Four Holiday Fitness Myths

Four Holiday Fitness Myths - Fitness Tips

Other than the Full-Day Netflix Movie Marathons, pumpkin pie, and the SWEET potato casseroles, the greatest obstacles are not really the obvious. According to a Sports Dietitian at eNRG Performance, Rebecca Rick, it's really all about our own misconceptions. Here are four of the most common ones, and four easy solutions to help you finish strong and start the New Year with a BANG!

MYTH: Americans gain an average of 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year.
FACT: Most people don't even gain their plumpness during the holidays. The average weight gain is about 1.7 pounds according to a study by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
YOUR MOVE: Don't obsess about what you eat, but definitely be strategic about it. If you overindulge during dinner, don't repeat the same thing for dessert. If you're attending a holiday party, bring a healthy dish, at least you know that you will have at least one healthy option.

MYTH: You're too busy to workout.
FACT: You're not, especially during the holidays. Yes, the high calories that you eat can make you feel a little sluggish, and the cold weather can make some outdoor workouts brutal, but if you're cashing in on vacation days and time off, then more than likely you have more time to sneak in a workout.
YOUR MOVE: Get creative! Look at the extra free time that you might have and take advantage of that opportunity. Get your family involved, and ask them to keep you accountable. Bundle up and do some holiday walking tours. Look for some free workouts or online challenges, there are plenty of gyms, personal trainers, and online coaches who are trying to gear up for the new year and host introductory classes and challenges to keep you on point during the holidays.

Holiday Hotel Workout with the Family

MYTH: You're already fit, so you're less likely to plump up.
FACT: For those of you who are already fit and healthy, then you know that maintaining fitness can be as much as a challenge as going through a weight loss journey. Being fit does not shield you from overindulging in sweets and big portions during the holidays. If you plan to kick up your eating spree, then it's pretty simple, you will need to kick up your workouts. More reps, more weight, longer workouts, runs, walks etc.
YOUR MOVE: Relax, but stay focused. You don't really have to do the same workouts that you normally do. You can do other workouts with increased intensity, or with longer duration. Most people who are fit understand that fitness is a lifestyle, so just moderate the holiday binging and plan to hit the workouts strong afterwards. Also, help others who are struggling during the holidays, because it will help you understand why you have committed to being healthy and fit in the first place, and believe it or not, people are truly inspired by that.

MYTH: Whatever weight you gain, you'll lose it in the New Year.
FACT: Odds are that you won't. Although the majority only gain a pound or two during the holidays, most of them never lose it, in fact, most of them continue their holiday bad habits. Most people never really follow through with their resolutions, and according to a study done at Cornell University, people tend to buy more calories from January to March. Yes, they buy healthy foods, but more than anything, they continue to also buy their unhealthy foods as well.
YOUR MOVE: Treat grocery shopping like vacation packing: make a list and stay disciplined. If it's not on the list, don't buy it! Keep your healthy grocery lists on your phone for future reference. If you join a gym or start an online fitness challenge with your friends, make sure that you set goals together. Find a Coach who is not just in it for your wallet, find a Coach who really cares about your well-being. When you surround yourself with positive and like-minded people who are going on the same path as you, it will help you transition into a better lifestyle.

Anyways, hope this posts helps you, and if you need some extra motivation and a good kick-start to a new beginning of health and fitness, feel free to connect with me, I'll be happy to help you =).

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Trail Running at Alafia State Park - Lithia, Florida

One of the BEST trails in Florida, the Alafia River State Park Off-Road Trails are considered EPIC by the Mountain Bike Association of America. It is the elevation changes that not only entice the Florida mountain bike community, but also the local trail running enthusiasts. The Alafia State Park host a few endurance sports events such as the XTERRA Trail Run which is why this spot is a mecca for trail running and obstacle racing athletes.

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Although I do enjoy mountain biking, I also truly enjoy the primal feeling that I get from just running through the woods. Check out a couple videos below from my trail run. There are a number of trails that cater to the beginner and advanced riders and runners. The videos below are from the North Creek Trail (first video) which is considered and intermediate trail, and super fun! And the second video is from Gatorback, a "double black diamond" trail which is considered the most advanced trail at Alafia State Park. Enjoy the videos, and I hope to see you out there next time!

