What I PUSH For Part Deux

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What’s up my faithful, fitness followers! John here and I’m back with both a fun and serious blog post. For those of you that don’t know, our San Jose Bootcamp and Personal Training Studio, Fast Action Training, will be partaking in our 2^nd Annual Pushups for Charity Challenge. We’ll be getting together on Saturday, May 18^th from 9am-11:30am and rocking as many pushups as we can in 90 seconds to benefit the Boot Campaign and all the men and women of our armed services. Not to mention special guests of Andrew Paul, a former Navy Seal AND Gwen Lammers, the Director of Operations for the Boot Campaign.

We’ve got an aggressive goal of raising over $25,000 this year and seeing the incredible support we have already received plus all of our “Per Pushup” sponsors and an AWESOME raffle (BC, TRX, 1 night getaways, Massage and….oh yeah, a Signed San Jose Sharks Hockey Stick, I’m feeling confident we’re going to reach it and maybe even break through it! We’re currently at over $8,200 in funds raised.

I wrote a post last year highlighting “What I Push For” and this is the sequel. I’d love to hear about what YOU push for in the comment section below.

PUC is the biggest fundraiser we host all year and while it does take a lot of work to facilitate it is also one of the most rewarding events to be a part of. Raising $25,000 changes lives. It helps provide PTSD counseling to veterans, it helps with job placement, it helps with mortgage free homes and more. And that feels awesome. More importantly though, it feels awesome to give back to those that have sacrificed so much….the men and women of our armed services that put their lives on the line in the name of freedom and have given me the gift of feeling safe at night. The same people that may be disabled for life or might not even make it home.

The people that have allowed me to live my life and pursue my dreams.

So, what do I PUSH for? I push to make an impact in the world because I owe it to these men and women to make the most of my life. I push to create a world where the obesity epidemic is on the decline. I push for changing people’s lives and being a beacon of positivity in a sea of negative vibes. I push for my family…my mom, dad, brothers and sisters. And I push for my lovely wife, Sara, and our baby boy that is on the way. I push for friends and for our awesome clients at Fast Action Training. I push for being a positive role model and living a life of health and fitness. I push for love, respect and treating others the way you want to be treated.

I push for being in control of your own destiny and creating and living the reality you desire.

And this is how we pay homage to men and women that have sacrificed so much. We put things into perspective and we continue to PUSH for what we believe in. This is how we show them that it’s all worth it and that we care.

If you’d like to help donate to our Pushups for Charity Challenge and benefit the Boot Campaign and all of the men and women that allow us something to PUSH for, you can go here:

Fast Action Training PUC Fundraiser

Every little bit counts.

And, if you’re around, we would LOVE if you come cheer us on, show your support and have a good time at our event next Saturday, May 18^th from 9am-11:30am at our indoor bootcamp in San Jose!

With food, drinks, our HUGE raffle with signed Sharks Hockey Stick and Signed Football by the Raiders amongst other items, you will not want to miss it. Toss in some phenomenal energy while rockin’ pushups and raising funds for a great cause and it’s a no brainer.

So…..what do you PUSH for? Let me know in the comment section below and have a great weekend!

Oh and if you want to get fired up (and have a few laughs) check out our “trial-run” video of the entire Fast Action Training team rockin’ 90 seconds of pushups. Better watch out Eric, Kevin’s gunnin for you.

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

Power to the Whole Foods

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What’s up everyone! John here coming at you with another amazing blog post about how to amp up your diet with some foods that are hugely good for you! Here at our San Jose indoor bootcamp studio we are rocking another round of our 6-week Body Transformation Challenge and so pumped for all of our new members here at FAT. Recently I’ve been reading a bunch of great information on some whole foods that are going to truly help all of our, including our 6-weekers, be more successful in their journey to shed those unwanted pounds. Keep reading because I’ve got a list of foods for you to try, if you haven’t already! I’d be excited to hear what your take is on these foods so don’t forget to leave me a comment at the bottom!

What are Whole Foods?

‘Whole foods’ is a term used to describe a food that is as close to it’s natural form as possible. No processing, no leaving parts behind, nada. This means that by eating everything from the roots to the leaves, the husk to the grain, and the flesh to the core we are getting all of a food’s vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber.

Whole Foods and a Slim Body

Our body needs to feel totally supported in the nutrient department before it will start giving up unwanted fat. It’s a survival mechanism in case there happens to be a long-term famine. By eating whole foods rather than just parts of foods such as the grain only (white rice, white flour), the juice only (fruit or veggies juices, even 100% juice), or the roots only (potatoes, beets without the leaves) we are able to deliver the most nutrients possible without tons of extra calories. Also, increasing fiber in your diet has been shown to reduce cholesterol, reduce inflammation in your gut, and promote fat loss. Adding a whole food will give you a huge dose of fiber without having to take a cardboard tasting supplement. You’ll never look at an apple core the same way again! Now you can envision that little core being a fat eating machine!

Eating Whole Foods From the Ground Up

Obviously the list is much more expansive then what I’ve got here, but Lourdes Castro, a registered dietitian with the IDEA fitness journal, recommends eating these foods to help you become a healthier and fitter you.

Roots, Tubers, and Bulbs:

Focus on: Beets, Garlic, and Sweet Potatoes

Why: Roots, Tubers, and Bulbs contain a plant’s nutrient-storage system, so it’s no surprise that they are packed with vitamins and minerals. The color of these roots come from their phytochemical content. Phytochemicals are great antioxidants and research is starting to show their role in disease prevention. Although the cooking methods may be different, like when preparing beets and beet greens, try to eat the entire plant because there are loads of good stuff in those parts which we regularly see as garbage. (Even if you think beets taste like dirt, you know they are still good for you!)

Try this: Roasted beets, Roasted garlic, Roasted Sweet Potato ‘fries’

Top of the Plant: Dark, Leafy-Green Veggies

Focus on: Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Watercress

Why: These cruciferous vegetables, which have a ton of carotenoids and other good things, may play a role in preventing all types of cancer.

Try this: Make your own kale chips by tossing kale in olive oil and baking in the oven at 400 F for about 15-20 minutes. Sounds like an awesome snack!

Fruits With Edible Skins and Seeds: Berries

Focus on: Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, and Blueberries

Why: These high-fiber fruits satisfy a sweet tooth but have a low glycemic response, which means your blood sugar will not go haywire after eating them. Also, the pigment in berries (Long name: Anthocyanin Pigments) has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect as well as reduces the risk of heart disease.

Try this: Add a cup of fresh or frozen berries to that Green smoothie in the morning or make your own granita by blending up some partially defrosted berries and eating as an afternoon treat.

Seeds and Nuts:

Focus on: Chia seeds, Walnuts, and Ground Flax Seeds

Why: All seeds and nuts help to regulate your blood sugar by serving up a healthy dose of monounsaturated fat, but these ones listed above specifically have high doses of omega-3 fatty acids which can lower inflammation throughout the body. This is especially good if you’re dealing with some arthritis, muscle soreness, or other inflammatory conditions.

Try this: Add some Chia seeds to your water with a little lemon, or add them to your morning green smoothie to thicken it up a little. These little guys absorb water and have an odd texture when plumped up, but man are they good for you! Or on the flip side, for a nice little crunch sprinkle these nuts and seeds on your oatmeal, YUM!

