I love the equipment we have in our gym…love it! We have all we need to get the best results of any other gym in the Upper Valley. However, we can also more and better toys.
Hence my wish list!
This isn’t really a true wish list, as in “I wish I had five more facilities” (which I do).
Wait. That isn’t a good example because I WILL have five more facilities eventually.
So…another example, I wish I had a cold plunge (basically a tub that you fill with cold water and use to help decrease and eliminate soreness.). That is a total wish.
The wish list below is more of a Want List…which I call a wish list because it just sounds better then a want list.
Go figure.
Wish List
Bench http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=391&pid=3232 red pad black frame x 2
How can you not want more benches? This is the same bench we have now, just two more.
Jacobs ladder - http://www.jacobsladderexercise.com/index.html x 1
How can you not instantly fall in love with this piece of equipment! I was introduced to this piece of equipment when I was with the Rangers. This thing will blast your heart rate up to 90% of your max within 20 seconds of getting on it. And the great thing is that it used no electricity! The Jacobs ladder is such an amazing piece of equipment for intervals and specifically for decreasing the force on your joints.
Aerodyne bike - http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_4939_A_CategoryID_E_414 x 2
The aerodyne bike is the most utilized piece of interval equipment in our business. Low impact, full body and there is a fan on it! And did I mention you don’t have to plug it in? Yep…self powered.
Free Motion Dual Cable Cross - http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_5207_A_CategoryID_E_467 x 2
I love using the bands the way that we do. However, nothing beats being able to adjust your weight and see the increases in poundage.
Versa Climber - http://www.versaclimber.com/VC_SM.htm
Guess what….self powered! And again a great piece of full body interval machine. This thing is awesome for anyone that does any kind of rock climbing. And when I have access to it, this is my go to piece of equipment for people that have back issues due to the limit amount of spinal flexion and load.
My wish list…read it and enjoy!
January 25th, 2011
Posted by
bendearman |
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The gym as a place of change.
Change your mind, change your body.
A lot of people view the gym as a “place” where they go to either lose weight, gain muscle or fix an ailment.
The gym is all of that and more.
The toughest aspect of getting results with anyone is changing their mind. That means changing their beliefs, attitudes, habits and overall mentality. Before any meaningful results are attained change must happen.
The gym is not a “place” that you go to work out any more than a church is a place you go to worship. People go to church to be around like minded individuals who all believe in a common theme and to attempt to illicit a change in their attitudes, i.e. be better than who they are right now.
The gym is a place that you go to change what needs to change in order for you to reach the results you want to attain. The gym is a place you go to in order to better yourself. You should strive to lift more weight and/or to do more work in the same amount or less time than your last work out. You should always try and push yourself in the gym.
Because quite simply, if you cannot push yourself in the gym and you cannot use the gym or view the gym as a catalyst for change then you will never be able to push yourself away from the dinner table, or push that extra serving of garlic french fries away or force yourself to drink a little bit more water because you know that ice cold water raises metabolism by 24% after you drink it.
If you do not embrace the gym as a place for change, you will never embrace change in your body and welcome it into your soul.
Remember:
The discomfort of exercise releases the discomfort of stress.
The intensity of exercise releases the intensity of stress.
The focus required for proper nutrition choices helps to reinforce the focus needed to maintain your results.
Results are a culmination of intensity in the gym and focus on your diet.
And that intensity and focus require you to CHANGE your BELIEFS.
January 3rd, 2011
Posted by
bendearman |
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A thought occurred to me today as I was looking at Logan’s shoes, they looked pretty worn down and beat up.
That and they smelled. Of course, I couldn’t see that fact. It is safe to assume that all old worn out shoes smell. Hello people, your feet are in them and they are made of material that is designed to keep your feet dry.
Anyway, it occurred to me that maybe little kids, defined as still physically developing i.e. 14 and younger, should wear their shoes until they either grow out of them or they totally blow them out.
My reasoning: flat feet are caused by a lack of strength (soles of the feet, calves, glutes) as well as a lack of mobility (hips and ankles) and poor flexibility (glutes, calves). A lot of these issues start at the feet by way of the shoes we wear. The average Nike (please don’t sue me Nike, I am a small fish. For now. *mwaahahahahahahahahaha* *evil laughter*) is over supportive and over cushioned which causes the feet to become weak and de-conditioned.
Get your feet stronger, raise your arches up if they have fallen. This can be accomplished by wearing minimalist shoes/low profile shoes, being barefoot a majority of the day and also by wearing crappy worn out shoes assuming that you do not have any joint issues.
December 7th, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
Rants |
More is better
Such a misconception.
The only things in life that more is better for:
Money (although then you pay more taxes)
Love
Foam rolling/soft tissue work (however, that takes time from your work out)
Veggies and fruit (but if you are stressing out about not eating enough this will absolutely stress you out more)
Water (but then you pee more)
That is about it.
You can see the only thing that more is better for is love. Everything else more brings you more of other things.
Two common misconceptions surrounding health/wellness/fitness:
- More exercise is better than less exercise
- A more restrictive diet is better than an easier less restrictive diet
More exercise:
Myth: If I exercise three days a week then four days must be better. Or, my favorite I got great results exercising three days a week so I will get better results exercising four days a week.
Fact: Any time you get more of something you must get more of something else.
Unless it’s love.
But even that comes with a negative; if you give more love you better get more love.
