This obviously brought a smile to my face since I had a chance to work 1 on 1 with Dellin back when he was the top pitching prospect here in NYC.

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We called him “The Little Unit” as a reference to then Yankee pitcher Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson.

They share a common trait as they both are over 6’6 and throw 96 miles per hour.

And although my work with Dellin was brief I did see things in him that I knew would allow him to be successful in the
pros.

Besides his GOD given talents his biggest asset was that he was very coach-able and took action on advice given to
him.

I remember going over some hip flex-or mobility work with him and he immediately used the few drills I taught him with
his teammates before practices.

He also understood the need for expert training as he would travel out to NJ to train at the famous Parisi Speed Training
Center.

So what can you learn from all this?

It’s simple really.

Are you willing to put into action what a coach tells you or just become a library of information that’s never put to use.

And coaching info can come from a newsletter, a book, your trainer, your doctor or any source that you think is worth your time.

Does this mean that each piece of information or advice will be
right?

Of course not.

But you need to take action to see if things work or not.

And that is where the magic begins.

When you actually see what works and what does not work from your own personal experience.

There are way too many information seekers and not enough action takers.

Without question Dellin is an action taker and I can’t wait to go to The NEW Yankee Stadium for his first start in the big leagues

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Info seeker or Action taker?

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We did our boot camp workout at the Famous Miller Ave. Hill in Bushwick Brooklyn today.

It’s a great way to change things up and get people out of their comfort zone.

No body weight, no resistance bands, no fitness center and no laps around Cooper Park Circle

Just us and the steepest hill you will find in the area.

It’s so steep that just walking will make you work.

I’ve actually seen people stop in the middle of the block just walking up the block.

That’s why I go there.

Because if walking is hard, imagine running up 10 times!

In fact we only did 8 rounds because my buddy Eddie got sick after he decided to race me up the hill at round 8

I only beat him by about 6 inches but it made my day because he’s hard to beat!

Sorry to blow you up Eddie but you’ve beat me enough times already. LOL!

Now onto something more important:

I get more excuses for missing Hill & Stair workouts than anything.

Well maybe not.

Barbell squats also top the list of exercises people will make excuses not to do.

“My knee hurts”

“My back hurts”

“Stairs are bad for your knees”

“I can’t make the Hill Workout today because I have to FILL IN THE BLANK”

I’ve heard em all

Why so you might ask.

Come on you know the answer

Because it hurts

Because it’s brutally hard work

Because you can’t dog it running up stairs or a hill

Because you can’t dog it with a barbell on your back

But you know what?

It just so happens that these exercises will get you the results that your are looking for.

So now the question becomes: Are you willing to do what it takes?

If you are then stop making excuses for yourself!

Now some people have reasons for missing workouts

And there is a big difference a reason and an excuse.

A reason is usually legitimate like my child is sick or I broke my leg.

An excuse is just a lie to yourself of why you can’t go that extra mile or get out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.

So what’s it gonna be?

Excuse or Legitimate Reason?

If it’s an excuse then you’ll hear from me and you should

If it’s a reason then I’ll be waiting you when you are ready to rock!

As Always

Best In Strength & Health

Virgil Aponte

www.GivStrength.com

I picked up these one liners from a Tom Venuto Burn The Fat Newsletter.

Thanks Tom

Just read, take it in and try to apply these short powerful one liners to your life

There are no shortcuts

Always be progressing

Give it away to get it back

If you wish to be heard, listen

Laugh with others, never at them

Never mistake activity for achievement

Nothing is stronger than gentleness

Persistence is stronger than failure

There is no substitute for hard work

We get stronger when we test ourselves

Happiness begins where selfishness ends

You are more influential than you think

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail

Discipline yourself and others won’t need to

Learn from the past, dont live in the past

Fear no opponent but respect every opponent

Hard work is the difference. Very hard work

Take what’s available and make the most of it

You never fail if you know you did your best

When you are through learning, you are through

What is right is more important than who is right

The time to make friends is before you need them

The worthy opponent brings out the very best in you

There is a price to be paid for achieving anything

You can do more good by being good than any other way

The difficult challenge provides the best opportunity

Once the opportunity arises, its too late to prepare

Greatness is being your best when your best is needed

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating

The smallest good deed is better than the best intention

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation

Tell the truth, that way you dont have to remember a story

Everybody has a suggestion, not everybody has a decision

For every artificial peak you create, there is a valley

Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way

Time spent getting even would be better spent trying to get ahead

Being average means you’re as close to the bottom as you are to the top

Ability can get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there

You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you react

Much can be accomplished when no one is concerned about who gets the credit

Spend too much time learning tricks of the trade and you may never learn the trade

My Comments: These are great words to live by and learn from indeed from one of the greatest coaches of all time. And they mean nothing unless you try to apply them to your life in some way. Lets all try and be better from these simple yet powerful words.