Not only are all these foods ‘superfoods’ due to their high nutrient density, they are jam packed with tons of fiber to help you stay fuller for longer. Obviously staying full is important so you don’t follow your Coldstone Creamery cravings all the way to the bank!

As I’m sure you’ve heard before, “Food can either be our medicine or our poison.” When you intentionally try to add less processed, whole foods to your diet, you are telling yourself that your body deserves the very best. You’ll look better, feel better, and feel energized to take on whatever comes your way! Here’s to the best 6-week Body Transformation Challenge yet!

I’m always looking for more healthy, delicious foods to add to my repertoire, too. So remember to leave a comment below if you have any other tips or foods that you’d like to share with me and the rest of our F.A.T. Rockstars!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

What I learned at the 2013 So Cal 200 Mile Ragnar Relay Race

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What’s up my fellow fitness friends?! I’m pumped that you’re here to read this kickass blog post and Monday Motivator and I’d love to hear your comments at the end.

Some friends and I recently competed in and completed the Southern California 200 mile Ragnar Relay Race. Our team name was Team 12 Pack (#Ragnar12Pack) and we were all different beers. Shout out to fellow F.A.T. member Rob Freer for quite possibly the best costume as he was “Tiger Beer.” As the fitness nut, I got nominated to be Michelob Ultra. And Sara of course was O’Douls. This is what I learned and reinforced while at the event and I wanted to share it with you. I hope it pumps you up to achieve your health and fitness goals and inspires you to greatness.

1) What matters is that you finish

Your TIME does not matter. What matters is that you came out, did your best and finished. I’m sure most of our Team 12 Pack felt this way about Ragnar and what really made it hit home for me was watching my wife Sara. Sara, who is 26 weeks pregnant with our

first baby boy came out and rocked Ragnar. I’ll admit I was worried about her competing….fair amount of mileage, extreme heat, cold, lack of sleep etc. Yet every time

I saw her while on the run she was smiling and in great spirits. Countless times she reminded me that she wasn’t out to get a personal record and if she needed to walk, take a break or stop, she would do it. (For those of you that know how competitive Sara can be this was amazing to hear. But she is so right. As you reflect on this, remember that it could be about an upcoming event or race or it could be the timeline of achieving your fitness goals. What matters is that you finish. I’m so

proud of you Sara and I love you so much.

2) Sleep is Vital

Nothing makes you appreciate sleep more than getting almost none of it and then having to go run many more miles. I think I got just over 2 hours of sleep during our 32 hour race and I know that all of us were feeling the effects. Tired, sore muscles, cranky, short fuses, less willpower to eat healthy items, etc. Now imagine if you’re sleep deprived all the time?! Not only are you just a bundle of joy to be around, you are also basically throwing in the towel to achieving your health and fitness goals and you’re most likely letting relationships deteriorate at the same time. Sleep is essential for recovery, keeping hormones in balance and your sanity as well as the sanity of those that come in contact with you.

3) Support Structures are Essential

I know I’ve preached this countless times before and I will say it again. Positive support structures are essential to achieving your health and fitness goals. The support we showed each other throughout the race was so awesome. We would move the van to the halfway point of someone’s run and high five them, refill water, pump them up etc. All of the other runners competing also supported and inspired one another. High fives, (Fast Action Training members are you seeing a High Five theme? cheering, honking and fist pumping as they drive by, and more. This may have been heightened by the recent tragedies of Boston but I will say that the running community is one of the most supportive communities I’ve been involved in. As a coach, this is always my favorite part and further reinforces the fact that you NEED positive support structures in your life if you truly wish to achieve your health and fitness goals. You need someone in your corner to listen, let you vent frustrations, give you sound advice, pump you up and give you a smile of encouragement when you need it most.

4) The mind is stronger than the body

Willpower, perseverance and determination. You’ve got to have the mental strength to keep going, to keep pushing, no matter what. There were definitely a few times where I wanted to stop. Going into my final leg, my right hip felt like someone had taken a bat to it and my left knee/IT band was throbbing….but I finished. This might be a stubborn plateau that you’re fighting through or the difficulty of creating new, healthy eating habits. Whatever it is, remember that part of what we preach at Fast Action Training is not just physical strength, it’s mental toughness too. With the proper dose of willpower, perseverance and determination (and some positive affirmations too) anything is possible.

This race was thrilling, exhausting, amazing, extremely challenging and a TON of fun all rolled into one. Special thanks to all of Team 12 Pack: Kelly, Chris, Micah, Michelle, Bryan, Tiffany, Shawn, Kara, Ashley, Rob and my wife Sara. We can scratch that off of the bucket list and here’s to a lifetime of awesome memories.

Remember these principles everyone and go achieve greatness with your health, your fitness and your life. Have a terrific start to your week!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

P.S. Yep, even mid my 8 mile run, I still love my catch phrases and high fives. Well done on the video shoot Mr. Desena.

Total Life Transformations – Jackie & Alvin

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Hey there! John here and I’m back with some awesome member case studies here at Fast Action Training. Jackie Heer and Alvin Cheung were the respective winners of our last 6 week Body Transformation Challenge and WOW did they achieve some phenomenal results. As I had said in one of my latest emails, many people eventually reach their “tipping point.” The point at which something inside them changes and they firmly decide to change their health, their fitness, their habits and ultimately their physique. Alvin went from minimal activity and poor eating habits to rocking the basketball courts, feeling better and dropping over 30 lbs. Jackie has been a member with Fast Action Training for a while but just recently dialed things in, dropped over 23lbs and has been maintaining a phenomenal figure after our 6 week Challenge.

Watch the videos below, listen to their stories and see if you resonate. In fact, if you think they did a great job, leave them a comment and let them know!

Oh and by the way, our next 6 week Challenge starts up shortly and we would love to have you participate so we can help change your life too.

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

Monday Motivator & 1st F.A.T. Scholarship Recipient of 2013!

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Woo hoo! John here everybody and it’s time to kickoff the back half of January 2013 and wish an awesome start to all of our 6 Week Body Transformation participants! If you see them, be sure to give them an extra high-five.

Ok, so let’s get down to business. First, I want to share with you our 1^st Fast Action Training Scholarship recipient for 2013. As many of you know, our San Jose bootcamp and personal training studio thrives off of making in impact in people’s lives and one of the most fulfilling ways we get to accomplish this is by giving back through our scholarship fund.

I’d like to congratulate and wish a very warm welcome to our first recipient of 2013….Jeff Stephens!

Jeff was gung ho to start rockin his workouts with F.A.T. but due to some personal situations he was going to be restricted from joining in the short-term. After hearing his story, the team and I decided that we wanted him to start kickin butt and taking names now so we’re helping him out. And with all of the recent donations of some of our awesome members who forewent their “referral reward” we will be giving Jeff a 3 Month VIP Membership so he can really get some phenomenal results. This just absolutely warms my heart because all of our members care just as much as we do about giving back and making a difference. It really means a lot to me and I appreciate all of you for sharing in my beliefs and core values and for supporting one another so thoughtfully.

Be sure to leave a comment below for Jeff and if you see him in bootcamp, be sure to introduce yourself and pump him up as his goal is to get back down to 200 lbs….by the 200^th day of the year (July 19^th). Good luck Jeff, let’s do this!

