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DINING OUT GUIDE; EAT THIS NOT THAT

We all need some social time with friends. Mealtime is often considered a ritual. We gather to exchange stories, ideas and yes food. So how do you juggle pursuing a healthy lifestyle and socializing? Well here are some tips to get you started. 

Weekday Guide; Eat This, Not That

Making good choices isn’t always the easiest thing to do. It’s often the daily choices we make that impact our health. There are a lot of ways to modify your habits that can improve your life.

10 healthy practices to start today

Hindsight is always 20/20. When I think of my younger self, I realize that there are a lot of things I could have done differently to improve my health then and today. As I look to those around me, my aging parents and even clients, I know there are some simple practices that can have an immediate effect on your overall health. 

Arm Workouts for All Ages

Want to grow your biceps, make your triceps pop, build your chest muscles, traps or back muscles? Lifting weights is the way to go. One of the best ways to strengthen your upper body is to lift weights. It’s also one of the quickest ways to see results.

Weight Lifting Boosts Your Libido

Science suggests lifting weights improves sex drive by encouraging your body to produce more testosterone. Since healthy testosterone levels are associated with sexual desire, doing exercises that can increase testosterone may also amp up your libido. There’s no denying that when people feel stronger and look better, it boosts their self esteem. This impacts every part of your life; personal and professional.

How to Get Over the Hump

As an owner of a Miami personal training gym for 17 years, I know It can feel overwhelming sometimes.

You’ve been living your life, maybe raising kids, running your own business or showing up at someone else’s business.

You find you have less and less time to do the important things in life. Like exercise daily, eat right, sleep enough, and hydrate all day.

Why I Drag My Sorry Butt Out of Bed at 5 am

Why I drag my sorry butt out of bed at 5 a.m. As a Miami Personal Trainer, I start my day early, the alarm clock rings and I generally pop out of bed.  That wasn’t always the case. It took a long time to get used to that. I used to hit snooze a few […]

I Want You to Be a Thermostat

I Want You to Be a Thermostat Once I was at a Miami personal training seminar and the presenter said, “I want you to be a thermostat.  Not a thermometer.” He then stopped talking.  The room was quiet as everyone tried to digest what the heck this guy was talking about. We were pretty sure […]

Grocery Shopping Guide to Clean Eating

A big problem I find members have with reaching their fitness goals is food.  So today, I am going to explain how I shop and get all my groceries. A solid food program is the bases of any good fitness program.  Train hard, eat the right food to recover and you will be reaching your […]

Should You Read Fitness Magazines?

Should You Read Fitness Magazines? Earlier this week, I had a conversation with an Elite Miami Personal Training client about all the misinformation in the health and fitness industry.  She told me that in her old life, meaning before she was a member of my Brickell personal training gym, she would read magazines and try […]

“We Had Too Much Ice Cream”

“We Had Too Much Ice Cream” Last week, one of my clients at my Miami personal training studio came in and told me about her weekend.  She and her family had some out of town guests and because of that their routine was a bit atypical. When my client, let’s call her Kate, was younger […]

Music Makes It Better

As a personal trainer in Miami for over 20 years, I remember a time when working out to music was quite difficult.

The Art of Losing Weight

The Art of Losing Weight As an owner of a Miami Personal Training studio, we know some things in life are nothing more than facts and figures – budgets, engineering, construction, algebra, blueprints, taxes, and other really fun and exciting things (insert sarcasm here). And most people think that weight loss is nothing more than […]

10 Reasons You’re overweight!

Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of clients and I have come up with a top 10 list of why people are overweight! 

Miami Personal Trainer Reveals the 80/20 Rule to Fitness

Miami Personal Trainer Reveals the 80/20 Rule to Fitness I was talking with a client the other day at my Brickell personal training gym, and mentioned the 80/20 rule.  I was surprised when she said she’d never heard of it before and it got me thinking… it’d be a great idea to write about. The […]

Healthy Shamrock Shake

Healthy Shamrock Shake As an owner of a personal training gym in Miami, I usually like to write about a topic that is on my mind and this week is no different.  McDonald’s released its famous Shamrock Shake recently for the month of March and St. Patrick’s Day.  I used to love these things as […]

3 Ways to Enjoy Your Workouts More

Brickell Personal Training gym owner tells:   “3 Ways to Enjoy Your Workouts More.” There are some people that love working out.  They think it’s enjoyable – dare I say, fun.  They like waking up early, putting on workout clothes, hitting the gym, and sweating. Most of my clients are not like these workout-loving fitness fanatics. […]