Best In Strength & Health

Virgil Aponte

Biggest loser trainer, Jillian Michael’s says not you’ll spend a lot less money on exercise
then what you will pay for the medical problems associated with not taking care of yourself.

Great point: You either pay now or pay a lot more later. A lot more…

Another thing is that exercise or optimal nutrition does not have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Optimal nutrition via organic veggies, free ranges eggs are not very expensive. Free range
chicken, beef, raw milk can cost more but are just so much better for you.

Remember pay now or pay later.

Do your research to find the best choices in your area as well. In NYC I use the
Traditional Nutrition Guild for high quality meats, eggs, raw milk, raw butter etc…

Here I get high quality fresh food (right the farm almost) at very reasonable prices.

A gym is certainly not necessary though nice to have access to.

Danette Head dedicates an entire book “Exercise Without Effort” to finding exercise
that fits right into your daily schedule.

No money needed here: How about these low cost or even free exercises that Danette
recommends:

Walking
Taking the Stairs: You know I love this one
Washing your car
Skipping Rope
House or Garden Work
Scrap the Car & Ride Your Bike
Try Yoga, Stretching or Body Weight Training

So do you still think I can’t afford it is not excuse.

If you do I suggest 1 of 2 things.

1. Try the above suggestions
2. Look yourself in the mirror and say to yourself:

“I am 100% responsible for my health, how I look, how I feel and
any excuses takes me further away from my goals”

Excuses not necessary

Virgil Aponte

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Biggest Loser Celebrity Trainer came out with 8 excuses for not being fit.

You can read it here:

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/14638/jillian-michaels-debunks-your-top-8-excuses-for-not-being-fit/

Here’s one that can be tackled very easily in my opinion:

1. Excuse: “I have zero time to exercise!”
Michaels says: “I feel your pain—my life is crazy, too. But good-for-you habits are the last thing that should go. If you don’t take care of yourself, you’ll have less energy to be that supportive person in your loved ones’ lives. I tell working moms to ask for help. It used to take a village to raise kids; you can’t do it on your own.

” My comments:

I agree with Jillian here. First understand that if you don’t take care of yourself now with exercise, stress reduction and optimal nutrition you will pay for it later with medical bills and poor health.

Another big point is to get help.

Buddy up with a friend.

Find a babysitter and make time man.

You owe it to yourself.

Some of my stair workouts are done in less than 15 minutes:
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Another point is that exercise does not have to take hours or even 20 minutes.

You can get a tons done in even less time.

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Bottom line is you need to make time or else your body will pay for your neglect

It’s on you

Let me what your comments or questions by posting to the blog

Virgil

I recently introduced myself to fitness professional & author Nick Nilsson while looking for unique exercises on his Fitness E-Books Web site.

Sometimes I just like to find something new.

Either for myself, my clients/students or readers of my blog

And Nick’s site fits the bill big time.

Nick was kind enough to offer this 162 Page E-Book below:

If you are looking for new exercises and new ideas then this is a must read.

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I borrowed this great idea from my Fitness Industry buddies Alex Morako & Scott Colby

We all love inspirational/motivational quotes or videos right?

I’d love to know what yours are!

So let’s spread the motivational wealth

Post your favorite quotes in the comments section.

Lets shoot for at least 100 comments!

I’ll start with 2 of my favorite quotes plus a favorite video:

1. Please understand my friend, that where you find yourself tomorrow is a function of the positive decisions and actions you make today……Akin A. Awolaja, Educator of Wise Living

2. Your mind has the amazing ability to organize chaos….. De La Vega…

3. Here’s a motivational video I also love:

Make sure to post your favorite quotes to the blog or even links to some motivational You Tube Videos

Virgil