Marc Lebert's Fitness Adventure Blog

Our latest product- the Lebert Stretch Strap!

Teaching as many group exercise classes as I do I see too many class participants struggle and strain to stretch out their hamstrings only to round their back- I wanted to create a simple stretching device to help facilitate a great hamstring stretch where class participants are not trying too hard. You know the ones who grab their shoe laces, or wince when they try to keep a flat back and are not breathing, or the legs are rotated outwards at the knee so that they can at least approach reaching their toes!

I think with this tool and the help of Ann Green, we have solved that and have many other great stretches that are faciliated just a bit easier with the Stretch Strap. The lying hamstring stretch is awesome but cross the mid line of the body and “Wow”, you will feel the IT band and the outside of the leg. Now take that leg to the outside and get the adductors. Ahhhhhhh, that feels good.

This product is not anywhere near as innovative as my last product, The Buddy System but it sure has its place and I have noticed an improvement already in some clients and in my own flexibility.

To check it out please go here;

http://lebertstretchstrap.com/

And check out the price! Comes with a poster and DVD as well.

All the best with your stretching!

Cheers,

Marc

Group Exercise Tips

I just wrote this post for my fitness club site but thought I would post here as well;

Show up early and meet with the instructor. Let them know you are a beginner and to take it easy on you! FUEL instructors will know how to modify exercises and monitor your intensity during the class.

No one is watching you! Beginners tend to think everyone is watching them but for the most part other beginners are focused on themselves just like you! Intermediate and advanced participants are doing their thing- moving, focused on the weights, their body, the music or the instructor but not you. 

Bring a friend. This will bring some familiarity and make it more fun. Besides, misery loves company- ha! 

Err on the side of caution. You do not have to prove anything to anyone. You need to go at your own pace. Many of the participants in any group exercise class have been doing it for years. They started somewhere too. 

Shock the system. Once you get used to a class it is a good idea to try something new. The body adapts quickly and a change will really kick-start those muscles and your metabolism once again. At FUEL we have many classes to choose from like Cardio Pump, Boxing and Spinning… and to really shake it up join a RIPPED session!

Reach beyond your goal. Every rep and every step put that little extra into it. Look around you- the fittest people in the class are also working the hardest… all the way through!

Have a sense of humour- don’t take life too seriously- no-one gets out alive!

I just wrote this post for my fitness club site but thought I would post here as well;

Show up early and meet with the instructor. Let them know you are a beginner and to take it easy on you! FUEL instructors will know how to modify exercises and monitor your intensity during the class.

No one is watching you! Beginners tend to think everyone is watching them but for the most part other beginners are focused on themselves just like you! Intermediate and advanced participants are doing their thing- moving, focused on the weights, their body, the music or the instructor but not you. 

Bring a friend. This will bring some familiarity and make it more fun. Besides, misery loves company- ha! 

Err on the side of caution. You do not have to prove anything to anyone. You need to go at your own pace. Many of the participants in any group exercise class have been doing it for years. They started somewhere too. 

Shock the system. Once you get used to a class it is a good idea to try something new. The body adapts quickly and a change will really kick-start those muscles and your metabolism once again. At FUEL we have many classes to choose from like Cardio Pump, Boxing and Spinning… and to really shake it up join a RIPPED session!

Reach beyond your goal. Every rep and every step put that little extra into it. Look around you- the fittest people in the class are also working the hardest… all the way through!

Have a sense of humour- don’t take life too seriously- no-one gets out alive!

Careful what you wish for!

A few weeks ago we were discussing cold and Flu season in class and I said I would like to get sick so I could have some down time and watch some movies with my wife.

Well, I just ruptured my Achilles and had surgury and my wish came true! The good news is I am catching up on emails, getting organized for 2010, keeping up with my blogs and other social media and have time to hang out with my boy. As long as he does not want to run!

I try to make it a point not to label anything as "good" or "bad". This is just an event in my life that I can learn from. And I am learning a lot! In my next blog I will share some of that with you... have a Happy Halloween!

 

World Championships

Just finished training with Shannon and Courtney Condie- last session before they go compete at the WTF 2009 World Taekwondo Championships, Oct. 14-18 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

http://www.wtf.org/wtf_eng/main/main_eng.html

GOOD LUCK GIRLS!

Watch the band hit me in the face- ouch!

It is always great to see who is using the EQUALIZERS! Here are some pictures of Brad and his Camp using them in Copell, TX;

 

http://getyouinshape.com/blog/?p=3143

 

Here is a new BUDDY SYSTEM video. Just a quick explanation of one reason why I like using this system (watch the band hit me in the face- ouch!);

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDTvP7lpPCo

 

Enjoy!

4 on 1!...

4 on 1 Equalizers! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hukieb3wyyE

With David Barr from Muscle and Fitness!

With David Barr from Muscle and Fitness!
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/lebert_fitness/videos/71

in case you missed it...

http://www.lebertfitness.com/newsletter/summer09.htm

Hill Running!

I just wanted to send a BIG THANK YOU for all of you who showed up to the 1^st ANNUAL FUEL FITNESS HILL RUN for World Wildlife Fund (WWF). We raised some $ for a great cause, had some fun and as far as I know no-one passed out! Personally speaking it was close though!

 Here we are racing up the hill;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEI66ZMphrY

Thanks again! 

Getting ready for Golf Season

Spring is here and for many of you that means Golf Sesaon!. With the Masters just around the corner many of you will be hitting the links so I decided to team up with my friend Mike Wiebe to shoot this video. Mike is a 7- time Remax World Long Drive Finalist and uses the Equalizer and Buddy System in all his training sessions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H16CuAesxQA

In this video Mike is shows us some simple moves to develop balance and a stronger core. They look simple but done with focus, control and full range of motion they can be very demanding.

So here are the golf specific exercises we show in this video that you can incorporate into your training:

1. Lunge with a rotational twist. Hold the Buddy System straight out in front of you with both hands and from the lunge position twist your upper body in the direction of the foot that is forward.

2. Woodchops. In a wide foot stance hold the Buddy System down by your foot closest to your partner. Slowly move up and across your chest and extend the arms diagonally up in the opposite direction. Perform 5 to 10X on that side then switch to the other side. *Note* Be sure to lift the heel in order to allow your leg to rotate inward as you reach up do this one in a mirror to make sure you achieve long straight lines.

3. Single Leg Reach. While holding the Buddy System hover your right foot just off the ground and while keeping your back flat. Slowly lower yourself forward with a knee bend and reach down and forward with light tension on the Buddy System. Come back to standing slowly. While still balancing on the same leg perform a one arm row. 510X on each side.

**Note** The Buddy is providing a smooth and controlled tension for each exercise with a lighter tension on muscle contractions and slightly more in the eccentric phase.

Whether you are getting ready for the links or not, this type of training will not only help your athletic endevours but will be helpful with maintaing back health and moving through your daily activites with ease. Ad in some Equalizer and Buddy System strength training and cardio and you have a complete and well rounded fitness program!

This is just a cross section of exercises that Mike uses in his golf fitness classes and is a good place to start. For more info on Mike go to www.fulltiltgolf.com

For more Equalizer and Buddy System exercises please visit www.lebertfitness.com and our YouTube channel;

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/mlebert

 

just posted on YouTube... what it is!

At first The Buddy System looks like bands but it is not- here is what IT IS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wG6AneS9I

The Buddy System works so well with group exercise because everyone is working at their level (tension is adjusted by the user instantly simply by how hard you are pulling/pushing) but engaged with a partner so the pressure is on to perform. Each exercise here is tough and very effective and we can go right into the next exercise quickly. Because we are standing we are always working the legs and core buring more calories, increasing effort level and making it more sport specific. If you think this looks good wait till you try it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtlexazJLO0

Teleseminar- What are you looking for?

We are getting a lot of people registered on the tele-seminar so far. We didn't want you to miss your chance to find the solutions to what our valued readers have told us are their biggest challenges putting their fitness and nutrition program into action.

http://bestbodymakeover.com/teleseminar/

Lauren Miller, a wellness coach and I will be answering your questions plain and simple to give you new transformational insights that you probably never thought of before.

You will begin to see why every bump in the road you hit with your current fitness and nutrition program is causing you to spin your wheels, and discover how you can implement a plan so that you'll stay on track, quickly and easily.

When you click on this link to the registration page, you will discover what the top 10 things people struggle with.

http://bestbodymakeover.com/teleseminar/

 

We have had some great questions already, but it is not to late to ask your question too... even before the call actually begins. If you are frustrated because the results you want aren't showing up the way you thought they would, then join us on this tele-seminar on Wednesday April 1st at 8 Pm Eastern/7 Pm Central- it's absolutely FREE for you.

