Indianapolis Personal Training

Biking in Breckenridge

2011-07-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

Seems like summer just got started and already my kids will be back in school by the 9th!

My family and I took separate vacations this year, as we were working around an opportunity for my son to spend some time in the UK attending a soccer camp there. I spent my vacation, well 4 days of it, in the Colorado mountains putting in some good mountain bike runs.

I started in Keystone, CO at the bike park, then met up with a former FBD personal trainer, Jeff Morgan, at Peaks Trail. We put in a great climb that day.

This particular 9 mile trail was described to me as a fine example of a true Breckenridge mountain biking experience. I couldn't agree more. Breckenridge Magazine describes it as "a rooty single track, with rock gardens, several moderately technical climbs which tunnel through the thick forest corridor". It is a popular trail, but wasn't crowded. We went the direction of Frisco to Breckenridge (the harder route - thanks Jeff!)

Here's an interesting website about biking in Breckenridge: http://www.gobreck.com/what-to-do/mountain-biking-breckenridge

I would love to hear from other biking enthusiasts out there who have done some biking in other states. Please drop me an email when you have a chance. I've ridden in Colorado and in Utah, so I could also give you my perspective on these two areas, if you are considering a trip yourself.

If you have an "active" vacation planned for yourself and/or your family, make sure to talk to your trainer about it. Let them help you get a little more out of your vacation.

2011-06-03T08:13:00.001-07:00

Love this photo. How ironic! Only in America? http://amplify.com/u/a14fol

2011-05-13T14:46:00.001-07:00

Being an effective leader means tapping a deep reservoir of emotional energy. Simply put, a leader's job is to energize others. Notice I don't say it is part of their job, it is their job. Every interaction a leader has is either going to positively energize those around them or negatively energize them."

Noel Tichy

The Leadership Engine http://amplify.com/u/a12mbu

Indy Runners : Race Calendar for Indiana and Surrounding States

2011-05-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

Indy Runners : Race Calendar for Indiana and Surrounding States

2011-04-15T04:48:00.001-07:00

Hey all you runners with Spring allergies! How do you cope with running and your allergies? What works for you? What didn't work? http://amplify.com/u/bz5kh

Rob Hudson Dead Lift Personal Best

2011-04-01T06:45:00.001-07:00

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=756bdjxPanI

Looks like the old guy's still got it.

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Fitness By Design Personal Trainers

2011-02-25T05:21:00.001-08:00

Indianapolis Personal Trainers | The FBD Team
Originally uploaded by FBD Indy

Our most recent group photo taken at the end of 2010. Included are the fabulous trainers at Fitness By Design Carmel. Who's your favorite?

Eat More Food, Lose More Fat

2011-01-07T07:25:00.001-08:00

URL: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/lose_fat/index.php

Somewhat misleading title. Pay close attention and keep in mind that "more food" doesn't necessarily mean more calories. Still good advice.

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4 Things I'm Striving For

2010-11-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

Been thinking about these 4 words:

Influence
Inspire
Encourage
Support

What about you?

New Fitness Class Video

2010-10-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

Updated some info on our main site. We're moving away from the "boot camp" label so we updated the page and put a new video up. See it on the fitness classes page.

These classes have evolved quite a bit since we first started doing a boot camp class a few years ago. We continue to make changes and improvements, always wanting to give our clients the best workout.

Try out one of our group fitness classes and compare it to one of the Big Box Gym's classes.

10 Mountains 10 Years - Trailer HD

2010-10-15T07:29:00.000-07:00

Mark Twight Quote on Training

2010-06-08T18:45:00.000-07:00

What is training?

"Training is not a quick fix, it's not a pill in a medicine cabinet, it's hard, intelligent work conducted over a lengthy time line, this requires consistent dedication and consistent discipline and awareness and attention. But that is why it works. by training for a particular outcome, and testing ourselves against the demands of that outcome or objective, we know whether the training is effective or not."

Mark Twight

Gym Jones

2010-06-08T17:53:00.001-07:00

Joint Mobility Drills from Mark Apple. http://ping.fm/7GngG

Strength Training Workout

2010-05-14T06:18:00.000-07:00

Our group training class (a.k.a bootcamp) rotates between a strength focus and a conditioning focus. Friday's are strength workouts. Here's today's workout. Too bad you missed it.

Ross Enamit Blog

2010-04-30T10:32:00.000-07:00

One blog I keep tabs on is www.rosstraining.com. This is Ross Enamit's blog. Lots of great ideas for trainers and some amazing videos (this guy is really in shape).

His latest post is very inspirational. It talks about the story of Nick Vujicic. If you're one who gets emotional easy, you might want to close the door. This is another one of those stories that makes you recommit to stop complaining about your own life. Good for perspective.

