Learn from NY's NO Bulls#!% Trainer

I flipping through GQ the other day, come across this page, very interesting"
Oscar Smith - the man who gave Tom Brady his toughest workouts without making him lift a weight - on how to get yourself back in fighting shape.

And I thought to myself, wow, all those people with their excuses "I don't like gyms" and the old "I just don't have time"

His suggestions:

1. Being good to your feet by wearing quality foot wear. He wears what I have been wearing for over 20 years: ASICS Cross Trainers, they are versatile and comfortable.

2. If you don't have the money to pay a personal trainer, find a gym that offers classes. I suggest Stretching, Yoga, Pilates and a Martial Arts class. Again with the mind set of Cross Training. Cardio for all parts of your body to keep the interstitial fluid moving which then in turn moves the toxins through the lymphatic system. NOT just for looking good but to keep the toxins moving through your body.

He, like most trainers I know don't drink, I do but in moderation. I'm not giving up wine at dinner and the occasional Martini. Keep in mind that drinking makes you hungry so those late night outing will cost you in calories and heartburn.

I like how he suggest to pack for the gym, leave it in your car so you always have it. Again, no excuses:
"Pack a workout kit the same way you pack toiletries. All you need is a T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, a jump rope, and a timer. When the timer dings, it's time to move to the next set" Mucho Importante! Big reason people don't see a difference. You need to keep moving, don't sit too long between sets. You will burn more by moving and doing super sets (three different exercises for one muscle group in a row without stopping)

He goes on to say You don't need weights. I say it all the time, good for bone density but not for keeping in shape. 85% of it is what you eat and when you eat it.

Training example:
Jump rope for 3 to 5 minutes then do sets of 10 reps
Push ups ~ Sit ups ~ Dips ~ Crunches
Stretch for thirty seconds, then head back to the jump rope and repeat the entire process, Don't rest between sets

Instant Energy Fix: Keep a bowl of fruit near by: Bananas, applies and oranges. If you don't eat before you work out, the natural sugar will get you though. Don't be fooled by Shakes and Smoothies made with fruit, most of the times we add other stuff (processed foods) but the sugar count in these drinks could send you into Diabetics shock.

Pay attention and don't keep giving yourself excuses ~ Times running out!