5 Flat Tummy Myths (and 3 Steps to Tight Abs)

5 Flat Tummy Myths (and 3 Steps to Tight Abs) A flat belly… it’s like the Holy Grail. As a Miami personal trainer for over 15 years, I have seen it all.  While I commend people for wanting to feel healthy and look good there is also an under-belly (haha, see what I did there?!) […]

Little Trick to Lose Extra Weight & Feel Energized Again

Miami personal trainer reveals; Little Trick to Finally Lose the Extra Weight and Feel Energized Again I know you’ve read a ton of articles about the secret fat burning workout plans of celebrities, or the latest crazy fad diet that promises glowing skin and immediate fat loss. You know it’s too good to be true… […]

The Most Under-Rated Obstacle to Weight Loss Is…

The Most Under-Rated Obstacle to Weight Loss Is…. (drum roll please…) I’ve been a Miami personal trainer for 15 years now and over that time I’ve learned a thing or two about weight loss and the journey that most people take when they commit to it. As an owner of a Miami personal training studio, […]

Like Attracts Like

Trying to lose weight or make healthier lifestyle choices? A lot of times, it starts with your tribe. Who you surround yourself with can make a difference

This One Day of the Week Is Sacred When It Comes to Reaching Your Goals

This One Day of the Week Is Sacred When It Comes to Reaching Your Goals Being a Miami personal trainer, I’ll be the first to admit that starting something brand new, or relatively new, on a Monday can be really hard without some prior planning. And we all start new goals… on a Monday. If […]

Treat Yourself Like a Child

Treat Yourself Like a Child Starting out as a Miami personal trainer 15 years ago, I had a mentor. He gave me one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received. It was “treat yourself and love yourself like you would a child.” At first it kind of confused me. Did this mean I […]

“He Died So Suddenly.”

“He Died So Suddenly.” The other day, I overheard a conversation between two clients in my Miami personal training studio.   The first man said, “Hey, did you hear about Ryan?” To which the second guy replied, “Yeah, it’s a damn shame.  He died so suddenly.” The first guy went on to say that he’s been […]

If It’s In the Kitchen… It’s In My Belly

If It’s In the Kitchen… It’s In My Belly It’s  tough!  It seems like no matter how hard you try sweets will inevitably find its way into your kitchen.  It could be a well-meaning neighbor that baked some cookies for me. Sweets always find a way home – and then into your belly. As a […]

Try This Instead of Brown Rice

Try this instead of brown rice … As a Miami personal trainer, I switched to eating quinoa rather than brown rice a few months ago.  I am liking it better and I wanted to tell you all about it. Benefits:  Quinoa provides the body with nine essential amino acids and is also very balanced in its protein composition. […]

Join Our Team

  “If You Have Enthusiasm, A Positive Attitude and want to Work at Miami’s Premiere Personal Training Facility, I Have a Fun And Fulfilling Fitness Training Position For You!”   Dear Prospective Fitness Trainer, First of all, thanks for taking the time to visit this site.  It’s my hope that you have precisely what I […]

A Fast & Delicious Way to Add Protein To Your Diet

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Add Flavor Without Adding Calories

At Elite Miami Personal Training, we know that when you think about all of the things people use to add flavor to their meals, you might wonder how anyone who eats a “low calorie” diet ever eats anything that tastes good. We grow up seeing our parents or grandparents douse their food with butter, gravy, […]

To Sauté or Not to Sauté

In the last Elite Miami Personal Training Fit-Tips Newsletter, I received many questions, but the one “Big” question on everyone’s mind is: “Dave, I don’t really like vegetables. Can I sauté them or put dressing on them? The short answer is No!” Vegetables should not be sautéed or drowned in dressing. They’re a low calorie food […]

Eat Your Vegetables

Elite Miami Personal Training has another tip you should try for the New Year. In order to lose weight, you have to first reach for the green stuff and a lot of it. Vegetables will help your tummy feel fuller, faster and you’re less likely to overeat. Also, it has many health benefits. Here’s some […]

Start the New Year Off Right

Elite Miami Personal Training wants to wish you a Happy New Year and hope you are sticking to your resolutions! If you have already fallen off the wagon, not to worry, it’s still early to get back on. Here’s a tip you might find helpful to jumpstart your way to eating healthier and losing weight […]