They did it! AND YOU CAN TOO!!!

The biggest perk of my job as a trainer is changing peoples lives. I have watched people transform there bodies and lives for the better and had the privilege to be a part of it. Here are a few of my old clients and what they had to say about our training. If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation with me, please give me a call at 757-351-9587.

Testimonials-

"Having never been in a gym or ever worked out I really was a bit lost when I first began trying to work out.  Jeremy however quickly showed me the proper way to use the gym equipment and showed me several different routines to safely and properly work out.  Besides his vast knowledge of physical training, he also helped me with my nutritional education and helped me work out a diet to go along with my workouts.  With his guidance and personal dedication my physical strength has dramatically increased, along with my overall health.  I would highly recommend Jeremy for any training needs, and just as long as you stick to his recommendations, and put the time in at the gym you will start seeing results and feeling better in no time" – Ron Jordon, 26

This past summer I joined a gym to make a change in my life. Little did I know that there would be one person to help me change my life completely. I started out at 176 pounds, being 5'1 and wanting to enlist in the military wasn't an option for me. I started with weights, then slowly moved onto the machines, but results weren't happening as I would have liked. One day I had arrived at the gym a little defeated then I heard a voice "Hey,....yes you come here" this is how it started. Jeremy as he introduced himself explained that what I was aiming at loosing was long term and would take time for me to actually see results. So he created a workout just for me. Everyday I came into the gym feeling more and more excited. Jeremy never gave up one me, and pushed me when I needed it the most. Slowly but surely a month went by and I started seeing results. I felt lighter, faster and stronger than ever. I worked hard for three long months and my weight goal was met of 150 pounds. Jeremy Oliver is one man that changed me for the better, he gave me the mindset to want to do something great for myself. I didn't just learn about weight loss and how to workout, but how to have a better lifestyle and have a positive attitude on life. I will always remember the last thing he would say after every workout "For those who say it can't be done, don't interrupt the ones that are doing it,".

-       Vivian Rodriguez, 18

Jeremy has been such a blessing. He literally has changed my life. With his knowledge on nutrition, he help me change how I view food and help me to to learn how to eat healthier. With his excellant guidance in the gym, I am in the best condition that I have been in for years. With what he has taught me, I know that I will continue to set and meet news goals. And will continue to become a healthier me. Thanks Jeremy for all that you have done! Gary Phillips Suffolk, VA

Jeremy

Just to let you know, I really enjoyed the past six weeks. Some of your phylosophies are similar to mine as a coach. You have a serious side, but also make it fun. Also, even tho you pushed us to do as much as we could, you still understood that some of us had limitations and saw that we were doing the best we could. I know everyone had their own reasons for taking the class, and some of us had goals that we set that were within reason. My goals I felt were attainable. I not only met my first goal of losing 10 lbs but exceeded that by five more. I am now eating healthier, exercising more and feeling much better about myself. My long time goals are to lose 60 lbs, and hopefully get off diabetis medication. I think we had a great group of people, and I feel I found some new friends thru this program. Needless to say, I really enjoyed myself these past few weeks, and I hope I get the opportunity to be in another class with you. My biggest challenges are ahead of me, but I hope that I can have the confidence and will power to meet my goals. Thanks again for a great experience.

Keep in touch.

Denny Hemmis, 63

Xtreme Performance Training... Whats that???

Xtreme Performance Training Center


What is XPT? We are a Multi Functional Training Facility. We define unconventional training that will improve total body strength, endurance, and overall health. If you want to take your fitness goals seriously then you need to be training at XPT. Once you try ,it will become YOUR NEW ADDICTION!


XPT is not your typical gym, you are not going to find your traditional machines and cardio equipment. We do not have your fancy Flat screen TV’s that only distract your workouts and stand in the way of REAL RESULTS. We are not concerned with our IMAGE like to many gyms are, we care about our clients and them reaching their GOALS! Not all the fancy machines and shiny cardio equipment! That is great for those who want to say they go to the gym. XPT is where you go to achieve results not watch DR.OZ on the Treadmill. XPT is YOUR NEW ADDICTION!


We have a Different Approach to training, one that actually works! We specialize metabolic training, which in our terminology is a hybrid style of training: that activates and stimulates all the muscles of the body while incorporating cardiovascular conditioning into one session.

We individualize each and every workout to meet the needs of that particular client. During each session we learn a little more about your body and how its working, then work to correct any imbalances you may have, to keep you injury free and lead a healthier more functional life.

You will never do the same workout twice or even the same workout as the client that was before or after you, this would do you no good as their goals and body are completely different than yours. We keep the workouts always changing this way your body never has a chance to adapt. We are always coming up with new way to challenge you to keep the body
progressing!

Who is XPT for? XPT is for anyone who wants to be motivated and challenged to make a change in their bodies and actually see results. XPT is for the beginner looking to get in better shape tone up and lose some unwanted pounds, to the advanced athlete who is looking perform better in whatever sport you train for! We are not for those who want to watch a movie while they go through monotonous cardio routine. We are not for those who walk around the gym making sure everyone is looking at them before they begin an exercise. We are for those who are looking for a great energetic atmosphere, where you can come and expect to have a great work each and every time!

The secret to MOTIVATION

I found this online today and it lit a fire up under my ass, lets see what it can do for you.

White rice or Brown rice... that is the question.

Ron, one of my clients asked me this question the other day and then deemed the answer blog-worthy, so here we go. When rice is harvested from the field it is brown rice, all of it. This rice is then taken and processed, polished, and stripped of nearly all fiber and nutrient value. The “fortified” rice is then covered in a nutrient powder to try and replace the vitamins lost during processing. The end result is a high glycemic product with only a fraction of the nutrients it started with. WAIT high gly-what??

