Training By Tye Resistance Training, Cardio Training, Core and Abdominal Training

Happy V-Day everybody,

In the video I showed you the exercises for this strength pyramid workout.  If you have been doing supersets then this type of workout is a very fun and challenging change of pace.

You will want to use a lighter weight than you would for a normal 6 rep circuit. So go with whatever weight you can shoulder press for about 15 reps.

In the video I used 15’s, for the effect of looking strong. I use either 10 or 12 for this workout depending on how many rounds I’m doing.  Also be sure to keep your pace up to get a high intensity workout.

Go to it, have fun and let me know what you think.

So what’s your sign now, did it change? Supposedly mine did, but I don’t claim it I’m a Gemini man. I don’t really follow that stuff anyway so whatever.

Check out this cool exercise:

WATCH THIS ONE ON MUTE

How cool was that move, hope you liked it.

Last thing, if you have trained with me before can you go to yelp.com and write a review of the services you received? Just click here to write your review of Training By Tye on yelp. I will give the first 7 people to email me after they have written a review a FREE 12-week cardio workout.

Thanks again guys, go forth and be great!

Happy Labor Day!

Here’s the September workout of the month. This one is low impact, that means there will not be any jumping or extra advanced moves.

That does not mean it is easy. 

Without further ado here is the September workout of the month:

Low Impact Cardio

1 Up and Over
2 Hi Low Punch 1 side per round
3 Coconut Smashers 1 side per round
4 Prisoner Getups 1 side per round

P.S. Boot camp is only 45 minutes Monday through Friday INDOORS on a spring loaded floor, join today.

So I found this “7 word diet system” from the book Food Rules:

“Eat food.Not too much.Mostly plants”

Okay seriously it is just that simple. I know a lot of people get caught up in what to eat what not to eat. The fact of the matter is, 99% of us know that pizza, cheeseburgers and french fries are not on the A-Team of foods to help you stay healthy and fit.

So here are two recipes that are definitely on the A-Team. First up Sausage and Peppers Kabobs.

Soak 8-inch wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.  Then toss 2 bell peppers red and green cut into chunks, 12-ounces chicken sausage (preferably garlic-flavored), cut into 1-inch pieces, large red onion cut into chunks and about a cup of cherry tomatoes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt, pepper and other seasoning you like.

Thread onto the skewers, alternating the sausage and vegetables. Grill, turning, until the vegetables are slightly softened and the sausage begins to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, puree ¼ cup each parsley, cilantro and about 4 scallions in a blender with 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the skewers with some of the homemade pesto and continue to cook, turning, until the tomatoes are tender and the sausage is charred, 6 or 7 more minutes.

Then partake in the deliciousness. You can always substitute a protein that you prefer, but give the chicken sausage a try. Serve it with a side of couscous or rice, or eat them without a side, there are plenty of veggies already.

Now one of my favorites, Tequila Lime Shrimp (or Chicken) Tacos, the salsa is extra yummy!

For the salsa combine chopped into small dice a large ripe mango, chopped yellow and red bell pepper, chopped red onion and a drained can of pineapple tidbits in a bowl and toss.  Squeeze lime juice then add fresh chopped cilantro and salt to taste. Refrigerate that for at least 30 minutes until ready to serve.

Now for the taco portion. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and chopped or minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add cumin and red pepper flakes and let the flavors blend together. Add the shrimp (OR CHICKEN cut into small chunks) and toss. Carefully add 3 Tablespoons of tequila and flambé. Season with your favorite seasonings and chipotle powder.

I hope you enjoy these 2 healthy recipes, let me know what you think down below.

P.S. Boot camp is rockin’, if you’re not already on board let me know if you want to join. 

So we’ve been talking about frequency and with that topic always comes intensity.

To lose 2 lbs a week you have to create a 7000 calorie defecit, either through working out or eating less (ideally both). Now, how do you actually burn off 7000 calories with just 130-140 minutes of exercise per week without doing boring cardio? The key is to boost your metabolic rate with short, intense workouts.

As you have probably figured from the last topic, intensity works directly with frequency. In fact, the more intense your workouts are, the less you will have to workout.

But be warned: intense workouts give you fast results, and literally transform you from an average trainee to an athlete. Athletes can handle more work than others, and have rockin’ bodies.

But hey don’t let short, intense workouts sometimes make you lazy. Don’t you say to yourself “I just need 20 minutes, 3 times per week, and I’m done.” You’ve got to ask yourself “Am I training at my full capacity?”

If you’re only doing 3 workouts per week, then each one of them should be super intense, more intense than anything you’ve ever done. Keep this as a rule of thumb, “Any workout that does NOT challenge you doesn’t count as a workout.”

This goes for advanced trainees; beginners should be able to achieve results with lots of workout styles.

Get healthy for life,

Tye

Unleash your physical and mental potential!!

PS The workout of the month is coming, expect high intensity! =D

Piñata, you want some more?

Hey everybody, hope you had a great weekend.

So as most of you know the weekend before last was my birthday, and each year I think about where I am and where I could be both mentally and physically.  I sat and thought about the current training program I was doing, it got me a bit curious about what it is that YOU’RE currently doing.

Are you doing a program where you are looking to gain muscle, lose fat, both?

What are your specific goals for the next 8 weeks? How many pounds do you want to lose (or gain) in that time?

I like 8-week goals because it’s the perfect time frame to really make DRASTIC changes to your psyche and body and the way you look—aim high, and let me know your 8 week goal in the comments section below.

Then, print off this post, with your response, and use it as a source of fuel for your fire and a source of accountability. It’s not just about setting goals, it’s ALL about achieving them.

Many of you are going to achieve some awesome things in the next 8 weeks—start today by posting your goal below.

BTW if you won’t even write your goal, you can just forget about achieving it…step up and we can make it happen!

P.S.  If there are at least 10 comments I will come back with some cool tips. Believe me, responding below is going to be HUGE for your accountability (and ultimately, your success).