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Check Their Credentials

May 2, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT 1 Comment

As a way of helping you help yourself, I will be running a series about identifying who might be worth paying attention to and who to run from when looking into fitness programs.  As with everything else presented on Fitness Exposé, I will present you with some principles and then you can use those principles to guide you in your endeavors.

Why is it important?

I get asked this question alot.  Why is it important to check out the people you are getting training information from?  The internet is an awesome place and is loaded with information, but that’s exactly the problem.  It is altogether too easy to publish anything you want on the internet and then establish yourself as an “expert”.  As the consumer, it is up to you to check things out, even the information provided on this site.

I am a Christian, so I believe in what the Bible has to say on these issues and it is very clear.

“Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.” Acts 17:11

The idea here is simple and one that cannot be easily denied.  Those who check things out for themselves are at an advantage over those who do not.  It is difficult to be duped if you spend just a little time doing research before making a decision on what to do.

Sales pages on the internet are called “squeeze pages” for a reason—they want to squeeze your money out of you before you have a chance to change your mind.  Don’t fall prey to that mentality.  Stop and think before you make a purchase.  The next article in this series will discuss the technique that I use for avoiding being squeezed by the “squeeze pages” that exist on the internet.

The Guarantee

Most of the marketers on the internet utilize Clickbank to sell their products because it is easy.  At the same time, they also utilize the money back guarantee concept as well.

guarantee

So if it is guaranteed, why do so few people take advantage of the guarantee?  The next article in this series will discuss why it is important to hold these guys to their word.  You won’t want to miss the information that is presented in that article as it will change your risk factor on this issue forever.

Their Credentials

The word credentials is closely related to the word credibility.  You need to check the credentials of the person offering you the information.  Why should you be listening to the advice they have?  What makes them an “expert” on the topic at hand?

At Fitness Exposé we are qualified to speak on this topic because we’ve been burned by these so-called fitness experts several times.  We have developed a method for stopping this from happening and that’s why this website exists in the first place.  The final article in the series will examine a method for checking the credentials of your “expert” so that you can make an informed decision about the information they are trying to sell you.

Be Part of the Solution

If you aren’t part of the solution you are part of the problem.  You will learn that you have the power to change things if you just respond in a consistent manner.  If you aren’t sure how to be part of the solution, this site is just what the doctor ordered.  With my panel of experts, I will give you the information you need to be part of the solution.  Remember, we are here to help you help yourself.

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M6:D76 (D554) Train Your Brain!

May 2, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #35
May 1, 2009

 

     

     


What's on my mind today?

Your brain is a very important aspect of your physique transformation.  Next week I will be discussing my goal setting process and you will see why the brain is extremely important in that.  For now, let’s discuss the way your brain is important to your fitness program and then we will talk about how to train your brain.

Why Your Brain is Important

 

  • Motivation. Your brain is where you execute upon all motivating factors.
  • Willpower. Your brain is the source of your willpower.
  • Decision-making. Your brain is where the decisions are made
  • Intensity. Your brain determines how much intensity you can and will use during a workout.

How to Train Your Brain 

  • Puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to train your brain. You learn to recognize patterns and put them together correctly.
  • Reading. Reading takes your imagination and pushes it to new levels. You are forced to see the scenes in your mind. You expand your knowledge and your vocabulary.
  • Chess. Playing chess forces you to think. Thinking expands your brain capacity.
  • Food. Choosing the right food will also help train your brain. Fish oil and Omega-3, 6 and 9 oils are brain food. Use them daily.

Take these thoughts and apply them and you will begin to see changes that you are looking for.

 

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

 

Today’s workout was extremely grueling.  I have become accustomed to the feelings of pain and nausea as I finish off these tough workouts.  The results are going to speak for themselves. 
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Take care of your brain like it is the only one you’ve got because it is the only one you’ve got. 
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

How do you train your own brain?  Comment this post to answer the question. 
 

 
 

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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M6:D75 (D553) Fitnessexpose.com explained

May 1, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #34
April 30, 2009

 

          


What's on my mind today?

I’ve been building up towards the BETA release of https://fitnessexpose.com and today I’d like to discuss the plans for the site.

