Now you have to realize – I’m not exactly an “imposing figure”…

But in the last 2 weeks – this has happened literally almost every day. Everywhere I go… Publix, Target, Whole Foods, the bank, the beach…

So – I took that as a sign to write about ‘my secret’…

Now, the beach is a no-brainer because I’m just wearing swim-shorts – so it’s easy to see my whole physique (almost). I’m usually with my kids – and sometimes their friends…

It’s sometimes tricky for people to figure out “who I am”.

Am I the babysitter? …the older brother?

When they realize I’m their Dad – then they get really surprised. Because, truth is – most dads have a wickedly rounded beer gut flopping out over their swim-shorts – at the center of an un-toned, rapidly aging body. And it’s an extreme rarity to see a dad of 3, with washboard abs, 9% body-fat and a well-balanced, aesthetically pleasing physique.

It’s important to note here – this is not all about the superficial aspects. Because my ‘secret’ lies in the non-superficial elements of keeping myself in-shape – in mind, body and spirit.

But even when ‘fully clothed’ – people can still see that ‘I’m fit.’ It just shows… But they can also sense I’m not in my early 20’s. Maybe it’s the several white hairs in my goat-T which hint I’m more in the ‘middle-age’ zone, from a chronological perspective.

Physiologically – I’m not even close to 40 years old. At my last physical, my doctor joked… “I’ll see you back here, for your next check-up, in ten years, Joey.”

Now before I reveal my secret – let me just list a few neat things about being healthy & fit as a single, ‘middle-aged’, dad:

1 – It should make finding my “wife-for-life” a bit easier. Let’s face it – most women would rather not be with an out of shape and unhealthy mate. Simple.

2 – My kids think it’s cool to see how other people check out their dad – and ask “how I do it”, etc..

3 – I’m a role model for my kids; as they see what I do and participate in some of my workouts too. They also learn how to eat by direct experience on the weekends/days they are with me.

4 – I’m rarely sick and I look forward to waking up every day to experience all that life sends my way.

5 – I’m a role model and an inspiration for other middle-age parents. They realize, especially after speaking with me, “they can do it too.”

I can add more to this list – and maybe you can too (feel free to do so in the comments section below)…

But now – it’s time to share my ‘secret’… This is how “I do it…”

‘A’ is the MOST important and it sets the stage for EVERYTHING else…

A – Being fit and in-shape is part of my values. I’ve been horribly out of shape/unhealthy in the past – and that way of life is not for me. Since it’s part of my values – it all goes deeper than the superficial aspects of simply “having a great body” – IT ALSO TOUCHES THE MIND AND THE SPIRIT. It enhances this multi-dimensional ‘connection’.

B – Exercise and eating right (most of the time) are not options – they are actions/habits in line with who “I am.” I want a high quality of life. I want to lead by example. I want to ‘Live to the Max’.

C – I enjoy my workouts and the foods/meals I eat. I don’t have to force myself to do anything. I crave it all. I look forward to it all. (If you are not enjoying your workouts and the foods you eat – you may need to re-evaluate it all – SO YOU ARE DOING THINGS YOU ENJOY WHICH WORK IN YOUR FAVOR)

D – My workouts are 90% body-weight training. This allows me to workout literally ANYWHERE. Some of my best workouts when I travel are done on a playground. (the other 10% involves, bands, dumbbells, medicine ball). I am free from the confines of “the gym” – although I can walk into any sweat shop and get busy with the best of them – BUT, by doing it my way.

At this point I’m realizing there is plenty more for me to share about this – so, I’ll surely be expanding on some of these points in future posts. But, for now – please feel free to share your thoughts, comments or questions below… I’d love to hear from you…

Your trainer forever – your trainer life,

– Joey Atlas

Here’s an email that came in just a few hours ago – in reply to one of my thought provoking email newsletters:

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: RE: Secrets of a Trainer: Siarra, don’t let this happen to you,
ever…
From: Siarra K -siarra-k@_____.com-
Date: Tue, August 10, 2010 3:47 am
To: -joey @ joey atlas . com-

Hello Joey,

Thank you for drafting and sending these amazing email newsletters. The insight and real life stories are valuable and I really look forward to receiving your emails!

