What's Your Investment?

Many of times I have constantly referred to Personal Training as an investment and while having a conversation with a friend, I think u have found a way to relate to you what I mean when I'm talking about investments. 

We all have lived in an apt at one time or another and we all know what goes into it. Desposits, Fees , and Rent. We stay for however long the lease may be and we are done. What's our return from all this money we spent?   Not even a full deposit at times and even MORE fees to pay. Now those of you who own a house, know the process. Same thing almost. The difference is the return or what your money has done for you. The keyword we are looking for here Profit and some of us make an awesome profit from investing in a house, am I right?

Now many of the optimists will say, "well there is a return either way and besides, apartments are cheaper than houses." They are correct. They are cheaper in the short term but let's be honest about "Short Term". It doesn't last. How many of you had to buy something because you needed it right then and there and you ended up having to buy something similar or the same thing because something for "Short term" didn't work?

Now, what does this have to do with your health and wellness?  Everything. We know all about short term. We age. We get slower, weaker, fatter and things get harder. I bet there was once a time when some of you could eat whatever you want and not gain a single pound. Now, if you even look at a cupcake you gain 5lbs. I am also willing to bet some of you could spend a week in the gym,  drop 15lbs and be good for a month or so. In short, the short term is only good for the short term.

Personal Training and exercise alone for that matter is about the Long term. It's a constant invest and reinvest in yourself and your own well being. Let's be honest about it.  That bootcamp you once did or that diet you tried for a while, it didn't work and it's because you have to constantly reinvest in it for that return.  Sure, we won't be getting money on this return,  but here is what you'll get:

Longer life
Better life
Stronger
Faster
Better looking
Better mood
Longer lasting body
Better sex
Look better in everything
Your body will work more efficiently

Not to mention you'll be a walking inspiration for others. A mobile billboard for what happens when you invest in yourself.

Get fit quick schemes,  fad diets and your once or twice a month trip to the gym isn't going to cut it.  That's the Apt you're living in. Commitment to your diet, your workouts and yourself is the home you raise your children in.

Happy Training

Choppin' At The Bit

Allow me to introduce you to the man, whom in my opinion, is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.  His name is Rocco Francis Marchegiano  aka Rocky Marciano. He is the only heavyweight to go undefeated and untied in his professional career and was knocked down only once by the man in the picture. That man, obviously paid dearly for that, is named Jersey Joe Walcott

So why Rocky? What makes him the greatest? Why did he go undefeated and untied? Two words my friends:

Training

Determination

I'll break them down for you like this. Rocky was an avid Joe Louis fan and if you dont know Joe Louis is then I feel bad for you. Rockys mentality was, "if I train twice as hard as the champ, then I can beat the champ."

This simple mental state is was propelled him to an illustrious career in boxing. He ran twice as far as the champ, boxex twice as many rounds as him as well. He believed to be the best, you gotta train to beat the best. Rumour has it that he had a hard time keeping sparring partners.  Another one states he had a custom made 250lbs heavy bag that he would intentionally try to swing with the impact from his punches. If it wouldn't swing, he'd train harder. If it did swing, he wanted it to swing a lot or he'd train harder.

Determination, a set goal in mind to inspire and propel himself beyond his own comprehensible capability as a fighter. We all have our reasons for the hustle, his was his family.

His father worked in Brockton making shoes for a living, and it killed Rocky.  He knew he didn't want to make shoes for a living and he damn sure didn't want his father in the factory anymore. His determination to take care of his parents and get out of Brockton only fueled his training and elevated him to that championship level.

Now what can we take away from this? That it doesn't matter who you are, what you're doing, or where you came from. With determination and hard work, ANYTHING can happen. Absolutely anything. All it takes are those first few steps through all the BS, Negativity and Doubt to get to your promise land. Don't think for a second that anyone who was ever great never had a doubt before, because they have.

Rocky did after he killed a fellow Italian fighter in the ring. Almost gave up boxing, gave up the dream and almost went to work in that same factory his father worked. He didn't.  He became bigger than the situation and he continued on. He's only human, just as we are.