North Creek Trail

Gatorback Trail

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My Review on the Mastermind Event Orlando - 2015

Mastermind Event - Orlando 2015

I'll be honest, I was a little hesitant on going to an event that was not specific to my Beachbody Coaching Business, but I decided to open my mind, and give the Mastermind Event in Orlando a shot. I am the type of person who understands the power behind PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, but I am like most people who struggle with the consistency of it in my daily life, I do much better when I attend LIVE events. This is not to say that I need the constant motivation to help me, I am pretty self-motivated when it comes to building my business and working out. Where I feel that Personal Development comes in huge in my business is with leadership.

Hilde Saele and I

Orjan Saele and I

Leadership skill sets are crucial to building businesses of all types, and I'm not talking about being a BOSS to employees, it's more like being a leader to other leaders. There's a big difference between being a boss, and creating leaders. I am definitely more interested in helping people become entrepreneurs versus employees. Now there is nothing wrong with having a job, trust me I know how grateful I was when I had 3 jobs to pay my bills, but I would have to say that I am much happier now working for myself and being my own boss, and I would like to simply pay this lifestyle forward to as many people as I can =).

So like I mentioned before, I understand the power behind Personal Development and I feel that I get a little more excited, and stay more focused when I attend a LIVE event. When you attend a LIVE event, there are some huge benefits:

- You get the BIG PICTURE
- You meet other like-minded entrepreneurs
- You have access to LIVE trainings from Top Leaders in the industry
- You gain the information that you need to take your business to the next level

Imagine having a BILLION DOLLARS in sales under your organization?

Legend Tom "Big Al" Shrieker and I

The Mastermind Event in Orlando was hosted at the Renaissance Orlando Sea World Hotel Property. The 3 day event was jam-packed with credible speakers representing various direct-selling companies from around the world. This event kind of reminded me of a similar event in the obstacle course racing world (OCR World Championships) in which athletes come from all over the world and represent different companies, as well as countries. The Mastermind Event was just like the OCRWC. It wasn't specific to just one company or country, it was the entire industry as a whole coming together like a family, it was just amazing.

The organizer Art Jonak has been in the networking industry for over 20 years. He has visited over 81 countries a lives the true networking lifestyle. This is someone who I connected with right away because I am also considered an avid world traveler. He is a brilliant man, and I give him huge props for creating such a wonderful event.

The Founder of the Mastermind Event - Art Jonak and I

Some of the other speakers that I connected with were Orjan and Hilde Saele, Tom Shreiter, Ex-NFL Player JJ Birden, Wes Linden, Christopher Medina, and one of my all-time favorites, Sarah Robbins. There were other speakers such as Darnell Self, Chris Brady, and John Addison just to name a few.

Ex-NFL Player turned Network Marketer - JJ Birden and I

University Drop out turned MLM Millionaire - Wes Linden and I

The whole weekend was just packed with training, motivation, and inspirational stories. Most of the featured speakers were ranked #1 in their companies as Top Producers and/or Recruiters. The information was "generic" and was geared towards helping everyone no matter which company they represented. I found the information to be very similar to what I normally learn at some of my Beachbody Company specific events. There were some strategies that I feel I had to tweak a bit before sharing it with my team, but the information was pretty much on point and very useful.

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If you were to ask me about who this event would be for, I would say someone who is in the direct-selling industry who is just above the beginner level and up. I think it's important for anyone who is planning to attend this event, that they build their foundation with the company that they are representing, learn the system, and then use this event to hone their skills to help them get to the next level of their business.

Chris Medina and I

In my opinion, the Mastermind Event was fantastic. It's the only event in the world that combines everyone from different direct-selling companies together all under one roof. It's an event that I feel is very important to have, especially for the growth of the direct-selling industry. I can see this event as a way to grow the network marketing profession, and I highly recommend it to everyone who is serious about becoming successful. I will definitely be back with my team!

From Kindergarten Teacher to 7 Figure Earner and Philanthropist

Sarah Robbins and I

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Why Become a Beachbody Coach?

What's the big deal? 