On this topic of personal trainers…

A work colleague and I started our weight loss mission at the same time. I started your lower body program whilst she joined the gym and got herself a personal trainer. I have to admit; at the time I was a bit jealous and was convinced her results would be much better and faster than mine.

Since we started at the same time, we are always discussing and comparing our results. I have visibly lost weight and inches off by waist, butt and thighs. Whereas, my colleague hasn’t lost any weight and is looking bigger, wider and more muscular.

She is totally miserable with her results so far and I am totally ecstatic with my result so I asked her to ditch the gym and her trainer to start your program.

You would think the choice was an easy one to make but she simply refuses to accept that i have gotten better results with paying a fraction of the costs she paying (she’s paying monthly gym membership fees PLUS $40 per hour with the personal trainer).

This has led to a lot of discussion around whether my program is better than going to the gym with a personal trainer. I am unclear and confused by some things she and her trainer have brought up because my knowledge in exercise is really poor so I thought who better to ask than Joey?

Can you give me your feedback on the 5 points she and her personal trainer made, below:

I look forward to your response.
Regards,
**Siarra K

1 – “All the celebrities go to the gym and have personal trainers…”

>> Joey’s Reply:

A – That’s an exaggeration. Not every celebrity goes to the gym – and not every celebrity has a personal trainer. Some celebrities could even show the average trainer a thing or two.

B – Even if that was true – SO WHAT! It doesn’t “prove” anything. Celebrities are “regular people” but many of them have the money to spend on trainers, all year round. This DOES NOT prove the theory which implies simply having a personal trainer is better than not having one. (Results are what counts.)

2 – “Women simply cannot get big and muscular with weights because we don’t have the same hormones as men. Initially she may be bulking up but those muscles will help her lose fat/weight and in the longer term she will lose more weight than me.”

>> Joey’s Reply:

LOL – Oh yes they can! This happens QUITE OFTEN. It has nothing to do with hormones. This is about ‘relativity’. A woman doesn’t have to bulk up like a man would in order to feel “she has bulked up”. All she needs to experience is what your friend is going through to realize IT DOES HAPPEN. The common rhetorical excuse is the hormone thing you mention above. Trainers love to use that one. But they can only get away with it for so long. Eventually the female client has enough of the “waiting” for the right things to happen – and decides to part ways and find another solution for her personal fitness needs.

3 – “By doing the same repetitive exercises, my body will stop responding and I will stop losing weight.”

>> Joey’s Reply:

Ah! Another “gym/trainer myth”. See, this excuse/myth IS PERFECT for the typical ‘weights and machines’ approach to fitness training. It’s used as a ‘smoke & mirrors’ tool to keep clients clinging to hope and thinking they need to keep having a trainer guide them, to change, vary and “mix up the program” – all in efforts of keeping the body guessing, blah, blah, blah… NONSENSE!!

When you do the right exercises as part of the well-designed program – YOUR BODY DOES NOT STOP RESPONDING – even if all, or most, of the exercises/program is “the same”.

4 – “The gym is a good way to exercise the heart and get the blood pumping around the body.”

>> Joey’s Reply:

So is making love for an hour!! COME ON NOW! – there are plenty of ways to get a great cardio workout – “the gym” is only one option on a list of many. (jumping rope, step-up & downs, cardio-fusion, making love, etc…)

5 – “The only way to lose the post-baby protruding tummy is to have a surgical tummy tuck and no amount of exercise will help.”

>> Joey’s Reply:

First of all – That is PURE Bu11$#!T. Sure it’s easier and has a high (short term) success rate for that specific area. BUT, there are women who’ve gotten rid of the post-pregnancy tummy bulge WITHOUT a tummy tuck. And they do it with a PROPER SYNERGY of exercise and simplified nutrition.

