This Will Never Work

The Ground Game has 3 Point Vision.
Athleticism Performance Drive

It is about developing the Foundation or that athletic ability.

Then you enhance performance.  You make progress.  Progress is key to results.

Lastly that Drive is so important.  You take setbacks as they come.  It is a part of life.  You get sick, you travel, you move, you lose a loved one.  Life is what happens when you make plans.  Committing to exercise is such a challenging thing to so many people.

Fitness is not a status that is achieved and forgotten.
Rather, it is a level that is attained and maintained.

I have been very fortunate to have been active and healthy almost all of my life.  I am more so in the maintenance stage of my training.  What does that mean?  I have reached my goals.  I have the athleticism, performance, and drive that I need to keep hitting new goals and never really backsliding.

A lot of people find the plateaus in the training as discouraging walls that they can't get over.  Plateaus are flat, geographically speaking of course.  However, you take something for granted.  Valleys are flat too.  Valleys are the low points in life, a wall that you can't seem to get over.

You are in a far better place to be stuck at a wall in your plateau than stuck at a wall in your valley.  Are you headed up hill, but feel yourself backsliding?  Are you stuck at a plateau or down in a valley?

Do you find yourself starting from scratch?  It is going to take a long time for you to overcome your obstacles and challenges, no matter where you are.

Build Your Foundations

Get where you want to be in life, and fast.  Use a systematic approach, experience the thrill of success, reaching your goals, like never before!

Learn to use Kettlebells.  Strengthen your Core.  Lose weight and keep your guns.  Get Rock Solid and be in amazing shape.

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Look for Special Flyers at Leisure Fitness in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Kettlebells are amazing for totally body fitness and getting Rock Solid for the New Year.

Register for a kettlebell demonstration for just $5.  The demonstrations will be held twice a month at 6 PM.

Register and take part in the fitness demonstration?  Did you just buy kettlebells for your home gym?  Are you stuck using them like dumbbells?!  Oh no!!  Are you undecided about getting kettlebells?   After all, what's the difference, right?

That's totally wrong.  The system for using kettlebells is amazing.  KFIT USA has developed the top system to kettlebells that is safe and effective.

Ground Zero Foundations

It takes 21 days to build a habit.  But you only get one chance at a first impression.  Take that chance today and start making an impact in your own life.

I have seen a lot of people on the fence.  Do I get in shape now, or do I put it off.  All sorts of bad and I mean terrible habits that they hold onto.  Yet they won't take one step to better themselves.

How do you get started and stay on track?  You start out small.  Don't overdo it.  You normally over train, hurt yourself, or just get gassed out during the first few workouts.  You have negative feelings about the experience.  Then you don't want to go back to it.

Remember touching the hot stove?  Sucks don't it?  Didn't want to do that again did you?  Why would you want to jump head first into this fire, we call it exercise.  Start off slow, and build yourself up.  Start from scratch and develop your foundations.

Sometimes your bad habits just get in the way of new and better habits.  How can you ever fit more hours into your jam packed day?  Would you wake up earlier, or stay up later?  That may work, but you aren't making more of lifestyle.  It is a new lifestyle.  Tear it all down, throw it out the window, and start from Ground Zero.

Garbage in; Garbage out.  No matter how hard you try, if you are making bad choices, the bad often far outweighs the good.  Get one little stain on a white shirt, it just ruined the immaculate shirt.  No matter how white the rest is, that stain sticks out like a sore thumb.

Remember, this is not just about adding something extra.  You are totally changing your entire life around.  If you let your weight go, you probably lost strength, flexibility, good eating habits and endurance too, or some mix these.

Dreading the thought of exercise?  Exercise is fun.  I love training and I love helping others train.  It can totally be an enjoyable and rewarding experience without grueling pain and suffering.  The Ground Game system is designed to have some aspects of play involved.

Get a support team.  Success is contagious!  Find a workout partner, family member, or trainer to help hold you accountable.  Now, this may seem a little biased.  It works though.  Like a pack of wolves, we are stronger in numbers.  Team work makes the dream work.  It can also help you avoid the nightmare of failure.

Its all about benefits, right?
Sense of Accountability
Increased Success Rate
Long Term Commitment
Social Interaction
Expert Coaching
Increased Energy
Boosted Self Esteem
Money Saved (usually spent on old bad habits)
Enhanced Body Composition
Improved Strength
Greater Functionality

Not convinced yet?  I'll tell you what.  If you are eager to try it out, you can get started today.  I want you to build that habit.  I am going to help you.  I will put you with group of like minded individuals, all trying to better themselves.  Meanwhile, I will coach and train you with them each week.

You will start off slow, remember, running full speed into a brick wall is bad.  Unless you're the Hulk.  Then you probably wouldn't need me.  I'm not a therapist, just a fantastic trainer that really cares about you getting the best results and committing to you improving your quality of life.

The Ground Zero Foundations is where you break it all down and start from scratch.  You make time to get yourself right.  Not because you want to, but because you deserve to.

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Only $21 for 21 Days.  What can you do with $21 to better your life?  What can you do in 21 days to better your life?  I am sure this is not the first time that you have thought about bettering yourself.  In fact, this is probably not the last.  Some may say that you have failed.  I think that if you have gotten this far, then you have not.  Getting back up after defeat is not failure.  Quitting and giving up is the only failure in my book.

People are so indecisive when it comes to leaving their comfort zones.  Yes, maybe you want change, but it isn't easy to change.  It may be miserable to stay the same, but it is easy.  Repeating the same experiment over and over, expecting different results is insanity.  The registration link is two paragraphs up, and you scrolled over it.  You were excited, but indecisive!

If you can do something else to totally impact your life.  If you can spend your money on some magic formula or potion, then go for it.  Think though, how old are you?  Haven't you already had your 21 days to build a habit?  Haven't you already had your chance?  Haven't you already spent your money trying to improve your life?  What makes this time different?  Are you living a lifestyle of insanity?

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Imagine, don't just think, but really visualize how it will feel like, what it will look like, what it will be like to totally make an impact and transform your lifestyle.

I'm Gonna Kick Your Butt

I had the greatest laugh in a long time this week. In the mean time, I was doing some reading and studying on creative mindsets and positive thinking. Good WooSah stuff. A small group found out that I was a trainer. They thought it was the greatest thing in the whole word. I mean, they were hysterical. They started pointing fingers and making jokes.

But they looked like a midget with a Napoleon complex, a redneck with a cowboy hat and a belly bigger than his truck tires, and the girl did the elliptical to feel the burn. "I work oouutt ... ! ... ??"

Really?

 I didn't let it get to me. It got worse though. My blood started to boil, and I was going to snap. I tried really hard. I did just enough to turn the jokes into threats. Didn't really do anything wrong. She didn't like it though. She started cussing up a storm.

 Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?

 Everybody around heard the jokes and insults. It was like high school, and I was embarrassed by this girl. I was totally and utterly rejected. Violence is never the solution, but it can be an answer. That's why I take aggression out when training in jiu jitsu and swinging kettlebells. She wanted to kick my butt. That was her threat.

 *Exit Stage Right*

 I have been doing some extra reading and battling some demons and trials in life. Trying to get over that. So all of this creative mindset and positive thinking really caused me to have a huge revelation.

I was afraid of rejection. I find it hard to tell others about what I do. Or at least I did. I didn't know it consciously. I blame it on being afraid of dragons. Dragons are easy to slay, because they are just fairy tales. Fairy tales end in happily ever afters. Fairy tales also aren't real. So, either way, I win if I would just go out there and slay the dragon. I wanted to slay a few peasants the other day. But that could end badly. Shackles and Chains aren't fun for workouts. I don't want to bend bars to make my escape. And bending over to touch my toes is not an exercise I'll do in the slammer.

 I realized, I am passionate about what I do. As such, I work hard, bend over backwards to get those that trust in me the results they want and deserve. I am not going to let somebody else tell me what I am, what I am good at, or what to do. I love helping others. I don't want to let my fear of rejection stop me from helping you. I can't help everybody, but I can make an impact.

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What is this all about? There is a fitness contest coming up in January. There will be several locations hosting this contest. These locations include Delaware Fitness, Milford, DE and Agape Fitness, Harrington, DE.

This is your registration fee. In addition, there will be a membership fee. Approximately $30/month. Once you register and become a gym member, you get unlimited use of the machines and equipment during normal business hours. Next, you get unlimited group training opportunities during the scheduled time slots.

Your contest and membership registrations will be followed up by a confirmation call, a consultation, and body composition assessment.

The Contest Starts Monday, January 7th. Register early to not miss your spot.

Five Star Challenge

GymStarz and Trinity Strength & Conditioning have the fitness challenge for you!! I don't think you can handle it, but that's just me. I don't want to water it down or anything. We will get you started. It is all in your hands once we are done. This could make or break you. If it breaks you in half, won't you weigh less? Isn't that your goal after all? Maybe you want to get ripped? This program will rip you to shreds. This is a 5 week challenge. If you take it, you will get real results. The results are just the start. How does it work? Pair up with a partner. We all know about Athleticism, Performance, and Drive. What are the other points to make this challenge different? Team Work and Competition. You and your partner pair up at the start. Your partner is there to push you. Your partner is there to spot you and support you. This team work is mixed with competition. Each team is working hard to score points and not lose them! Welcome to the Gymnastics Studio. The facilities are top of the line. Work on your under bars, pull ups, and muscle ups. Work on balance and coordination. You literally have to help your partner move sometimes. Wheel barrows, fireman carries, body drags, and takedowns. What: Five Star Challenge When: January 2013 Where: GymStarz Gymnastics Studio Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 12:00, 3:00, & 7:00 PM Register @ www.TrinityGroundGame.com $99 to take the Five Star Challenge. First 20 registrants save $20! 5 Week Program 2 Trainings/Week Pick your time slot at registration. Purchase a 15 or 30 pound kettlebell to enhance your 5*C results! All Kettlebells will be distributed at the Grand Opening of the 5*C. Take the 5*C and continue your Ground Game program for 5 months for $79/month. Continue training Tuesdays and Thursdays in any time slot! Almost $200 in savings! Winners of the Challenge will win $100 each and 1 month free of Ground Game. Winners will be decided by a variety of most improved components of fitness. Including, strength, weight loss, jump height, pull ups max, and back flips. Register now for only $30 for 10 minute Back Flips. A gymnastics Coach will work with you on your technique, skills, and fears on successfully doing a back flip! Register for all of this and more at www.TrinityGroundGame.com

Train Hard; Eat Smart

Number One Rule:  Eat Healthy.

A guy told me the other day, he was in great shape, he just needed to work on his eating habits.  Mind you he became honest and said I haven't worked out in 3-5 years.

Rule of Thumb: 
If all you do if channel surf,
 you won't get results. 

 He asked for the best things to eat. Back to Rule #1:  Eat Healthy Rather than starting to eat healthy foods, cut the garbage out of your diet.  You can't eat healthy, if you are overstuffed and overstocked with junk food.

Garbage In; Garbage Out 

We are what we eat, and who has the time to eat a healthy meal?  Hmmm.  Obesity is on the rise.  McDonalds' pop up, Gyms shut down.  No, the lettuce and tomato does not counter the artificial meat under the bun. One guy tried to eat healthier, so he tossed out the bun and ate the burger and bacon. Epic Fail!!! You Can't Eat What is Not in Your House If you don't buy it, you can't eat it.  Use your logic skills and make healthy decisions. 

My son will drink water or Coke.  It doesn't matter, he just prefers the bottle over his sippie cup. He only eats what my wife and I provide.  Well, you gotta eat right?  You don't wanna starve?

Google pictures of well balance meals.  I doubt you'll starve or suffer from scurvey. Healthy Food is Expensive Wrong!! Wrong!! Wrong!! You just made an assumption.  You know what they say when you assume.  Healthy food can be wasted and that becomes expensive. Healthy Food is Fresh Real food expires.  Fruits & Vegetables will go rotten.  Bread will mold.  Meat will spoil.  Candy doesn't go bad.  Frozen meals have a shelf life til 2015. You can't buy a month's worth of groceries in one day.  The food will go bad, if you are making smart choices.  So here are some solutions. Buy 2-3 days worth of fresh fruit at a time. Portion and Freeze your own meats. Frozen Vegetables are amazingly simple to microwave for a quick healthy snack.

 Remember ... You Can't Eat What is NOT in Your House.

You cannot eat healthy foods if you do not provide and prepare them.  Maybe you are tired and don't want to cook dinner every night. Prepare your food in bulk.  Prepare 3 days worth of chicken.  Store it in the refrigerator. People eat what is convenient.  Spend an hour one night to prepare meals for 3 nights.  Plan out your meals.  Set time in your schedule to eat that chicken or salad. Save time and money by doing it yourself.  Find a handful of delicious recipes and stick to it.  Get organized with your containers, cabinets, and refrigerator. I have wasted plenty of money by buying in bulk, then forgetting I stored it in the back.  I buy more and find the old food sitting in the back.

Rock Solid

Want to be Rock Solid? Think about that pump you get when you work out. You feel great, right? Get yourself a little sweat on, then cool off, and FLEX. This is called transient hypertrophy. It goes away, it is temporary. Or is it? Hours and hours at the gym might get you great results. Hopefully you accomplish something while you're there. Get that ripped body. Fast, Explosive, Intense, Full Body Workouts. Burn your calories, turn your metabolism on full blast. Don't count calories, destroy them as soon as you take them in. Replenish your energy stores and hit the next workout. Split routines, getting 6+ workouts/week will keep that pump going. Adapt your habits; transform your body. If you're used to a long distance pace, you won't handle sprint intervals very well. 3 hour days in the gym are nothing compared to Explosive Metabolic Training. Get rock solid with your Ground Game foundations.

P90X Makes me Sick

I realized something so sad today.  I thought about an epic failure from one of my fitness camps. Okay, warm up. "Nah man, I do P90X.  I'm good." Alright, box jumps, kettlebell swings.  Next jog and bear crawl. "Blech ... ewww gross." Yeah, he puked his guts out. Now, I don't take pride in doing so. But he asked for it. I felt bad, well a little. I tried not to laugh, tried so hard. He isn't the last one to puke. It happens every now and then. Here is what I learned. Eat right. I am not here to tell you what to eat, when to eat, or how much. These are all important things, but I don't know what is right for you. Dietitians are there for your nutritional needs. I had a client that cracked open a beer after working with me for a month. Then she looked at it, "What the hell am I doing?!" Next the biggest party foul of her life! She poured it all down the drain. It becomes common sense. So many articles and information out there for diet and exercise. The next epic failure. His form was terrible. He could barely hold down food, let alone do any exercise right. Videos, articles, and machines are terrible. All of them try to teach proper form. None of them correct improper form. My professor, Jon Garfield, told me to never waste money on videos. Videos never correct you. The simplest step skipped may make the difference in your results. I see improper squats all the time, poor form on push ups, and I had to start from scratch before. One kid couldn't even do jumping jacks. The Ground Game starts with the simplest basics. No matter how advanced you are or may become, the foundational moves from the disciplines allow you to progress. I make it happen, because you can't progress with out perfecting the finer details. I stress it so much, Athleticism, Performance, Drive. Work smart, train hard, eat right, and rest.

Getting Real Results

I wanted to take the time to talk about results. I am not talking about getting muscle. I am not talking about maxing out on a squat. Let's be real, your max squat is barely a quarter squat. Nobody was looking, you didn't drop a load to get badk up, so it must count! The most effective workouts are the most consistent. Fluid and smooth workouts make your calories burn faster, your muscles grow stronger, and your recovery time cut in half. That is where the Ground Game comes in. Trinity Strength & Conditioning is top of the line when it comes to maximized results. Muscle density, lean and cut. Low body fat and blazing fast metabolism. You can be strong or you can be skilled. You can run long distances to burn your calories, or you can be mobile and agile like a wild cat. We stand on our feet all day, or worse yet! Some would win the Olympics gold medal if Couch Potatoes became the main event. Want a strong core, back, and chest? Load the body. Even muscle heads have very little weight in their arms, relative the the rest of the body. Bear crawls, wheel barrows, hand stands, and crab walks all load the shoulder complex. How do we work on sprint work? We do explosive work outs. We increase our stride length, stretch out, and increase or leg strength. Bang, same thing, when it comes to the upper body. We are on our feet all day. Share the love with your workouts. Load the shoulder complex. We don't isolate. Do you know how many muscles are in the human body? Prime movers, antagonist, synergist. Basic stuff to a trainer. But why do we take time for bicep curls? Really. I had a had a huge laugh when a trainer told me his secret trademark move that worked for all the ladies. Two 10 pound dumbbells and do a set that had a bicep curl and hammer curl, do 15 reps each, alternate back and forth. "Left, Left, Left, Right, Left." Really? We aren't in the military. The entire training staff loved it! Well, except me. So, I gave my rebuttal about sprint intervals and strength training. I said, I would never want to show anybody that dumbbell curl progression. Just another reason for them to fire me. Biceps are build with pull ups. Can't do pull ups? Learn to kip. Can't kip? Get yourself a spotter or an elastic band to help spring you up. Functional training has so many more practical applications than stupid exercises like that. I would rather teach you how to get up off your butt than teach you how to do bicep curls. You won't get any stronger curling the remote or an empty bag of potato chips. You won't get in any better shape if you won't get up and do something about it either!

Christmas Spirit in Milford

Winter is coming. It is exceedingly hard to stay on top of your fitness goals when it gets cold out. In addition, travelling increases, Christmas gifts have to be wrapped, some seasonal jobs slow down, or your workload increases greatly during the holidays. Everybody has goals to strive for. It certainly is a challenge to maintain during these next few months. Ask for help from a fitness professional to assist your in your efforts. Delaware Fitness, in Milford, Delaware has excellent facilities available. In addition, Trinity Strength & Conditioning will be offering the Ground Game system to the members of the gym. There will be several demonstrations during the month of November, it is the goal to get a weekend fitness program up and running for the month of December. If you are looking for a great and affordable gym membership, look no further. Follow up with a free consultation or fitness demonstration from Trinity Strength & Conditioning. Brazilian jiu jitsu, personal training, and Ground Game sessions will be offered the the members. Find out what you are missing out on, don't waste another second. Do not put your workouts off until after the New Year, it may already be too late. First, figure out how to get active now. Trinity Strength & Conditioning is here to help! www.TrinityGroundGame.com