Seriously, how many of you have fallen victim to one of the above, and regretted it later?

Bun and Thigh Master, the AB Lounge, the Air Climber, the ‘perfect push-up’… you have skin creams, gels and pills… then of course there are the diets: Atkins, South Beach and ”The all liquid diet.”  Shall I continue?

I can see you’re smiling because I know you’ve tried at least one of these.  You’ve tried to take the easy way out and most likely, it failed you.  Or, you saw some results in the beginning, but it didn’t last.  So, let me start off by saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

Exercise isn’t ‘easy’ or ‘quick’ and it isn’t a fad that is going to go away.  Anything that claims “the easiest workout you’ll ever do” or “a flatter tummy in just 10 minutes a day” or anything else that sounds ridiculous, is ridiculous so just stay away from it.

Deep down, you really do know what works: hard work, dedication, commitment and doing things the right way.  I am not saying that you have to be a CFC member in order to get into better shape.  What I am saying is, stop wasting time, money and energy on gimmicks that can’t possibly work, or be good for you.

To maintain your current fitness level, exercise at a minimum of 60 minutes 3 days/week.  There are no short cuts.

To improve your fitness level, do more.

Always do a program that combines cardio as well as resistance training to build muscular strength and endurance.  If you can’t fit this into your lifestyle, then you need to seriously think about how you can adjust your lifestyle. I know, there are people out there who CAN’T fit exercise into their lives and I feel for you, but the majority of folks can, but choose not to.

I know more people who spend their time ensuring their jobs, cars, homes or clothes/make-up are perfect and running smoothly but, if you think about it, all of these things are replaceable.  You can get fired, or wreck your car, or sell your house and move, but your body, your health and your quality of life are with you no matter what.

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If you are tired of wasting time and money on TV gimmicks, consider attending a fitness boot camp or any of the other personal training services offered by Custom Fitness Concepts.  They offer everything from personal training, to special programs for baby boomers as well as corporate fitness programs.

What you see is not usually what you get

Everyone who has turned on their television or radio has been exposed to an advertisement promising a better body or significant weight loss with minimal to no effort.

Maybe it is a pill, a diet, or piece of workout equipment, but whatever it is; it promises results beyond your wildest dreams. Ten pounds in ten days or perfect abdominal muscles in only 10 minutes, three times a day – who wouldn’t prefer to get a great body this way instead of putting the time and effort into working out and eating right?

The truth about informercials and TV gimmicks

The truth is, everyone would prefer to do things the fast and easy way, but there is no “quick fix” when it comes to fitness and overall health. No pill, liquid diet, or single piece of equipment is going to create the changes you want.

The only thing that will produce the body you want and result in better overall health is a consistent workout regimen and a healthy, balanced diet. There are many different options out there for a personal fitness program, but the most effective workouts combine cardio with resistant training so that you are improving endurance while building muscle.

I tell my clients that working out should be considered basic maintenance for your body. You take the car to have oil changes and you update the software on your computer so that they will work optimally, so it only follows that you will have to make regular efforts to keep your body working too.

Your body is one thing that you cannot replace, so putting time and effort into it is making a lasting investment in your most valuable asset.