Expectations vs. Reality

This is the time of year most of us decide to make that New Years Resolution.I will admit that I don't know everything when it comes to fitness and nutrition, but I do know the things that work! Those things only total 2! I feel they are the most important and they are PASSION and COMMITMENT! I have become real familiar with both over the past 3 years! In 2012 I plan on being selfless and dedicated to others that want and need my help. For this evolution to occur, my goal is to continue educating myself with fitness knowledge in any way shape or form.
This month I decided to get my TRX Suspension Trainer Certification and shortly I will be in possession of my ISSA PFT Certification. I love having the TRX and using it as one the main ways I choose to train my body. TRX Suspension Training is designed for all people, all ages, all fitness levels and is a fun, fast and effective total body workout. You burn calories and fat while building lean muscle mass and gain joint stability and flexibility. The benefits include improved balance and coordination, improved muscular strength and endurance, improved power and explosiveness, increases energy levels, and improves flexibility.
So whatever way you decide to train, do it! 2012 is next week, so I implore to you to make that commitment for the rest of your life. So when it comes to your fitness,there is a difference between expectations and reality! Train smart and be consistent! See you in 2012, Rich!
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I just wanna help!

The desire to move forward hasn't always been a priority with me. It wasn't until I reached my 40's that I really understood what I wanted out of life and which direction I wanted to travel. If you are a ship at sea and the wind is blowing, there is no doubt that you will end up at some destination. I want to be at the place that I want to be at. The only thing that is required at this point is setting your sails in the direction in which you want to travel. Sounds easy? I believe it is.
In over the past 2 1/2 years,the thing that has been consistent in my life, outside of God, and my family, has been fitness. It started out as something real simple. The only thing I had on my agenda was getting in shape. Before I knew it, I had the desire and motivation to assist others with their own fitness. I have come across a few people that are in fitness that all they want is to be recognized and noticed for all the so called great things they do. A person is definitely going to be seen if they continually turn the spot light on themselves. Pretty soon people are going to get tired of looking in that direction. You don't have to make noise to be seen if you choose to put others first and help others with a pureness of heart. Alot of people want fame, pats on the back,and even praise. The only thing I want is to help.
I love the fact that I live by a fitness 1st approach. I focus on my perpetual movement towards a healthy lifestyle. By doing this, it has opened doors that I would have never have ever imagined being being open. I don't claim to be the best, the strongest, fastest, leanest, and I never will. All I can do is be MY best everyday. When friends, family, and even strangers thank me for being inspiring as well as motivating, I feel very humbled and honored. In reply to that, I just have to say thank you, and keep heading towards my goal. If you ever need help with your fitness, need to get motivated, or guided in the right direction, know that I will be there to lend a hand! Your Dedicated Coach, Rich

Rich Sanchez
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

The Basics

Good morning everyone. I hope your training is going well so far. I have come to the conclusion that your training does not have to be flashy, or over the top. There are many people out there doing hybrids, super hybrids, and even sometimes working out more than twice a day. Working out at a faster pace and more times during the day won't give you faster results.

I look at it like this, If you are doing a particular program, for instance P90X, and you happen to miss a day, will you or should you double up the next day? Some people do. Now, lets say you are taking prescription medication and you happen to miss a dose, are you going to double up the next time? Some people do. My point is, you might be doing more damage to your body by doubling up, whether it be your training or your medication, it might be more than your body can handle at one time. More at one time is not always good for you. By putting your body through so much trauma, you may become susceptible to injury and invite the possibility of being sidelined for a period of time. This can lead to frustration and the need for results becomes immediate has prompted some to desperate measures.

Stick to the basics my friends. I have been very blessed with my training thus far in my life and have made some tremendous results. In the early portion of my training, I learned real fast that my ego had many opportunities of getting in my way of my progress. I quickly sent him away because that was a definite distraction. I have learned to listen to my body and understand its needs, necessities, and how it works. To get optimum results from your workouts, I feel that is a key element to your overall progress. I continually keep my mind open to different training practices that will give me the best results . I stick to training programs that practice fundamentals. This is why I think certain programs are better in its purest form. If I do too much at one time, it may be hard to determine what is actually working for you.

Nothing is going to replace hard work, consistency, motivation, and great nutrition. In my opinion, these 4 elements are the keys to you fitness success. Finding out how your body responds to certain training is done with trial and error. Some mistakes have to be made in order for you to succeed. If you have been stuck doing the same workout for a long period of time with no results, it's time for something new. Make sure you do your research before you try a new program. If you have friends that have been training for some time and their results are evident, ask them. You will get best and most honest answers necessary. Don't be sold by alot of programs that are being marketed on Television. Just because they are T.V., doesn't mean they are the best. Pay attention to your body, do what's best for it and most important, STICK TO THE BASICS!

Your Dedicated Coach, Rich

www.richsanchezfitness.com

(702)234-7422

My review/ Insanity- The Asylum!

I have to say, Insanity/ The Asylum is the best workout I have ever done in my life. I finished my first round in the middle of June this year and I felt that I was in the best shape of my life. I started out at a weight of 193 lbs. and finished up weighing in at 187 lbs. In the 30 days that it took to complete this program, I noticed a considerable transformation in my total fitness. I'm talking increased speed, quickness, agility, flexibility, durability, and overall strength. After each day completed, I grew increasingly more and more anxious to move on to the next day. I knew that each rep of every exercise served a meaningful purpose. This workout has been the biggest fitness challenge for me thus far in my 43 years of existence. Fitness for me has turned back the hands of time and has given me a a renewed sense of energy and excitement. Asylum has brought me to the pinnacle of my fitness mountain. Every workout, I have to focus and bring an inner strength necessary to get the desired results I want to achieve. You definitely cannot go through the motions with any of these workouts and you absolutely have to bring your "A" game! That old saying, " Whatever doesn't kill you, only makes us stronger." I think whoever said that was describing Asylum. It will take you the brink of defeat but will give you that sense of completion that you actually accomplished something that is rather difficult.
I just started my second round yesterday, and I am more excited this round than I was my first.I know what I need to concentrate on and I plan on concentrating on the areas I am weak at. So if you are ready to take that bold step and take your fitness to another level, The Asylum is the way to go. In order for us to grow, changes must be made. I guarantee it will work! Good luck on your journey.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich Sanchez
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

