Category: General

I've trained many clients over the past 6 years. Most have been successful, some I've failed to connect with, but few have accomplished as much as who I'm going to speak about (Jane Doe).

Jane Doe has a typical fitness background. She played sports as a teenager and continued to improve her fitness levels after marriage and children.

When I met "Jane" on her 34th birthday, I was the trainer assigned to her fitness assesssment, at a much larger health club than many of you currently workout at.

Jane was eager to discover her fitness levels and discuss goals with me. After evaluating her fitness levels (which were found to be much better than average), I brought her out to the fitness floor for a 15 minute circuit workout, where I blasted her with everything I had.....for only 15 minutes.

Jane was surprised that somebody could kick her butt in only 15 minutes.

Almost 4 years later, I still train Jane Doe. Though we've accomplished so much together and she is at the height of her fitness levels, there is always so much more an individual can accomplish.

Jane is an individual striving and thirsty for knowledge. Recently, Jane made the deciscion to get her personal trainer certification.

Though Jane does not necessarily intend on training clients, she does intend to use her newly gained knowledge for her own benefit. She's now understanding why trainers do what we do. She's learning to become self sufficient. She knows that there is purpose behind every single workout.

Not to be redundant, she's learning to achieve goals by herself.

My point is this. It does not matter how intelligent we are, how much we've already achieved, how many people we've impacted and helped. What matters is that we are all students in many chapters of life.

I can't guarantee somebody results. I can't guarantee that I am always going to know the answer. I can't even guarantee that I will always succeed in my own life.

But what I can guarantee is that I will always try my hardest to learn. Though it may take time, I will find answers. I will not give up on anybody. I can guarantee that I am always a student first and teacher second.

Category: Diet/Nutrition

With summer approaching may of us look forward to outdoor activities such as biking, long runs, walks, sports, etc. Also, to help us celebrate the beutiful weather, many of us bbq. and DRINK!

I'm not a trainer who preaches to the choir. However, before succumbing to the temptations of a long island ice tea, or a cold beer, be cautious of what you are washing your hamburger down with.

Lets first briefly clear up the misconceptions of alcohol. We've all seen the infamous "beer belly". Commonly misattributed to excess alcohol calories being stored as fat, the "beer belly" is actually a result of alcohol's more complex effects on the body's metabolic system. Simply put, alcohol reduces the amount of fat the body burns for energy.

Why:

1) A small portion of the alcohol consumed is converted into fat.
2) The liver then converts the majority of alcohol into acetate.
3) The acetate is then released into the bloodstream, and replaces fat as a source of fuel.

Combined with the high caloric value of alcohol, the resulting effect is that body is forced to store an excessive amount of unburned fat calories, often in the form of a "beer belly".

DRINKS AND CALORIES (estimated):

1) Light Beer = 105 Cal
2) Reg. Beer = 145 Cal
3) Bicardi Silver = 225 Cal (12 oz.)
4) Bacardi Breezer = 96 Cal
5) Mikes Hard Lemonade = 240 Cal
6) Smirnoff Twists = 69 Cal (1 oz.)
7) Smirnoff Ice, = 240 Cal (12 oz.)
8) Bacardi Limon = 99 Cal (1.5 oz.)
9) Capt. Morgan = 120 Cal (2 oz.)
10) Cosmo = 170 Cal (2.5 oz.)
11) Choc. Martini = 438 Cal (6 oz.)
12) Long Island Ice Tea = 789 Cal (12 oz.)
13) Wine = 85 Cal (4 oz.)

This is just a fraction of the hundreds of alcoholic beverages many of us enjoy during the summer months (or all year round). If you are working on those washboard abbs this summer, you may want to consider this next time you decide to dust off the blender!

Category: Renegade Grand Opening

The installation of the mirrors, cabinetry and lockers brings an end to phase III. of the RPTF build out. Of course, like everything new we have a few odds and ends to finalize. Such as the installation of a 32 inch flat screen HD T.V..

On to phase IV. What's this? To train and improve the quality of life of all willing enlisties! To help us do so, RPTF is proud to announce that Chris Giesking will be offering his services and joining the team.

After serving his country in Iraq for 2 years, Chris is back in action bringing us a 5+ year experience at the Eagan Life Time Fitness where he helped inpact hundreds of lives, changing fitness levels for a lifetime. Known as a innovater of small group training and boot camps, Chris also brings a to us a special knowledge in the area of injury rehabilitation and core function.

To schedule a meeting with Chris, please call 651-402-8847 or contact us on the web at www.renegade-fitness.net

New studio photos:



Custom lockers designed for the convienence of foot locker storage, jackets, bags and towels


Towel bin and refrigeration cabinet