To Train to Failure or Not to Train to Failure PT1

Not the kind of failure in the picture. That kind of training is called training stupid. Should you train to failure with your weight lifting in the gym or should you stick to a high volume routine that is the question.

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A video an inspired friend made of me exercising

I feel honored to know that my love of fitness has inspired many of my family and friends to get into exercise. One of my friends was so inspired he wanted make a video of me training. All the shots except for the first one which was my last set on my last exercise were taken after I finished a grueling workout so I was pretty exhausted. This does not depict how I train this was merely for fun and art.

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Workout with a Plan

I have recently had my article published Workout with a Plan. It's a short article on the mind set you should have before and after a workout. To many people just do the motions without taking a moment to think about what they are actually doing.

Check it out:
Workout with a Plan

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Training Via Skype

Many people wished I lived closer to them. Monique came up with the suggestion to train her via Skype well it was a success. I will now be offering training via skype to all potential clients that live to far away but seek my guidance.

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Matt's First Transformation Challenge

About Matt and the Reason For the Challenge


I'm the host of this blog and the personal trainer trainer that has transformed all the clients in this blog. Most of probably already know that before I found exercise I was extremely underweight. Well a few times people have said well you don't know what it's like to be overweight and try to lose it. They were right I have never been in that position other then to help others lose weight. I found a transformation challenge competition for 100k. Not really having much to transform, I decided to make myself over weight and lose the weight.

The Competion


I enter my first ever transformation competition it was 83 days to transform yourself and based off judges decisions who wins. I worked hard to put on that weight now I only had 83 days to take off what took me twice that amount of time to put on. Sign up I was ready and confident who better then somebody that is a master at transforming people to get the results they seek to do it them self. I will say mistake were made and I can definitely do better next time but it was a great learning experience. Out of 6,878 contestants I came in 14th place I didn't win the big prize but it was a great experience.

The Results


I started at 201.3 Lbs and a 37 Inch waist 83 Days later I was 168.8 lbs and had a 29.5 inch waist. My bodyfat went form 19.68% down to 6.12%.   I dropped 32.5 lbs, 7.5 inches in my waist and lost 13.56% bodyfat


The Pictures

The Conclusion:


People said I don't know what it's like to have to lose weight. So I made myself overweight because they were right I didn't know first hand. Now I know and can say it's can be done on both sides of the spectrum you can achieve the body and health that you want there are no excuses. You just have to believe in yourself and commit to the steps of making your goals happen. Best of luck to everybody.



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The Hidden Truth About Diet Sweeteners

Some people think diet soda is great after all it has zero calories. I however have always preached against drinking any soda. My belief is based off personal observation. People that drink diet soda all the time seem to be overweight compared to people whom just say no to soda in general. Being that I am not a scientist I decided to research why this is. To see if my theory based on observation is correct or not. What I found out was surprising and frightening.
http://voices.yahoo.com/the-hidden-truth-diet-sweeteners-11467336.html?cat=5




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When Exercising Listen to Your Body to Avoid Injury

It's become an all to common theme in my field. I get a new client, we go over health records to see what I need to be aware of.  What I constantly see is they have gone to personal trainers before and received some sort of injury that could have been easily avoided.


The article has been published by Yahoo. To read about it: http://voices.yahoo.com/when-exercising-listen-body-avoid-injury-11056420.html?cat=5


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The Pre-Exhaustion Technique

We all have a certain stubborn body part we wished would be better looking. We training it to death but nothing seems to work. There are many different ways to fix a stubborn muscle. I'm going to show you one way known as pre-exhaustion in this article I have published on Yahoo.

Pre-Exhaustion Technique to Combat Stubborn Bodyparts



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Lou's: The Month Challenge

About Lou

Lou is the average working American he has a job and family. Like many Americans he has weight issues only difference is he decided to do something about it. He took a 1 month challenge to see how much weight he could lose. The funny thing is I didn't realize I was giving him a one month challenge. He announced it to the world on Facebook and I was put on the spot. I had to push him hard after all I had my reputation to live up to and  I wasn't going to back down because I knew we could do it. Well the result speak for them self


The Beginning

Day one training with me he was literally puking into a bucket every other exercise. I was concerned he might not make it was this going to be his breaking point the very first workout? No it wasn't he pushed onward his will power wouldn't allow him to be broken. I'm glad to say he's never met with that bucket again since the first day. The first days exercise routine that he couldn't handle is now a joke to him.


