Fitness, Health

We asked some of the top local LGBT and gay-friendly fitness pros for their best tips to getting fit in a flash

January 11, 2016 – by

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For me, it takes a village. I didn’t learn how to transform bodies by having my head buried in a bunch of personal training books. I trained and picked the brains of some of the best in the business.

To kickstart your 2016 fitness plan, I asked some of the top LGBT and gay-friendly health and fitness pros in Los Angeles their best tips and secrets to getting fit in a flash. Their out-of-the-box training methods have helped everyone from accountants to A-list celebrities get healthy and ripped.

Here they spill their most coveted secrets about everything from diet and exercise to simple lifestyle changes. Grab a notepad, a towel and a water bottle and get going! Happy new year, and happy new body!

We want to see your #SweatySelfie! Put one of these 10 tips into action and tag us and the trainer on Instagram! @frontiersmedia @sethenator

1. Seth Gottesdiener, Personal Trainer,@TrainerSethG
“Get epi-curious. The only way to truly know what’s going into your body is if you’re preparing it. It helps you develop a respect and appreciation for food instead of mindlessly eating. Try using meal delivery services to help kickstart your gourmet chef within!”

2. Beth Bishop, Owner of Phoenix Effect, @ThePhoenixEffect
“Excellent range of motion and flexibilty help you look and feel better. In our Phoenix Fix class, we show you how to use mobility tools to move better during exercise. Try using a foam roller for five minutes on the front of your quads before your next run or spin class. It reduces or elmiminates knee pain!”

3. Jason Wimberly, Personal Trainer, @JasonWimberly
“Form gets results. Activating your core creates strength and posture, helping you get the most out of every exercise. My clients and I always make sure we’re engaging our center throughout the entire workout. Try kicking off your next workout with a series of different planks.”

4. Aaron Guy Boyajian, Personal Trainer, @AaronGuy_CPT
“When trying to adhere to a nutritional, balanced lifestyle, I always tell my clients to set realistic short-term goals. Overly restrictive and unrealistic diets often don’t equate to long-term success. Focus on eliminating unhealthy professed foods and replace them with healthy, nutritionally dense foods on a week-by-week basis.”

5. Daniel Rice, Lead Trainer of Mansion Fitness, @MansionFitness
“Using resistance bands can help you develop some serious muscle and definition. They are also really helpful for those with injuries and joint issues. You can use them on just about any muscle. My favorite are B-Force Bands.”

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