Ok, now on to some serious motivation and I feel it is fitting that I continue to brain-wash you again with my all-time favorite quote by Mr. Henry David Thoreau who said:

“If you advance confidently in the direction of your dreams, and endeavor to live the life which you have imagined, you will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

You need to re-read this about 10 times and get seriously fired up. Fitness and fat loss goals can be elusive but they CAN be achieved! People do it all the time and the best part of achievement is knowing that you have created the lifestyle changes necessary to actually maintain those phenomenal results for life!

You need to know deep down that if continue to march forward confidently towards your end goal and keep aspiring to create the physique and healthy, happy lifestyle that you desire, that you will ultimately succeed. However, this cannot be a half-assed confidence. You need to KNOW that you will be successful and that is why it will be “unexpected in common hours.”

So keep your eye on the prize, keep marching and keep rockin’ those results.

Have a terrific start to your week!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

2nd Annual Pumpkin Charity Workout Comin’ At Ya!

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Carve Away Fat With a Charity Pumpkin Workout!

It’s that time again everyone! Time to get your “Pumpkin on!” Check out the details below! It’s free for members…just an encouraged donation that you can drop in the pumpkin trick or treat pail at the front desk or fill out your info and we can bill the card we have on file. Check out all the details of our press release we sent out. Key takeaways:

- Only $20 to drop in for guests (just have them call us so we can schedule them a spot.) 408-371-1212. All proceeds to Breast Cancer Research.

- Pumpkin workouts will be hosted Wed. 10/31 at ALL of our Bootcamp sessions.

- It’s a costume contest so dress up!!! Winners will be announced on FB by Friday!

See you all soon and thanks for participating in a great cause! It’s going to be FUN!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose, CA. – October 23, 2012 – On Wednesday, October 31, San Jose-based ‘Fast Action Training Indoor Bootcamps and Personal Training Studio’ will launch its 2^nd Annual “Freaky Fat-Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout.” For the entire workout the only piece of “equipment” used will be a pumpkin. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Breast Cancer Research in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A minimum $20 donation is required to join the workout. All pumpkins will be provided free of charge, and costumes are optional but encouraged! The workout will take place at 1918 Camden Avenue during regularly scheduled bootcamp classes at 5:30am, 6:30am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Halloween is the start of holiday season weight gain. Overindulging at Halloween parties, candy, and minimal exercise all contribute to the “Sugar Hangover” which lasts well into November. Before you know it, Thanksgiving arrives full of turkey, gravy and extra pounds. John Heringer, owner of Fast Action Training says, “We want to create empowering healthy associations with holidays and prevent holiday season weight gain before it starts all while supporting a great cause.”

Heringer is on a mission to help community members get in shape anywhere, anytime and have a good time doing it. “If you don’t think you can get a good workout from just a pumpkin think again. Working out on a consistent basis is not easy, but finding ways to keep your workouts interesting and fun definitely helps,” says Heringer. The Fast Action Training “Freaky Fat-Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout” is open to all San Jose residents and the surrounding Bay Area.

For more information, please email John@FastActionTraining.com or call (408) 371-1212.

About Fast Action Training

Fast Action Training specializes in fat loss body transformations and features forty-five minute total body indoor bootcamp workouts and semi-private training workouts that combine full body resistance training exercises with cardio components to help you burn the maximum amount of fat and calories in the least amount of time. The Fast Action Training Indoor Bootcamps and Personal Training studio was founded by John Heringer. Heringer has over eight years of experience as a certified personal trainer all across the Bay Area and has been involved in health, fitness and sports for nearly two decades.

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Note To Editor: John is available for candid and informative interviews on health and fitness and exercise demonstrations. He can be reached directly at (408) 398-0780. www.FastActionTraining.com

F.A.T. Scholarship Program Recipient – Lula Ikner!

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Hey there! John here and I’m back with a very special blog post. At Fast Action Training, “making an impact” is extremely important to us and is one of our Top 5 Core Values. In the local sense this means helping all of our clients obtain fantastic results with their physique and changing their lives and habits so they can maintain those results forever. It also means that we like to give back. If you recall our Pushups for Charity event where we raised funds for wounded and returning veterans (by knocking out as many pushups as possible), we were able to raise over $20,868 in funds…..a lot of it from many of you reading this post right now. OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ROCK!

Another method we have decided to use to give back and make an impact is with our F.A.T. Scholarship Program. Every 6 months Fast Action Training selects one recipient to receive a 3 month Gold membership of our San Jose Bootcamp Program. Our last recipient was Marco Martinez, a young lad that needed to get his fitness and health in line and harness that discipline into other areas of his life. You may have seen Marco bright and early at 5:30am working next to one his mentors, friends, and current F.A.T. member, Timm Hoyt.

For our current F.A.T. scholarship, I am pleased to announce that we have selected Ms. Lula Ikner!!! Lula is the sister of Natasha (pictured below with Kevin on the right). Many of you know Natasha from bootcamp and how hard she works to continue to lose weight and get healthy. What you might not know is that Lula has been the one to get Natasha enrolled in bootcamp and although Lula desperately needs some accountability and motivation herself, it just was not in the cards financially.

Lula has not been below 200 lbs since she was a teenager and it’s been a battle ever since to try to reclaim her health and fitness. She’s tried numerous times to get her weight under control but has not been successful. Adding to the financial difficulty of getting involved in a fitness program has also been the constant mental battles that she wages with herself, the yo-yo dieting and the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one.

Lula is extremely excited to be the recipient of our Scholarship program and is committed to helping herself, continuing to motivate her sister and looks forward to inspiring others to do the same.

Congrats to you Lula and let’s make it happen!

Oh and if you happen to see Lula in Bootcamp, don’t hesitate to give her a High-Five!

Lastly, some parting words…..keep supporting each other, stay positive, and smile. The community and atmosphere at Fast Action Training is second to none and I love it. You all continue to amaze me with your dedication to your health and fitness goals and your awesome support of one another.

Till next time my fitness friends!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose Bootcamp Raises over $15,000 for Pushups for Charity

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That’s right, our San Jose bootcamp and personal training studio has raised over $15,000 and counting for our Pushups for Charity Challenge benefiting the Boot Campaign and all the troops that need our support. When we started and I placed our goal at 10K I thought I might have been a little overzealous but little did I know that our participants, members and their friends and families are absolutely unbelievable and we have crushed our goal by over 50%! (by the way, it’s not too late to sneak in a tax deductible donation! Click here to donate!

This event was held on Saturday, May 19th (also Armed Services Day) and was a fun filled day. We had some sweet tunes and MC action from local DJ Jeff Werner. We had food and drinks for everyone that attended including great coffee courtesy of Peets and our awesome members Tracy and Lucinda of @CosmicCoffee. Great pics taken by none other than Mama Heringer. All of our awesome participants and supporters including Team AVAC showing their support. And of course a kickass raffle with cool items raffled off and all proceeds going to our cause.

Oh and did I mention that we racked up over 2,146 pushups completed!!! So cool!