If he can ... if I can ... you can.

Happy Training.

Things Just Happen?

In my experience as a personal trainer, it has become more and more apparent to me that people love to NOT take responsibility for their own actions. It seems they always have an excuse for their poor health, lack of fitness and obesity. I've heard it all.

"Everyone in my family is fat so it must be genetics. I'm big boned"

Genetics play a insignificant roll in your choice to get off your ass and do something about your weight. No, not go on a diet or go buy P90X and use it for a few days. More like CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE.

"I'm too busy"

You're too busy for your health? Are you to busy too watch TV? Are you too busy too go out drinking? Are you too busy to go out shopping?  No? Then no, you're not busy. You have a case of bad time management mixed with a bit of lazy. Schedule it! Give yourself anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours a day for a week to make something happen.

"I've tried working out and it didn't work."

Really? Working out doesn't work? So all of those people you see at the gym that are slowly molding and forming the body that YOU want, they're wasting their time because working out doesn't work? Honestly, how hard did you try? Or were you going through the motions without really testing yourself?

Truth hurts, but I am essentially a " No BS " trainer. Your hard earned money and precious time is valuable and doesn't deserve "beating out the bush" rhetoric. Believe me when I say that things don't just happen. You aren't unhealthy, "just because." There is a reason for everything and there is a very specific reason why you are where you are now. Despite the reason, you have to remember that there is nothing that can stop you from having the body you want, looking as good as you want or achieving the goals you've set out to accomplish  but your own attitude. Think about it.

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Having Your Cake and Eating It

"To me, having your cake and eating is too is being healthy and fit enough to eat it without suffering the consequences that come with eating it." - SeanB

To the untrained mind, this could easily be misconstrued as,

"if I workout, I can eat whatever I want."

No, that's false. You can't and you'll NEVER be able to out train a bad diet.
What this means is, the people who "get it" can eat the cake and still have the cake because:

1. They earned their cheat day by putting hours in the gym with weights and cardio while keeping a clean diet during it

2. Because they know what will happen if their eating gets out of control. They understand the consequences of "letting yourself go"

People don't understand that being healthy, being active or being fit isn't a fad and it damn sure isn't a phase of life. It's a complete lifestyle. It's a lot more than being in the gym, eating with common sense,  or investing in your body. To be healthy and fit is to achieve a balance in your life that juggles your "needs and wants" of your physical being.

For example, we NEED to have a strong body forged by weight training for the sake of a strong immune system, stronger bones and a higher capability

We WANT to have a strong body because muscle tone and muscle, in general, is sexy. It's a physical power that screams confidence and capability and we all want it. Women want to look fit and good in anything they wear, as do men.

We NEED to have a strong heart benefited from cardiovascular exercise for the sake of our longevity and our personal safety

We WANT that strong heart so we don't have to worry about high cholesterol, early stroke or bad sex. We want that so we aren't embarrassed because we walked up a single flight of stairs and we're gasping for air while others around us are a hair away from calling EMS because they think we are going to pass out.

So what is to have your cake and eat it too? Well, I'll put it to you like this: having your cake and eating it too is taking pride in your body, both inside and out, and molding it into a sexy and strong physique while being able to indulge in that delicacy once a week and not worrying about it because, come Monday, you're back on the daily grind.  Day in and day out and during it, looking better and better and getting stronger and stronger as the weeks go by. We can have that cake because we EARNED that damn cake.

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We give back to customers who remain consistent and give more of an investment to their health and fitness.

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Workout in Studio 222

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So I had a chance to get a pad session in with James Wong of Studio222 out in Las Vegas, NV  Needless to say , I got served.

However, I will say that any form of full body cardiovascular exercise (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Etc) is extremely beneficial to anyone's fitness goals. I strongly recommend getting a class, checking out a gym that specifies in that field, or getting a one on one session with a coach. It's an awesome way to relieve stress and test your fitness level.

I also did an interview with James after the workout, I've included it below.

