It's about working SMART, not HARD

Ryan talks about work outs for fitness, the smart way.

Sometimes people get in the rat race and caught up in the "work harder" mode. It really isn't how HARD you work, it's working SMART (just like in my 21 day program at http://millionaireworkouts.com/). You'd be surprised how much you can accomplish in even just 50 minutes of uninterrupted focused time followed by a 10 minute break. And the same things goes for fitness. You don't have to sweat it out for an hour or two. Just a few minutes of the RIGHT exercise at the CORRECT intensity will give you results in a fraction of the time.
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Stay strong,Ryan

Wesley Snipes prison workout‏

Wesley Snipes is known for his action roles and always being in phenomenal shape. The guy really is fit. You might have seen him on TV informercials selling the Total Gym. Now, I know about 90% of the fitness stuff on TV is pure garbage, but I happen to like the Total Gym. It's a great way to work the pulling movements using just my bodyweight (in addition to pull ups, of course). You can get some nice, fluid movements plus some solid core exercises on the Total Gym as well. I'm such a big fan of that machine I dedicated an entire workoutpass site to it at: http://totalworkouts.com/
Ryan

Pain free fitness‏ training: In Water

"Pool sprinting" is lots of short sprints in the deep water section of the pool. By using the water resistance (and reducing the constant pounding on the track) and be able to keep ones's conditioning levels high. I recommend giving it a shot. Just go to the deep end and spring - pumping your arms and legs. Even if you live in cold-weather climate you can still find an indoor pool at your local Y, health club or even a high schoool.
Ryan

Sprints and Fitness

As I have become a vocal supporter of sprint training for health and fat loss, I'm often asked where's the best place to sprint. I recommend any soft, even surface. I'm partial to a rubberized track (most high schools and colleges have them). Not the old hard surface, but one with a little bit of bounce to it. But there might be many times you are not anywhere near a track. Then a flat, grassy field will do just fine. This past week, we spent time in Connecticut. I couldn't get to a track so I did some sprints in the backyard.
And don't forget hill running either. It's another great workout. You can also cycle in your sprints with bodyweight training. Sprint 50-100 yards, perform a set of 10 pushups, and repeat. It won't take long to get a great workout in a short amount of time. Start with only a few sprints and gradually work your way up. Please don't try and do 20 sprints the first day.

Ryan

Mixing intensity workouts:Effective in Fat loss

Training like a sprinter is more effective for fat loss. Running 3-4 miles a day can certainly lose weight. By doing long, slow aerobic training one can lose fat, BUT it's certainly not the most effective way to do it. First, you will lose lean muscle. That's why elite distance athletes look so skinny and have little muscle. Secondly, it's just not the most EFFICIENT way to exercise. Your body is good at adaptation and the more distance you put it, you have to run even further next time to get the same benefit. Soon, you'll find yourself running 5 miles to get the same benefit that 4 miles used to get you. That also leads to more potential overuse injuries. You should do what you enjoy doing most. If you LOVE doing distance runs and have the time, then go for it. If you love yoga or pilates, then do that too. Do what you enjoy. BUT, I strongly recommend you mix in some high intensity exercise days at least 2-3 times a week.
Ryan

Ripped body in 30 days?‏

One of my best-selling programs of all time shows you exactly how to get faster in 30 days. But, what you might not know, is that by training like a "sprinter" you will start to have the body you have always dreamed of. Why. It all has to do with EPOC. It's the amount of oxygen you burn AFTER you are done working out. And when you sprint you burn oxygen (calories) for up to 48 hours later. Compare that to zero for aerobic training. When you train like a sprinter, you will get lean and ripped. In fact it's almost unavoidable. Just look at any high level track meet and check out the men and woman running the 100 meter dash. Lean, hard physiques. Washboard abs. Then look at the 2 and 3 milers. Skinny and frail.
Ryan Lee

Vigorous workouts: Secret for "anti-aging"

There are many things you can do to have an immediate impact on your health so you can greatly reduce (or even reverse) the effects of aging. And I'm not just talking about 70 year olds. I'm talking about people as early as their 20s and 30s. When I meet up with old high school friends, I can see the effects of aging already. And we're 35 years old. Poor posture. Big bellies. Wrinkles, Bad health. You know the signs. The ONE most important thing to do to live to 100 is... Instense exercise. Recently, the Journal of the American Medical Association did a study with Harvard Alumni looking at the TYPE of exercise they did compared to their longevity. The results. Vigorous activities, but NOT nonvigorous activities, were associated with longevity. In other words, when you exercised intensely, you lived longer. It's time to get off the aerobic training and get into vigourous exercises.
Ryan

Drinking Water-Helps weight loss

One of the simpliest ways to lose weight is the simple act of drinking more water that can help you lose weight. Here's how. WHY water is so important. It all has to do with your liver. One of the main jobs of the liver is to convert stored fat into energy. That's a good thing. But your liver also helps out the kidneys when they are having some trouble. And when you are not drinking enough water, your kidneys need a hand, so your liver helps out. But now, your liver is taking away it's focus on turning your fat into energy and... well, you see where I am going with this one. It makes you fatter. Period. You might have tried to drink more water before and felt yourself going to the bathroom non-stop. That's only temporary and it's actually a good thing. It's your cells releasing all the excess water in your body. Soon, it will slow down as you body beings to realize it will continue to get more water. So try my previous recommendations. A cup of water for every 15 pounds of bodyweight. It's not a magic formula, but I found it works well for me and my clients. And just as important, have a big glass of water first thing when you wake up. You get dehydrated when you are sleeping, so it's the perfect way to rehydrate right away. Ryan