Campbell Boot Camp: The Most Effective Fat Loss Exercises

What’s The Most Effective Exercise Method?

It depends!  I don’t say this to be sarcastic.  It really does depend on what your goal is.  Some people want to lose weight.  Others want to “tone up” and feel stronger.  Some people want big, defined muscles. While others want to run faster, or jump higher. Technically speaking, [...]

Easy Weight Loss Tip for San Jose Residents

I’ve been a fitness trainer in Campbell, San Jose and Saratoga for many years.  One of the toughest jobs I have is helping people eat healthier, yet not allowing them to “diet” (e.g., eat next to nothing). The concept of eating well is simple, but it’s not always easy for people with bad eating habits [...]

Four Tips for Maintaining Your Motivation to Work Out

I think the “How do I stay motivated to exercise?” question is probably one of the top 5 questions every fitness professional is asked time and time again.  I will admit that as a personal trainer in San Jose for over 25 years, I have answered this question many different ways.  It’s not that I’m [...]

Here’s to Eating Healthier in Santa Clara County

A big thumbs up to Santa Clara County Supervisors who approved an ordinance this week that only allows toys in fast food Kid’s Meals that meet certain nutrition conditions.  I think this is a great first step in encouraging healthier eating practices.
As a San Jose-based fitness business owner, I applaud  Supervisor Ken Yeager for [...]

Come to my FREE boot camp workout in San Jose!

Let’s celebrate Spring and support the American Cancer Society!  You’re cordially invited to……….
A FREE MINI WORKOUT WITH ME!
Saturday, May 1st, 2010, 8 am
Oster School —  1855 Lencar Way, San Jose 95124
I’ve been asked to take part in the festivities at the Cambrian Relay for Life on Saturday, May 1st.  In case you’re not familiar [...]

A Fat Blasting Workout for San Jose and Los Gatos boot campers!

This is a special blog post for customers in my fitness boot camps in San Jose and Los Gatos (as well as my private training clients). I’m always trying to encourage you to get a good workout in over the weekend.  So,  I decided to not only create a “no equipment needed” workout for you, [...]

It’s official! We’re Starting a Downtown San Jose Fitness Boot Camp

It started as a request  from downtown San Jose resident and local business coach, Lynnea Hagen, and it is now a reality!  lifeSport Fitness will open another location for our popular boot camp fitness program in Downtown San Jose!
We’ll hold an early morning fitness boot camp on the premises of The Fencing Center of San [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #3

So far we’ve talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.
Now let’s talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #2

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying control of your alcohol intake.
Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two [...]

Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1

I know you know this.
You know you know this.
Fail to plan, plan to fail.
You can’t just HOPE you’re going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can’t just do the same old things you’ve been doing. You can’t just  miss breakfast, have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and [...]

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