Just to set the record straight, I wanted to let you know that this post is by no means focused on trying to "RECRUIT" everyone into the Beachbody Coach lifestyle. In fact, I'll be honest with you, I am pretty darn picky on who I would like on my coach team anyways, but if you're reading this, I'm sure that you are amazing =)

To build a successful online fitness empire, it takes the right people, with the right attitude, and the right vision. Those are the people who I find that I connect with on a personal and business stand point. 

Personal Trainer VS Online Beachbody Coaching

Personal Trainer - Limited territory and clients, you have to be there to make money

Online Beachbody Coach - Unlimited territory/customers, work from anywhere around the world

If helping people is your goal, then isn't helping the masses more in-line with your goals?

Another point here. I am not someone who needs constant recognition, I am not flashy, and I don't get excited about materialistic rewards, or fancy tourist trap trips or BMW's. BUT......I do have goals, I love to travel, I love culture, I love to spend time with my family, I love staying active, I love being without a boss, I love volunteering, and I absolutely love helping people. Oh, and I love to eat....A LOT =)

"There is no such thing as a PERFECT Beachbody Coach, so don't think that you have to be"

Now I totally understand that it's ok to splurge every now and again, and trust me, I do just that sometimes, but through the years, I have learned to appreciate what I have, and everything else I receive is just a sheer bonus in my life. For me, it's not about what you have, it's about experiencing the special moments in your life with the people who matter most. 

So why become a Beachbody Coach?

I have to ask WHY NOT? If I shared the things that my coach family and I have done with the freedom that came from this opportunity, then and only then will you be able fully understand and visualize the BIG PICTURE of what Beachbody Coaching is all about. 

I cannot speak for everyone, but I have met so many amazing people with inspiring stories. I have come to understand that everyone has their own reasons, just like I have my own. No two dreams and goals are the same, there is always something different. But one thing is for sure, I have found that most people want to be more happy, more healthy, have more time in the day, and be more financially stable. Now I don't know about you, but if you throw away all the excuses, and open your mind to the possibilities, this can be the vehicle to help you with those 4 simple things. For me, it's totally worth the risk to achieve that.

But again, this is not for everyone. If you're LAZY, forget it! But if you have the right attitude, and posess a strong vision for your future, then that's a start.

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"Beachbody Coaches are NOT Personal Trainers, we are merely people who enjoy the healthy lifestyle, and we simply share it with people, that's it"

What separates Beachbody Coaching from other similar opportunities? 

So I am not a comparison type of person because I know that there are so many amazing opportunities and products out there. But in a nutshell, here are some things to consider:

-  Beachbody Coaching allows you to work towards gaining the 4 simple things above: happiness, health, more time, and financial stability. 

- With a ton of amazing companies out there providing great health products and services, the Beachbody Coaching Business provides a one-stop shop solution for health and fitness. It's not about getting a Crossfit membership at a box, and then buying a supplement from another company. The opportunity provides fitness programs along with premium supplements for your nutritional goals. And on top of all of this, the top notch support from your very own coach family puts everything together. You're in business for yourself (Entrepreneur, CEO etc) but never by yourself. 

- Beachbody Coaching provides a healthy lifestyle that can be monetized by sharing it with people. 

- Unlimited Passive Income, which means having the ability to earn while you are pretty much sleeping. Nope, this is not a sales tactic, I do this all the time, and I'm still amazed! We are all brainwashed to thinking that the only way to make a living is to find a safe, secure job or being a slave to a traditional business. I'm sorry, but I don't want to make a living, I want to live my life! 

So one last time, why become a Beachbody Coach?

Hmmm, I don't know, you tell me =)

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BattleFrog Series Atlanta - Fall 2015

Goofing off after a full extreme day of filming and running

Tallapoosa, Georgia? Do you mean Tallahassee, Florida? HA HA, that's exactly what I said when I found out that the BattleFrog Atlanta event was not actually in Atlanta, but over an hour away from the city. At any rate, the Foxwoods venue in Tallapoosa was the perfect setting for a butt-kicking good time! WATCH VIDEO BELOW

The guys who make BattleFrog Series one of the Top OCR Races in the World

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I was there filming for my Not-For-Profit media project OCRTUBE.com along with my fellow partner in crime, and Beachbody Coach Amanda Nelson. We had an absolute blast chasing some of the BEST athletes in the world. We took full advantage of our Beachbody Performance HYDRATE to ensure that we could last all day, and trust me, we KILLED some RECOVER soon after, well.....after we took a shower at a truck stop lol. That's how you get the MUD off when you travel from race to race. Ok, maybe you don't understand ha ha, so maybe just enjoy this beautiful bean footage from this amazing, but brutal OCR event.

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BattleFrog Series Atlanta - Fall 2015 - Foxwoods: Tallapoosa, Georgia

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The Beachbody Meets OCR Online Challenge

The Beachbody Meets OCR Online Challenge is quite simple. The goal is to help anyone, with any fitness level train and prepare for an obstacle course race (OCR) using Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition.

"I have raced with, filmed, and interviewed the best in OCR"

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What makes this different from any other program?
Let's face it, there are plenty of workouts and OCR training programs out there, it's all about finding a program that works best for you, and is catered to your level of fitness and goals. I can help you with that. When you take on the challenge, you will also have the opportunity to GIVE BACK to charities such as Hope for the Warriors, Operation Enduring Warrior, and other charities (you choose who you would like to give back to). When you purchase a Beachbody Challenge Pack from me, partial proceeds will benefit the charity of your choice.

"Our Focus is to help people train for a race, stay active, and give back to the community"

Hope for the Warriors 

What are some of the Beachbody Challenge Programs?
Beachbody offers plenty of workout programs complete with exercises, fitness and nutrition guides, and the most important piece of the puzzle, Shakeology Nutrition. Some of the most popular Beachbody Challenges that are used for OCR are: P90X (there are plenty of P90X varieties), Insanity, Insanity Asylum, Body Beast, Max 30, and PIYO just to name a few. We encourage all challengers to incorporate some running with all of these programs.

"I have learned from the best in OCR and combined it with my passion as a Beachbody Coach"

How does it work?
It's a very simple process! Just message me here directly, and I will send you a Free Online Fitness Assessment. Based on your level of fitness and goals, I will provide you with options to help you train for a race, or get in the best shape of your life. I will also provide you with information on how your challenge pack purchase will benefit the charity of your choice. You will receive a copy of your offering to ensure that your donation is used for the sole-purpose of giving back.

Obstacle Course Race Training with P90X

After you have purchased a Beachbody Challenge Pack, you will then be added to my exclusive "invitation only" Private Online Accountability Group to get the BEST results. You will receive FREE Online Coaching from me, and get weekly access to my LIVE video chats. This group of like-minded challengers will help you with motivation, accountability, and top-notch camaraderie.

Let's get started!
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World's Toughest Mudder and BattleFrog Pro Team Ryan Atkins and I

 Obstacle Course Racing Legend Hobie Call and I

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Are you an Entrepreneur? Are you a go-getter, do you love helping people? I am always looking for like-minded, strong (inner-strength) people to join my Coach Team. If you have a passion for helping people and are very SUCCESS-ORIENTED, I'd like to chat with you about the possibilities. Message me here for consideration. 

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Monster Challenges Obstacle Race - Halloween 2015

Monster Challenges - Halloween 2015

What do you get when you have 2,000 people and 30+ solid obstacles in the swamp lands of Clermont, Florida on Halloween Night? Well folks, it's called the Monster Challenges Halloween Edition =) I had the opportunity to film this small homegrown obstacle course race, and it was an absolute blast, check out the video here:

Monster Challenges - Halloween 2015

If you are ever in the Florida area, check out the Monster Challenges and give it a shot, you won't be disappointed, tell them Arnel sent you! =) Visit Monster Challenges here.

Coach Amanda and I at the finish - OCRTUBE.com Media Team

Brian - X Racewear.com

Would you like to train for the next obstacle course race or mud run? I've been to almost every type of obstacle race out there. I've filmed and participated in races all over the USA and Canada. I have coached people online through their health and fitness, and I would be happy to help you too! Feel free to message me for some FREE advice on how you can train for your next race using Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition, I'll coach you for FREE! Looking forward to chatting with you!

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