My replies are not intended to denounce traditional personal trainers and/or the conventional practice of personal training. But simply to shed light on the dynamics of (mis)communication, interaction, trust, marketing and understanding – as it applies to the profession of personal training and most importantly, it’s consequences on clients and potential clients.

There are MANY great trainers on the open market – BUT this does not make all trainers great – or even competent.

The tale of two approaches above, as outlined by Siarra, is great a example of firsthand experience – one which defies common logic. But does so with no “he said, she said” or “I heard about this through my friends cousin…”.

Better yet – we can consider it an un-official experiment. One that is bucking conventional wisdom, as we speak…

Siarra’s friend is now in the position to make a decision about her investment in the trainer, and more importantly about her needs & goals. Time will tell how her experience pans out.

In the meantime, Siarra will be sticking to my program and fine-tuning her body with each passing week

Have any comments, thoughts or questions about this post? Just type below in the ‘comments’ section. I’d love to hear from you…

Your trainer forever…
Your trainer for life,

— Joey Atlas

Here’s a summary of articles, blog posts and information you may have missed during the past week or so… All in one place for your reading convenience

1 – Atlas Home Gym: I’ve created a special new site for the ‘HG’ version of the Atlas Unit. There are already some great articles and videos on the site. But I will be adding MANY more to grow the site into a ‘home gym powerhouse’. I think you’ll really like this =>> Home Gym Blog

2 – Yoga Exposed: Are There Really Any Benefits of Yoga? <= this is an article I just posted on the ULBHTM Blog click to visit => Are There Really Any Benefits of Yoga?

3 – Back-Pain Article and Free Back-Pain CDs <= this is an article I recently posted on the Optimum Flexibility Blog click to visit => Back-Pain Article and Free Back-Pain CDs

4 – Co-Ed Total-Body FUSION Fitness DVDs: I should have the masters in my hand any day now, and once reviewed, I ship them out west to my fulfillment partners in Utah. I’m putting together an incredible bonus package to go with this dvd set. I promise it will knock your socks off. On a side note – Kristy and I will be marketing these dvd sets separately as we both have slightly different audiences, she will be creating a bonus package more suited to her audience.

5 – Half-Day Coaching/Training Sessions in New York and Connecticut: I’ll be ’sneaking’ into the lower New York and Connecticut area for the second half of July. If you are in that region and are interested in a Half-Day Coaching/Training Session. Click on the ‘CONTACT’ page and send me an email.

Thanks for stopping by here today. I appreciate you taking the time to read what I write for you…

Please feel free to share today’s post with anyone you know who can benefit from any of the helpful info I’ve shared with you.
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Your trainer forever…
Your trainer for life,

— Joey Atlas

So we decided to post this today to help answer them – and give you a place to post more questions and comments (at the bottom)…

Make no mistake – this Co-Ed Full-Body FUSION Workout program is not for pure beginners.

Male or female – you’ll want to have some kind of basic level of fitness already established, as these workout DVDs are geared toward intermediate and advanced ’students of fitness’.

We can’t reveal too much at this point – But here is a little sneak preview outline of what this complete program looks like:

DVDs 1 – 4 will each have two training sessions… a short workout and a longer workout. Both workouts on each dvd can be combined for an even longer workout, depending on your schedule, goals, fitness level, etc….

DVD # 1: Bodyweight and Resistance Bands

DVD # 2: Bodyweight and Dumbbells

DVD # 3: Bodyweight, Swiss/Exercise Ball and Medicine Ball

DVD # 4: Ultimate FUSION Combo: Bodyweight, Resistance Bands, Dumbbells, Swiss Ball and Medicine Ball

DVD # 5: Online Bonus DVD: Each of these workouts can done more than once in the same session, depending on your schedule, goals, fitness level, etc… They can also be combined for a Cardio-Resistance Playground Workout.