I also recommend subscribing to the Ross Enamit YouTube channel . Add his feed to your RSS reader as well: http://rosstraining.com/blog/feed/rss/

Let us know your favorite fitness and trainer blogs.

Personal Training - What Should I Focus On?

2010-04-23T08:28:00.000-07:00

There seems to be no subject matter debated more amongst fitness trainers, clients, coaches, exercise professionals and philosophers than, "What the focus should be of my personal fitness regimen." This question can and does cause confusion, inconsistency,and frustration.

Successful program design must start with a basic understanding of the physical
effects provided by the different components of fitness. For example aerobic exercise elevates cardiac output and, when practiced regularly, improves
cardio-respiratory efficiency.

Over time a regular stretching routine (component two) will improve range of motion through a given joint.

Weight loss (component three) is possible without exercise, but valuable muscle, connective and bone tissue may make up the majority of weight loss instead of fat, without the presence of a satisfying stimulus.

The only fitness component that is all encompassing is progressive strength training.

Strength training can and does increase muscular strength and endurance. More lean tissue means more fat burned and, for most people, weight loss.

Strength training can also improve cardiac output when applied with a high intensity. The heart supplies and works hard to push and draw blood to and from the muscles. The heart has to work harder to supply blood to the working muscles that are pushing and drawing blood for a steady supply of oxygen to those muscles.

Strength training helps to maintain precious tissue; muscle, connective tissue and bone.

It is paramount that the individual is fully aware of their personal motivations for exercise (i.e. what matters most to them). There are unlimited fitness goals like improving strength, endurance, cardiovascular output, flexibility, increasing bone mineral density, improving balance, agility, and speed, and fat loss.

The question that must be answered by the individual is "What is my highest priority?".

Chad Distler, Personal Trainer

more on the benefits of strength training

Barbarians and Bartendaz

2010-03-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

In our Fitness Boot Camp classes we make regular use of simple body weight exercises like pushups and pullups. You can get a great workout without any special gear at all.

When we posted my wife's chin ups for women video some time ago we came across some hard core pullup monsters.

One group is Bar-barians. I just found their blog. You should definitely take a look. They do some amazing things.

Here's an older video:

Another batch of pullup phenoms are The Bartendaz:

2010-03-12T08:43:00.001-08:00

Why you should be strength training. http://ping.fm/UoegK

Youth Fitness Boot Camp

2010-02-13T08:24:00.000-08:00

Physical conditioning and sports performance training for youth. Great for those in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. This youth fitness program will help develop agility, strength, and endurance for young athletes.

Consumer Reports Health Blog: 10 get-fit tips for 2010

2010-02-05T06:39:00.000-08:00

Another list of things people will be doing to try and get fit this coming year.

Consumer Reports Health Blog: 10 get-fit tips for 2010

Here is the ACSM's predictions regarding 2010 fitness trends:

Big 2010 Fitness Secret

2010-01-22T07:39:00.000-08:00

Bad news. There are no fitness secrets. Quit searching. You may, in fact, be ignorant of a few things but you have the power to change that. Educate yourself. The info is there.

Anyone trying to sell you the "big fitness secret for 2010" is blowing smoke. Personal training success (that goes for personal trainers or people trying to get fit)boils down to hard work.

Good news! You can do it. Get started now.

Fitness Insanity

2009-12-17T12:53:00.000-08:00

You're going to do it again. You're gonna vow to get fit. You'll start going to the gym the first week of January.

How far in to the year will you make it this time?

You'll probably end up settling on a routine like this one that Kevin Buckley, a personal trainer in New Hampshire, mentions.

Don't do it. Don't waste your time and money. Sure, going to the gym to do something is better than sitting on the couch doing nothing...but not by much.

Get some coaching. Let a personal trainer get you to a new level of fitness this year.

Killer Fitness Boot Camp Workout

2009-12-11T08:17:00.000-08:00

Killer bootcamp workout at Fitness By Design. Even those with a high level of fitness can challenge themselves with this one. Scalability of these kinds of workouts is helpful. Push yourself to get the most out of it. You'll want a bottle of water and a towel.

Great Definition of Physical Fitness

2009-11-10T11:39:00.000-08:00

So many different definitions of physical fitness. I like this one from Greg Glassman of Crossfit. It's comprehensive and evocative.

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and NO sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics:pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstands, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports!

Regardless of what your particular definition is, are you fit? Are you satisfied with your ability to move through your daily space with ease and confidence? Hiring a fitness coach isn't the only way to achieve fitness but having someone to coach you and hold you accountable could be the missing component in your program.