  • Blog. We will have regular blog articles that will include guest authors. The topics will be strictly about fitness and nutrition.
  • Free moderated discussion board. We will have a free moderated discussion board where you can discuss the topics that concern you. You can get the answers you need from the many people who will be part of this discussion board.
  • Members only subscription area. While there will be alot of free information available on the site, we are planning a members only subscription area that will contain more detailed information. The membership fee will be extremely small.
  • Suggested products area. We will have an area of the site where we will suggest products that have been checked out. You can trust the recommendations made by the site.
  • Ask the Experts. We will have an Ask the Experts area where you can ask specific questions and have them answered by our panel of experts.

Head over to https://fitnessexpose.com and get signed up for our mailing list.  You will receive alot of free benefits just for being a member of our mailing list, including a free eCourse on how to get into the best shape of your life, chock full of principles that will help you change your physique.

 

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

 

Cardio today was awesome.  I did a 65 minute steady state cardio but pushed it to the upper limits. 
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

A support system is vital for success. 
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What is your support system?  Comment this post to answer the question. 
 

 
 

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Follow the Muscle Building Fat Burning Machine on Twitter!

 

Get Rid of Information Overload Now!

Feeling overwhelmed by the information you get on the web?  Not sure if that guy is a "guru”?  The answer is finally here!
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M6:D74 (D552) How to solve the information overload problem

April 30, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #33
April 29, 2009

 

Due to a technical glitch, the video #33 is gone forever!        


What's on my mind today?

The solution to the problem is you.  You have to take a stand.  Stop buying every single fitness program that comes out.  Take advantage of the money back guarantees that are offered.  Fight back!

If everyone continues to allow these people to get away with stealing their hard earned money it will never stop.  The only way is to stand up and tell the scammers that you are not going to take it anymore.  Use the following advice and you will gain control over the problem.

  • Check out everyone who tries to sell you something.
  • If you decide to buy, take advantage of the money back guarantee if the product does not teach you anything new.
  • Blog about your experiences with these products. Do reviews that reveal the whole truth.
  • Make comments on blog sites that support the bogus products. Education is going to be the key.
  • Read everything in light of the principles you learn and discard what fails to fit.

When all else fails, head on over to https://fitnessexpose.com and join the fight!

 

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

 

Again I had another intense workout.  The new program is tough.  I feel like I have to remain at 100% focus the entire time I am in the gym.  Anything less will let the workout get away from me and that can’t happen. 
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Taking a stand is brave, but necessary. 
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

Are you willing to be a part of the solution?  Comment this post to answer the question. 
 

 
 

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Follow the Muscle Building Fat Burning Machine on Twitter!

 

Get Rid of Information Overload Now!

Feeling overwhelmed by the information you get on the web?  Not sure if that guy is a "guru”?  The answer is finally here!
Free eNewsletter and basic fitness eCourse just for visiting!

https://www.fitnessexpose.com

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M6:D73 (D551) Why is information overload a problem?

April 29, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #32
April 28, 2009

 

         


What's on my mind today?

Why is information overload such a problem?  The answer is really very simple.

Information overload causes people to take courses of action that are not in their best interests.  They change programs in the middle without seeing what the results will be of the program they are on.  The idea the scammers have is to confuse you so much that you just keep spending more and more money on their programs. 

If you allow yourself to continually read new information and don’t bother to really process the information through a careful process, you are bound to confuse yourself.  As I have heard Skip La Cour say many times, stop reading so much.  Learn some principles and then apply them.  Get on board with a program and then agree to stick with it for at least 12 weeks so that you can assess what the results will be.

I have started https://fitnessexpose.com for this very reason.  I want to educate you on the dangers of all the information that is out there today.  I want to help you help yourself.  Get over to the site and read the articles that are already appearing.  Get on the mailing list and take part in the free eCourse.  You won’t be sorry.

You need to do something about all the information you are presented with on the internet.  You need some help filtering out the good from the bad.  Give it a try.  Find out what help is available at https://fitnessexpose.com.

 

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

 

The arm portion of this workout is enough to make a grown man cry.  I threw up at the end of my workout today.  My body faced such severe changes that it couldn’t hold it back.   
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

The problem is something that you can control. 
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

How are you avoiding the problems presented by information overload?  Comment this post to answer the question. 
 

 
 

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Follow the Muscle Building Fat Burning Machine on Twitter!

 

Get Rid of Information Overload Now!

Feeling overwhelmed by the information you get on the web?  Not sure if that guy is a "guru”?  The answer is finally here!
Free eNewsletter and basic fitness eCourse just for visiting!

https://www.fitnessexpose.com

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