- Bonus Workout A: Cardio FUSION (bodyweight, bands, medicine ball, jump rope, etc…)
- Bonus Workout B: Full-Body Playground Workout

There will also be some more surprise bonuses for the first 300 people who take advantage of the Special Pre-Release offer. Over 210,000 people will be on notice for the Official Release – so the 300 Early-Bird spots will be gone in a blink…

Before the Master DVDs go to the duplication center, we will be running a Pre-Release Special for the first 300 lucky people – which gives you an “Insider Discount” – plus FREE SHIPPING. These will go VERY FAST – so if you want to get early notification of the Pre-Release Special, then just enter your first name and email below.

By doing this – you will get the early notice before everyone who is not signed up for early notification.

Thanks to the success of all my current fitness dvds (thanks to YOU!) and online fitness programs, I’ve been able to take a look into the future, with everyone’s feedback and suggestions in mind, and set my sights on what needs to be created for you, as we all seek to make progress.

If you’ve been with me for more than a few weeks – then you know I’ve teamed up with my super fitness pal, Kristy Lee Wilson – to work on this next big project. We’ve named it “Co-Ed Full-Body Fusion Fitness” (The “F-Bomb” Series).

A big factor in leading us to create this set has been all the requests I’ve received over the last 6 years to “please come out with a full-body program, Joey” etc…

But knowing how much work goes into creating and recording a program like this motivated me to look for someone to partner up with and make something that knocks everyone’s socks off…

So, Kristy and I just finished creating the outline – and we’re both pretty impressed with how this is shaping up. We promise, you are in for more than a treat when this program is released. We are also creating a very cool bonus package which could actually stand alone as it’s own program… Stay tuned…

2 – Home Fitness/Home Gym Surprise

You already know how much I favor “in-home fitness” and all the benefits that come with this approach. But, what I’ve realized over the last few years are 2 things:

A – There is a VERY BIG desire from people all over the world – to learn more about creating an ideal ‘home gym’ environment – and a lifestyle which naturally incorporates fitness into a regular and effective ‘life routine’.

B – There is very little “good” information to help fill this big desire – and furthermore – there is a lot of “less than helpful/misleading” info on this topic. Actually – there is far too much crumby info on this topic out there…

And, with that in mind – I’m going to be addressing this shortage of “home gym” guidance with my local buddy, Jack – who isn’t a ‘fitness pro’ – but he is an avid home gym enthusiast who also knows there needs to be a “home gym/fitness authority site” on the internet – to start guiding regular, everyday people in the right direction.

When you finally see what we have planned – you’ll be blown away and extremely thankful for all the info and advice we’ll be laying out there for you.

3 – The Atlas Unit Channel

Lots of subscribers have been emailing for updates on The Atlas Gym Unit.

Here’s the latest:

I just created an official channel for it on Youtube => The Atlas Gym Unit Workout Channel
…and I posted a 9-minute arm workout as the first exercise video. I think you’ll like it…

Over the next few weeks, months and years – I will be posting endless workout videos which will all be centered around The Atlas Gym Unit. Some of the combo sessions will include bands, dumbbells, med. balls, stability ball, and a few other surprises…

All I ask is that you go check out the channel, subscribe to it (free) to get all the new exercise videos I post, let all your friends know about the channel – and feel free to leave your comments on the channel as well.

4 – Mens Fitness

Although most of my clients and subscribers are women, I get a lot of questions from men. But they are a bit weird as most of them are unsure if I know how to help “males”.

Ehhhh… Guys, come on – If you watch the video above, I think you’ll agree I can also help “you”. If you are interested in something specific (building muscle, athletic performance, gaining natural strength, etc..) then just post your comments below, so I can have a better idea of your needs and goals…

5 – The Fit-Life Show >> http://www.TheFitLifeShow.com

We are almost ready to record Episode # 3 of The Fit-Life Show. So far – we’re getting a LOT of positive feedback on it – and hey, it’s FREE so if you haven’t tuned in yet – you can get in right here => The Fit-Life Fitness Podcast

OK – it’s almost 4pm here (USA, EST) and I’m playing Big Daddy this weekend. So, I need to gear up to go pick up my ‘crew’ (JoJo, Alexa & Darah)…

Oh – before you go – check out this pic of me and Alexa breakin’ it down last week with some bands hooked onto The Atlas Unit:

Me & daughter Alexa: Band Training

Don’t forget to check out the links above – and post any and all comments, thoughts and questions for me in the comment section below…

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

Here is the last post in case you missed it:
http://joeyatlas.com/live-to-the-max/the-dynamic-duo-of-real-fitness/

Whether you followed the action in real time – or have only seen it today – you can surely understand why that post has received so much attention and input.