Fitness Maturity

I still can't believe all that has happened to me over the past 2 1/2 years. It seems like yesterday that I was opening up my P90X box. The 1st thing that came to mind was, what was I getting myself into. I felt like this inexperienced little boy stepping into this adult world that I knew nothing about. The excitement and anticipation I felt was that of child waiting to open up his presents on Christmas morning. An anxiety that brought about a curiousness, not knowing what I was going to unwrap. Man, was I in for a surprise. Lets just say I manned up real quick.
In my early adult life, I would workout and stay fit, go to the gym regularly, eat whatever I wanted, and not have to worry about gaining excess weight. I had youth on my side and very active metabolism. I didn't know that I as I got older , I would need to concentrate more on fitness and actually eat healthy food. "Eating healthy!" Are you kidding me? I figured if I worked out, I can eat whatever I wanted to.
As time moved forward, my age increased, and so did my weight. Many years had passed and many tings had occurred in my life. I got out of the service, moved to Vegas, got married, had a child, got divorced, my mother passed away, and next thing I knew, I was on my way to ruining my health for the rest of my life. I was 41 years old and I felt like sh#@, physically and especially mentally.
I was done feeling horrible so I went and purchased P90X and that changed my life dramatically. This began the start of my fitness transformation which in turn began my fitness maturity. There has been many great things that I have learned about myself when it comes to my body and my overall fitness. Gaining knowledge and wisdom is the inevitable outcome the more you train. As I got stronger and noticed significant changes in my body, I thirsted to know more and absorb as much great information about physical fitness as I could. The more I fed myself about fitness, the more I realized I wanted to try new training regimens which would have a huge impact on my overall maturity level.
The way I did this was through trial and error and paying close attention to the different stimuli that effects my body and using them for continual physical and psychological growth.
From your Dedicated Coach, Rich Sanchez
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

The Healthy Choice

I still ponder over all the great things that have occurred in my life over the past two years. It is with excitement and amazement, I have been fortunate to have many blessings bestowed upon me. It is just short of a miracle that these adventures in my life have happened. The fact that these things are a miracle of sorts, allows me to never take them for granted.
The fitness element in my life is such a valuable part of me. It is as equally important as breathing. Taking a breath to live, and exercising for life. I have had several people refer to my excitement for fitness as an obsession, I like to call it my PASSION! There are some occasions when I have to be politically correct when it comes to fitness issues, while at the same time remaining honest and from the heart. In regards to the content of what I am writing, I am just going to be purely honest.
There are some harsh realities when it comes to a persons health and fitness, and for millions, the lack there of. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and have been here for over 20 years. Up until about a year ago, I did not realize that our state ranks as one of the lowest in the nation when it comes to health and fitness. I believe it somewhere around 46th in the country. Just the thought of that is disgusting to me not to mention down right frustrating. It even sometimes pisses me off. You may wonder why does this up set me. It is because I care about the health of another human being.
The knowledge, the resources, and even the technology for health and fitness is at your fingertips. In many instances, most of these availabilities are free. The hunger and desire to want to be healthy in the U.S. appears to have diminished over the past several years. The reality of it is, is that most people are just lazy and don’t care. They would rather sit back, eat a bunch of crappy food, and at the same time, clog their arteries, smoke, and drink excessively. All of these combined will ultimately run into several, severe health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. If there is some kind of physical impairment that does not allow someone to exercise, or limits their mobility, then the next best thing, I feel, would be to maintain a sensible and healthy nutrition plan. If this does not include you, then you have no excuse. Many of us, and I do mean many, simply take their health for granted. Lets face it, something tragic may have to happen in your life in order for you to open your eyes and make you a little more conscientious of your health. I pray that does not happen to you. We go through our life, day in and day out, not realizing all the foods we are eating are unhealthy and all the lack of exercise is just pushing us closer and faster to our grave. I’m just trying to head in the opposite direction. A wake up call like this could mean the difference between life and death, if we act in time. Sometimes that last minute reaction may be too late. Just remember this, “Fitness is about being proactive, not reactive.”
It is way past the time for Americans to wake up from your fitness coma and to get off ass and go to work! I was definitely on the road to my own demise until I realized I was en route to my own death certificate signing. So you what I did? I opened my eyes and made the simple decision to get healthy. I’m gonna make this real simple for you, so you choose. You are traveling down a path and you come to a split in the road. One way leads to death, the other one leads to life. HMMMM? Decisions, decisions! The choice was easy, now you choose. I simply committed to a lifestyle that is dedicated to health, fitness, exercise, and great nutrition.
I am 43 years old. I know there are people my age that are not gonna live another 10 years simply because of the unhealthy lifestyle they live. That is the truth that cannot be denied. I pray you are not one of them and if you are, the time for action is NOW! You have 1 body, and 1 life! Treat you body as best as you can. I leave you with this........Your relationship between you and Fitness should not be taken for granted! It is work that is done daily, But NOT a chore! It is a great UNION and that whatever you put into it, you will get out of it. Treat it well, and the rewards are endless!
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich Sanchez
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

MX

There is a serious condition that is running rampant through our great country of ours. Millions of us suffer from this condition and for a long period of time in my life , I suffered from the same thing. This disease, which is curable, has denied many of us from excelling to a level of physical fitness which could help us live a long and healthy life. This is not a genetic condition, and I don't believe we were born with this. This is something that just happens to a large majority of us as we mature and grow older. The one thing that is good about MX is that it can be controlled , if you are willing to take charge and do something about it.

For me personally, I didn't take any medication, or seek the the advice from a physician. Now, their are other medical conditions and diseases that may limit a person's physical ability to do exercise, and in many cases , are beyond our control. In that respect , we do the best we can and give our own 100%!

Now, I'm not a doctor, but I know I have the remedy to cure the spread of MX! I started with myself and have made a commitment to help anyone who wants help with this. I vowed not to ever let this condition plague me for as long as I live. As long I continue to combat this, I KNOW, I WILL live a long healthy life. The epidemic, condition, disease, or whatever you want to name it, is called MANY EXCUSE! It was something that I thought was going to rule my life, but NO MORE! Don't let it rule yours!
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

The Season

The season to succeed is here! The time for procrastination and excuses is gone! Most of you who know me, know that I am in Law Enforcement, very involved with Beachbody Coaching and my personal fitness and nutrition. The depth of my character goes way beyond Beachbody and my badge. That is just the surface of who I am. Just coming back from the 2011 Team Beachbody Coaching Summit and facing several changes in my Department has made me realize that right now is the season for success. The reason why is, "I don't know!" I do know that it feels right! This very moment is the precise time. I didn't set out and say that on June 26, 2011, my season is here. When it happens for you, you will know and feel it.
My vision in life is so much more clear and the the things I see are more vivid. My head is on right, my heart is in the right place, and God is leading the way for me! Being patient, and being obedient has opened up several doors for me and I will continue to pursue the goals and dreams that I set for myself. It's not a cake walk but it is an adventure which brings knowledge and wisdom every step of the way!
My life is nowhere perfect but I do have peace in my heart everyday I lay my head down to sleep. My worries and concerns are given in prayer and this is what helps me survive and endure life's difficulties with less worry.
My goal is not to be Robocop or be the Best Team Beachbody Coach, but by having my season of Success, I know those will be accomplished! You know why? Because my Faith tells me I can! Find your season and SUCCEED!
From your Dedicated Coach, Rich Sanchez
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

Mental Strength to stay in the Game!

