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All About Brian England in Gilbert, AZ - Gym Time

By Brian England

Real Estate Agent with Ambrose Realty Management LLC SA634540000

September 11, 2017 05:00 AM

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So, being that the Fit Body Boot Camp that I did for 6 weeks didn't lead to me getting rid of my belly, I am still trying to figure out what to do. I joined a gym for starters, but I need to figure out a routine that will lead to my belly eventually becoming flat again, haha. I met with a trainer there and he put together a routine of 6 exercises that target the core. There were a couple of exercises that I couldn't quite do yet, so he has me starting out on some machines instead. This is fine, but he only has me doing 3 exercises for 3 sets each. I am done with those in 15-20 minutes and don't really feel like I am doing enough. If I haven't already played tennis, then in addition to these 3 exercises, I run on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes to get some cardio in. I really feel kind of lost, as I have never done much in a gym and don't really know what I should be doing to accomplish my goal. I know part of the solution is to eat healthy, but to be honest, I think I eat pretty healthy already. I have a green smoothie every day and I stay away from sugar and processed foods as much as possible. I would certainly try to eat even healthier, if I knew exactly what I should be eating on a daily basis and could actually fix those things for myself to eat. Anyways, my quest continues, I will keep y'all updated!

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Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, you are on top of things Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 , it's good that Sandy pushes you to do more Norm!

Sep 11, 2017 09:38 AM

Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...

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Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning Michael Jacobs , do you go to the gym as well or what is your secret to success?

Sep 11, 2017 09:39 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Brian England all cardio is the way to lose weight....but you need to complement that with weight training.... replace fat with lean muscle.... the weight routine that you could not do means you were using weights that were too heavy for you...do those routines with lighter weights and progress from there...

and get another trainer...you shouldn't be focused only on cardio ....

Sep 11, 2017 09:47 AM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Will Hamm

Aurora, CO

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hey Brian England, If you figure out about the belly, let me know, South Beach diet helps me for a while but get boring after awhile. lol

Sep 11, 2017 10:01 AM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Well, the exercises that I couldn't do were without weights Barbara Todaro , they were core exercises and I am thinking that my core wasn't strong enough.

Sep 11, 2017 10:19 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

do static poses... for core.... hold for 10 seconds.... relax for 10 seconds and repeat....

eventually you'll hold that for minutes ( I do 4 mnutes 15 seconds so far)

Sep 11, 2017 10:23 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I will certainly let you know if I get it figured out Will Hamm , it certainy isn't an easy thing to figure out, haha.

Sep 11, 2017 10:20 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Brian,

Barbara Todaro is right about core exercises. The illustration she showed is one that be do in Yoga. A

Sep 11, 2017 12:22 PM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

this static pose is what I began my core training doing.... I held it for 10 seconds and now it's many minutes.... every muscle in the body is engaged.... I love it... great routine for a warm up for lifting.... Ron and Alexandra Seigel (A)....

Sep 11, 2017 12:40 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That sounds like a good plan Ron and Alexandra Seigel , now I just need to learn which static poses to do. Is it only the one in the picture or what Barbara Todaro? I know how to plank, is that also considered a static pose that I should be doing?

Sep 11, 2017 02:06 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Brian England

I can already hold a plank for a minute or more Barbara Todaro , I was in the habit of doing them before I went to bed each night, but I haven't done them in a long while. I need you here to train me!!! Or, just outline a routine for me to follow and I will do it.

Sep 11, 2017 02:18 PM

Barbara Todaro

yes, planks are perfect....then work your way up to static poses.... planks are much easier....start with a count of 10...

Sep 11, 2017 02:08 PM

Barbara Todaro

that's good if you've done them before.... but you need to work your way up to 5 minutes.... you do them every day and increase them by 10 seconds as often as you can.... and make sure you breathe while you're doing it....

Sep 11, 2017 02:26 PM

Barbara Todaro

one more routine..... lay on your back and raise your extended legs 4" off the floor and hold it there.... you are laying on your back rather that sitting up....

Sep 11, 2017 02:27 PM

Barbara Todaro

This is how you do it Brian England lift legs 4 to 6" off floor...hands behind your head.... hold that for 20 seconds.... lower to floor for 20 seconds.... do 10 reps....morning and evening.... this is what they do at the police academy.....

Sep 11, 2017 02:37 PM

Brian England

You are an amazing instructor Barbara Todaro , I will start doing the plank for a minute every night before going to bed and in the morning when I wake up for at least a minute and try to increase by 10 seconds each time. I will also start doing the leg lifts as well for 10 reps in the morning and before bed. Thank you!!!

Sep 12, 2017 06:19 AM

Jim Cheney

Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA

Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

Brian England I have a few tricks.

If it's not in the house, you can't eat it. Don't buy junk!
I eat due to boredom. Keep low cal food on hand to snack like seaweed, celery, real fruit, nuts, trail mix,
Keep busy. When your on the back of a boat hauling in a 20' marlin, you're not thinking about what sandwich is in your cooler.
Join a work out that meets at a certain time, and you are accountable to the group.

Sep 11, 2017 08:51 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Brian.

I was going to recommend you talk to Barbara Todaro , but I see she has already written to you about it.

Sep 12, 2017 02:00 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thanks Jim Cheney , those are great tips and I am happy to see that with regard to snacks, I am already doing good!

Sep 12, 2017 06:20 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Good morning James Dray , I would be crazy not to turn to Barbara Todaro for advice!!!

Sep 12, 2017 06:21 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL

708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Love your commitment, Brian England ... I could learn from you! I agree with those that tell you to heed Barbara Todaro's advice. She's AR's exercise guru!

Gene

Sep 12, 2017 01:56 PM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thanks Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi , I will always follow where Barbara Todaro leads me!

Sep 12, 2017 03:27 PM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

that's frightening, Brian England

Sep 12, 2017 03:32 PM

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Brian,

I hope your new fitness routine works for you. Knowing you, I am sure it will be successful!

Sep 16, 2017 07:23 AM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hope so as well Sheri Sperry - MCNE® , we shall see in a few months, hopefully I am much slimmer around the waist area, haha.

Sep 16, 2017 12:16 PM

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL

TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Interesting post and comments. Brian, this was perhaps very helpful to many of us who want to also 'get rid of our belly.' It certainly was encouraging and inspirational. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sep 22, 2017 08:19 PM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Thank you Jane Chaulklin-Schott , I am glad that you found some benefit from it, especially since it was me just kind of rambling on, haha. I hope that you are having a nice weekend!

Sep 23, 2017 07:23 AM

Claude Labbe

RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC

Realty for Your Busy Life

A few years ago, I read The Four Hour Body and then found a local gym that hewed to that philosophy. It worked great. I looked amazing and felt amazing.

Since that worked so well, I stopped (because I lookd & felt amazing). Now I need to start again because the old habits have crept back in.

Lesson here: just do it, don't stop.

And...congratulations

Oct 11, 2017 07:39 PM