Insults and Name-Calling are Different Than Thoughts and Opinions

There were a few posts we would categorize with a ‘negative’ label. And truthfully, we didn’t expect everyone to “like what they saw” or even be accepting of this great idea… Because you can’t please everybody. BUT, we didn’t expect for people to take things to the level of insult and name calling.

Granted, some don’t even realize they are doing it – but that still doesn’t make it right.

I planned on “responding” to some of the more narrow-sighted comments in today’s post. But after letting a few days go by – and seeing how many people added their positive enthusiasm and powerful support – I realized there’s no need to stay present on any of the negativity that came from that post…

The F-Train Rolls On ( F is for Fitness

This train is moving forward – and those who want to come along are 100% welcome and completely appreciated. Anyone who wishes not to… “no hard feelings… we wish you the best…”

There are a few points that were raised, which we will touch on in our first official web-radio show, The Fit-Life Show <= click to grab your free spot if you haven't already, spaces are limited...

The theme for the first show will be what you see as the title for this blog post: ‘The Fitness Shakedown’… and here’s why. The last blog post I speak about above ( The Dynamic Duo of Real Fitness ) caused many people to comment and respond with quick, gut-reaction replies.

The Meaning of “Being Fit”

This gave us a keen insight as to where certain mindsets are situated in terms of what people define as “Being Fit” – and what this means in terms of 1) seeking out proper guidance – and 2) being able to properly define one’s personal fitness goals.

Needless to say – these are issues we will be talking about in future episodes on our Fitness Podcast: The Fit-Life Show

Truth be told – the energy of the last blog post and all that it stirred up – has me and Kristy even more energized and enthused about the things we are going to work on together – for YOU.

So, before I close – we would love for you to take a minute or two – to let us know some of the topics or issues you would like to hear us talk about in future episodes of our new web-radio show. The comment box below is there for you

We thank you for going after your goals – and we look forward to helping you achieve them…

Joey Atlas

In my last blog post I told you about an incredible fitness pro who has really impressed me (and me her so much so that we are putting our heads together in order to bring you some top notch fitness items – such as a free radio show/podcast, awesome new exercise dvds and a handful of other surprises along the journey…

Even Better Than Wonder Woman – She’s REAL

Well, it’s officially time for me to introduce you to her. But before I do that – I want to say a few words about the ‘person’ behind the persona…

I’m a nickname fan – And I’ve already called Kristy a bunch of different things – such as: “The K-Bomb” and SuperGirl. (you’ll see why shortly)…

Like me – Kristy has had to overcome some significant obstacles in her life in order to achieve the great success she has, thus far in her life. None of what you are about to see has come “easily” to her – and because of that, it should not only inspire you – but fuel your motivation to keep moving forward when things don’t seem to be going your way.

In time, Kristy and I will get into finer details, most likely in the web radio show we will be doing together, starting in the near future.

There’s is no doubt – “superficially”, she is amazing in many ways – But her spirit is even more amazing…

What really drew me to her, is her mindset, her philosophy and her genuine desire to help those who have been unsuccessful up to this point. She and I immediately ‘clicked’ on that level – and it set the stage for all that is starting to come together now….

The First Workout

On Easter Sunday, Kristy took the ride here to Jacksonville, from Orlando – and we spent 2 solids hours going through some great workouts, challenging each other – and really having fun as we got to know each other a bit. The rest of the day was all about brainstorming and thinking of the ways we will team up to create some great stuff (Indoor/Outdoor Fitness DVDS, etc..) for different types of people – Both male and female.

