Austin Personal Trainer Blog

Paddleboardings Better

7/22/2015

Reason Number 1: On a Kayak you sit down, On a board you stand up. BAM! You get to see a lot more! And if you get tired just sit down, lay down, plank, do whatever you want.

Reason Number 2: Exercise, Alright so I really like Kayaking, You get a damn good workout but standing you're on a whole new level, Just the simple act of balancing you engage your core, Then once you start paddling you're working out even more core not to mention upper body and lower body stabilization.

Reason Number 3: We already sit to damn much. Most people sit in an office, drive a car, Sit at home, Do we really want to sit while exercising outdoors too?

Reason Number 4: ITS FUN! Austin has some of the best locations for it too, I'm a huge believer in the idea that exercising should be fun but more importantly safe. so below I put a link to SUP safety.

Thanks for reading,
J Madrid
(CPT)
Austin Mobile Personal Trainer (NASM)

http://www.longmontsup.com/safety.html <-- Heres the link

AMT - Level up Your Abilities!

6/29/2015

Your health is critical for your daily life from hauling groceries upstairs to running to the bus stop! You never know when you're going to need strength or stamina so don't be caught unprepared! If you're anything like me you'll always keep in mind that anything you do or take in will affect your body in some way or another.

Fight off the enemy of Sloth, and temptation, Whether it's McDonalds or Not doing what you should be doing in order to level up your abilities, Stay inspired and be the hero of your journey!

-J Madrid
CPT
Austin Mobile Trainer

#austintexas #keepaustinfit #personaltrainingaustin #cantfakefitness
#Austin #Zilker Park

Austin Mobile Trainer - No weights? No gym? No problem.

6/1/2015

I've had many clients ask me what they're suppose to do without a Gym in there area, Or when they go on a business trip or vacation. Its simple dudes! Knock out a body weight exercise! If you're at your computer at home or on a trip and you have an hour or two start exercising right then and there!

You wouldn't believe how many clients contact me and ask me, ''Hey Josue! I'd like to start working out but I want to lift heavy!'' First off, If you can't knock out a proper push up you shouldn't be worried about adding iron weights just yet. Body weight training will take you a far way! If you can easily do squats or push ups or any other Body weight exercise for that matter you can push it to the limit by slowing down your tempo or adding elevation, or by doing a single leg or arm exercise not to mention the hundreds of different core exercises!

An excellent first step towards resistance training would be start training with body weight! After all, You take these weights wherever you go in life.

Austin Mobile Personal Trainer
J Madrid
CPT
Personal Training In Austin Texas.

Austin Mobile Trainer on Healthy Food on a Budget.

5/4/2015

There are high quality organic foods out there, However this blog is for eating healthy on a budget so lets get healthiest bang out of our buck Austin Texas!

Are you strapped for cash and feel like if you buy healthy food you'll be spending more money than you'd like to? Fear not!
These foods are full of protein, healthy fats and carbs to help give you the energy to make it through your day. So lets get started.

FIRST! -Bulk Eggs.
Cheap & good you can use them on almost any recipe. Most
Available Protein out there. (I go to the local South Austin HEB and buy the veggie eggs a dozen comes out 2 bucks and some change)

NEXT, Extra Lean Ground Turkey.

Super high in protein you can do a lot of stuff with this. (Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Patties, Turkey Fajita, Turkey Meatloaf etc)
26 Grams of Protein per serving with only 1.5 Grams of Trans fat.
Very good healthy natural source of lean protein. (In Between personal training sessions I sometimes eat a huge ass Turkey burger on a whole wheat bun, I sometimes think it taste even better than beef!)

MILK!( Does a body good... )

Full of Vitamins this is the basis of all proteins called whey protein
this will help build those muscles. Fat free, little bit of sugar but
don't mind that. (I now drink almond milk however there was a time I would drink tons of Milk in my protein shakes!)

Greek Yogurt (THIS IS SPARTA!!! err Austin..)
Zero in Fat, Packed full of Protein, It also has Probiotics Great for a last minute Dinner, Greek yogurt has casein which is a slow releasing protein which is genius before bed.