When you exercise more you create a greater need for recover, i.e. calories (from good sources of course) and sleep.
Given the fact that a majority of people under-eat for weight loss (If you don’t know, ya better ask someone) and typically under sleep, I don’t see how more exercise and thus a greater need for the above will be beneficial.
Also, there is no correlation between working out more and results. If you get results at three days a week, then stick with three. Unless you are unhappy with the speed of your results, then adjust your diet before moving to four days a week. Contrary to some beliefs, if you work out even number of days vs. odd number of days you do not see better/worse results.
More restrictive diet:
Myth: If I limit my calories and restrict what I eat I will lose more weight.
Fact: Not entirely true. If you eat 4000 calories a day, then yes. Eat less and you will lose weight. However, if you eat under 10 calories per lb and you weight train a minimum of two days per week, then do not decrease your calories because you are probably not eating enough.
We tell people to eat as close to nature as possible and to limit processed/sugary/refined foods.
What people hear:
Don’t eat anything that you can buy in a store.
You must chase down all of your food and sustainably grow what you can’t chase down.
No more alcohol.
Kiss all of the flavorful foods good bye for the rest of your life.
You must eat like this 100% of the time.
WRONG!
A more restrictive diet then what we recommend will only get you more headache and more head scratches.
It is simple:
Eat every 3 hours.
Eat protein at every meal with some form of carbs/starch (ideally unprocessed).
Eat lots of fruits and veggies.
Drink plenty of water.
Cheat once out of every ten compliant meals.
Simple.
November 30th, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
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I hear that a a lot. Given the yo-yoing that most people do it is understandable.
The good news = as long as you continue to do what you did to get the weight off it will stay off.
The bad news = you have to continue to do whatever it is you did to keep the weight of.
Weight gain is caused by two things - lack of exercise and/or poor nutrition. So as long as you do not repeat the poor habits that added the weight on, you will keep it off.
June 28th, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
Rants |
Hi Jamie
I would like to sign up for the moms exercise class starting July 7th (I think) can you put me on the list? I have a few questions so will chat with you on Friday if you have a few minutes.
I have never exerted myself exercising or learned/practiced the true meaning of exercise until visiting kdr fitness. You both have a tremendous amount of patience which I am very grateful for. I want to thank both you and Ben for showing me I have more ability than I give myself credit for.
See you Friday.
XXXXXXX
June 24th, 2010
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bendearman |
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A lot of you don’t know that I have a TV show on CATV (T/TH at 7 PM…primetime baby!!!). Anyway I just got an email from a fan! Lots of exclamation points in those sentences.
Thanks Ben,
Since I sent you this e-mail I have watched your show every week. I really love the idea that there are no excuses just hard work. I want you to know that I walk at least a mile a day now. I have cut out some sugars, and drink at least 6 classes of water a day. Your right water does curb my appetite. I am going to physical therapy for my neck and lower back. So I thought that once the damage I had done to myself from yrs of self abuse of my body. I could never improve my range of movement. I was wrong I have also noticed my pain level has decreased. Thank you so much for doing a show that is both educational, and empowering to me. Keep up the good work. Oh I wanted to tell you My Dr said that swimming would really help me too so I am going to begin that next week.
Sincerly thank you!!
XXXX XXXXXXXXX
June 22nd, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
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Scientists have learned that even though we’re all born with a certain number of fat cells, that number increases during infancy and again right before puberty. After that, most of us won’t make any more fat cells unless we gain more than 160 percent of our ideal weight. If your ideal weight is 130 pounds, for instance, you wouldn’t be adding any more fat cells until you reached 208 pounds.
Yet another reason to turn your children into pack mules.
June 22nd, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
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Where do you work out at? You look great!
A lot of our members hear that. “Where do you work out at? You look amazing!”
Really?! Like the GYM that you work out is what gives you the results? How does the gym that you go too give you results? A gym is just a collection of equipment. Furthermore how can a GYM give you results? A gym is a location. Does the supermarket give you results? Nope. But there are skinny people and overweight people that shop at the same super market. That is like saying “Wow, you look great. Where do you eat?” or, “Geez that girl looks great in her bikini. I wonder where she got it from”.
Duh. Recognize the hard work that someone puts at the where. Unless they work out with us…then recognize the hard work they put in with us. It’s the person that ultimately is in control of their own destiny.
Hard work, intelligent exercise, consistent nutrition and a systemized approach are what get results. Not a specific gym, health club or spa. Unless it’s KDR Fitness.
Just to cap it off, “Your skin looks so healthy. Where do you get your spa treatments from?”. Hellloooooo…it’s called broccoli and fish. Try some, they are located on the corner of Smart and Healthy.
Ok, now where is the skinny grocery store?
June 4th, 2010
Posted by
bendearman |
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Jamie and I went to the beach this past weekend for a short vacation. We stopped (meaning I, because she doesn’t believe in sunscreen. But my pasty ass sure enough believes in sunscreen.) to get some sunscreen and I was stunned to see SPF 100 being offered. 100! Serious!!! 100. I remember when not that long ago the highest SPF I could find was SPF 30 and at some rare locations SPF 50. No one ever bought the SPF 50 though. That was for the people that lived in a cave.
That was just a few years ago! Sweet Jesus! We went from SPF 50 to SPF 100 in approximately 10 years. What is it going to be 10 years from now? Are we going to wrap our selves in black cloth and all carry umbrella’s?
June 1st, 2010
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bendearman |
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