Before I let you meet her – all I ask is that you take a few minutes to share your thoughts, comments and questions at the bottom of this post – after you watch the videos, etc….

Kristy will be stopping by here to see how this post is going and what kind of feedback we are getting – (She is very excited – as am I).

Help Us Name The Web Radio Show/Podcast

Also – Please let us know if you’d be interested in listening to Kristy and I in a free, monthly web-radio show/podcast – where we answer questions, talk about fitness & nutrition myths, etc….

I dare you to watch this video only once. She’s AWESOME. And yes – that is her doing all the flips, etc…

I think you see now why I consider her a ’special’ fitness pro and person.

I’ve been interested in teaming up with a female fitness specialist for quite some time now – But up until meeting Kristy – nobody has been able to show me the unique traits I’ve been looking for…

Well, now it’s time to make some magic – all in efforts of helping you and anyone else who wants to join this “way”…

Please just take a minute to share your thoughts and comments below, maybe even help us name the radio show??? We are waiting to hear from you!!

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

That being said – I do all I can to share my core values and beliefs in all aspects of my life. If someone doesn’t agree – or isn’t on the same frequency as me – I’m ok with that, just go your own way if what I share doesn’t jibe with you…

When it come to the specific topic of fitness – the same rules apply. There are many methods and approaches out there. But this isn’t a judging session – just don’t have the time or need for that.

I simply lead by example.

Whoever wants to join me is free to – Whoever doesn’t is free to seek their way.

Quite often, leading by example means nothing more than doing your own thing and letting your actions carry the message.

On that note I have a great story which is tied to the headline of this post. But before I share that story, I want to give you a few quick ‘behind-the-scenes’ updates on what’s developing here in AtlasVille…

1 – The Atlas Unit: Many people have been asking “When can I buy one??”

Fitness Centers, Conditioning Pros and Personal Trainers can buy one right now (the sale price is part of the pre-release promo). We had to set up a temporary demo site to allow this to happen. All details are here: http://www.FunctionalGymUnit.com

If you are interested in one for your home or office – the good news is I am making a home/residential version of the unit specifically for you. It is less expensive than the Club Model and still does everything the Club Model does.

2 – I’ve met a true fitness pro who shares a very similar philosophy with me – not just in fitness but in other areas of life as well. Because of this rare synergy – there lies the potential for us to create some VERY helpful materials for you in the near future. **Stay tuned… In due time I will introduce you to her.**

3 – Free Home Fitness Videos: I’ve been getting a lot of great feedback and ‘thank yous’ about my Home-Fitness-TV channel. Over the next few weeks and months I’ll be adding more fitness videos to the channel. I’m planning on shooting some VERY cool playground/outdoor workout videos for you… Most likely with the help of my friend mentioned above.

OK – now I share with you a great post from a devout Joey Atlas Student (Deena posted this on my Facebook page) – who leads by her own example.

She learns first – then leads by example. Simple – yet profound…

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“Hey Joey, I had to share this with you……

I’ve been doing the fourth exercize from the mini core workout (what I call the overhead wood chopper!! (”,)) on alternate days at the gym for about three weeks now, and I’ve noticed considerable change in my mid section, and in my core strength and balance (I do the exercize in a slow controlled movement from a standing position).

The funny thing is, we’ve got one of those body-builder types at gym who thinks he knows what’s best for every one. He’s an old guy (65 years) who competes in competitions, and when I first started doing the exercize he came over and asked what I was doing, and why, and then proceeded to scornfully tell me there was no point to it unless I’m into yoga (”,)

Then last week as I’m halfway through my set he comes over and asks me if I can show him how to do it!!!!!!!!

He said he’d been watching me over the past couple of weeks and had noticed how fluid and controlled my movements had become (plus i’d increased the weight from 15kg’s to 35kg’s!), and that he’d also noticed the change in my mid section (I bit back the urge to call him a dirty old man)!

It just goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks and I can’t wait to get to gym tomorrow to show him the exercizes from your latest free workouts!”

LOVE YOUR WORK!!!

