Angry Trainer Fitness

It’s time for another 5 Tips In 5 Minutes and this time I’m speaking directly to those of you that refuse to accept that the old ways of training are just that – OLD! These 5 Outdated Ways Of Training still exist, as evidenced by the masses of people who still use them. And guess what - it’s those same people that never seem to reach their fitness and health goals. Coincidence? I think not! Have a listen and see if you’re guilty of exercising like it’s still the 1980’s! And feel free to share your stories and comments below..

You know I’m a firm believer that you need to pick and choose battles in life, and especially when it comes to diet and exercise. Well Aaron from Missouri has written to me because a few years ago she read an article that implied drinking water during - and 30 minutes after - a meal would dilute stomach enzymes and therefore negatively impact how your body’s digestion process! Now Aaron’s rather confused – and I suspect many of you out there feel the same way. So is drinking water good or bad for our bodies? Hmmm… I feel an Angry Trainer Rant on the way! :-

It’s time for 5 more Angry Trainer tips! This go around I’m giving you 5 simple ways to help improve your fitness. As I’ve said before – getting fit is not hard or complicated, you just need a plan and plenty of variety. These are 5 tips that I know, when implemented, will help bring your fitness to a whole new level. So listen to my suggestions, try a few of them and let me know how you feel

Today’s Ask Alfonso Podcast is one I’m sure many of you can relate to. Laura, who’s been following my Angry Trainer tips for a while now, will be traveling to Europe for 3 weeks and is concerned she’ll let herself go during her vacation and lose steam on the fitness front. We all know how hard it is to make progress and achieve goals even in our regular lives, so it’s very easy to let our gains slip away when we slack off. So what should Laura do? Have a listen to my suggestions and hopefully they’ll help you to. S Do do you workout when on vacation? You know I do! Enjoy

Hey everyone – it’s Podcast time again! Today’s topic is one which I think EVERYONE can identify with, as we’ve all had our fair share of ups and downs in the gym. Unfortunately more people fail then succeed on their exercise programs. Many times there are clear signs to let you know that it’s just not working out (pun intended), yet people continue on the wrong path and then question why they haven’t reached their goals. So I thought it would be a good idea to highlight the 5 signs that something in your program has to change. If you’re making these mistakes – stop – step back – and rethink your regime. Hope you find this Podcast helpful – and as usual please spread the Angry Trainer message to everyone you know

It’s Podcast time again – and this time we’re back onto a topic that’s always VERY popular here at Angry Trainer Fitness – diets! In addition to fitting an exercise program into our lives, another major hurdle fitness enthusiasts face is eating a healthy diet. The industry is full of opinions, with different nutritionists, trainers, and dieticians all chiming in. Who knows what to believe? But the truth is, like exercise, the basics aren’t up for debate. So I hope my 5 Biggest Diet Myths will help expose and clear up what I feel are the most common misconceptions that confuse people trying to eat right. Listen to what I have to say and leave a comment if you have thoughts of your own. BTW this podcast is actually 6 minutes – so one minute over my ‘timeslot!’ When the Angry Trainer gets on a roll, there’s no stopping the information explosion! :-

Today’s Ask Alfonso Podcast concerns a widely used exercise called the Hindu Squat. Indre has written me because she’s confused as to whether the exercise is safe or not – and therefore whether it should be part of her workout regimen. For those of you that don’t know, the Hindu Squat’s form contradicts most conventional squat recommendations; you squat on your toes and your knees travel a good distance over the tip of your toes with decreasing leverage. Now I believe in using your body in multiple planes of motion, and actually find the word “form” a contradiction in terms. Your body is designed to move in multiple directions and positions, but that said, there are certain movements that I believe are inherently unsafe. But do Hindu Squats come into the ‘too risky to try’ category…? Have a listen to my suggestions and let me know what you think? Enjoy! Alfons

If you’ve been struggling with a healthy diet, then you know the vicious cycle of trying to eat low carbs, only to binge on high sugar sweets when you just can’t take it anymore. It’s happened to all of us! Melissa has wrote me because she says that when she falls off the “carb wagon”, and indulges for a bit, it makes her grumpy, and she’s confused because she thought that only low carb diets make you turn from Jekyll to Hyde. But the truth is they both play with your mood for one reason – each manipulate your blood sugar levels and affect the way you feel. Take a listen to today’s Ask Alfonso Podcast and I think you’ll understand clearly what goes on when you play with carbohydrate and sugar intake. So are carbs making YOU cranky? Take a listen and find out

