.

Don’t worry about winning the entire war today, instead focus on conquering one battle at a time. Take it one meal at a time, and one day at a time. A healthy meal, a good workout and you’ve won a battle. Remember, 100 pounds is broken down into 350,000 calories. Sure, that sounds like a lot, but all you have to do is focus on burning more calories than you take in today – in the end weight loss will be inevitable.

2. Use a trigger.
How many times throughout your day do you find yourself plagued with negative thoughts? I’m too fat. I’ll never look as good as I used to. I’m not attractive. Yikes! Thoughts like these will ruin your chance at regaining your figure - they are total momentum killers.

Here’s what I want you to do. Whenever a negative thought enters your mind instantly do the following:

• Breathe out and squeeze your abs for 5 seconds – 3 times
• Throw away any junk food within arms reach
• Plan to exercise that day

Make negative thoughts a trigger to take positive action toward your goal - the results will amaze you.

3. See what you want.
If you have weight to lose, mirrors are a nightmare. Every lump and pouch seems to jump out with alarming illumination. And it doesn’t help that most of us see things as worse than they really are.

When was the last time that you closed your eyes and pictured the body that you wished you had? It may sound hokey, but I’m serious. Your mind is very impressionable, and when you bombard it with only the negative then you will be stuck on that image.

Take time each day to visualize your ideal body. Close your eyes and put yourself in that ideal body – feel what it feels like to be fit and attractive. This exercise is a powerful way to fixate your mind on your goal in a way that will leave you no room for failure.

4. Get serious.
Sooner or later you will decide that you are fed up with the Stubborn Fat Blues. You will decide that your health is important. You will decide that you deserve to look great. And you will do what it takes to achieve amazing results.

The best way to ensure that your motivation stays strong - and that your goal is met - is to get on a New Orleans fitness program that actually works.

If you need help finding the right program for you – I can help. Together we will identify your goals, find workout programs that you enjoy and create a routine that works with your schedule. It’s that simple.

Jill Lost 25 pounds With New Orleans Boot Camp and Climbed a Mountain!!!

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Then you can say goodbye to the New Orleans Stubborn Fat Blues - forever!

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The New Year renews hope for your dreams.

And if you are like most people then your dream for the New Year has everything to do with losing weight.

It makes sense, doesn’t it? What better time is there than now to transform your body into the one that you’ve always dreamed of?

To get you off to a great start I’d like to share with you some food for thought:

Why do you eat?

Now I know at first glance the answer to that question seems painfully obvious - but I want you to dig deeper. You’re probably thinking that you eat when your body is hungry to get the energy you need to sustain life. And you’re partially right. But that’s not the only reason that you eat.

The truth is that you (along with almost everyone you know) eat too much. Your body simply doesn’t need all of the calories that you consume, and it shows in a physique that is less than svelte. If we only ate to fuel our bodies then we’d all have washboard abs. And that’s clearly not the case, right?

So what drives you to eat when you shouldn’t? Hmmmm. The answer to this question could be just what you need to see results before 2010.

Here are the four basic reasons that you eat:

1. Because you’re hungry.
This one is obvious. You eat when your body tells you that it’s hungry and in need of fuel. Just like your car lets you know when it’s time to head over to the gas station for a filler up, your body is great at letting you know that energy stores are low.

Eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full is a healthy thing. Too bad this isn’t the only reason that you eat…

2. Because you’re emotional.
…but the truth is that you also eat when you are emotional. Think back - can you remember a time when you turned to food after a stressful confrontation? Or how about when you’ve soothed the blues away by treating your sweet tooth? And it’s not just negative emotions that lead to emotional eating - most of us reward happiness with unnecessary calories as well.

Emotional eating adds an untold number of calories to your diet - all calories that are unnecessary and turn into fatty deposits on your body.

3. Because you’re social.
Come on, don’t just sit there, have a slice of pizza with us. No one likes to eat alone, and so you feel obligated to eat with others. How many times have you filled up a plate just because everyone else was eating?

When eating becomes a social activity with no thought to the calories that are being consumed, only one thing will result: weight gain.

4. Because you’re habitual.
At the end of each day you relax in front of the television with a snack, and I’m willing to bet that it isn’t because you’re hungry. You simply associate sitting down to watch television with eating something. Or maybe you always visit the vending machine on your break whether you’re hungry or not - it’s just become a habit.

As humans we love to form habits, and when your habits involve eating extra calories then your waistline suffers for it.

Here is my challenge to you:

• Take the time to examine why you are eating, and choose to only eat when you’re truly hungry. This small action has the potential to dramatically improve your physique in the coming year.

• Remember that improving your diet is only half of the equation when it comes to reshaping your body.

The quickest and most permanent results are achieved when good eating habits are accompanied by challenging New Orleans exercise program.

I’d like to see you transform your body before  2010 - so much so that I am willing to pay you for Every Pound and Inch you Lose!

