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How to Build Discipline in Fitness Not too long ago, I interviewed Dr. Michael Rubenstein. We talked about pain and different treatments, but toward the end of the interview, I asked him how he stayed disciplined to stay in shape. He replied that it was all about discipline. Then he thought about it for a moment and corrected himself. He said it was discipline in the beginning, but now it is a habit. Dr. Rubenstein has a valid point. Yes, in the beginning, it is all about dis

How to Stay Motivated to Work Out The Secret Isn't More Motivation—It's Finding a Stronger Reason People ask me all the time, "How do I stay motivated to work out?" To be honest, I'm not sure anyone stays motivated all the time. Life gets busy. Problems show up. Work becomes stressful. The family needs your attention. Even after more than 25 years of exercising, there are days when I don't feel like working out. So instead of telling you how to stay motivated, I'd rather tell

Why Lifting Weights Won't Make Women Bulky? The Truth About Strength Training for Women One of the biggest fears I hear from women who are thinking about starting a strength training program is this: "I don't want to get bulky." Every time I hear that, I smile because I know exactly where that belief comes from. Let me explain it this way. Imagine you wanted a Chihuahua to become as fast as a cheetah or as muscular as a Pit Bull. Impossible, right? You don't even need someone

Progressive Overload Explained for Beginners Why Getting Stronger Is the Secret to Building Muscle and Transforming Your Body Have you ever heard the legend of Milo and the Bull? The story says that when Milo was a young man, he began carrying a small calf on his shoulders every day. As the calf grew bigger and heavier, Milo continued carrying it. Little by little, his body adapted to the increasing weight until one day he was strong enough to carry a full-grown bull. Whether

Beginner's Guide to Strength Training If you are reading this article, I am assuming you are ready to transform your body. You have already gone through the first two stages of behavior change—precontemplation and contemplation—and now you have reached the third stage: preparation. Preparation is a great place to be. You are learning. You are open to new ideas. You are gathering information, and you are getting ready to take action, which is the fourth stage of change. Howeve

How to Build Lean Muscle with a Personal Trainer I still remember when I started exercising. I was a skinny 19-year-old who weighed only 130 pounds at 5'7". At that point, I wasn't really motivated to transform my body when I met my mentor, Dave. Dave was a bodybuilder, and to me he stood apart from everyone else. He had the physique I wanted, the confidence I admired, and the discipline I didn't yet understand. I asked Dave to train me and he agreed. I told him, "I'll look l

Strength Training for Beginners Over 50 So, you've never lifted weights in your life, and now you're over 50 and wondering if it's too late to start. The good news is that you're not alone. Here at Custom Body Fitness, we have helped many people over 50 start strength training for the very first time. In fact, some of our most successful members never touched a weight until later in life. We understand that starting a strength training program after 50 can feel intimidating.

What I Learned About Weight Loss and Health From Zuzu Karen Ziemer Armes After more than 15 years of helping people lose weight, tone their bodies, and transform their lives, I have learned something very important: people do not change because they receive information. People change because they find a reason powerful enough to take action. At Custom Body Fitness, I have found that once people discover why they want to transform their bodies and become fully committed to tha

Personal Trainer for Women Over 40: Why It Matters Why do you care about starting to exercise? Do you really think exercise can change your life? Would the benefits outweigh the difficulty of the routine? Let’s be clear from the beginning. You are probably reading this article because something sparked your interest to finally start exercising. And the truth is this: it is never too late to start. The sooner you begin, the sooner you start enjoying the benefits and seeing res

Fat Loss vs Weight Loss: What’s the Difference? What is really your goal? Do you simply want to lose weight, or do you want to improve your appearance, your health, and the way you feel? Many people say they want to lose weight, but what they really want is to lose fat, tone their body, look healthier, and feel more confident. I have had many clients become frustrated after months of hard work because the scale did not move the way they expected. They focused so much on the n