Tag Archives: fat loss

08.27.09
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From Bodybuilder to Bootcamper!

Someone sent me a message asking how much weight I can lift???

I get that question alot so I thought it might be good to post my answer to my blog. 🙂

Well, when someone asks me that question it’s hard to know what kind of lift they are talking about. For some it means how much can you bench and to others it means how much can you curl and to a third, it may mean how much can you lift over your head. So I tell them that my weights will vary depending on what type of lift I’m doing and will then ask them to be more specific.

One year while training for a Power lifting meet, in 1991, with me at 114 lbs…

My max squat was 300 lbs. (I could squat 225 lbs. for about 4-6 reps)
My max bench was 190 lbs. (I could bench 135 lbs. for 20 reps)
My max deadlift was 245 lbs.

articleimg054Getting ready for a bodybuilding contest & off season…

My dumbbell presses for chest were 60-70 lbs. for about 6-8 reps, I could curl about 95 lbs. for 6 reps with a barbell, and did one arm DB rows with 100 lbs. for about 6-8 reps. LOL… I couldn’t come close to those lifts now!

I don’t lift like I used to when I competed… I do more of a bootcamp style workout with lighter lifting and more reps now. It’s still a very challenging workout, but just not as heavy. There are alot of bodyweight exercises, along with free weights, yoga, pilates, agility moves, jump roping, etc.

I’m about 102 lbs. now and don’t try to lift heavy anymore. I don’t have the desire to train like that and got tired of being big. I just want to be toned and fit with a little bit of muscle.

It was hard for me to get away from my comfort zone, the bodybuilding workouts, and try something new, like bootcamp workouts, but I finally did in July and I love how they are changing my body. I have some clients that I’ve been training in bootcamp style workouts for a while now and I now they work because they have all lost weight and toned up and are fit and look Great!

So I thought since my goal wasn’t to be BIG anymore, my workouts had to change. I even tried not working out as often for about 4 years. I would workout maybe 2 – 4 times per month. I did enough to keep some tone, so I thought – haha, but on July 18th, 2009 when I took “MY OWN” before pictures… I was SHOCKED! at what I saw. So, I said that’s it! I can’t slack on working out anymore! I’ve got to try something NEW!

Those BEFORE Pics were my lightbulb moment and is when I changed my mindframe from Bodybuilder to Bootcamper!

Keep a look out on my progress as a bootcamper!

I might even post my before and after photos! haha.

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez

Reno Personal Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

08.26.09
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Part 3- Chest Push Ups Series with Clifta- Exercise Tip

This is Part 3 of 3… of my Chest/Push-Up Series.
In this clip I demonstrate and talk about my secrets of doing a Full Push-Up and a Half Push-Up.
I’ve found over the years of training people that, although Push-Ups are a basic movement, people have a hard time feeling their Chest when they do them. That’s the reason I’ve gone into so much detail about the Push-Up.
It’s a basic body weight exercise that is used ALOT in bootcamp style workouts so I thought I’d make some clips explaining how to do Push-Ups so you feel Chest without putting pressure on your lower back and/or shoulders.
This is a 3 Part Series… So make sure you see Parts 1 & 2 for additional information!
If you’ve been feeling pressure or more of a load on your shoulders or triceps during Push-Ups, or any other Chest exercise, more than you do your Chest… then this clip will explain everything that I do and think about when I do Push-Ups.

Thank you for stopping by,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB PRO Bodybuilder

Clifta has been in the Health & Fitness Industry for 25 years now and is currently training clients in Reno, Nevada.

08.25.09
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Part 2- Chest/Push Up Series with Clifta- Exercise Tip

This is Part 2 of 3… of my Chest/Push-Up Series.
This clip is talking about what I call “the hinge” in the chest.
If you’ve been feeling pressure or more of a load on your shoulders or triceps during Push-Ups or any other Chest exercise more than you do your Chest… then this clip is a must see.

Learning to hinge at the Chest instead of the Shoulders will make all of your Chest Exercises more effective!

I also talk of antagonistic muscle groups… what are they?

Part 3… is the actual, more detailed, Push-Up Demonstration! Don’t miss out!

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB PRO Bodybuilder

Clifta has been in the Health & Fitness Industry for 25 years now and is currently training clients in Reno, Nevada.

08.25.09
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Part 1- Chest/Push Up Series with Clifta- Exercise Tip

This is Part 1 of 3… of my Chest/Push-Up Series.
This clip is done while I’m doing some cardio.
It’s basically just talking, with some footage added of me from the beginning of this year (2009) training… and may be boring to some, but if you listen… it’s really good stuff. lol. And really… I am… getting to a point. I think??? haha. 🙂

First I talk about Inner Training vs. Outer Training. Then Quality and Quantity. Then I talk about Focus and the 2 hardest body parts that take the most focus.

Part 2… is about the Hinges and Antagonistic muscles!

Part 3… is the actual, more detailed, Push-Up Demonstration!

Clifta has been in the Health & Fitness Industry for 25 years now and is currently training clients in Reno, Nevada.

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Tranier
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB PRO Bodybuilder

08.23.09
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Half Push-Ups

This clip shows the correct way of doing half push ups.

In order to make your half push ups more effective it’s important to keep your body in a straight line, stay over top of your arms, keep your core tight, elbows out, and focus on your chest while performing the exercise.

If you have problems doing half push ups because they hurt your shoulders or elbows… then these tips might help you to be able to do them once again. I’ve found with alot of people I’ve helped, it’s just a matter of re-adjusting form… sometimes it’s not, but alot of time it is.

Clifta is a Personal Fitness Trainer in Reno, Nevada and also teaches a bootcamp class in Lemmon Valley.

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

Websites…
www.Clifta.com
www.RenoFitnessTrainer.com

08.23.09
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How To Do Full Push-Ups

This clip shows 3 common mistakes to avoid when doing push ups… The low back sway, the nose dive, and the elbows in the wrong place.
In order to make your push ups more effective it’s important to keep your body in a straight line, stay over top of your arms, keep your core tight, elbows out, and focus on your chest while performing the exercise.
If you have problems doing push ups because they hurt your shoulders or elbows… then these tips might help you to be able to do them once again. I’ve found with alot of people I’ve helped, it’s just a matter of re-adjusting form… sometimes it’s not, but alot of time it is.

Clifta is a Personal Fitness Trainer in Reno, Nevada and also teaches a bootcamp class in Lemmon Valley.
Websites… http://www.Clifta.com & http://www.RenoFitnessTrainer.com

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

08.23.09
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Tighten Your Core with Clifta- “The Cone Crawl”

This exercise is good for the Chest, Arms, Abs, Legs, & Lungs! Your hitting almost your whole body with this ONE exercise! It’ll tighten your tummy and burn LOTS of calories too! It’s also a great cardio workout and will get your heart pumping!

Clifta is a Personal Fitness Trainer in Reno, Nevada and also has a Bootcamp class 2 days a week in Lemmon Valley.

Go to my websites for more information…
http://www.Clifta.com
http://www.RenoFitnessTrainer.com

Thank you!

Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder

08.22.09
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Benefits of Bootcamp Classes

outdoors fitness classThe Benefits of a Bootcamp

A fitness bootcamp is designed to get a person into shape in a short amount of time.

You may be wondering exactly what a fitness bootcamp entails. It is a program that includes cardiovascular conditioning exercises, body and free weight exercises, isometric conditioning, and interval training. A bootcamp program is a complete workout strategy that targets each part of the body in a variety of ways. You will find that bootcamps, just like weight training, will help you increase your lean muscle mass and burn fat quickly.

Another benefit of bootcamps is the fact that they are taught in groups rather than one-on-one training sessions. When working as a team, members are able to feed off of the energy of the other members and get a fantastic workout! You also get to meet new people and make new friends while burning LOTS of calories and fat at the same time! (I do have some clients that do private bootcamp sessions, one-on-one, but bootcamps are usually done in a group atmosphere)

Bootcamp sessions are designed to be conducted at a faster and more aerobic pace than common workout programs. They are for people that are trying to lose weight in a very short time frame and they take a person that is willing to put in the effort that is needed to achieve their goals. Even if you don’t have any weight to lose… They are still a great workout and make you very FIT!

Another great benefit of bootcamps is that it is a little more cost effective than personal training, one-on-one, sessions. So it’s a great alternative than trying to workout on your own. It’s never a bad idea to workout alone, but nothing can compare to working out under the guidance of a professional trainer.

And last, but not least, a fitness bootcamp or a weight training program are not only about improving your looks, but about enhancing your strength and building lean muscle mass. If a person enhances their strength it makes it easy to perform everyday tasks. Having increased strength will reduce the wear and tear on the body which will make it less prone to injuries.

If you want to get in great shape in record time then a bootcamp program is the place for you!

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Bootcamp Instructor in Reno, Nevada

08.21.09
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Potatoes… A Great Source of Energy!

PotatoPotatoes… A Great Source of Energy!

You don’t know how many times that I’ve heard that potatoes are not good for you, that you shouldn’t eat them, and that they’ll make you fat, but I’m here to tell you they are a great source of complex carbohydrates and will only make you fat if you prepare them incorrectly and put the wrong toppings on them.

Frying potatoes or any food, for that matter, is one of the worst ways to prepare them. Also topping your healthy potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, or bacon bits are really the things that make you fat, not the potato itself. If prepared correctly and with the right toppings, potatoes are a great energy source to add to your diet. They can help you to push harder during your exercise routines helping you to burn more calories and lose more weight.

Potatoes are a very nutritious vegetable with great health benefits. They are very high in vitamin C. One medium potato contains 45% of the vitamin C that is commended for good health. Potatoes are also high in fiber and contain more potassium than a banana.

Potatoes are naturally low in calories and contain no fat, sodium, or cholesterol. The skins of the potatoes supply a beneficial dose of fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and several B vitamins.

You can cook potatoes in a variety of ways like boiling them, baking them, steaming them, roasting them, microwaving them, mashing them, and even making them into french fries… all in a healthy way, of course!

08.21.09
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Reno Fit Bodies Bootcamp Video #2

Reno Personal Fitness Trainer Clifta Coulter Perez Video showing New Bootcamp in Reno Nevada.

Come try it out and I promise you’ll burn LOTS of calories, get FIT, and have FUN all at the same time!

This is a new class that just started. Video taped July 24, 2009.

Websites: www.RenoFitnessTrainer.com
www.youtube.com/CliftaFIT
www.Clifta.com

Video by… Clifta
Music by… Digital Juice

Thank you,
Clifta Coulter Perez
Reno Personal Fitness Trainer
Bootcamp Instructor
Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder