Working out can seem more like pain than pleasure, but we all want the results, physically and psychologically. Having that edge that fitness gives you can reap major benefits for your health and wellness. I like to call that edge, "CardioSwag", and here in the DMV we have some great "CardioSwag" Ambassadors, people like trainer Shawn Vass.
Shawn is the founder of Xtreme Acceleration (a DC-based sports performance company). He's a sports management and marketing expert from the DMV, an internationally certified Speed Agility and Conditioning (SAC) coach, and a speed-demon in his own right taking his Twitter name @The_Veyron, from the Bugatti Veyron (the fastest street legal production car on the planet).
He's trained athletes at many levels and in many sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and the EPL (English Premier League soccer). Shawn's a great motivator, so I thought I'd ask him to share some of his wisdom with you.
Remember to consult your physician before starting a work-out regimen or taking any nutrition supplements.
Dr. V - Thanks for joining me this week. I appreciate the energy and motivation you provide on Twitter and in person to me and all your clients. Why do you train people?
Vass - "I am addicted to seeing people do better. Even if it's just a little bit, I thrive on helping people improve. I love to motivate people, and every person is different. The challenge of motivating people keeps me going every day."
Dr. V - What is the most common misperception people have about training with a trainer?
Vass - "Two things are common misperceptions about training with a trainer: First, that if you have a trainer, you will automatically get in shape. Self-motivation is the key to getting in shape. A trainer can only do so much.
The second is that a trainer is too expensive. But it's cheaper than a heart attack, diabetes and prescription drugs."
Dr. V - Can you give us your top 3 health tips?
Vass - "1. apple cider vinegar: 19 of the 21 essential minerals that your body needs, it stimulates your metabolism, suppresses your appetite, and it helps rid the body of fat. You can take it in pill form, or liquid form when diluted in water.
2. tart cherry juice: fruit with the highest antioxidant score. take tablespoon diluted in water twice a day. it helps in every facet of heart health, and is an ant-inflammatory.
3. Warm up before your stretch: if you don't warm up first, you will create micro tears in the muscle fibers. "
Dr. V - If you could remove one obstacle for your clients when it comes to their health, what would it be?
Vass - "The biggest obstacle is time, or lack of time. People always say they don't have the time to exercise, when in reality, if they worked out, they would have more energy every day and would make finding the time to work out a priority."
That's it for this week. Remember to get motivated, make the time, put in the work, and you'll see the results. There are no quick fixes for sustained weight loss and improved health. Cardio Swag takes time and effort, and we are here to help you make it happen.
Peace,
Dr. V
"A rich man is one with knowledge, happiness, and his health." C Lo & Common - Gaining One's Definition (G.O.D)
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