And this event really meant a lot to me personally because at Fast Action Training, our core values are the following:

1) Fanatical about delivering the best fitness experience possible

2) Always positive, motivating and energetic

3) Making an impact in the world

4) Personal responsibility, accountability and continuous development

5) Creating relationships and having fun

I truly feel that we fulfill these values on a daily basis at our bootcamps in San Jose and most notably I feel that we truly honored #3 with our Pushups for Charity event. The $15,000 + funds that we raised will have a HUGE impact on the lives of troops that need our help. Whether they need support services to reacclimate to life at home, prosthetics, or just help with hospital and other bills, our community made an impact. And that’s what it’s all about. Giving back, helping those in need and making an impact.

Special thanks to all of our participants that helped raise funds: Team AVAC featuring: Deb Buglewicz, Sue Davis, Holly Baker, Patrick Stanton and Bob Conroy (on the left is Holly and her son “motivating” her to do more pushups.

Our awesome F.A.T. member participants: Dan Belveal, Scott Flegel, Elizabeth Gray, Christine Ogi, Mark Mateus, Leslie Robbins, Terri Vellios, Theresa Nunez, Eric Opp, Mark Bernal, Ben Jones, Julie Miller, Nina Lindsey and Kathyrn Winn (down almost 50lbs btw!!).

…and of course, my lovely fiance Miss Sara Stern who not only rocked some crazy pushups but also helped organize our waves, layout, prepared the food…you name it, love you honey.

And what would event like this be without an amazing team…HUGE thanks to Keith Lucitt, Kevin Rawson, Nadia Santiago, Diana Heringer and Kayla Masini for their help in raising funds, rocking pushups and helping us pull off an incredible event. I’m so proud and honored to have you as part of the Fast Action Training Team.

For a sneak peek of the action that you either witnessed or missed out on, check out the video below (one of many that were taken that day) of my fiance and I going head to head. ok ok, so my form could have been a little better.

And if you want to see even more, great pictures of the event, click the LIKE button to the right and check them out on our Facebook Fan Page or just click here.

I hope you’ll be able to join us next year and be sure to give a shout out to all of our awesome participants by leaving a comment below!

Till next time, keep rockin your workouts!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

What I learned at the 2012 Wildflower Triathlon

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What’s happenin?! John here and I’m back with a different kind of Monday Motivator this week. This week I’m going to chat about what I learned at the 2012 Wildflower Triathlon and how the experience left me motivated, inspired and ready to attack even more new things in life. First off, let me say that the Wildflower is quite an experience. Camping out at Lake San Antonio all weekend, crazy heat followed by super cold temps in the evening…..but everyone having a blast the whole time.

Now unlike the majority of crazy kids over at Kain Performance who did the Long Course (1.2 mile swim, 56 mi bike and 13.1 mile run) I just did the Olympic distance tri…. 0.93 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike and 6.2 mile run…which was enough for me this time around. Thousands of people participated in the races this weekend and I saw everyone from 12 year olds to one gentlemen who I’m pretty sure was 79 years young. Some people were in crazy shape, others in not so good shape but everyone was just out to finish and have a good time.

Ok so after a quick background, here are some of the things I learned at the 2012 Wildflower Triathlon…maybe you can relate to a few.

1) Camaraderie and support are “must haves” in sports and life

The genuine feeling of support and camaraderie was all over the Wildflower Tri. People came to race, some just to support and EVERYONE would give you a big cheer or words of encouragement. Absolutely awesome. As a racer on Sunday, having hundreds of people yell my number or “Go Kain!” (as I was wearing their jersey) kept me motivated and kept me pushing at times when I might not have. Do you have people supporting and cheering you on in your life? To achieve your fitness goals and pretty much anything in life, this is a must have. At our bootcamp in San Jose one of our chief aims is to motivate and encourage all of our members on a daily basis….but you need it outside of the workouts as well. If there are any “debbie downers” in your life, get rid of them.

2) Challenges improve our mental toughness

Getting stronger and faster and more fit is great, but are you getting mentally tough too? The athletes that performed the Long Course definitely had resiliency and mental toughness like no others. I don’t care if some of these athletes have been training like rockstars and happen to be in incredible shape….the fact that they performed this triathlon and pushed themselves for 5-9 hours of activity is absolutely incredible. Do you consider yourself mentally tough? Can you push through when all you want to do is stop? You don’t need to necessarily push the envelope every time you workout, but approaching that extreme level from time to time will not only make you incredibly fit, but it will increase your mental toughness. It’s also important to note that your “push” might just be a 30 min jog or a bike ride or a 5K….but those challenges make you tougher.

3) Most of us have it pretty damn good

By far the most inspiring thing of the entire weekend was watching, cheering and applauding the Challenged Athletes that participated in the triathlon and relays. Athletes that were missing an arm, or a leg, completed these races; not to mention one woman was actually blind and did the entire triathlon with her mother at her side….un-freaking-believable. Chances are that most of you reading this right now have the complete use of everything on your body and are not missing any limbs. Now perhaps triathlons are not “your thing” but isn’t it amazing that these Challenged Athletes participated?! Amazing that they had the mental fortitude to say “I don’t care if I’m missing an (arm or leg) I’m going to do this damn triathlon anyway!” Food for thought for all of us that think we don’t have what it takes at sometimes.

4) Step out of the impossible and into the possible

Although there were many “racing” athletes out to break their personal records and push to the max, there were a lot of other athletes out to just finish. People that may have never, ever thought they would ever complete a sprint, olympic or long course triathlon….and they did it. Now maybe for you the start is a 3K or a 5K or a swim event, or just going on a bike ride. The point is that you’ve got to STOP thinking about why you can’t do it! Don’t create unnecessary roadblocks and obstacles that don’t even exist yet! Focus on the solution and the attainment of your goals in bite-sized pieces.

And one thing remains for certain. Step out of the “impossible” mindset and into the “possible.”

If you want to lose 30 pounds, do it.

Run a 5K, do it.

Finish a 10K, do it.

rock an Ironman….do it.

If you have a plan of action, train smart, and remember the 4 things above that I learned at the 2012 Wildflower Triathlon, anything is possible.

Action items! Your action item is one of the following:

#1: Stop procrastinating or excusing the lack of achievement of a particular goal (whether it be weight loss, starting an exercise program etc) and just do it.

or #2: Step outside your comfort zones and plan your next exercise related activity to challenge yourself physically and mentally.

Remember that we’re always here to help you out along the way so call us anytime (408) 371-1212.

Until next time, keep kickin ass and takin names! Oh and I’d love to hear your comments below by submitting a reply or using the Facebook plug-in. Thanks!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

P.S. Special shout-outs to some awesome triathletes I had the pleasure to cheer on or share the battlefield with: Tim, Jody, Bastian, Jackson, Ryan, Reza, Lehon (sp), Dean, Ashley, Rob, Sid, Julia, Ashley F, and Danielle. Apologies if I missed anyone and congrats to you all.

P.P.S. If you want to dabble in some triathlons I highly recommend Kain Performance to help you train specifically for all events. Combine that with some great cross-training at our workouts and you’re set to jet. And if you haven’t tried us out yet, click here for a trial workout.

P.P.P.S. Time to go take an ice bath for my hammies.

Irisin for Fat loss? And my achy, breaky knees….

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Hey there everyone! John here and I’m back with some killer content for you on why exercise is soooo important for your fat loss efforts. I know that coming to bootcamp can be tough. Making the time is difficult as well as going through all of the rigorous workouts. You’re tired, you’re sore and at times you question if it is really giving you all of the great benefits you hear about?

Well besides the increase in energy, lower bodyfat, decreased weight, lower cholesterol, improved mood and sleep and overall better physique, there is also a recently found hormone in town you need to know about.

It’s called Irisin and it has been studied in mice and the same hormone can be found in humans. Exercise triggers muscle cells to produce PGC1-x which then results in the secretion of irisin….a hormone that transforms subcutaneous white fat cells into brown fat cells (1). Why are brown fat cells important? Because while white fat is used to store energy, brown fat is linked with burning it! Not only does it help improve your metabolism but it also helps with glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. This could make it extremely important in the fight against diabetes.

Now for part 2 of this post…..

What does 1lb of weight loss do for your achy knees?

It unloads 4lbs of joint stress. That’s right 4lbs! In fact, it’s been suggested that people who lose 10lbs would enjoy 48,000 less pounds of pressure for every mile walked (2). Did you get that? Go ahead and re-read that last statement again por favor. What does this mean to you if you’re suffering from some achy knees or even mild osteoarthritis? It means that all of the hard work you’re doing with strenuous workouts and calorie control is making a huge impact on the health of your knees (3). Can you imagine losing 20, 30 or even 40 pounds and respectively taking 80, 120 or a whopping 160lbs of stress off of your knees??!!!

Pick up 160 lbs of weight at one time if you can and you’ll have a great idea of just how happy your knees will be.

Moral of the stories….keep on truckin! All the hard work you put in comes with such great benefits such as these and many more so keep at it.

And be sure to leave a comment below if you enjoyed the post!

Till next time!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

San Jose Bootcamp – 6 Week Case Study #3 & #4

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Top of the morning! John here and I’m back with our final two case studies of our 6 week program. The first is Vicki Inouye, the 1st place female winner of our 6 week program who absolutely rocked it! Vicki had been with our san jose bootcamp for a little while and had only dropped a few pounds. Just listen to her story and how she blew right past her mini-plateau and achieved her personal best with her current weight! (even below her previous Weight Watchers goal!)

And now for Natalya’s story. Natalya had also been a member for quite some time with only about 1 lb of weight loss to her name. As a Gold Member she was consistent with 2 workouts each week but she needed more workouts and calorie burn, a dialed in nutrition program and more accountability. Check out her story of how she kicked ass during the program and continues to lose weight even now!

It’s videos like all of these that made me want to become a personal trainer and help change people’s lives! Do you see how excited and happy they are?! How pumped up and motivated?! That’s what it’s all about. So without further ado as I’m sure you’re thinking about how you can get involved in this sweet program….click the link below, check out the details and grab a spot. Next 6 Week Body Transformation starts 1/16/12 and runs until 2/27-12.

Better hurry though as only 25 are reserved for new members.

New Members click here.

Current members, your links are below to get rockin and we’re only taking 25 as well. (If you don’t know what you are, just call us at (408) 371-1212 and Diana can hook you up. )

Gold Members (2x/week) Click Here

VIP Members (Unlimited) Click Here

I hope you’ll be able to join us in the upcoming 6 week program. It could change your life.

And be sure to leave a comment below for Vicki and Natalya!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose Bootcamp – 6 Week Case Study #2

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Hey there! It’s John and I’m back with another Monday Motivator/Our second 6 Week case study! Fast Action Training member Rob Freer shares with you a great story on his journey with the 6 week body transformation contest that he participated in at our fitness bootcamp in San Jose. Rob actually shared that previous to beginning the program he was on the couch with a beer and a large pizza and had never felt more unmotivated to exercise and stay in shape. As an athlete, Rob was and is familiar with fitness and what it takes to stay in great shape but just couldn’t get on track, couldn’t hold himself accountable and needed some help. Listen to Rob’s story about his journey and incredible results. He was the 1st place male winner of last October’s 6 week Program.

How awesome it that?! Be sure to leave a comment below for Rob and I’ll see you in a few days for our final two case studies!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose Bootcamp – 6 Week Case Study #1

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Hey there! This is John and I’m here with a great video of one of our Fast Action Training members, Tracey Oliver. Tracey participated in our 6 Week Body Transformation at our bootcamp in San Jose and absolutely destroyed it (2nd place for our female participants)! Before the program she had been in somewhat of a “fitness rut” which we’re all familiar with from time to time. She had gained weight that she normally didn’t carry, was not consistent with her workouts and needed to get back on track.

Check out Tracey’s awesome video and be sure to leave a comment for her below!

See you soon for another case study you won’t want to miss!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose Personal Trainer John vs. Goliath

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Hey there everyone! John here and I’m back with an interesting blog post today about me vs. Goliath.

Many of you might not know this but way before I became a San Jose personal trainer and opened up our san jose bootcamp, I was plagued with some issues just like you. The middle school years were rough for me and I can tell you one thing….my food choices were not the greatest. In fact, my daily snack during our morning break/recess consisted of Chile Picante corn nuts and a Coke. Breakfast was normally Lucky Charms or Captain Crunch. Lunches tended to be more healthy as my parents normally supervised the process of putting them together. Dinners were similar but with two older brothers I felt the need to eat just as much as they did if not more. Oh did I mention that they are 8 and 10 years older than me?

Not the best for a 12 and 13 year old.

And thank goodness for sports because they kept me active, burning calories and kept my weight somewhat in check. But once I got my cholesterol checked and saw a whopping 312 look at me in the face, I realized things needed to change fast. Going into high school I had lost weight, embraced a healthy lifestyle, got rid of the sugary sodas, packed my lunch with veggies and lean sammies and felt awesome! (this would be the start of my passion for health and fitness.

This brings me to my dilemma and face-off with Goliath, the game company. Now I’m all for kids playing games and having a good time although being outdoors and playing sports is preferred. But especially when the weather isn’t too bueno, some fun downtime is ok with me.

But when a company strikes out to use crappy foods and a disgusting way to “win” a game it absolutely sickens me and I can’t believe these are the things shaping our youth today. Watch the video below and you’ll see what I mean.

Ridiculous? Yes. Kinda funny? I’ll agree. The wrong message to be sending kids? ABSOLUTELY.

Let’s stuff a crapload of burgers into a pig’s mouth until he pops. Wow I can just see the Pulitzer awards these kids will win and the life lessons being learned. I know games need to be fun but this is just over the top. On a subconscious level it’s telling kids “hey it’s ok to stuff your mouth full of burgers because it’s cool and it’s funny when your belly goes pop!” The next thing you know they will be putting little Golden Arches on the burger for some additional branding and getting kids hooked on Mickey D’s!

I know, how about we make a new Operation game where the goal is to fill the patient’s arteries with cholesterol and plaque build up until they pop? Gee that would be fun.

Why can’t Goliath break the trend and try something innovative that will actually engage and help kids? Is a “healthy” eating game where you help an overweight person lose weight by eating fruits and veggies such a bad thing? I don’t mean to go on a rant but having been overweight as a kid, this is definitely NOT cool.

I hope someone from Goliath reads this blog because I would love to hear what they have to say.

How did the video make you feel? What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear your comments below.

Till next time my fitness friends.

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

San Jose Bootcamp Hosts 1st Annual Charity Pumpkin Workout!

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Hey there everyone!

A heads up that Fast Action Training, a local San Jose bootcamp and personal training studio, is hosting its 1st Annual Freaky Fat Loss Pumpkin Workout for charity on Monday, 10/31. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, we will be raising funds for Breast Cancer Research and ask for a minimum $10 donation to participate in the workout.