If you are the average guy like myself that works a 40 hour a week job, has a family, a house payment, and all the other nuances that come with life, there is a bit of mental strength that must be maintained in order for you to stay in the game.
Now, what game are we exactly talking about you may ask? I'm referring to the Fitness and health game. I presently train 6 days a week with 1 rest day. For me, that takes a great amount stamina, endurance, as well as mental strength. Now in my situation, I carry a gun and a badge and I get to work with criminals all day. To top it off, there are days I am forced to work overtime and miss that day of training which really puts a monkey wrench into my workout plan. Those are the days I just chalk it up, and pick up the next day, and keep moving. There is no reason for me to beat myself up over it. The real test of your mental strength comes into play the following day because you are lacking sleep from the day before, you are tired and your body just wants to rest now! That is not an option! You know you have work to do and a mission to accomplish! Those days com with a price. The 1st thing I do is paint a picture in my head and look at the road I have traveled. There has been hills and valleys but along the way, much has been accomplished. The 2nd thing I do is I begin to fuel my mind with inner strength that will overshadow my physical fatigue. The 3rd thing is to clear out all the negative stuff that might be lingering still and envision the workout you have ahead of you. Think to yourself,do I wanna just get the through the workout? Or, do I wanna kick A$$ in my workout. The answer is, kick A$$! The last and most important thing is, you want to tell yourself, no matter what it takes, I will do my very best! You will see it through and you will have accomplished what you set out to do. There will be times that mountain you are climbing in your head may seem like Mount Everest but before you know, you will be standing on top, victorious! Focus, focus, focus on the road ahead and don't worry about the surrounding area. You must train your brain for that mental strength. In some aspects, it is a muscle and it has to be worked. In order for it to get stronger, you must exercise it. Stay in the game and keep that mental edge. The journey may be tiring but your destination will be a vacation.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich
(702) 234-7422
www.richsanchezfitness.com

Midnight Madness/ Working graveyard & Training

Workinggraveyard takes a very special person to be on this type of shift. People choose this shift for various reasons. It could be because of your family, it could be because you have no seniority in your job and that was the only choice, and it can also be just because you wnt to work that shift. However you look at it, there are several demands that are required from your body in order to function during these hours of the late night. Now try adding a regimented exercise schedule in the mix. How tough is that now? Not to mention, you still have to get proper nutrition, and sleep. Without enough sleep, you just becom a fully functioning zombie that barely has enough juice to shower and eat.
Well , I have been working graveyrd shift for a few years now and it has been pretty good. I initially chose the shift to get an idea of how it would be. I thought it was gonna kill me at first, but after a while, I got used to it.
When I decided to go to graveyard and be a part of the midnight madness, that was right around the time I became a Beachbody coach. I knew I had some work ahead of me because there were certain sacrifices that I would have to adhere to. Working these hours is not easy but you can function.
The first thing that I did was write down a schedule and see when I was gonna do my training. I knew I had to to treat this schedule as if I was working a regular day shift. When I wake up at 6p.m., that was morning, when I go to bed at 10 a.m., that was bed time. It takes a mental discipline in order to go to bed at the appropriate time so that you can be awake when a majority of the population is asleep.
I began to to do my training after I woke up. That lasted all of about a week. I didn't feel I was giving 100% in my workouts. The only other choice I had was to train right after I got off of work. This has turned out to be the best time to work out for me. I have seen progress and gains from my workouts. I didn't think it would be possible, but it is. An other major factor is the transition to a regular schedule on your days off and then back to graveyard again. That is where the real dedication comes from a person. If you are not willing to tell yourself to go to bed at a cetain time, and maintain a strict nutritional plan when it comes to your eating, you will definitely feel the effects of this and be that fully functioning zombie.
Just know, life still exists when you are working graveyard. You just have to know how to make it work for you. Discipline, both mentally and physically are the 2 main keys in order to survive the midnight madness. Stick to your plan and follow it.Ihave been very fotunate that I have a very supportive family that understands the importance of proper sleep. There are times when broken sleep becomes a problem. If this happens, do your best to remedy the issue and get right back on track.
I have a goal to be in the best shape possible and continue to train hard even though I am on this turbulent schedule. If I can do it, so can you.
Whatever plan you decide, I know it will work for you. Keep your sights on your goal and don't let the discomfort of a graveyard shift ruin your plans for you to reap the benefits of your physical fitnes. Stay on course and be strong. I am here to help as always.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich
(702) 234-7422
www.richsanchezfitness.com

Staying Healthy and Fit with UC!

Alot of people don't know this and I don't share it with too many people, but I have been living with UC(Ulcerative Colitis) since 1981. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. People with this condition have problems with the immune system, but it is not clear whether immune problems cause this illness. Although stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms, they do not cause ulcerative colitis.
This has been the condition that has bothered me for 30 years. There are thousands of people out there who have UC and don't understand how to deal with it. It took me a few years to really understand how to live with it on a day to day basis. This is not a disease that I would wish upon anyone. This is something that should not be taken lightly. I know for myself, there has been many occasions where I have neglected to take care of myself and more frequent flare ups would occur. Like I stated before, stress can trigger symptoms but I do believe stress can be one of the main causes of UC.
Over the years, I have learned how to deal with it alot better but there are times that it seems to get the best of me. Outside of the medication that I take, the BEST remedy I have is Exercise! Staying healthy and fit has been a lifesaver when it comes to UC. It has been the best way that I know how to deal with stress. I have become more conscientious of the foods I eat also because of the UC. It has made me lactose intolerant so I have learned other ways to have calcium in my nutrition. I know that I will always have UC for the rest of my life. It is up to me how I want to live with it. I cannot let it dictate to me how my life is going to be lived. I have taken a proactive stance to this disease by staying fit and exercising, eating healthy, and doing my best to limit the stress in my life. All 3 of these combined efforts have been my keys to living with UC and still staying healthy a long the way. For those of you who have Ulcerative Colitis and don't exercise, I implore you to do so. It will make your life alot healthier and much easier to deal with this disease and even extend your life a few more years.
Your Dedicated Coach, Rich

www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

From Crispy Creme to Very Lean

For as long as I can remember, cops and doughnuts have always been synonomous. Here is a funny joke I heard a long time ago to get you all in the mood. " How do you know when a cop has been eating doughnuts? His eyes are glazed! Ha Ha.Now that I have your attention, here it is. I've been in Law Enforcement here in Las Vegas for the past 16 years and let me tell you, it has been a bit of an an adventure. I started my career at the age of 28 when I was in good shape. I wasn't concerned with my nutrition or what I ate. My metabolism was great and I didn't gain any extra pounds. There was one thing I did notice about certain officers that had already been on the job for a few years was that most of them were overweight. As a new officer, thast was very confusing to me.I would think to myself, "I thought that everyone who is in Law Enforcement had to be in shape. I quickly learned that this wasn't the case.
Regardless of how everyone looked, I still continued to workout like I normally did and still ate pretty much whatever I wanted to eat. I felt, as long I as I exercised, it doesn't matter what I ate. That was great philosophy at the time. Well, my career continued and I began noticing subtle changes in my body as I got older. There were increases and decreases in all areas of my life. The food intake began to increase and the exercise began to decrease. Not a very good combination.
Thats when a great relationship between me and laziness began to develop. It wasn't beyond me to eat several doughnuts in the morning with my coffee. They were one of my favorite snacks at the time but I didn't realize what damage they were doing do me. Now that I had my glutony intact, the drinking and partying were running neck and neck with each other. They ran together all the time and became very good friends, inseperable!
Fast forward now to March of 2009. I just reached my 41st birthday and I felt like I was in a world of hurt. I was fat, overweight, sluggish, and very unhappy and I needed to do something before I got worse. I realized that being in Law Enforcement and wearing a badge, there were certain responsibilites that I had to live up to. I felt that the most important one was being a good represenetative of my department, physically. When you are in the public's eye, the thing that appears most unappealing is an officer who is extremely overweight in his uniform. You then become that stereotypical cop that hangs out and eats doughnuts all day and I was not gonna let that happen to me. I decided to do something about and get myself in to shape.I started doing P90X and was the beginning of my fitness revolution. Fast forward

again to the present, April 2011. I am now in the best shape of my life at 43 than I have ever been. No more doughnuts for this guy. Being in Law Enforcement can be a very stressful job at times and can cause a lot of health issues for us who wear a badge. One of the best ways to combat that is a very healthy diet in conjucnction with regular exercise. I have seen too many people retire from this type of job and with in a few months, die. It's very tragic and happens way too often. I am not gonna be a statistic. I promote health to my fellow officers in my department and workout very strenuously 6 days a week. I don't claim to be a fitness guru, I'm just a guy who lives a fitness lifestyle who leads by example. So, if you wear a badge, please take your fitness seriously so that you may live a long healthy life.

When injuries happen- redirect

Being in great physical shape is probably one of the best feelings in the world. Knowing that your body is strong and more durable gives people a certain amount of confidence that enables us to accomplish great things. Then there are times your body will face an injury and you are limited to your exercise,certain moves, and even amounts of weight. This is the reason I feel it is very important for us to listen to our bodies when such things occur. These are the times that we need to analyze the severity of the injury, and re-channel our training in other directions.
I just recently suffered a knee injury and I didn't know how bad it was. I didn't want to take any chances so I went to the doctor's to make sure it wasn't nothing serious. I took a few days off from my exercising to give my knee a rest and change the direction of my training. Alot of people will use an injury and sometimes make excuses not to work out. An injury can sometimes be a blessing in disguise. These moments can be the times to take your physical fitness to another level. This is when we can focus our sights on the areas of our body that need more attention. So, just because we have limitations in our training, doesn't mean we have to sit down and pull ourselves out of the game. The key is perpetual motion. Even though we are moving at a slower pace, we are still making forward progress. So if you have a knee injury, and can't do any lunges or squats, you can say , "Hey, I can really blast my upper body right now and hit my abs even harder."
Don't make excuses! Work around the injury, change your level, slow your roll, modify, bring it down a notch, or whatever you want to call it, the key is to do something. Stay within a level that is comfortable to you with out aggravating your injury even more. Smart exercise, in some cases, can even heal you faster by strengthening the area that is bothering you. Train like an athlete with wisdom and good judgment and that will lessen the chances of you sustaining an injury.
From your Dedicated Coach, Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

Exercise, Age, and Injuries

One of the things that I take in consideration while I'm training is avoiding injuries or doing my best to try and avoid them. The one things that I have gained over the years that I find most precious, is the fact that I have attained much wisdom when it comes to fitness. I know how to train and train smart. I don't go beyond my limitations to try to impress others.Once you begin to let your ego get in the way, that's when injuries may occur.That's where the wisdom comes into place.
Some of us have the warrior mentality when it comes to exercise. We love to push ourselves and in some cases, an injury can happen and you don't even know it. As we age, we begin to notice subtle changes in our bodies, like little aches and pains that never used to be there.Even getting out of bed sometimes tends to become a bit of a challenge. These are definitely of of the changes I have also noticed. 2 more important facts that comes to mind are recovery time and soreness.There are some days that the soreness is o great, that I don't even want to train, but I have to. I think to myself,"I never used to get this sore". Then I begin to think, I am getting older. The interesting thing about being sore is that people don't realize,is that being sore is a good thing. It makes you realize that certain muscles are being being used again and despite the soreness, you need to work through it. Some people stop exercising because of it, the soreness goes away, and then you workout. Then guess what? The soreness is back! Work through it! The healing process is just a little bit slower as each birthday passes. That is why I emphasize on training smarter as we age.Sometimes,the injuries just can't be avoided. It just happens!

As I sit here now, I am currently dealing with an injury to my knee which is specifically directed to what I am exactly speaking of. I don't know how it happened. I didn't fall, or trip, or stumble, or twist my knee. I trained like I usually trained and there it was. This is a perfect example why it is important to listen to your body, and not train beyond our limitations especially as we get older. Here it is now, I'm 43 years old. I know I am not a spring chicken but at the same token, I'm not ready to be buried either.LOL. This is a very important time in my life when it comes to my fitness. I know I plan on staying in the game for a very long time and in order for me to do that, I must "train with my brain", not with my eagerness to impress. I'm not in any hurry to stay healthy. Fitness is not a race but a lifelong commitment which should be run like a marathon. Take every step carefully, watch your surroundings, and try not stumble. Listen to

your body and do your best to avoid any and all injuries. As you age, it becomes more and more vital to exercise with quality rather than quantity. As we age, we may slow down, but we don't have to stop completely. Even as injuries occur, rest, wait until you heal, and then start again or modify your workouts.
I know as I continue to get older, I gain knowledge and I love it! I'm still gonna train hard! I just have to be careful! SO do you! So, if you wanna stay young, and try to avoid injuries..................... YOU NEED TO EXERCISE! SIMPLE!
From your Dedicated Coach, Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

Taking it to the next level!

Have you ever wanted to take your fitness to the next level? Well here it is, April, 2011! Since reestablishing a fitness and nutrition commitment since March 2009, I have made some significant progress in my all around fitness. I am stronger, leaner, faster, more durable, and more muscular. Along with the physical strength that I have gained, I've also made considerable gains in mental strength. I often have friends ask me, how I discipline myself to train 6 days a week and be as consistent as I have been. My answer to them is always the same, I envision myself the way I used to look and I don't want to look the way I used to. Most importantly, I don't want to feel the way I used to feel. I was miserable and very unhappy with myself. Needless to say, I am not that man anymore.

It all started with P90X and after 4 rounds, I knew it was time to try something else. My next venture was Shaun T's/ Insanity. I was a little bit hesitant about it because I was afraid of losing too much weight. If it wasn't for one of my BEST friends, Mike French and his great knowledge of fitness, I probably would have never attempted it.

Doing Insanity has propelled my fitness further than I could have ever imagined. I didn't lose any weight doing it, but I did notice muscle gains from this program. It's great to have people in your life that you can turn to when you have questions about fitness. Mike is a great friend and has been a contributor to my fitness accomplishments.

In March of this year, I turned 43 years old. At this moment, I feel better than I did when I was 33. I know 43 is not that old, but as time moves forward, I must continue to adapt and make continuous progress in my quest to be in the best physical shape possible. As I have gotten older, I notice certain changes in my body that accompany celebrating more and more birthdays. More aches and longer recovery time from intense workouts. I feel with a regimented and consistent workout schedule, and wise training methods, those cannot be avoided, but they can definitely be lessened. Over time and continuous exercise, comes wisdom. Wisdom, I believe is a key factor in fitness. The more you know your body, how it works, and how it reacts to certain exercises, the smarter to can train while avoiding injury. That's why changing your workouts often can also lead to you making progress in your fitness as opposed to getting to a plateau phase. Once your workouts start to become redundant, they become less effective and you just start going through the motions. Your excuse at that point is, "Well I'm going to the gym and I'm not seeing any changes".That's because you keep doing the same thing over and over again. Most people don't like change and most are not willing to put their bodies through any amount of discomfort to get the desired results.

Now, I have evolved and I am in a place in my life to go to the next level of fitness. I am willing and committed to make the sacrifices, physically and nutritionally, to get to the pinnacle of elite physical shape. I know now what I must do in order to achieve this. I have introduced more running to my fitness, swimming, more core work, TRX suspension training, Tabata training techniques, and kettlebell work. These next 3 months are going to be very significant, very trying, and very fulfilling. This season in my life, I don't look to it as a challenge. I look at it as an OPPORTUNIY! An opportunity, not to be the strongest, or the fastest,or the leanest, but to be in the BEST shape...........ALL THE TIME, ALL YEAR LONG! " Taking it to the next level!" Until next time everyone, your Dedicated Coach, Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

Tabata and time!

So tell me, what is your secret to getting in your workout when you are limited on time? There are some that will not workout because of time constraints and keep putting their workouts off another day. I still here from friends that they spend an hour to an hour and half at the gym not including the drive to and from there. So, by the time you get home, it's 2 hours of your day gone!
I had a phone call scheduled at 11 am yesterday with one of my Beachbody coaches and I was pressed for time. It was 10:30 a.am. and I thought to myself, if I don't get my training in, I won't have time later in the day. I knew the phone call was going to be a lengthy one so I had to resort to my knowledge of Tabata training and how effective it is when you are short on time. Tabata can be used with a number of different exercises.It can be done with dumbells, kettlebells, barbells, or just your body weight. The basis of Tabata training is 4 minutes of intense interval/circuit training. Let me explain how it works, you exercise all out for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds and repeat it 7 more times. Total workout time = 4 minutes. How great is that?
I had chest, back, and abs to complete. The 1st 4 minutes, I did dumbell presses. I had 1 minute rest in between sets. Next, I did dumbell rows with 50lb. dumbells. 1 minute rest, then my last 4 minute phase was abs. I alternated doing crunches and oblique moves. 15 minutes, and I was done. I still had time for recovery drink and make my Shakeology,and at 11am , I was ready for my phone call. Intense training in short amount of time! Right now, my back and my chest are sore! I'm feeling it today. So when you are short on time, Tabata is the way to go.
Have a great day, your Dedicated Coach, Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

Our Journey

What a journey it has been for me over these last 2 years. Being a father,raising a family,working full time,studying to be a personal trainer, being a Police Officer, and running a home based online business, and still finding time to workout 6 days a week. Wow! I think to myself, where do I have the time do all this.I'm just a normal guy that is willing to make sacrifices in my life in order to provide for my family. I figure if I can do it, any one can, and if you are reading this, so can you!
Never did I think that I would ever have my own business. This is a very exciting part of my journey.I wake up everyday in a good mood knowing that something interesting may happen this day. I look forward and feel fortunate that I can share and articulate my thoughts, goals and feelings to you all.
To me, it's not about seeing how many friends you can have on Facebook, or how many followers you can have on Twitter. As a family man, it's about being the best man that God made me to be, as an Officer, it's about upholding the law with every bit of integrity, as a father, its about being noble and wearing your cape because you are Superman to your children, and as a coach, its about inspiration, motivation,sharing your love & passion for fitness, and show others how to create a fantastic Team Beachbody Coaching business!
I don't know what your journey is going to be like or how its going to end, but I pray that it is fun and adventurous and that when you reach the end, you find that it was most fulfilling.
As for me, the great part of mine is that I select the path I take. I see everything in front of me and control the speed at which I go! I can't say that every bit of it has been roses, but 99% of it has been great. If there is an obstacle that comes my way that is challenging, I will take that obstacle and turn it into an opportunity to succeed!
We have only one life,and our time on this earth is very short so I work hard everyday to complete the journey I set out on. The decisions we make everyday, good, bad,or indifferent, not only effect us but effect everyone else that is in it. So be wise on the roads you choose and do your best to find the ones that are the smoothest.
I hope that these words find you reading them and that they are full of wisdom as well as motivational.
Select a destination and start your journey today and DO NOT stop until you reach it. I wish you all Blessings in your travels. Your Dedicated Coach, Rich

http://www.startcoachingtoday.com/richfitness
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702)234-7422

Chasing the almighty $$$$$

Becoming a Team Beachbody Coach and being a Business owner has been a pretty cool thing.I have been a coach for just under 2 years and let me tell you, it has been great learning experience from many different avenues. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Some of us go into it for several reasons, to get fit, to eat healthier, to help others get healthy , or to make lots of money. What is your motivation? Mine was to simply get healthy and fit and hopefully make enough money to eventually fire my boss.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy earning money as a Coach but my primary focus is to help others get strong and healthy, build trust, and build a strong foundation of coaches to help our country get healthier. I feel that some people may have lost sight of the integrity and personal touch that comes with coaching and have focused their attention on chasing the almighty $$$$$$! Shortcuts may have been taken and I'm not and don't want to be a part of that. I don't want to lose touch with who I am because of a few extra dollars.

