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Do I Look Stupid?

Monday, May 31st, 2010

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Wait, don’t answer.

Actually it was really meant to be more of a rhetorical question.  Plus it was rhetorically aimed at some news and research dorks. So don’t answer.

So why did I even ask the question?  Well you see this past week a study came out the said exercise does not boost metabolism.  Yes, they claimed exercise  DOES NOT boost metabolism.

So that is why I posed the question: “Do I look stupid?” Because despite the above photographic evidence to the contrary, I am not. (So stop laughing.)

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Don’t Miss Out

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

jill-before-and-afterHey gang,

I wrote yesterday to tell you about the incredible deal you can get on my 6 Week Body BELLY Transformations Program as my way of saying “THANK YOU” for reading my newsletter (which by the way comes out Saturday, with some awesome free stuff for you).

…And I wanted to make sure that you were able to read the email.

Until midnight on Friday (or until all the spots are taken) you can get my 6 Week Body BELLY Transformations Program for HALF OFF and get you ready for summer.

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End of the Road

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Life is funny thing.  It is full of ups and downs, in and outs.  And when you least expect it, you get a smack in the face- a wake up call.

Two days ago I got my smack:  An epiphany if you will.

end-of-the-road1So here it is…

I have been lifting for over twenty years.  And for the most part they have been good to me, but it is time for a change.  And that is why this is a decision I do not take lightly.

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Pants Lie

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

I came to a harsh and startling realization the other day:  my pants have been lying to me.  I know it’s hard to believe, but pants are liars. Big fat liars. I suspect dresses are liars too, but I have no first hand experience with dresses (why? what did you hear?)

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Someone should have clued Hammer in,
his pants were lying to him for years…

No long ago when I started my one of my 6 Week Body Transformation programs, I asked all of the participants to take measurements.  For they guys, it was the waist I was interested in, for the women it was waist and hips.  So after one guy didn’t email me with his measurements I asked him during the session.

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100 Rep Workout: The Game

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

For me, the name of the game is fast workouts. I should say fast, effective workouts (who wants a fast workout that doesn’t do s#^t right?). So I am always looking for creative ways to craft superior workouts that are quick,  effective and have the power to boost the metabolism for 24-48 hours.

As an added bonus I love it when they are portable (I can do it anywhere).

The other day I saw one of the trainers at my facility doing something kinda interesting with his clients.  So like any good boss I am stealing it and calling it my own (thanks Casey).

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Ho Ho Hold on a Minute…

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Let me ask you, have you recently been mistaken for Santa (or Mrs.) Claus?

1222santa-on-the-scaleAre random kids jumping on your lap, telling you what they want for Christmas and that the have “good” all year?

Do people ask you where you parked your sleigh?

Are you shoes caked with crusty reindeer poop?

Are elves following you?

Are you unusually jolly?

When you laugh does anyone point and say “Hey look, a bowl full of jelly!”?

Yeah, there’s a lot of that going around this time of year.  And I can help you avoid further embarrassment and confusion.

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Dem Bones

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Living your life by the roll of the dice.  Ooohh, it sounds so sexy and devious.

2111805581_6c03f2087eOk, that might be a bit much.

So while you might not want your fate determined by the toss of  dice, how about let it determine your workout?

I thought I would share with you one of my workout tricks.  It is pretty much an anywhere / anytime type of workout so it is great for when you are stuck at home or when you travel.

I call this workout “Dem Bones” and I use it when I need  to shake things up with clients & bootcamps

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100 Reps, 4 Months & 52 Pounds

Monday, November 9th, 2009

John started on June 1st, 2009 at Carter Fitness.  As he has been Mr. Consistency (he never misses a session)  I had quite honestly completely forgotten what he looked like when he walked though my doors 4 months ago.

Then today John emailed me this pic to remind me:

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Big John

I remember John told me on day 1 he was committed.  But again to be honest I hear that a lot. 

But as it turns out “committed” is an understatement.  

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Father & Son Workout

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Here’s a workout me and my 6 year old son Gabe knocked out the other day.  Notice how he looks after the workout, and how I look….

 

 
 
 
Joshua Carter, CPT
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175

C’mon baby, finish what you started

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Sometimes, when I’m  just about spent after a workout I like to do what are called "finishers".  As they name implies, they finish you off. (not like that you perv)

Generally a "finishers" are a small sequence of moves that will take you from almost "Oh man I am wiped" to "I think I’m gonna hurl".

Oh yeah, my kinda fun.

Finishers are especially effective in fat loss programs as they add a serious metabolic boost to the workout the effects of which can last for up to 48 hours.

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