Anyone who has kept up with the sport of MMA within the last 10 years knows this brand by heart; Fairtex.  Fairtex is a Muay Thai equipment company that started in a back alley warehouse in San Francisco, California. James Wong helped start off Fairtex, create by Alex Gong, and helped bring it all the way to Vegas. Now, James owns Studio222 off Flamingo Rd. in Las Vegas, NV and is still practicing the true meaning behind the Muay Thai sport and displaying it through his energy, his life and his passion to make a difference. The Las Vegas Informer had a chance to talk to Sean about his experience with James and how it has made a difference in his life.

LVI: Tell us about James and how we made an impact on your professional life.
SB: When I first met James I was a student at PFI who took a tour of his studio and listened to his story. He had a lot of struggle as he did success. That’s what made him more significant. A lot of professionals don’t speak of their struggles as passionately as their success. James knows that his struggle in life plays just as an important role, if not the most important role, in determining how successful he will become. I saw this and I knew immediately to listen to everything he says. After I decided to start my own thing in San Antone, I kept in contact with James and made it a point to pick his brain every chance I could. His insight was virtually priceless.

LVI: Why did you choose James to interview for the Las Vegas Informer?

SB: As I said, James’ way of thinking is something I cannot find in many different leaders and business owners anywhere I've looked or been. He understands that things happen for a reason and that you must give up something good to get to great. His energy displays that and you can hear the passion in his voice when he speaks. I feel people need to be reminded of what leader of his caliber sounds like.  Along with that, he has some awesome stuff happening in Vegas and I thought it would make for a good interview piece

LVI:  Before this, have you ever trained in Muay Thai?

SB: I never have. This workout kicked my butt big time. I have trained in boxing before and, like every kid, took karate and Tae Kwan Do when I was younger but nothing on this level. Muay Thai brings whole body along with knees and elbows into play. The kicks take time to get the technique down and the movement will wear you out a lot quicker when you’re expected to move and hit simultaneously. I will say after I was finished that I was sore for days. It shows me where my weaknesses are and where I need to improve.

James Wong and Studio222 have been serving Vegas since 2008 and is still going strong. He makes it a point to keep it environmentally friendly and effective for his clientele. He can be located at 8645 W. Flamingo Rd #104 and can be reached via Email at James@Studio222@lasvegas.com

Where's Your Investment?

I want to ask all of you who are reading this a question.

" what is the one thing you're investing in that is benefiting you on a daily basis?"

What are you doing with your time and hard earned money? Are you saving it for a rainy day? Putting it in retirement? Putting it towards your health and wellbeing?  Or are you wasting it?

Yes, WASTING it. Are you buying clothes that you look horrible in because your stomach is hanging over or out? Eating out constantly and just adding the weight by the week? Buying cars or jewelry or designer handbags? What is all of that going to do for you? Your Dr sure isn't going to care what you have materially when he tells you that your borderline diabetic or on the way to an early death. Your family and friends sure as hell don't care about the car you drive or the clothes you wear when you look like a slob or if you're in bad health either.

Investing in your personal health and daily well being is an investment that pays off daily and It makes everything better. It makes your clothes look at dit better,  your body better in every way, and it even helps your self confidence improve on a daily basis. My question is, " why wouldn't you invest in yourself daily?"

Trust me, if you're spending your cash on wasted nights in the bar, clothes that you don't look good in because you're fat or cars or commodities that try to compensate for your lack of self confidence, you're not fooling anyone. Just yourself. 

It literally SICKENS me to see unhealthy people blows hundreds of dollars on material possession and barely a few dollars on their health and fitness and complain how they don't like being fat or losing weight is hard. It's all about priorities and if you don't want to be fat, unhealthy or ugly anymore, it's time to check your priorities and set them straight. No one's going to do it for you but there are people to help you.

Take all that money you waste on going out to eat bad food, buying clothes, shoes, handbags, iPods, etc and invest in :

A health coach

A nutritionist

A personal trainer

A bootcamp

Any of the above will make a difference that will bring a sense of satisfaction that no purse, car or piece of clothing will bring to you.

Happy Training

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