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New Orleans Holiday Weight Loss Tips!

Have you ever wondered why everyone you know still gains weight this time of year - despite the fact that Holiday weight loss tips are passed around in greater numbers than Thankgiving cookies?
Don’t get me wrong - weight loss tips are great. I love to find creative ways to cut calories and increase activity during the most fattening time of the year.

In fact, here are 10 great tips that will prevent you from gaining weight over the holidays:

1.Limit your intake of calorie laden beverages. Eggnog, champagne, mochas, and hot chocolate all have one thing in  common: they are packed with empty calories - avoid these beverages and load up on water instead.

2. Officially schedule exercise into your calendar. It’s just too easy to let workouts slide this time of year - make a commitment to exercise and keep it.

3. Forego the goodie making. By keeping your home free from Holiday treats you will undoubtedly gain fewer pounds. However, if you simply have to make those Holiday cookies then chew gum during the baking process to prevent snacking.

4. Have fun being active. Winter is a great time to burn calories outdoors. Go bike riding for a day or take the kids to the park. Too chilly? No problem - take a r power walk through the mall.

5. Use healthy ingredients. Your Holiday meal will taste even better when you seek out fresh, organic and low fat ingredients - and you’ll feel better too.

6. Learn to compromise. Dying to have that peppermint mocha? Go ahead - but have it with nonfat milk and pass on the whipped cream.

7. Don’t go hungry. The Holidays are a dangerous time for your metabolism. Focus on eating small balanced meals every few hours to keep your metabolism going strong.

8. Enjoy a sample. No one says you have to completely avoid the appetizers and desserts at your Holiday party - just enjoy in moderation.

9. Focus on family not food. Let’s face it, this time of year is big on two things: family and food. Make an effort to place your focus primarily on your family.

10. Stick to your strategy. The best way to gain weight over the Holidays is to approach them without a plan. Using the above tips, write down the ways in which you plan to avoid weight gain this year - then periodically check up on yourself.

The truth is that if you follow these New Orleans weight loss tips you will see a drop in Holiday pounds and you may even lose a pound or two…but don’t expect to reshape your figure with them.

Let’s be honest, you want to lose more than a pound or two.

-You want to lose all of those extra pounds while reshaping your body.
-Simply avoiding certain foods or burning a few extra calories won’t produce the breathtaking results that you crave.

Here’s the bottom line: To transform your body you must introduce new and challenging exercise to your routine.
You may feel that the secret to achieving weight loss is just that - a secret. A mystery. You try, and try, and try but your goals are never met. Your dream body continues to stay out of reach.

In my experience the people who are unable to lose weight aren’t failing due to laziness. In fact, those frustrated with their weight often put in a lot of effort – but on the wrong things.

• A fad diet.
• The latest exercise gizmo.
• An ineffective routine at the gym.

It’s not that you aren’t willing to put in the effort - you’re just doing the wrong thing.

Think about this for a moment…What if 2009 was the year that you took control of your body?

The year that you threw your fat clothes away…

the year that your doctor congratulated you on your improved health…

the year that your family and friends - and that special someone - showered you with compliments.

the year that you were proud to put on those skinny pants…

It’s possible. Even more possible than you think.

The thing is that you need to direct your effort in an effective way.
It all comes back to introducing new and challenging exercise into your routine.

This is where I come in.

You see, for me weight loss isn’t a mystery. It’s my passion. I have a proven method that will dramatically transform your body into one that you are proud to be seen in.However, I can’t promise that it will be easy. You’ll work hard, you’ll sweat and you’ll even feel sore. And before you know it you will be telling everyone you know about the amazing results you’ve achieved.

In this season of gift giving don’t miss the opportunity to give yourself the gift that you really want.

• A new body.
• A tight body.
• A stronger body.
• A healthier body.

I am here to help you do just that.

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You deserve it.

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Can You Do 5 Steps to Setting your New Orleans Fat Loss Goals?

I was in Orlando this past weekend. I went to a seminar that talked about Strategies and how to get your Goals done.
It was a Great event..Plus I got to take my daughter to Disney while  I was down there….. I had a blast with her!

However, I wanted to share with you 5 Key points I herd over and over again at the seminar…………

Can you do me a favor and Just Do these 5 steps? It’s a Great way to Reach Your Goals!

1. Make a Choice, Look at your body, Your Quality of life. What do you really want to have?

2. Be Specific- Leave no Detail left behind.

3. Find Your Reason- Now that you know what you to change, ask yourself WHY?

4. Form your Plan- What is it going to take to get there? What are you going to have to do?

5. Take Action-  Do you know the Number one cause of failure in most peoples lives?……….Never Taking Action!

• We develop comfort zones and become afraid to Step out of those boundaries and really go after our goals.
• We know we Must Change………….
• We know that we have to follow our plan to be happy, but seldom do…….

DO NOT let your written plan of ACTION go to waste….

Start immediately on working toward your goals!

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