Beachbody is operated by adhering to four core values:

* Commit and deliver on your promises.
* Treat people with respect and be courageously forthright.
* Take initiative to improve everything.
* Work with passion, enthusiasm, and common sense

This what I believe in to keep myself grounded and to to keep focused!
I believe 100% in everything I do when it comes to Coaching and I
want to thank Mr. Carl Daikeler for this fantastic opportunity.

This is a message that I would like to share with you all that I received from my friend Nick Rizzo. This message really made me smile.....

Nick Rizzo March 20 at 6:18am Report
Rich,
I just wanted to drop a note to you and say that you turned out to be the person I knew you were and Im proud for the work you are doing with the community and your family. I know a piece of paper saying thank you is important but I think personally telling you will mean more to you. Keep up the good work I know your daughter is proud of you too. There are only a few of us out there that really live the way god intended and I know myself I'm still trying. Love you man
Nick

This is what I stand for and what I believe in. This is no way an effort to try and convince you or anybody to believe what I believe. This is just a message to share with you what is in my heart. Coach Rich
www.richsanchezfitness.com
(702) 234-7422

Limitless power

Have you ever thought to yourself, “ I want to be rich and famous, and powerful”. Well, what does that all mean? Is it having endless amounts of money? Limitless power? Or maybe celebrity style popularity.
My definition is having passion, integrity, and pureness of heart. To me, there is a deeper fulfilment of life when you have these qualities. We have unlimited amounts of power to accomplish anything in life.
I was once a person who had no direction or desire to complete any goals I set out to do. There was no joy or happiness in certain aspects of my life. I realized one day that there was so much more for me in my life. The question was, “ What is it?” I was my own worst enemy by the lack of desire I had in my life to do nothing! My world was set on cruise control with no direction. The further I drove the more I missed.
I don’t know how many of you believe in God, but for me, my reccomitment to Him was the ingredient I was missing. He filled so many empty holes in my life that I was now complete again. This new energy gave another new passion or I should say, woke up an old one I used to have, and that was fitness. I’ve been given this awakening that now, I know that anything that I put my mind to, I WILL DO! Not only have I transformed my body physically, but mind as well. There much more clarity in the things I now see. My sight is now more vivid!
I believe in the power of positive thinking and all that it has. Every challenge that comes my way I look it as another opportunity to succeed. Wherever there is darkness, I will be that light to guide the way. There is no end to things that I am capable of doing and as each day passes, I get closer to completing another goal in my life. I am now in my 40's and my life is beginning. Some people may say,” I wish I could have started this way of thinking, 20 years ago.” I say this, the perfect time for me is NOW! Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but now! God’s timing is PERFECT!
Over the past 2 years, I have met and became friends with some really great people. Some I have been able to influence and motivate to help them see the limitless potential, each and everyone of us possess! That has been more than a blessing as well as very humbling to me. The thought of that has never been taken for granted and never will.
Know that You have purpose in life! A goal! A task to complete! Be that stone that lands in the pond that sends out ripples of positive energy through life! You have the tools to do all things! I have not set any boundaries to limit myself! You can do the same! With all those things in my life, I am rich, I am famous, and I am powerful! That’s my juice!
REACH AS FAR AS YOU CAN BECAUSE THERE IS NO CEILING.
Positive and powerful words to you this morning!

My Super Spartan Journey

This past weekend was filled with a lot of challenges, both physical and mental. I entered my 1st Super Spartan Race in California, and let me tell you it was a rough one. Running 8 miles on an even surface in great weather can be difficult for a lot of people. Running 8 miles over uneven terrain, up mountains at about 45 degree incline with water, mud, and several obstacles was my most difficult fitness challenge to date.

This has definitely opened my eyes to new challenges and obvious weaknesses in my game plan that I need to focus on and work at. On March 2nd , I will be celebrating my 43rd birthday and I can't tell you how great it is to feel the way I do because of how physically fit I have become. I don't find myself getting older but most definitely stronger. Along with age, I have incorporated much wisdom to my training because I exercise alot smarter now than I did 10 years ago. I have learned to listen to my body. I rest when I need to rest and I eat healthier and smarter. By applying simple principles to your workouts, you can sustain longer , more difficult, and exhausting workouts , while remaining injury free.

I feel that consistency and moderation have been my most greatest assets when it comes to my training. I have learned many new things over the past 2 years and everyday opens up another page in my life and another great opportunity to learn something new and possibly pass it on to others who may benefit from my knowledge.

I sit here now, pondering many, many thoughts about what I want to accomplish next. The attitude and the mental focus that I have right now, this very minute, I feel that there is nothing that I can't do if I put my mind to it. I will say this , a triathlon is definitely on my future plan of events. I plan on stepping out of my comfort zone and tackling new things that are gonna test every aspect of my physical and mental capability. That's my juice! That's my excitement! Discovering the the unknown and putting myself to the test.

Out of all the things that I would do to get myself ready for any more Spartan Races would have to be running. I need to get on that road and just do it. 2 times a week is the plan for me. That's where the discipline comes in. Anybody considering doing a Super Spartan race, I highly recommend running as part of your training methods.

The Spartan Race was just the beginning of the road for me when it comes to my physical fitness journey. I have a GOAL, and that goal is to be the most well rounded athlete I can be , at all times! If somebody asked and said, "Hey Rich, do you wanna do Spartan race next week?" I want to be able to do that race at any time I choose. I want to and I will be ready at all times! Now, "What is your Goal?"

Train hard my friends! Train consistently, and train with Passion!