Non-members are welcome to join us and all of the pumpkins will be provided! We’ll also have some healthy refreshments after the workout. Costumes are optional but fun is mandatory!

Here are the details at a glance:

What: Fast Action Training 1st Annual Charity Pumpkin Workout benefiting Breast Cancer Research

When: Monday, 10/31 at all of our listed bootcamp sessions: 6:30am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Where: Fast Action Training. 1918 Camden Avenue. San Jose, 95124.

Who: Everyone in the local bay area can participate but we ask a minimum of a $10 donation.

Why: To raise funds for a great cause and inspire others to fitness at the same time!

We really hope you can make it!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the Fast Action Training Team

*** For more information or to request the press release for this event, please email us at John@fastactiontraining.com or call him at (408) 398-0780 ***

Protected: 6 Week Body Transformation – Nutrition Info & Bonus Materials! MUST READ!

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San Jose Bootcamp – 6 Week Body Transformation Contest!

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Subject: The best way to reclaim your waistline

Hey there!

Let me paint you a quick picture.

It’s October.

The kids are back in school, work is constant, and there are no more vacations. You’ve let yourself go over the summer, your pants are tight, and you’re not really jumping for joy with that image looking back at you in the mirror.

You’re frustrated with the weight gain, you’re tired all the time and the doctor is on your ass about losing weight, your rising blood pressure and so on.

Things have reached a breaking point and you’re finally ready to do something about it.

Am I close?

If so, then I’ve got the perfect solution to reclaim your waistline and your life.

And if not, then rock on! Keep kicking butt and taking names…..however, I would still read on.

Introducing our 6 Week Body Transformation Contest.

We start Monday, 10/10 and will run until Monday, 11/21.

- 6 Weeks of Unlimited Bootcamp Access to Fast Action Training, the hottest bootcamp in San Jose.

- 7 Day Meal Plan to keep you on point with your calorie intake

- Fitness & Food Journal to Log all of your Food and Exercise

- 6 Weeks of Nutrition Coaching

- PLUS: The chance to win $250 cash or a New Pair of Skinny Jeans and 1 Month Free Bootcamp! We will have 1 Male and 1 Female Winner! Not to mention runner up prizes of a 1 hour massage!

Over $1,198 worth of prizes.

As a current Fast Action Training Member you’ll get to participate on an extremely reduced rate and still have the chance to win the prizes above!

However, this offer will self-destruct in approximately 5 days so you had better hurry.

If you’re a Gold Member (2x/week) then Click here to claim your spot and reclaim your waistline! (you’ll also get upgraded to unlimited status for 6 weeks!)

If you’re a VIP Member (unlimited access) then Click here to claim your spot and reclaim your waistline!

I think you owe it to yourself. And if you have kids, then you owe it to them and your grandkids as well. It’s time to toss the excuses out the door and start shedding some pounds.

I hope you’re able to make it happen.

Talk to you soon!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

P.S. Do you have a friend that wants to get involved that is new to our bootcamps? Then copy and paste the following link, shoot them an email and lend them a helping hand.

www.FastActionTraining.com/fat-deals

P.P.S. Got a question? Call us at (408) 398-0780.

San Jose Bootcamp Conquers Tough Mudder Norcal 2011

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Greetings my faithful fitness followers and welcome to another Monday Motivator but this one with a slight twist! Instead of our usual quote of the week and pump up talk, you’re going to see some sweet videos and pics of Tough Mudder Norcal 2011! (a small disclaimer: please disregard any foul language from yours truly in any of the videos below)

This event was a grueling 12 mile challenge hosted at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. With over 20 obstacles and elevation hitting upwards of 9,000 feet, we were tested both mentally and physically. I was joined by fellow Fast Action Training Members: Laura Peterson, Scott Flegel, Dawn Reed, Stephanie Rozenhart, Ann Marie Deas, Sara Stern, Ian Evans and Alana Fremgen. Special shout outs also to fellow Team Bittersweet members (as we were known collectively): Aimie, Stephanie, Liz, Kim, Ariel, Jess, Wayne, Jen!

This event was daunting and I’d be lying if I told you that I wasn’t freaked out about participating. Several other team members were equally skeptical about participating and especially finishing this crazy Tough Mudder.

But after 6 long hours, all 15 team members finished the race together and with one of the most awesome spirits of camaraderie I have ever witnessed. I’m not saying we came out unscathed, but at the end of the day we took Tough Mudder head on and won.

What I really want you to take away from this post and the videos and pics that follow is not only how much fun you can have at these events (as noticed by some wacky costumes!) but how much you can grow as a person by challenging yourself mentally and physically.

Maybe for you it’s a 3K or 5K or the Warrior Dash or a half marathon or even just attending a san jose bootcamp. Whatever it is, don’t worry so much about competing….just finish it. The amount of self-confidence, self-esteem and all around awesomeness that you will feel after finishing cannot be expressed in words. Add to that the fact that you set a goal/challenge and completed it and you’ll feel like nothing can stand in your way.

So enjoy the videos and pics and start setting your sights on your next challenge!

To my fellow Team Bittersweet participants: it was a pleasure sharing the field of battle with you and I look forward to 2012.

To the rest of my faithful readers….I’ll see you at Tough Mudder Norcal 2012.

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

P.S. Be sure to leave a comment below if you enjoyed the post, videos and pics!

These guys actually carried an inflatable dinosaur with them the entire 12 miles...wow

A quick view of the tons of people present and only 1 of the small hills.

These guys had the shells on the back, and the poses...incredible. Can't wait to dress up next year!

Be sure to leave a comment if you enjoyed the post as well as what YOUR next challenge is!

21 Day Summer Belly Buster Program

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SOLD OUT!!!

Better luck next time!

What’s up my fellow fitness fanatic?! John here and I’m excited to share our 21 Day Summer Belly Buster Program with you! It’s time to rock some serious results and get rid of that summer spare tire!

The new program starts Monday, August 1st – 21st and is available to you for the discounted rate of only $97 (a $187 value) AND will include the following Free Bonuses:

* 21 Days of Nutritional Coaching ($99 value)
* 5 Day Calorie Specific Meal Plan ($49 value)
* Digital Food Journal to Log Your Meals ($39 value)
* Audio Interview with Benson from Unstoppable Bodies on the Top 5 Nutrition Tips To Reveal a Toned and Tight Body ($49 value)
* Fast Action Training T-Shirt! ($20 value)
* Fast Action Training Home Fitness DVD Vol. 1 ($19.95 value)

Total bonuses and savings of over $462.95! Plus:

* Before and After Pics, measurements and weekly weigh-ins!
* Email and Phone Support to keep you pumped up and motivated! (Priceless!)

You can hit up as many workouts as you want during the 21 days and I expect to see some strict food journals to get the best results!

There are only 21 spots available so register below and claim your spot NOW!

SOLD OUT!!!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

San Jose Bootcamp – SanVitum’s Group Detox Program

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Greetings fellow fitness friends! I’m excited to share some more information about Sara from SanVitum’s 10 Day Group Detox program. It may be one of her last programs of the year and as there are officially only 3 spots left, you need to reserve yours asap.