Lou's Results

Started at 284.2lbs dropped to 270.4lbs
Dropped 13.8lbs

BF% started at 42.09% and now it's down to 29.71%
He dropped 12.38% in Bodyfat

His waist was 47.25 inches it's now 45
A 2.25 inch drop

His lean body weight was 164.5 and it's now 190.25
That boy has been building some muscle 25.93lbs worth

The inches kept dropping off his body but i'll be here all day typing all the measurement changes the waist is the most important area, it shows if you are gaining fat or burning it off.

He started out running a mile at 18.44 minutes and now does it in 15.05 minutes
He shed 3.39 minutes on his mile run

He could barely do 2 push ups, honestly I wouldn't have even called them push ups. Now he can do 10 solid push ups.


A picture tells a 1000 words


First I have to say I give him a lot of credit  for taking before and after pics, even more credit for allowing me to show them off to the world. Then again if I transformed myself like he did I would be dam proud and showing off to the world as well.

The Conclusion From Sheep to Spartan (It's an inside joke)

Day one you puked in a bucket repeatedly but you pushed onward. I told you I would turn you into a Spartan  like your Greek ancestors. Not sure you knew what I meant. Now to quote 300 "Never retreat and never surrender that is Spartan law, by Spartan law we will stand and fight." You most certainly do that you have the mentality of a Spartan. Use it in the gym and in your life. You do have an incredible willpower, you know now that you truly have no limit when you believe in yourself. It has been a pleasure training with you. You have even started inspiring people to better themselves. I'm proud of you.

Who has enough courage to try and do what Lou has done?

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Basic Boxing Fitness Class 10/12/11

Location: 91-12 215 Place
                Queens Village, NY 11428

Description: This class will go over some basic boxing moves and combinations. You will learn real life boxing moves with a fitness twist added to it. We will be using a mix up of punching bags, punching mitts and yourself. Sparring will not happen his is an exercise class. Space is limited so reservations are required if you are planning to attend.

Suggestions on what to bring: Water, your own boxing gloves, sneakers, proper workout attire and a towel because you'll sweat a lot.

Admission: $10 and RSVP required 

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Recent Accomplishments

Matt's result after finishing my 2 month diet.
Weight Down 21 lbs
Waist down 3.25 inches
Bodyfat down 5.5%

Lou
Drops 9.4lbs


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Basic Kickboxing Fitness Class 8/22/11 @6PM

Location: 91-12 215 Place
Queens Village, NY 11428 

Info: It's Monday back to work, you wish you could hit your boss. Well release some of those frustrations at this basic kickboxing fitness class. This is an outdoor class focusing on basic kickboxing moves, You will learn proper form as well as some basic combinations. Bring water. You may bring boxing gloves or 1-3lb dumbbells if you have them to up the difficulty of the workout. The location is subject to change if we are expecting a larger turn out the class will be moved to Ally Pond park details will be given. If bad weather should class will be canceled till a later date. It will be a fun event with a lot of laughs along the way. 

Admission: $10

For more info visit the web-site: http://bodyflip.webs.com/

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Basic Boxing Fitness Class Aug 6th @Noon

I've been falling in love with mixed martial arts, it's great exercise and a lot of fun. So I decided why not make an exercise class out of it. It would make training more affordable for many people on top of just being a ton of fun. It will be my first time teaching a group class and i'm very excited as well as slightly  nervous since I've never done this before, Saturday can't come fast enough! So for those in the Queens/ Long Island area I invite you all to join in the fun.

Shaun doing some bag work

The Info

Date:  August 6th
Time: 12PM-1PM

Location: Matthew Mikolow's Personal Gym
91-12 215 Place
Queens Village, NY 11428


Info: This is an outdoor class focusing on basic boxing punches, You will learn proper form as well as some basic combinations. Bring water. You may bring boxing gloves or 1-3lb dumbbells if you have them to up the difficulty of the workout. The location is subject to change if we are expecting a larger turn out the class will be moved to Alley Pond park details will be given. If bad weather should occur rain or an extreme heat wave the class will be canceled till a later date. It will be a fun event with a lot of laughs along the way. If you want bring music so we can put it on during the work out.

Admission: $10

Web-site: http://bodyflip.webs.com/


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Time to Pull Your Own Weight I update

I know the next part of this article has been in wait. I regret to inform you it will be for long time, as I'm having a hard time describing the exercises in text and can't find much in the way of visuals to aid in explanation either.

The way I see it i'm going to have to make a hands on instructional video which regrettably I don't have the time to do at the moment. Sorry guys and gals, I will come back to it one day I promise however.

Matt

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Pictures Updated on the web-site

Pictures of the newest equipment additions to the gym have been added on the web-site as well as facebook check it out.
http://su.pr/1SigUH

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So I Made a Bodyspace

Most of you are probably saying what is that. It's a site that you dedicate to the progress of your body, I'm not really going to get to caught up on that site I just use it to track my progress and love the interactive charts. However if you want to see how I progressed over the years check it out,. It is kind of interesting if you are into that geek sort of stuff.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Bodyflip/


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Bodyflip Camp Recent Accomplishments 6/27/2011

This has been long over due but here it goes. Once again it's time to show off our recent success. Everybody has unique goals these are just some milestones we have achieved to making those goals happen. A recent accomplishment post goes up once each individual at the Bodyflip Camp succeeds at a personal milestone. So congratulations everybody on our recent accomplishments, good job and keep up the good work. We can make anything happen when we put our mind to it, believe it and then you achieve it.


First off a very special congratulation goes out to Penny my mama on accomplishing her main goal of dropping 14lbs. Well we out did ourselves you lost 16lbs




***BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO PENNY ON ACHIEVING HER GOAL OF LOSING 14LBS ***

For the rest of us we are make steps towards our goals each and every day here are some of the steps we have overcome.

Genine

- lost 11 inches total to her overall body

- lost 10.21% Bodyfat

- dropped 2 inches in her waist

- lost another 2.8lbs

Shaun
- 200lbs DB Calf Extension
- 200lb Supinated grip Yates Row
- 150lb Close-grip Pulldown
- 150lb Pulldown
- 50lbs Standing Leg Raise
- 50lbs Cable Fly
- 50lb Incline Fly

Matt


- added 1 inch to chest
- added 1 inch to legs
- added .5 inch to calves
- added .25 inch to arms
- gained 4lbs
- 300lb Supinated Grip Yates Row
- 200lbs DB Calf Extension
- 200lbs T Bar Row
- 100lb Standing Miltary Press
- 100lb DB Row
- 150lb Pulldown
- 50lb Hammer Curls

There is nothing we can't achieve together so lets make these dreams of being a better us a reality
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http://bodyflip.webs.com/

Finally added pics

I finally added pics to the web-site and yes I will continue to add pics for now on.

http://bodyflip.webs.com/apps/photos/


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Training facility update

1) Harsh economic times are upon us but that is no reason to have bad health. Now you don't have to, I'm currently doing mini sessions to train people to be in shape and health. These are  intense training sessions 30 mins long. Half the time and half the price it's my way of making personal training more affordable for everyone.

http://bodyflip.webs.com/rates.htm

2) Now I offer one free trial 30 minute training session. I didn't like the idea of doing this before as I know how good I am and what I can do for people. I however have come to the conclusion that others need to have some way of knowing how good I am. So come on down try a free training session and see if you like it.

3) I realized I've neglected putting up pictures of all the fun we have at my facility. Sadly I never really took any. From time to time, now on we'll be having what I call paparazzi moments. It'll show the fun we have while exercises so stay tuned for that and have a laugh or two.


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Blog Revamp Again

The first time I did a revamp it consisted of changing the layout of the site. This made it much more appealing and professional looking. This times revamp is a little different it should be a win win for everybody however.

I know more about health and fitness then the majority of Americans this goes without saying. I also enjoy babbling my head off about the topic because it's become a passion. Well it has come to my attention my  babbling can yield income. It's not a lot by any means but it's something, plus it is great exposure for of my knowledge. Which very well could lead to bigger things down the road.

Get to the changes Foo! Alright don't beat me Mr.T

UPDATES

1) All fitness related articles will now be published under an affiliate that has paid for my article. I will post a link up to the web-site I've had my article published on so you guys can read it.

2) Sadly this means the site will be under construction for a short while. I'll try to fix this as soon as possible. I'm going to be in the process of trying to get my old content published.

3) This does hold some benefits I get to make the blog more focused on myself and my clients now rather then combining fitness babble and my clients Which was rather messy I must say.

I've been toying with Twitter and Facebook fan page for awhile unsure how to use them really.

- Well I figured out Twitter it will now be more interpersonal now, I feel I was sounding like a robot only posting when I had a blog update. It will now have short snippets of daily life from time to time and i'll communicate with people more so on that.

- I decided to take down the facebook fan page I still don't have much of a clue how I want to use it. I typically talk to all my friends on my main Facebook page so the fan page seems rather pointless. Perhaps once I stop being camera shy i'll at least use it to post pics up. Until then the Facebook fan page non existent. Beside everybody that wants to be my friend or talk to can on my regular facebook page. Until I figure a better use for it.

If anybody has any suggestions on how to make the Facebook fan page useful or any suggestions in general on how to improve things please let me know i'm always interested in improving, as well as learning. Most of what I've accomplished so far has been because of a combination of my hard work and listening to advice from people. The people whom have giving me advice, thank you it's really helped out greatly.

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