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Training for the Future

Hello all my friends, I've got one week left before my the BIG Spartan on February 26th and I have been training very hard for this event. 2 years ago , when I began my Beachbody Fitness journey, I would have never thought I would be competing in an 8 mile race with several obstacles over uneven terrain , with water and mud. This is definitely gonna be one of my most difficult fitness challenges thus far.

Looking back at the onset of all this , I didn't realize I was training for the future. Not only my future, but the future of my daughters, my fiancee, my friends, and everybody I have had a chance to talk to and mentor. Being a Beach body Coach has given a wide range of opportunity to train for the future. I love being able to assist others with questions about fitness, nutrition, and coaching. When people look to me for advice, it humbles me and lets me know I am doing my work. There are many days on Facebook, that I will get messages, posts, friend requests, and alot of positive feedback from friends and sometimes from people I don't even know. It is very nice to hear that I am an inspiration to some, but I don't think of myself that way. I 'm a man that is committed to my fitness and personal growth , and I pray and hope that I can motivate and inspire others along the way. I have gained so much knowledge and wisdom over these years and with each passing day I continue to grow and thirst for more to learn.

The growth in my maturity has been more than a blessing. There is not a day that goes by that I don't give thanks. I am very pleased with my physical changes that I have achieved. There are things I can do now at 42 that I probably could not have done when I was 32. Come February 26th, I 'm gonna put all this together and use all my fitness abilities that I have , and all that I have achieved. I didn't realize that in 2009, when I first opened my P90X box, that it would lead me to this, "Training for my future" With every exercise, every rep, everything we eat, the decisions we make, our actions we take, we are all ultimately , training for future. We, influence ALOT of people in our lives, everyday! So, implore you all , "Train hard ,and train smart for your future'"



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Enriched

Enriched- To make fuller, more meaningful, or more rewarding! That is the word that I was left with after going to Church this past Sunday. The word itself has significant meaning to me outside of its actual definition.
I take pleasure in enriching my life with various amounts of wisdom and knowledge. I feel everyday can be a blessing to all, if you allow it.
When I was younger, I would just surround my self with anything and everything for my entertainment. There was no meaning behind it. I was just doing, just to do! The rewards were short lived and I would find myself asking the same question, "Why did I do that?" No rhyme or reason, just because. It made sense to me at the time because I had no direction, no purpose, just self fulfillment.
Now I am into my 4th decade of life, I make the best of my time by surrounding myself with useful information that would make me a better man and person. Not only would this be beneficial for me, but also for others so that I may be able to pass this on. Everyday for me is a chance to gain something for personal growth. Feeding myself with a plethora of knowledge when possible is a priority in my life. Over the past 2 years, my life has been a continuous blessing. I look forward to openining my eyes everyday and be humbled at the thought of learning at such a great capacity. I choose to enrich myself with ways to keep physically fit, mentally focused, and spiritually strong! I just pray that I am able to enrich others with things that I do and say. I hope these word are useful to you and others. Rich Sanchez

http://beachbodycoach.com/richsan

Fitness/Nutrition/Life- Finding the Balance

"Your relationship between you and Fitness should not be taken for granted! It is work that is done daily, But NOT a chore! It is a great UNION that whatever you put into it, you will get out of it. Treat it well, and the rewards are endless!"

When I first entered the world of Beachbody, I knew I was stepping into a realm limitless possibilities. P90X was the first thing on my agenda. Right from the get go, I noticed significant changes. The workouts were tough and immeditely, my first thought was, "What did I did I get myself into?" One thing I did know is that I was on the road to better fitness and nutrition.
Way before P90X, when I was in my 20's, I was an athlete. There wasn't a work out I couldn't do. I would run, lift weights, and just train hard and eat whatever I wanted to. I was all about weight training and no cardio. I was strong in many areas but definitely weak in others. My philosophy was, so as long as I lifted weights like an athlete, I could eat just about whatever I wanted. The only cardio I did was my occasional beer run :0)Eating clean was something that I had no concept of. I felt at my age, I had the right combination. Little did I know!
It wasn't until I hit the ripe age of 41 that I realized that my health, and athletic abilities just weren't what they used to be. I needed an answer to my fitness and nutrition miseries. I wanted that feeling of athleticism again and I needed to be healthy. So the answer I found was to find a balance between my Fitness and Nutrition. P90X provided a vast array of nutrition with a workout program that was the best I have ever expeienced. The information was informative but somewhat overwhelming. I am 42 years old and I will be 43 in about 1 month and it has taken me almost 2 years to find that correct balance of fitness and nutrition for me personally. I feel better than I have ever been. Better than when I was in my 20's. The best thing about finding this balance, is that I also found a spirtual and life balance along with it. Balance in my life has prevented me from falling down. I used to fall, all the time. No more :0)
Now that I have found my Fitness and Nutritional balance in my life, it has given me a new outlook and has made me a better MAN! I love the way I feel now because of BALANCE in my life. So, if you are still looking for yours,I promise, it is out there! Keep your eyes open and keep your head up. It is definitely in sight and closer than you think. Many Blessings to you, Rich Sanchez
http://beachbodycoach.com/richsan
(702)234-7422

Memories of our youth

Blessings galore, Blessings galore! Life lately for me, has been one Blessing right after another! Our lives as adults seem to be consumed with more and more responsibilities and we forget to slow down. Today, I was reflecting on my life and thought to myself," man, I'm 42 years old!" In the same moment, I realized, I don't feel it! I feel better now, than I did 10 years ago.
I decided to take a few precious moments in my life today and think about my memories of my youth. My little girl, who is 10 years old is so full of energy, love and passion. I look at her and realize how life should be for us, even as adults. I try to put myself in the mind set to keep me grounded so I do not get so wrapped up with hustle and bustle of "Grown up Life".
It's a constant reminder that , life is so fast paced, that I feel we need to stop and smell the roses along the way. I believe I control my own destiny and I also control the speed at which I travel. By controlling that speed, this allows me to experience new adventures which alot of times brings back memories of my youth. Those memories make me smile and give me a greater appreciation for my life and the people that are in it. So tomorrow when you are just sitting back and not doing too much, reminisce on memories of your youth and it just may bring a smile to your face. You never know. Just a few thoughts I wanted to share, Rich