 Time for a quick lesson on the physiology of nutrient metabolism. The Glycemic index or GI is a scale that nutritionists have created to determine a carbohydrates effect on blood sugar levels. It is no secret that foods that spike insulin levels are not going to be great for you and in the long run cause diabetes. A food item that is high on the GI will be quickly digested and realesed into the blood stream and since nutrients can only be absorbed at a gradual rate much of the calories will be wasted and stored, guess where they get stored. Adipose tissue or fat stores have the ability to rabidly absorb these extra sugars that got shot into the blood stream, how convenient. On the flip side foods low on the GI will take longer to digest and slowly release into the blood stream. In turn the body will use much more energy digesting it and gain more nutrients from the food.

Now how does all of this scientific crap relate to Ron’s question about rice? Simple. Brown rice is low on the GI scale where as white rice is high. The food companies take a perfectly good staple like brown rice and process the crap out of it till it is no longer of good use to the body. Your digestive systems job is to process food, if the food you take in is already processed then the body’s natural reaction is to get it through the system quickly as possible and store it. So the moral of the story is the more unrefined and natural a food item is, the better use your body can make of it. Generations of humans lived long healthy lives before processed foods, now obesity, heart problems, and diabetes kill more people than anything… coincidence? I think not. If you want help with your eating habits please feel free to contact me at jr.oliver@att.net for more information.

5 New Years Nutrition tips for weight loss

So the new year will be here before you know it and with that comes an opportunity to forge a healthy lifestyle. If your resolution is weight loss you will have to couple hitting the gym with some healthy eating. These five tips will help you get on the right track.

1. Eat Breakfast- If you are like most people you sleep for 6-8 hours then wake up to a day chocked full of things to do. Starting your day with a meal is important for a number of reasons. First of all by eating breakfast you are doing just that, breaking the 8 hour fast from sleeping. Your metabolism is what burns the calories in you take in. If you wake up and don't eat then your metabolism pretty much stays asleep. Make sure you are eating things like eggs and oatmeal with fruit. A pop tart does not really "jump start" your body in he morning.

2. Eat more- By more I mean more often. Since you got your metabolism started at breakfast you want to keep it going by eating every three hours or so. Now eating 5-6 meals a day may sound daunting but once you get in the habit of eating more, smaller meals your metabolism will stay roaring all day and increase calorie burn.

3. Don't Drink your Calories- since the average soda is packed with about 150 calories per 12 ounces I recommend nixing them from your diet completely. Water is one of the best things you can possibly put in your body. Do you get in your 8 cups a day? Not doing so will cause your body to retain water and make weight loss even harder.

4. Look out for Sugar- Fat doesn't make you fat, sugar makes you fat. The calories you get from the majority of sugars are of no use to the body, so they get stored, as fat. Now this isn't to say that you cant indulge in cheesecake(my favorite) every now and then but you really should keep sweets to a minimum. Oh and the fact that Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the country should motivate you as well.

5. Portion Size- I have personally witnessed someone lose 15 lbs by changing nothing but the portion sizes they ate. Now this isn't to say that that happens for everyone but if you are eating 5-6 times a day smaller portions shouldn't be an issue. Pay attention to the food labels, they are there for a reason!

Now that you have a better understanding of how to eat right, hit the gym and lets get rid of those extra pounds!!!

Please feel free to contact me at jr.oliver@att.net with questions or to set up a FREE consultation.

Setting Goals

"I want to get in shape!" This is probably the number one new years resolution in the country. The only problem is that "getting in shape" is a very vauge statement, how will you know when you have arrived? The soloution here is to set short terma attinable goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, and timely.

I always recommend to new clients that the sit down and make a six week and a six month goal. Now this goal can be any number of things from pounds/inches lost, to the number of push ups you can do. First the goal has to be specific, just saying "I want to lose weight." isnt. That brings us to measureable. In order to stay motivated you must me able to measure progress. Now we know the changes dont happen overnight but over the course of six weeks you can start to notice some changes in your body if you are working hard and following your program. Making your goals attainable is of equal importance. This is where thinking realisticly comes into play. Knowing that healthy weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week, it would not be attainable to set a 20 lbs weight loss goal for 6 weeks. On the flip side of that make it timely, dont say i want to lose 5lbs over the next year or you will just procrastinate and ill see you again next January with a 10lbs goal.

No matter the goal, if your are smart about it you can get there. Whether you think you can or you cant your right.

Jeremy Oliver CPT
757.351.9587

Healthy Chili Recipie

"I dont have time to cook." That is no excuse to eat fast food every night. Didnt you see that SuperSize Me movie? The solution is to prepare food in bulk and have it ready. Do you have one hour a week you can dedicate to cooking a healthy meal that will last you all week? I made this chili tonight and it came out absoulutly delicious...

3 cans diced tomatoes
2 bell peppers
frozen corn
frozen spinach
3 carrots
3 white onions
fresh garlic
2 lbs ground turkey
cumin
black pepper
chili powder

1. Cut up all your veggies and set off to the side.
2. Add tomatoes, corn, and spinach to pot and start to simmer
3. Saute 2 onions and green peppers with some garlic till tender
4. Add sauted veggies to the pot and season to taste with spices.
5. Steam carrots by adding a little water covering and microwave for 3min. add to pot.
6. Put remaining onion and ground turkey in saute pan, cover and cook till meat is brown.
6. Add meat to pot and simmer stirring occasionally

Now I also made some brown rice to eat mine with but that part is up to you. This is a fun recipie to expiriment with and enjoy on a cold night.