I went in to the studio this afternoon to train my favorite client (my lovely bride). After she finished lifting, she went to start her cardio. We had a little bit of time before we had to leave, so I figured I might as well sweat a little bit too.
Here is what I did:
1 minute jog
10 Pullups
20 Dips
3 times
1 minute jump rope
10 Chinups
20 Pushups
3 times
200 mixed crunches
The whole thing took me less than 18 minutes. I broke a good sweat and my muscles were sufficiently fatigued.
This got me thinking. One of the most common excuses I hear from people as to why they don’t exercise is “I don’t have time.” My response is, “How much time do you think it takes?”
Most of the people who say this are currently doing absolutely no exercise. Zip, Zero, Nothing. If this is the case, then doing something active for 5 minutes every day would be a major improvement. I don’t think there is anyone who can truly tell me they don’t have 5 minutes that they can do something. Once you get in the habit of doing something for 5 minutes a day, try to increase it to 8 or 10. Before you know it, SURPRISE! you are exercising regularly, improving your fitness levels, and oh my goodness, getting in better shape!
That’s all I’ve got for you today. You don’t have to workout for hours to make progress, you just have to get moving. So don’t just sit there, DO SOMETHING!

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The challenge of transforming your body is not a one time event. It doesn’t happen magically in 6 weeks or less because you chose to purchase the latest gadget you found on TV in the middle of the night. You can’t buy it in a special box of food or in a program that doesn’t include the three pillars you need for success – strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and supportive nutrition.

The change comes through your constant pursuit of making yourself into a better, fitter, healthier and more balanced person every day. Each change you make, and every positive decision you choose, brings you a step closer to your goal and your vision.

Here is a great example of this universal truth…

Two recent studies published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that within 10 minutes of drinking about a pint of water, the metabolic rates of both men and women increased by as much as 24 to 30 percent. Other drinks did not have the same effect.

Based on these results, you could burn an extra 17,400 calories per year. That’s 5 pounds!

Now, before you decide to rely exclusively on the “Drink More Water Weight Loss Plan” remember my point above…

“The change and transformation that you desire will come with your constant pursuit of making yourself into a better, fitter, healthier and more balanced person every day.” Drinking more water is one of many strategies you need to implement. And one that is essential.

Try starting your day with 20 ounces of water before your first cup of coffee in the morning. Then divide your current body weight by two and drink that many total ounces of water every day.

I look forward to hearing the results…

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