Here’s some more information from Sara about her life-changing program which helped even me kick my caffeine craving and dependency and energy lulls. My energy is au natural baby.

Once your payment is submitted, you can download the rest of your health history and other necessary forms you will need to fill out by clicking this link below. You MUST email or fax this to Sara asap to reserve your spot and so she may order your necessary supplements. Her contact info is included on the forms and you need any other assistance or have further questions you can also email her at Sara@sanvitum.com

12 WFC Final Results & Monday Motivator 5-30-11

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Good morning my faithful fitness followers! It’s time to get serious about those fitness and fat loss goals and get ready to OWN June! This is around the time that many people start to get complacent and maybe even give up…but you’re not a quitter are you? No, I didn’t think so. So it’s time to map out how you’re going to stay on track through the summer! Because fitness is not a “school year” type of activity…it’s all year long baby.

But first! Final results of our 12 Week Fitness Challenge. Let me just first say that I am so proud of all of you for challenging yourselves with the challenge and really making some changes in your eating habits, exercise habits and weight. Love it!!! And be sure to show some love for your fellow F.A.T. members by leaving a comment below!

So without further ado, your top 3 finishers are:

1^st place: Michelle Monroe who lost 16.51% bodyweight and over 34.5 pounds!

2^nd place: Rob Lee who lost 8.51% bodyweight and over 18.5 pounds!

3^rd place: Christine Ogi who lost 8.18% bodyweight and over 13 pounds!

Winners, I will contact you to determine what prize you would like as 1^st place gets first choice, then 2^nd, then 3^rd. We’ve got 3 months of Free Bootcamp, a FitBit to track fitness and sleep and a $100 Gift Card to Sports Authority for some new apparel for that new bod!

Honorable Mentions of everyone that finished and still rocked some great results: Katie O’Hara, Lori Marshall, Shane White, Irene Pak, Parinaaz Irani, Teresa Huntley, Eileen Block, Stacey Vulakh, Dawn Reed, and Lani Sachdeva.

Ok, now on with the Motivator! A very short and sweet quote by Mr. James Allen who said this:

“Change your thoughts, change your life.”

Are you allowing your thoughts to dictate your actions right now? If you’re a positive and ambitious person and confident in your ability to not only achieve your fitness goal but maintain great consistency then you are kicking ass!

However, if you’re constantly thinking of reasons why you “can’t exercise” or “can’t eat right” or “can’t plan” for success then we need to take a long, hard look in the mirror and figure out why you’re setting up all the roadblocks.

The fact is we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Some people might be busier than others here and there but it all boils down to effective time management (see www.timestylecoaching for help on this), prioritization, and your thoughts.

If living a longer, healthier life in a body that you embrace isn’t important to you then no problem. If you don’t like feeling good about yourself and feeling the rush of endorphins after a workout then no problem. If you don’t want to be around for grandkids or don’t care if you can barely shuffle your feet when you’re older, then no problem.

Am I hitting a nerve yet? I hope so. Because it is your thoughts that will dictate your actions both Now AND in the Future! The habits you create right now will impact your life for years to come and impact your family as well.

Right now you could be adding years to your life or taking them away. And the choice is yours my friend.

Don’t let life get in the way and prevent you from the success that you deserve. Don’t let your damn brain tell you “can’t” do anything. You can do absolutely anything you set your mind to so kick that self-doubt to the curb and go kick some ass this June!!

Have a terrific start to your week and I’d love to hear your comments below!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

San Jose Bootcamp June Referral Madness

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Greetings my fitness friends! How would you like to be surfing the web, watchin videos, playing games and just having a good time on a sweet iPad2? I think these things are pretty damn cool. In fact, we just got one for my mom for Mother’s day and she freakin loves it.

As June is Fast Action Training’s Referral Madness Month we are actually giving one away! So read on and find out how you could be the lucky recipient of a brand, spanking new iPad 2!

Here are the details for how you can participate and win one of 2 great prizes!

When: June 1st – June 30th 2011

Where: Our normal training studio, Eclipse Tanning and Fitness. 2985 Union Ave. off the corner of Union and Foxworthy in San Jose.

How to get people involved:

1) Have your friend call us (preferred) at (408) 398-0780 or email us at johnpheringer@gmail.com to schedule their trial workout.

2) To make tracking easier each referral will receive just 1 trial workout (not 1 or 2 weeks). If they like it and would like to join, then we’ll get them going asap and give you a tally!

3) To put both them and you at ease, each new member will also have a 30 Day Unconditional Money Back Guarantee. So if they really don’t like it, they can let us know and we’ll refund them with no hassle.

How results are tallied:

1) Results will be posted daily at Eclipse and we will put tally marks next to each person’s name for each referral that has joined. I may end up posting on the blog as well! This way you can keep an eye on your competition and keep your eye on the prize.

2) You need at least 2 people to join to qualify for prizes.

3) Any referral that has not joined by June 30^th will not be counted.

4) Any referral that joins but cancels within June will be subtracted.

5) The top 2 people with the most tallies will win the prizes!

Prizes: 1^st place: Brand new iPad 2!

2^nd place: 3 months Free Bootcamp!

Prize for new referrals that join: A collective raffle to win a $100 gift card to Sports Authority

How I would win and tools for you:

I’ll be getting some 1 day Guest passes made up asap to give to all members and if you’re a past participant or member of F.A.T. just shoot me an email and I’ll get some to you. Then pass these out like crazy to people at your office and tell them how much you have been enjoying the workouts. Pass it out to everyone in your referral or networking group if you belong to one. Pass it out to all the Moms or Dads at the local school that your kids go to. Shoot out an email (sample one can be provided) to all of your local friends and family that need to shed some unwanted pounds!

Try posting something to Craigslist or you can do what our previous winner did and post to the community board at your job if one is provided!

Let’s have a crazy, fun June and help others who have had trouble taking that 1^st step. It’s time to help them get some great results as well and take control of their health and fitness.

Let me know if you have any questions and good luck!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

P.S. Remember even if you don’t win the grand prizes, you will still receive 50% off of your next month of bootcamp. :-)

Fast Action Training Turns One…and a smokin deal

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On Saturday, May 7^th, we had the 1 Year Fast Action Training Anniversary Party and had a blast! Check out some great pics below and be sure to read to the bottom to see if you can be 1 of 7 people to claim the killer savings we had at the party…

People were out and about in something other than workout clothes chatting it up

The 3 Amigos (normally seen kicking butt at the 7:30 sessions)

Chattin it up!

We unveiled our new, awesome shirts!

: You know it

Fellow Member Laura, rockin her new F.A.T. shirt!

Buy yours here!

We enjoyed some kick butt food courtesy of Sara from SanVitum Health

(recipes can be seen HERE and for more info check out www.sanvitum.com)

We had some beverages.

This is not what you think it is, I swear.

And then John got a microphone and all hell broke loose

The track is that way....J/K

We celebrated members present that had been with F.A.T. for over 1 year!

Thanks for your dedication and for believing in F.A.T!!

We laughed

Jamal laughing with me or at me...hopefully the former

(Also the mastermind behind our cool shirts and brochures! www.exposyour.com)

We cried

(ok, so maybe John did primarily. These are 2 of the greatest parents in the world here and F.A.T. wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their support)

And we shared good times with good people:

It has been such an honor training, guiding, and motivating all of you to achieve your fitness goals and embrace a healthy lifestyle. I feel so fortunate to have members like you (and if you’re not a member, you are missing out) and can’t wait for many years to come.