Things Learned

Came back home after spending 2 1/2 days in California with my oldest brother and my father. For being such a short trip, there was alot of wisdom that came out of it. As each day passes in my life, I look at things now with a different perspective. I know that every person that is in my life, has a very meaningful purpose. God's gift to me. I cherish and value all my family, friends, new and old, that have loved me for me as much as I have loved them for them.
I have mentioned in the past, a saying that I have used for fitness purposes. Now I use it for just about everything that is most important to me in my life. It can be fitness, your occupation, or relationships, "it is work everyday, but it doesn't have to be a chore." When it starts to become a chore, it is no longer fun. These are things learned.
Growth, Wisdom, and Positive influences are what I want to surround my self with. Everyday, I will feed myself with some form of knowledge. A knowledge that will help me grow, Spiritually, physically, and also mentally. In turn , I wish to share this new growth and be a positive influence to all. Being physically fit has opened many doors for me as well as helped me open my eyes to many new things. The wider I open them, the picture becomes more vivid. Again,as before, "things learned."
For me, I just know the appreciation for all things most important in my life is now sacred, My Faith, Family, Friends, and my Fitness. These are all gifts from above and never taken for granted and everyday there are "things learned".
Rich Sanchez

http://beachbodycoach.com/richsan

Decision VS. Commitment

Thoughts of resolutions for 2011 have probably been floating through your head for a little bit now. As 2010 was just about to end, thousands of us have many things we would love to accomplish for this new year. We then prioritize these thoughts and make decisions based upon what is most important.

Our intentions are to complete and accomplish every resolution we decide to make , but more times than not, alot of people are not as successful in fulfilling their resolutions.

One of the biggest decisions our society makes at the end of the year is on health and fitness. We tell ourselves, this is my year and I'm gonna get in the best shape of my life. Here is what usually happens. We start off like a bull out of a shoot going 100 miles an hour. 2 weeks go by and we are still working out. So far so good. The 3rd week hits and it starts to slow down just a little. The fire isn't as high and the intensity isn't as good. Now you are at snails pace when it comes to your fitness. The 4th and 5th week are here and now you are at a dead stop. Other things are now occupying your time and there is little to no interest at all to your physical fitness decision. Now here is the question you need to ask your self, "WHAT HAPPENED?" Guess what, I have the answer. There was no COMMITMENT to the decision you made. If you have a certain goal when it comes to your fitness or any other decision that is important in your life, there has to be a COMMITMENT, a BOND, an OBLIGATION to yourself to seal the deal! There are thousands of miles that come between decision and commitment.

When it comes to a person's fitness , most people cringe at the thought of making a commitment. That means, there is a gonna be some pain involved and I really have to work to get the results I want. Most people want the instant gratification and don't want to take the time for true results. The gratification that I have experienced so far has been the results I have achieved by working my tail off. Let me tell you, I used to be on of those people who make decisions and would never follow through with them. Not any more. It takes dedication, desire, and a warriors strength to make a true commitment. Commitments are not for a season, most are life changing.

Much honor comes from making true commitments! I have experienced a passion and desire by committing to the decisions I have made in the past couple of years. Commitments have left me stronger, wiser, and over all, a better person, a dear friend, and a great father. I pray that if you are reading this right now, that you experience the feeling that I have felt by deciding to COMMIT! So , what will you do ? Decision or Commitment? The reward for one of these will outlast the other by FAR!

God Bless , Rich Sanchez



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Your Badge, Your health by Rich Sanchez

Over the past week, I've had a lot of time to think and concentrate about this upcoming year. So many thoughts and goals I want to accomplish are just floating through my mind. The more I write, I promise to share as many as I can with you.
I'm just coming off a fantastic weekend and was able to workout and talk to the creator of P90X, Mr. Tony Horton. This man very down to earth and such a great motivator. Working out with him and being able to talk to him, one on one, allowed me to think about my career as an officer with the North Las Vegas P.D. Thus far I have had a pretty good career and beginning my 16th year in Law Enforcement this February.
The older I get, I have become more conscientous of my health. Being in the Law Enforcement field has many obstacles and of those is stress. The way I have been able to combat this criminal is through my health and fitness. My passion for fitness has allowed me to be a better representative of my Department and for myself. The main ingredient that I use for fitness recipe has been P90X. Let me tell you, it has been a lifesaver and has given me fantastic results. Over the past months, I have had friends of mine that are fellow officers approach me and inquire about the P90X. I'm happy to say that some of my motivation and dedication to my continued quest for fitness, appears to rubbing off on some. I know I can't change everybody's thought process when it comes to health, but if I can motivate and inspire at least one, than I've done my job.
I will close with this, to all my fellow brothers and sisters in my Deptartment and everyone else who wears a badge, get a head start on your fitness today. Too many of us are getting sick and combating health issues at such an early age. Lets join together and battle this epidemic of unhealthy lifestyles and make a change. So next time somebody offers you a doughnut, don't take it. Grab a healthy snack and start there. It's little changes we make that make a difference. The change does not have to be drastic, but gradual to start. I promise, if you change, it will be noticed. It's contagious. Just remember, it's your badge, your health. Until next week, God Bless, Rich

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Your badge, Your health

I can't believe its 2011 and this February I will be starting my 16th year in Law Enforcement. Man,where has all the time gone? It seems not that long ago I was getting sworn in. Well, I was 27 years old when I started and in pretty good shape, and now, I am 42, and guess what, I am in the best shape of my life.
About 2 years ago, I plateaued and was in such a rut, physically. The work I was doing, being in Law Enforcement, had caused major amounts stress. My desire to workout was at 0%. As you know, Cops and doughnuts, or as I call them, power rings, are synonymous and I was living proof of that. My weight at the time was 216 lbs. at 25% body fat with a cholesterol level of 255. I was in bad shape. I decided to take a stand because I wanted to be a better representative for my Dept. and for myself. I realized being overweight, stress, and law Enforcement don't mix. I didn't want to be a heart attack candidate. It scared me because heart disease runs in my family. That's why I decided to make that change.
I want the criminals I come across to know that this officer is strong and in in great shape. I want them to think twice about wanting to challenge me. As an officer, we are equipped with many gadgets on our belt and there are times we do not have the opportunity to use those things, ie. taser, pepper spray, ASP (baton). When we don't,we rely on our physical ability. I am happy to say that my chances of being on the losing end of a fight are slim. That's why I highly recommend for all my brothers and sisters out there to to take your health very seriously. I have known many officers who retired and and within a short amount of time have died because of their health, stress, and lack of exercise. Law Enforcement is one of the most stressful jobs you can have and I am right in the middle of it. I take my health very seriously and when I finally retire, I'm still gonna be in great shape. Don't wait another day.Grab the bull by the horns and take charge of you fitness. This is a key element to help you live a long healthy life. The best way to relive stress is exercise so remember, "No Fitness, No Health!, Know Fitness, Know Health!"
Your Badge, Your health! Treat them good,and they will take care of you. Feel free to contact me for any of your fitness needs. I am here to help, Coach Rich http://beachbodycoach.com/richsan