Let’s be honest shall we? It’s really easy to get in a groove when you’re at the gym. The problem is when the groove becomes a rut, and your workouts cease to produce results or improve your fitness. Most of us gravitate towards exercises we like, after all it’s only natural to take the path of least resistance, both mentally and physically. But the result can often be a plateau – and limited results. So in this week’s 5 Tips In 5 Minutes Podcast, I’m sharing with you 5 simple ways that you can take your time in the gym to the next level. Sometimes we as fitness enthusiasts get in a comfort zone, and need a little push to spice things up. I know I do! Listen to my tips and let me know what you think

I have to be honest, when I read today’s Ask Alfonso question, I almost decided to not answer it. Joan wrote to me and basically sounded as though she was throwing in the towel because she’s, wait for it, FORTY! Joan says she finds it extremely hard to lose weight now that she’s in her fourth decade, and wants to know if there’s any “data” to back up her notion of it being a hopeless endeavor. I figure if she has this train of thought, there may be others out there that think the same way. I’m sure you all know that if Joan was looking for someone to agree with her idea, she’s come to the wrong place! The truth is you can make progress at any age, and while it may be more of a challenge as we get older, stubbornness will always succumb to perseverance. That line sums up how I feel about excuses. So listen to my suggestions for Joan and let me know what you think. Enjoy! Alfons

Today’s 5 Tips In 5 Minutes podcast is one that I know many of you will relate to! Oftentimes in an exercise program you’ll make it 95% of the way to your goal, and then…nothing! It feels like your body has stalled and refuses to make any additional progress. You know the feeling, right? You just have a few more pounds to go to meet your target weight but try as you might you just can’t shift them… Keep in mind, most vanity driven goals are not on your body’s priority list. It craves homeostasis and likes having a bit of body fat, which we all hate. Add that to the fact that losing those last few pounds requires a lot of energy and work to burn them off, and you have what seems to be a daunting task ahead of you. Have no fear though! Today I’m sharing 5 Tips In 5 Minutes to help you get rid of those last few pesky pounds. Think of it as a Fat Eviction notice! So have a listen to my suggestions and let me know how it goes. Enjoy! Alfons

Hello everyone! Today’s Ask Alfonso podcast comes by way of a question from Greg, an Angry Trainer Fitness fan. Greg’s recently taken on a second job, and as a consequence has been forced to workout at 12:30 or 1 am! That’s rough… Greg’s concerned because he uses USP Labs Jack3d as a pre-workout supplement and is wondering if it’ll affect his ability to sleep. First up, I have to give Greg major props, as many people would use a second job and late night workouts as an excuse to skip exercise, or say they don’t have time. Not this guy! He knows the meaning of dedication and commitment, so hats off to you Greg. Stay strong! Have a listen to my suggestions and let me know how it goes. Enjoy

Hi everyone. Today’s 5 Tips In 5 Minutes Podcast centers on what I feel are the 5 Worst Exercises that people commonly perform. Let’s be honest – we’ve all done them! You see I’m a big believer in using movements that are both efficient and functional – exercises that work towards improving your health and fitness. But many times an exercise is “sold” based on the mistaken belief that it target a particular ‘trouble spot’, when it fact it does nothing of the sort! So listen to my list of exercises, why I don’t like them, and tell me if you agree or not. I’d love to hear what all of you think. And Charles, thanks for the question. Enjoy! Alfons

Today’s Ask Alfonso podcast comes from May, a 27 year old fitness machine! May runs 15 miles at a clip, takes yoga, and strength trains (and that’s the exercise she admits to) Well, her 5’3”, 110 pound frame has now reached a plateau, and she can’t seem to slim down those last few pounds in her “trouble spots” May has been under the impression that she needs to be consuming 1,200 NET calories per day, according to various online sources. “Net calories” refers to how many calories are left after you subtract your base metabolism needs + calories burned from exercise, from what you’ve eaten for the day. So what we have is a machine of a woman, who I think is over-exercising, under-eating, and potentially protein deficient as she’s a vegetarian! Oh vay! May, thanks for the question – hope you like my answer Enjoy! Alfons

Hey everyone - it’s time for another 5 Tips In 5 Minutes Podcast. Today I’m giving you five ways to help improve your energy levels – because let’s face it many people seem to go through their lives CONSTANTLY tired! I know may of you skip workouts for this very reason; I know I do on occasion (although it’s rare). But I’m hoping that if you take my suggestions to heart, you’ll be able to better sustain your exercise program. While my aim is to help you improve your fitness and health levels, having more energy is beneficial to every aspect of your life; spending time with your kids, being more productive at work, and truthfully just feeling better. So take a listen, implement some of my tips and drop me a line to let me know how it’s worked out for you. Be well. Alfons