-Tilapia (workout and be healthy remember only dead fish go with the flow)
Super lean protien source, I recommend getting a fresh tilapia , but
especially being on a cheap diet you wanna get the frozen stuff. I go to the H.E.B
frozen section here in Austin Texas. (Keeps me in buff shape for Personal Training and I love crushing coconut water cans)

-Boneless Skinless Chicken (Remember to wash your hands)
(Again I Recommend getting Fresh unthawed chicken however being on
a cheap budget best next thing is the Frozen boneless chicken.)
I would Recommend cooking them all at the same time. The more available
to you the more muscle you'll build without going down the street to KFC or wherever.

Sweet Potatoes (sweeeeeeeet)
Sweet potatoes or Yams are going to be a very good complex carb source for almost every meal. Excellent, Cheap & Delicious!
Super filling and a great source of slow releasing energy! (I make Sweet potato fries all the time!) (I avoid regular white potatoes because of there high GI content that stuff turns into sugar way to quickly spiking my insulin levels)

-Peanut Butter (big fan of Peanut butter)
It has natural healthy fats, Help keep energy up during the day. (they sell some good Peanut butter here in Local Austin stores like H.E.B read the labels, look for peanuts as the only ingredient.)

-Brown Rice (I buy the 2lb bag)
Include it in your chicken, Talipia, Long extended Energy.
it will help build muscle.

-Coffee (Excellent preworkout!)
Smells Delicious taste great, This is a natural thermogenic
Great before a morning exercise or maybe an afternoon exercise.

-Green Tea
If you're not a fan of Coffee then Green tea for long extnded energy. '

-Old Fashion Oats! (get the flakey ones! just don't become flakey!)
Include this in your eating habit and I guarantee you'll find yourself with more energy
and more muscle. (Stay away from Instant oats people jeez!!! And steal cut oats is basically just old fashion oats that has stuff added to it like flax seed but with a hiked price!)

-Tuna
Nice lean Protein, Damn Cheap you can make a shitload of it,
watch out for the sodium drink a ton of water.

OH, AND MAKE SURE YOU DRINK A TON OF WATER!!!!!!

With all these foods pre-make your meals for the week that way you have something available at all times, You'll have no excuse to go to the convenient store to grab a snack. leaving no excuses.

Tone up, Lose Fat, and get shredded by eating right here in Austin Texas!
The most important thing is how to eat and catch enough sleep! Be in love with your body! Peace!

-J Madrid
Austin Personal Trainer
Austin Home Personal Trainer
(CPT)(NASM)

AMT - Drink More Water To Lose Weight And Burn Fat Fast!

3/25/2015

Only drink water, When you drink water it helps your body burn more fat.
Its the best natural supplement you can take for weight loss, Stay
Away from diet pills all that shit is dangerous.

I drink about gallon of water a day, If you drink that much water a day
you will instantly loss weight, You'll lose all the retained water
you have in your body. Stay away from drinks with artificial sweeteners
that crap is not good for you and makes your body retain water.

If you can the only beverage you should drink is water. If you drink just water
it helps your body metabolize fat as energy and you lose more fat that way. If you're drinking diet sodas your body has a harder time burning fat.

The reason why you'll lose more fat when you drink more water is because
your liver helps your body burn fat as energy, Normally your Kidneys will filter your water
that you drink, However when drinking sodas your Kidneys can't do all that extra work, That stuff is hard on your Kidneys and now your Liver has to come in and help your Kidneys filter. When you drink nothing but water now your Kidneys can do their job and your Liver can do its job which is which to help your body burn fat.

If you drink about gallon of water a day, I guarantee you'll lose about 5 pounds
in a week. Spread your water out throughout the day so you don't spike your blood pressure, If you're pissing like a race horse then you're doing it right!
Anyway, That's my advice.

J Madrid
Austin's Mobile Personal Trainer
CPT

AMT - Personal Training at my home or office in Austin Texas you say?!