Best regards,
– Deena
South Africa
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Yes – I enjoyed reading that just as much as you did – Maybe even a bit more

Are you leading by example?

If so, please tell me how – in the ‘comment’ box below. Or just feel free to post any questions or comments that may be on your mind…

And if you’re not leading by example – then it’s never too late to start. Never too late…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

Joey Atlas

Most people use the staircase to either go up or down to the next floor. The REALLY lazy ones use the elevator

Truth is – a regular staircase, or outdoor stadium steps, is an amazing tool for several types of exercise. From leg toning and strengthening to athletic conditioning – there is a LOT that can be accomplished on the stairs…

BUT – you have to know what you are doing. And if anyone knows what they area doing when it comes to stair exercise programs – its my long time friend and fitness pro, Virgil Aponte. Today Virgil has offered 3 stair exercise downloads – FREE for the taking and sharing.

All we ask is that you do 3 things:

1 – Do the stair workouts (**Be sure you have medical clearance for exercise first.**)

2 – Spread the word. Do that right now, please. Send this page to anyone you know who can use a few great workouts.

3 – Come back and thank us later in the ‘comment’ section below.

Here are the workouts. Just click on them, and print them out.

Stair Exercise Program – The Basics

Stair Workout – Lunge Exercise Variations

Stair Workout – Stair Exercise Combo Program

And remember…

“Who loves you, baby?” (remember Kojack/Tellie Savalas)

You trainer does!…

Joey Atlas

3 years ago I officially retired from personal training in the Jacksonville, Florida area. I was so busy training clients – I had no life, no time for myself or my family. My waiting list of clients was getting longer and longer every week. And I was working from sun-up to sundown.

“I was blessed to have so many incredible clients – but it was killing me. I simply got burnt out…” — Joey Atlas

I needed to step away for a while to find balance. And then take time to think about my return to personal training – not only in the Jacksonville area – but around the world on special short-term assignments (training celebrities for movie roles, training athletes for sport specific purposes [golf, tennis, etc], coaching for whole families, consulting for companies, etc…)

Well, the time has come for me to “get busy” with one-on-one and group personal training again…

In the last 4 years I’ve developed a complete, worldwide presence on the internet with my home, office and travel fitness dvds, and online fitness programs selling in every country around the world, wrote my first book, Fatness to Fitness, which hit # 1 on Amazon.com on release day, and have been hired as an ‘undercover fitness mind’ by several companies looking to improve what they do (just Google “Joey Atlas” for more info, if you are new to me).

And now, most of my time is spent consulting on special projects – But I’ve managed to adjust my schedule to start taking on a few clients each week. I already had a waiting list ready to go – and a few people have already started training with me…

I’m ready now – Are you?

I am now going public with this information as it is only fair to everyone who has inquired over the last few years. I did promise to let everyone know when I’m ready to get back into it.

I’m excited about this but a the same time I know up-front that I won’t be able to take on all clients who wish to train with me – So, this will be a ‘first come – first served’ scenario – and I will add you to the waiting list if I can’t fit you into my schedule immediately.

If you are seriously interested in getting yourself into great shape – with a sane and balanced approach to realistic fitness for today’s busy lifestyle – then click here => Contact Your Personal Trainer, Joey Atlas …or you can call me @ 904-419-7720 – Leave a message if I don’t answer, and I’ll get back to you when I catch a break. Please don’t call just to ‘chat’ or to ask for free fitness advice over the phone. I just don’t have time for any of that.

Please copy these questions (and your answers) into the contact page if you choose to email me.

1 – What are your top 2 goals?

2 – Why do you believe I am the right trainer for you?

3 – Where do you want to train? (home, office, etc…)

4 – What part of Jacksonville, Florida do you live in? (Keep in mind I also travel worldwide on special assignments if you are interested in this.)

5 – When is the best time to fit your training sessions into your daily schedule?

6 – Do you want to do this alone or do you have others who are also interested?

7 – Feel free to add anything else you wish.

I look forward to hearing from you…

Jacksonville Personal Trainer Joey Atlas

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas