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For most of American's food is something that is consumed out of comfort and not necessity. This has lead to an increasing population of obese individuals. Having been in the fitness industry for 12 years, I would say 75% of our business comes from individuals who are looking to lose weight. Everyone is looking for the quick and easy fix to lose the most weight in a short amount of time. The problem is that for all the gimmicks and products that are out there, there is only one effective method, hard work. There are a few tips that will help you to get on your way to a smaller waistline. First … [Read more...] about Nutrition: An Integral Part of an Individual’s Diet

I have been in the fitness industry for 12 years and have a college level education, yet today I learned another life lesson.  I learned today that you have to learn from your mistakes in order to grow both as a person and as a business owner. I try diligently to be the best in my profession and be an upstanding businessman. I learned today that the only way to be successful is to make mistakes and to enjoy learning the life lesson because that is truly the only way we can continue to improve. A wise man pointed out to me today that you have to perservere through the hard times in order to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Perserverance and Learning

Fitness training has drastically changed over the last few years. These days it is highly likely that you will see someone swinging around a funny round weight with a handle in the park or at their house versus utilizing standard gym equipment. A kettlebell can be described as a steel bowling ball with a thick handle.  They come in various sizes usually ranging from 8 kg to 48 kg. The kettlebell swing has several benefits, so I thought it would be a great idea to inform everyone on what they are. 1) Kettlebells allow you to do fitness and weight training all in one workout, which makes them a … [Read more...] about The Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing

Here we go into the New Year with everyone having their list of resolutions for the upcoming year. Does anyone ever accomplish all of their New Year's resolutions? I think that most of our society fails to fulfill those resolutons because there are steps you should take in order to make sure you follow through with your ideas. Step 1 -  Start with one principle resolution that will improve your quality of life the most and work on just that one. By having too many resolutions, it becomes increasingly difficult to change multiple behavior patterns all at the same time. Once you accomplish the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions: How to achieve your New Year’s Resolution

The Holidays are a tough time to maintain and/or lose weight, so we decided to share some helpful hints to help keep you focused on your goals. 1. Eat your protein first and your carbohydrate second. This way you will fill up quicker and not have as much room for the extra calories. 2. Eat slowly and savor the flavor. You can consume over 60 calories more when you gulp down your meal. 3. Consume more fruits and vegetables throughout the day. This will fulfill satiety levels with healthy calories versus unhealthy choices. 4.  Eat several small meals throughout the day. By starving yourself … [Read more...] about Xcellerated Speed Training’s Holiday Tips for Weight Management