2/16/2015

Welcome to the future Austinites! At Home Personal Training in Austin Texas has arrived!

Austinites, Dude and Dudettes! Save on traveling time to the Gyms! There's a personal trainer in Austin Tx that will come to you and help you towards your future in fitness! Woohoo! Say goodbye to Austin Traffic and the mass amounts of Gym Rats infesting our crowded gyms!!!

Check it out, Minimal amount of equipment and space is required to start! You seriously only need like 8 feet by 8 feet of living room space! You can train at your Home, Office Gym, Apartment Gym, Park or wherever you choose!!

Partners & BFFs can even share workouts at the same price either 30 min split or train at the same time! Pets are welcome too and can watch with a strange look on there face!

If you have any questions feel free to use the 'contact me' button and ask whatever the hell you want! I'm a human not some anonymous large gym with Meatheads and Robots. I'm genuine and will treat your question and you with respect.

Again, this is only for those who want Personal Training at Home in Austin, Texas.

SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE!!!!!

J Madrid
CPT
Austin Mobile Trainer

AMT - Keep your New Years Fitness Resolution!

1/21/2015

The dust has settled from the holiday cheer and new years celebrations. Now its time to kick things into gear and start tackling those yearly resolutions! Here in Austin Tx, the gyms have been slammed these first few weeks of the year, however there is already a decline and the crowds are starting to evaporate.

With every resolution there's a fine line.
On one side of the line there's a potential chance for good things to happen.
On the other side of the line there's less of a chance for good things to happen. You want to do everything in power to be on that better side of the line and don't settle for anything less.

1.Chose To Commit!
Nobody can get you to commit but you! You must be willing to commit! YOU must take control of your body and sometimes drag it to the gym regardless on how much you don't want to workout! Sometimes you have to say F**k it and do it anyway regardless on how badly you don't want to! This will strengthen you both inside and out!

2. Work Hard!
Good things are rarely easy or cheap, There are no quick fixes! Working hard creates something special. Sometimes its the small things that have the big impact on results, think about this,
At 211 Degrees, Water is hot. At 212 Degrees it boils. and with boiling water, comes steam. and with steam, you can power a Train. Just one extra degree can cause the big difference! So if you're working hard and you're not seeing changes don't quit and keep fighting!!

3. Be Resilient!
Get the f*ck up and cross that line don't quit and never give up! Fitness isn't temporary its a life long commitment! Keep moving forward! If you fall get up get up! Don't Quit! Never stop fighting! !

J Madrid
(CPT)

Austin Mobile Personal Trainer

Personal Training in Box Gyms Vs Training Anywhere!

12/23/2014

   Locked in CONTRACTS
BIG BOX GYM- Have Locked in Contracts
VS
AMT - No contracts, I respect my clients.
(In order to get personal training through most big box gyms you must be locked in a monthly contract that you can't break. Austin Mobile Trainer has no such thing.)

TRAVEL/TRAFFIC/Convenience

Big Box Gym - (You must drive to the gym)
VS
AMT - (Trainer drives to you!)
(Living here in Austin Texas we experience a lot of traffic. Save some time and money on gas and the headache and train anywhere you want through Austin Mobile Trainer. Its very convenient.)

Privacy
Big Box Gym - (Train in front of a lot of strangers)
VS
AMT - (one-on-one environment)

(Nobody likes feeling like a Gold Fish)

Personalization
Big Box Gym - (Interruptions by other members or staff, Not an organic feeling environment feels like you're working with a corporation instead of a 1 on 1 Human)
VS
AMT - (You get focused attention without distractions, you're working with a free lance trainer - a HUMAN - that will understand your situations such as an emergency, baby's sick, fever, etc. )

(At a gym most trainers will be interrupted by other members or staff with a “quick” question, or may have to divide his/her time with another client. Mobile personal trainers when working with a single client can devote all of his/her attention on establishing or modifying a program, correcting form, or tweaking nutritional plans.)

PRICE
Big Box Gym - Personal training prices in addition to monthly gym membership (for typical trainer that will have you walking machine to machine 50% of the time.)
(At big box gyms sometimes the Personal Trainers don't even show up.)

MUSIC
Big Box Gyms - Lets face it the music at Big Box Gyms Suck. They have Justin beiber constantly playing in the background while you're training. It sucks.

Austin Mobile Trainer- Personal Training with your choice of Dubstep, Gangster Rap, Metal, Lady Gaga or whatever the hell gets you going! The point is this is YOUR TIME and you get to decide what goes!

WINNER
TRAIN HOWEVER THE HELL YOU WANT TO.

J Madrid (Austin Mobile Personal Trainer)

AMT - Top 10 Items From H-E-B

12/14/2014

Number 1. KALE!
The Healthiest Vegetable on the Planet!!!!
Kale Helps Lower your blood cholesterol levels, Reduces the risk of heart disease
it has zero fat it's high in Fiber so it helps in the digestive system
It has more Iron than some meats like beef can help protect against various cancers helps with the prevention of blood clotting
helps improve eyesight
and a LOT MORE! Seriously, this Vegetable is the KING.(I buy around 3 bunches of Kale every H-E-B trip)
I'll Always be a KALE KILLA!
KALE YEAH!

Number 2. Sweet Potato's!
Massive Amounts of Beta-carotene (an important antioxidant)
Kicks the shit out of Normal Potato's, Contains twice the Fiber and is a Complex Carb instead of a simple.
Rich in Vitamin C and E
Potent source of Manganese
High Levels of B6 and Potassium
Boost Immunity
Detoxifying of Heavy Metals
Good for Lung Function
(AND LOTS MORE!! I make some tasty Sweet potato.
I buy around 4lbs of sweet potato's each H-E-B trip.

Number 3. Almond Milk!

It helps with weight management.
it keeps your heart healthy.
It keeps your bones strong. (Twice the Calcium)

NOTE: Soy milk isn’t that good for a diet because it is full of sugar.
(Also, 95% of all Soy Products are genetically modified so when you're buying anything soy make sure its organic. Stick with Almond milk.)

Number 4. Avocados
Cardiovascular Health
Skin Benefits
Weight Loss
Healthy Fats(Don't let fats scare you! good fats can aid you in losing weight!)
Anti-Aging
Taste freaking amazing in almost anything! And yes, Guac is extra and extra good for you.

Number 5. Ground Turkey
Great lean Protein
B Vitamins
Less Saturated Fat than beef (although Saturated fat isn't evil, Its the Transfats that are the devil)
I make Turkey burgers with sweet potato fries a few times a week. Tasty and lean and mean!

Number 6. The Mighty GREEK YOGURT!
Yogurt can give you flat abs
Greek yogurt is loaded with vitamins. (Not all yogurt is equal make sure you're buying Greek yogurt with high protein content and no added sugar)
Low in Carbohydrates
Easy to Digest (in my video I explain how I eat Greek yogurt before going to bed, its because I don't want a burst of energy and I want something that's easy to Digest! great late night snack but it's not for everyone)
Probiotics

Number 7. Old Fashioned Flaky Oatmeal!
Rich in Fiber
Great for Weight loss and Lean Muscle
Tons of Antioxidants even rivaling Broccoli
Helps to control your blood sugar
Great for Heart Health
Reduces the risk of various cancers
Quick and Easy to make for those of you with little time!
(My kitchen is always armed with oatmeal! Oatmeal is an excellent plan B in the morning. Especially for someone like me when skipping a meal is unacceptable and I have to be somewhere on time! )

Number 8. WILD CAUGHT SALMON!
Damn good
Leaner than Farm raised with no GMOS added!
Clean Protein!
OMEGA Fats!

Note: Stay away from Farm raised salmon no matter how good the price or how they make it sound buy Wild, one Reason being they feed the salmon pellets that dye there insides pink that are harmful to humans, Spend the extra cash and get the real stuff.

Number 9. Cage Free Eggs
Quality Protein
Healthy Fats(if you eat the yolk)
GOOD Cholesterol
Essential fatty acids
calcium
magnesium
potassium
Vitamins A,D,E & K

Number 10. Grass Fed Bison
low fat, low cholesterol meat with as many Omega-3s per serving as salmon
contains the highest-know levels of the fat-blocker and anti-carcinogen

it also has high concentrations of selenium, a natural trace element that acts as a mood elevator. The original "happy meal".
grass fed Bison was determined to contain as much as four times more selenium than grain fed Bison.

I Love Grass Fed Bison Burgers!

Thanks for reading my blog! and remember to Feed your body premium fuel for a premium long life and high rpms!!!
You only have one life, Don't screw it up by eating bullshi*t. Eat right, Live Healthy and Exercise.

J Madrid
Austin Mobile Personal Trainer!

AMT Client's Blog - Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals

12/1/2014

Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals

It’s January 1, 2014. I made my New Years Resolution to lose weight and had lots of motivation. I joined Gold’s Gym and their 12 week weight loss challenge. I worked out with a Gold’s Gym Expert Level trainer twice a week and worked out on my own up to 3 times per day (cross-training), six days a week. I followed a strict Paleo diet. I centered everything around my goal. What was the result? At the end of the 6 weeks, I had lost 16 pounds. My before and after pictures did not look all that different and I did not win anything. Yes, 16 pounds is something, but I felt like the weight loss did not reflect all my hard work in a 3 month period! I gained all the weight back and more.

Fast forward.

My name is Victoria and this is my 8th week training with Josue Madrid, Austin Mobile Trainer, and 8 weeks of raging war on my body. So far, I’ve lost 21 pounds and have managed to get stronger and leaner with Josue’s help.

In addition to training with Josue as many as 5 times per week, I have also been using other weight loss methods that are more extreme. To be clear, these methods were NOT suggested by Josue. I am not a healthcare professional and you should use your own discretion following a diet and exercise program. What works for me may not work for you. If you’re interested in reading about my crazier weight loss methods, you can visit my blog: fatgirlwins.tumblr.com.

If this is one of your first serious attempts to lose weight, what you really need is the right mindset. Listen up, because this is important. You are trying to lose weight. To do this, you need to declare war on your body. Yes, I am all for loving and embracing the body you were given but I applaud you for wanting to improve yourself. Wanting to be in shape, however, is not going to magically get you there. You need to be serious in your efforts and dedicated to your cause. This means you MUST push yourself not only when you are working out with Josue but after a week of hard work on Friday night when you are tempted to go and find out of Conan’s Pizza is really as good as people (Josue) says (when you are on your third set of burpees).

Josue is great because he really pushes you to do your best. He’s going to be honest and tell you when you’re not working as hard as you can, or when you could really improve on something. For maximum results with exercise, you really have to internalize this and want to give 100% effort in your workout. After all, it’s only 1 hour out of your whole day that you get to work out. Make it count!

When you’re trying to lose weight, the right diet is imperative. I had been following a strict paleo diet with no cheats for a few months before starting my sessions with Josue. When I really became truly galvanized in my efforts, I started a Detox. This detox is similar to the Master Cleanse and I did it for 5 days. I trained for 4 out of the 5 days while I was detoxing. After detoxing, I gradually added food back into my diet, first with only veggies and egg whites for 7 days and then adding fish and other proteins. I also modified my paleo diet by adding quinoa to my meals.

On 11/3, I started the HCG diet. This is not a diet for the faint of heart and you should not do this diet if you have certain health contraindications. Again, you can read the details of this diet on my blog. The important thing is find a diet that you can follow and stick with it while you exercise. Josue offers great workouts and is willing to work with your space. He’s extremely versatile and willing to accommodate your needs. I’m losing weight faster than I had with my previous trainers and am seeing better results. Whatever your reservations are with personal training, at least schedule a free consultation with Josue and talk to him.

Austin Mobile Trainer has provided me with the most effective workouts out of any of the trainers I have worked with and has helped me lose 21 pounds. I’m sure he can help me with the next 20 and help you reach your weight loss goals as well!!