Because of the volume of people on the call you may want to dial in about 5 minutes early.

http://bestbodymakeover.com/teleseminar/

 

Oh, by the way, register for the call even if you can't make it live. We'll be making the recording available to everyone who registers.

http://bestbodymakeover.com/teleseminar/

Sincerely,

Marc and Lauren

PS: When you dial in at the time of the call, an operator may suggest a local number - if there is one for that area code. If you are calling in from outside the US, it will be long distance, but you can always listen in on the web where it is FREE, and you will still be able to type in your questions where we can read them during the call.

NYC, Coupon Codes, walking funny & more!

Hi all,

It's been awhile since I've sent out a newsletter and I apologize! I have been so busy with the launch of my latest product, the Lebert Buddy System, so this month's newsletter might be a little longer than usual as I have so much to tell you! Here's a sneak peak at what's inside:

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ECA World Fitness Tradeshow highlights and pictures!

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Group Training with the Buddy System plus huge savings!

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Equalizer Inner Thigh/Adductor Exercise

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Fitness Bootcamp Profits - Everything you need to run your own profitable bootcamps!

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Equalizer Push/Pull Superset Workout

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Impact Magazine 2009 Workout Guide

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Look Who's Using the Equalizer - for Yoga! Plus celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson

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Upcoming courses and tradeshows

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Green soup!

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Abs of steel

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Here's the link!

http://www.lebertfitness.com/newsletter/09march.htm

Your friend and coach,

Marc

Lebert Buddy System Reminder - Last Day!

Hi guys,

If you placed your order for the Lebert Buddy System, then CONGRATULATIONS!!

Not only are you one of the FIRST in the world to own this revolutionary, innovative, portable workout device, YOU are going to change the way people workout together!

If you haven't ordered your Buddy System yet, I just wanted to send you this quick reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of our one-time SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER to purchase the Lebert Buddy System for $96.00 - that's $43.00 OFF the retail price of $139.00* (USD) You must enter COUPON CODE 0901LBS to take advantage of this amazing offer.

*(plus applicable taxes and shipping. Orders will be shipped the last week of February, 2009. Maximum order is 3 Buddy Systems per customer).

If you didn't get a chance yet to watch my YouTube video that I had so much fun creating with my good friend Donovan, then here's the link one more time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu5W0080D0

As you can see in the video, I am breathless about my latest creation!

To order your Lebert Buddy System, go to:

http://www.lebertfitness.com/lf_shop.htm

For more information about the Buddy System, go to

http://www.lebertbuddysystem.com

Always feel free to email me at

marc@lebertfitness.com, or call me at

905-785-0626 with your questions or comments!

I look forward to hearing from you and your buddy!

Marc Lebert

The Lebert Buddy System

BUILDING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!

www.lebertfitness.com

www.lebertbuddysystem.com

www.lebertequalizer.com

Lebert Fitness Inc.

It's Official! Introducing the Lebert Buddy System...

IT'S HERE! The day has finally arrived - We are OFFICIALLY launching our second and extremely innovative, portable and amazing product - THE LEBERT BUDDY SYSTEM and we could not be more EXCITED!

Rather than telling you all about how this product is going to change the way people workout together and the amazing features, like the ability to do UNI-LATERAL motions and change tension instantly, I think it's best to just see it in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu5W0080D0

I recently shot this 10-minute video with my friend Donovan doing a number of different exercises with the Buddy System. The neat thing about this video is that Donovan had not used the product before but quickly picked it up and found out what a great workout it is. Here is what he had to say after his first introduction:

"The Buddy System is a trainers dream! It brings a new dimension to the way I train my clients... it's portable, light and a kick-ass way to do my group sessions...they will love it.

Pairing the Buddy System with the Equalizer... do you even need any other piece of equipment?"

A few months ago, we went to Ryan Lees Boot Camp to pre-launch

the Buddy System and received an amazing response!

When I came up with this idea, I wanted to:

1. create a constant tension on the working muscles (concentrically and eccentrically); 2. work many muscles at once; 3. work the core; 4. provide stability training; 5. extend sets with variable and instant tensions changes 6. and add a little bit of friendly competition

- all at the same time!

In the video you will see 2 x 5 minute segments and I have to say that it was tough - not so tough that I could not finish, but I was in front of the camera and I had to talk. In many of our product testing sessions, we trained on the Buddy System in 5-minute segments FULL OUT, and we were exhausted and dropped to the floor. After one such session, another trainer looked down at me and said "You okay Buddy??" Too funny!

We have created many flowing and functional training routines and played around with many more, but what I am really looking forward to is learning from you. Just like the Equalizer and all the great new training ideas I have seen from other creative trainers, I know the same will happen with the Buddy System. I have already seen it happen in one of our focus groups with some Boot Camp instructors- WOW- what great ideas they came up with!

I know this is going to be an effective tool not only for Boot Camps, but also for dryland and off-season conditioning camps and school programs. It is a simple and portable way to get athletes and kids doing resistance training. The Buddy System also works well as a harness for all sorts of running drills.

The Buddy System is made of ballistic nylon strapping with UV protection, and durable handles with heavy duty stitching.

The nylon strap is wide enough so that it does feel uncomfortable around the waist, and unlike elastic and rubber bands, it will never snap!!

The most unique feature of the Buddy System is the ability to do BI-LATERAL training. The middle strap moves smoothly through a centre ring (with handle), allowing for one arm to provide resistance for the other. Tension can be dialed up or down instantly making for a quick and extremely effective workout!

If you still have not checked out the video - here it is again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpu5W0080D0

Finally, I believe that the Buddy System will have a positive effect on not only how functional exercises can be delivered, but also how people work out together. The trainer is now connected and engaged with their client through the Buddy System workout.

******* SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER!!! ********

For 10 days ONLY, we are offering a pre-order special of the Buddy System to our loyal subscribers for only $96.00 - that's $43.00 OFF the retail price of $139.00 (USD) (plus applicable taxes and shipping). Enter COUPON CODE 0901LBS to take advantage of this amazing offer.

Orders will be shipped the last week of February, 2009.

This coupon expires January 31, 2009 12:00 EST

PLEASE NOTE- Maximum order is 3 Buddy Systems per customer.

To order your Lebert Buddy System, go to:

http://www.lebertfitness.com/lf_shop.htm

For more information about the Buddy System, go to

http://www.lebertbuddysystem.com

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All the best with your training and please stay in touch.

I would love to hear from you and your buddy!

Marc Lebert

The Lebert Buddy System

BUILDING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!

Happy Holidays & Exciting Events!

This is a wonderful (and often busy) time of year so I will
keep this one short. I want to wish all of you a very happy
holiday and thank you for all your friendship and support.
This past year was great and we are looking forward to 2009.

Here are a few of the events that we have coming up next year:

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LEBERT FITNESS GROUP CRUISE TO COZUMEL!

A Cruise to Cozumel! We have partnered up with femme
FitAll to get out, get some sun (God knows I need it!) and
have some fun, April 2-6, 2009! For more info or to register,
go to femmeFitall.com and click on the Lebert Fitness Group
Caribbean Cruise:

http://www.femmefitall.com/book.html

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MIZFITONLINE

Looking for some great inspiration over the Holidays?
Check out my friend Carla's blog (her pipes alone will
inspire you!);

http://mizfitonline.com/2008/07/07/monday-facetime-18/

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MORE CLIENTS, GLOWING REFERRALS AND INCREASED REVENUE!

Our February Course, "More Clients, Glowing Referrals and
Increased Revenue!" with my mentor, Paul Dewland, is filling
up so please register soon. If you are looking to challenge
yourself and make some real changes this year, you will want
to be on this course. I can't do it justice with my words or
the flyer but trust me, this guy is awesome. Here's the link:

http://www.lebertequalizer.com/courses/NLP/NLP.pdf

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LEBERT EQUALIZER SPECIAL OFFERS!
 
Until January 15, 2009, enjoy either of these Special
Offers:

COUPON #0812EQ1: 10% off purchase of Lebert Equalizers
COUPON #0812EQ2: FREE Advanced Athletic Conditioning DVD
included with purchase of Lebert Equalizers

http://www.lebertequalizer.com/eq_order.htm

As always, we have Special Offers for BootCamps, Clubs,
School Programs- just contact us!

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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH!!!!!

And finally, mark your calendars for the Lebert Buddy
System launch in 3 weeks. The Buddy System is a strength
training tool that is so versatile, it will blow you away
and we will be offering a FANTASTIC one time INTRODUCTORY
offer right here! This offer is so good that it will NEVER
be repeated!

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Once again Merry Christmas and a very healthy, happy and
prosperous New Year!

Marc Lebert