Along those lines, we had a killer deal available only at the party but I’ve decided to allow the 1^st 7 people to take advantage of it here before I take the link down. You see, we are currently planning on moving into our own location within the next 6 months and would like to do so without the hassle of a bank loan. This means you can save big. By purchasing 9 months of Bootcamp upfront, you will receive 3 Months FREE! We will also be putting these “Founding Members” on a plaque to be displayed at our current location as well as our new location when we move in.

SOLD OUT!! Better luck next time!
Thank you again to every F.A.T. member, current or past. To every friend or family member that has supported me along the way. And to anyone else that reads my fitness and fat loss blog and gets inspired. I can’t wait to celebrate with you all next year.

And remember, together, anything is possible!

YES!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer

P.S. Also, Special Thanks to Alana for referring Andrew, Irene for referring Elsa, Christine for referring Nancy, Betsy for referring Amy and Sophie for referring Layla! Remember you too can earn 50% off of your training for every person you refer that joins. And we would love to help your friends, family and co-workers get some kick ass results like you!

Summer Fun With San Jose Fitness And Bay Area Events

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Hey there Fitness Friends! Summer is right around the corner and although we may catch some rays, now is NOT the time to let go of those fitness goals. Rather, it is time to put all of your training to a test and get involved with one of the following events!

There are 3Ks, 5Ks, 10Ks, 1/2 marathons, mud runs, bike and run partner muddy event and also one of the toughest events on the planet! Whether you run, walk, or skip to the finish line, it’s time to challenge those comfort zones and give yourself something other than the weight and bodyfat to achieve. And trust me whether or not you decide to dress up crazy (like some of us below) you will have a blast!

Post Warrior Dash and still feelin good!

Your Mission:

1) Select at least 1 of the following events and SIGN UP!! Don’t think about it, just do it!

2) Post to the F.A.T. fan page which one you signed up for (to pump you up and for some mutual group accountability)

3) If you want some extra tips, stay tuned for some blog posts or shoot me an email so you can rock some extra cardio!

4) Go rock that race and bask in the glory of embracing a healthy fitness lifestyle.

Till next time my fitness friends and I’d love to hear your comments below! Also, if you have any other events that you know of and would like to make people aware of, feel free to post in the comment section!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

P.S. As always, please consult your physician prior to engaging in any activity that you think could put you in danger or put your health at risk.

The Warrior Dash – 5K Obstacle course at Casa De Fruta in Hollister- 10/29 or 10/30

http://www.warriordash.com/register2011_norcal.php

Los Gatos Jungle Run 10K and 1/2 marathon – 7/10/11

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1919474,00.html

San Jose Turkey Trot! 5K or 10K - 11/24/11

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1917372,00.html

San Jose Muddy Buddy – 6.3 miles run/bike with partner – San Jose 10/9/11

http://muddy-buddy.competitor.com/event-info/san-jose/

Rainbow Falls 5K in San Francisco 5/29

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1916988,00.html

Jan’s Run/Walk for Colorectal Cancel Awareness – 3K, 5K or 10K – San Jose 8/28

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1915672,00.html

5K Pinapple Classic in San Jose – 5/21 (I know some of you have already signed up for this one!

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1922442,00.html

San Jose Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/racefinderdetail/1,7150,s6-239-283-284-0-0-0-0-1922792,00.html

Tough Mudder – Squaw Valley – 9/17 or 9/18, 2011 – (NOTE: This is an extremely hard race with obstacles so you must be in good physical condition to enter).

www.ToughMudder.com

If you want to join our Team, Team Bittersweet!

Please visit this link to join the team:
https://www.raceit.com/register/groups/join.aspx?event=3355&id=1277000&group=31130

Team Password: gotime

The F.A.T. 12 WFC – Time For Some Serious Results!

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All right my fitness fanatics, read up on all the fun details and click the link below to register!

When: Starts Monday, February 28st and Ends with final weigh-ins Monday or Tuesday, May 23rd & 24th. (I’m starting it 2/28 to avoid any difficulty with President’s Day Weekend)

What: The 12 WFC will be challenging everyone to seriously commit to shedding some pounds by dialing in their diet and working out like the mad men and women that you are. Spring time and swimsuit season will be here before you know it so it’s go time!

How it works:

- After registration, each person will receive a weekly weigh-in card. Weigh-ins will be held each week on Mondays and Tuesdays and you can come in before or immediately after any workout to be weighed and have a team member initial next to your weigh-in.

- 5 Day Suggested Meal Plans are provided based on calorie amount ideal to you.

- Weekly Food Journal Critiques (value=priceless!) A digital spreadsheet will be given to all participants to email directly to us each week for extra accountability and critiques on how to improve. (if you currently use an online database, you can export it weekly and email to us).

- Weekly random workouts with the F.A.T. team! Participants will be emailed directly to find out about additional weekly workouts solely for them including track workouts, longer distance runs, bike rides, and some possible swims.

- Results will be posted weekly on Saturdays by Participant number so you can see how you rank! Prizes will be awarded based on percentage of bodyweight lost so every one stands a chance to win! (Note: You are only allowed to miss 2 weigh-ins during the 12 weeks or you are ineligible for prizes)

Prizes: We will have prizes for the Top 3 “biggest losers.” (The fun part is that 1st place will get to choose their prize, then 2nd place, and ultimately 3rd place will be determined.) Prizes to include:

3 months Free Bootcamp! (value up to $597)

FitBit (www.fitbit.com) (To log all of those calories, how many you’re burning, and even your sleep pattern!)

$100 shopping spree to Sports Authority for your new figure!

Investment in kick ass results: I’ve thought long and hard about what to charge for this program and to be in the running for some sweet prizes but for all Fast Action Training members, I’ve settled on the extremely low investment of only $25. I want most if not all of you to participate and although it’s not much….hopefully that little investment will also add a touch more accountability. (If you’re not a member yet, check out the link below to still get involved!)

For how much extra time participants are getting including the workouts, weigh-ins, and especially the food journal critiques, I should be charging a lot more than just a couple bucks. But the truth is, I want as many people to get their butts in gear as possible. More fun, and more results for you. (just don’t count on it being $25 next time.

I can’t wait to see what you’re capable of and look forward to what the next 12 weeks will do for you!

Dedicated to your success,

John Heringer and the F.A.T. Team

Get In Touch!
1.408.371.1212

1) What matters is that you finish

2) Sleep is Vital

3) Support Structures are Essential

4) The mind is stronger than the body

1) Camaraderie and support are “must haves” in sports and life

2) Challenges improve our mental toughness

3) Most of us have it pretty damn good

4) Step out of the impossible and into the possible

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What: Fast Action Training 1st Annual Charity Pumpkin Workout benefiting Breast Cancer Research

When: Monday, 10/31 at all of our listed bootcamp sessions: 6:30am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm

Where: Fast Action Training. 1918 Camden Avenue. San Jose, 95124.

Who: Everyone in the local bay area can participate but we ask a minimum of a $10 donation.

Why: To raise funds for a great cause and inspire others to fitness at the same time!

Subject: The best way to reclaim your waistline

Introducing our 6 Week Body Transformation Contest.

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