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  • I was approached by the editor of Latino Perspectives Magazine, and asked to be the sole fitness source for this article, “Fuel up for fitness”. The article discusses how to eat before and after workouts…

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  • Shed the Fear of Fitness

    By Raphael | In Fitness, Motivation | on October 12, 2011

    I recently read a study posted on Science Daily about the amazing benefits of exercise and how a 50-year-old can be just as fit as someone 30 years younger. It’s an excellent article and something I’ve been telling people for years. But what happens when articles like this just aren’t enough? There are thousands of […]

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  • Gym Fear: Because I’m Fat

    By Raphael | In Fitness, Motivation | on August 24, 2011

    I was working out in the gym this morning and a very overweight woman was working out close by. She was about 5’2″ and it appeared she needed to lose about 100 pounds, though that’s not what really got my attention. What I noted was how focused and intense her workout was, and how she […]

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  • Hung Up On Abs – Video Demo

    By Raphael | In Fitness | on July 28, 2011

    “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” –Alice Walker While at the gym a few days ago I decided to film a couple of exercises that focus on the lower abdominal area.  If you belong to a gym, hopefully they have support straps to perform the […]

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  • Posture: All in Your Mind?

    By Raphael | In Fitness | on July 20, 2011

    Stand up straight! Your mom told you this time and again, and I bet you didn’t listen. Rarely do I see anyone with excellent posture. Most people don’t stand up straight with their shoulders back and core nice and tight. They slouch; they stoop and walk around like the weight of the world is on […]

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  • 3 Steps to Killer Legs

    By Raphael | In Fitness, Motivation | on June 16, 2011

    What would you be willing to sacrifice for great-looking legs? I’m not talking about a little bit of improvement. I’m talking about a transformation. Would you clean up your nutrition and be consistent? Would you commit week in and week out to your weight training and cardio workouts and challenge yourself? Would you work to […]

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  • Over the past few weeks my mother has been experiencing a popping in one ear. On Monday, May 17, she was rushed to the emergency room as she experienced some of these pops, felt dizzy and then fainted. As soon as I was notified, I rushed to the emergency room.  As I walked into her […]

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  • I’ve been getting a lot of emails concerning what specifically a client receives when they sign up for online training services with me. So I decided to outline precisely what you can expect to receive. Here’s how it works: Step 1 – After our initial contact, I will email you a questionnaire that asks about […]

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  • Body Image: Healing From the Inside Out

    By Raphael | In Motivation | on April 30, 2011

    Body image. It can be a pain in the ass. We have a warped societal standard as to what constitutes beauty and then you have your own unique perception of your own beauty.  And to add fuel to the fire, people become enamored with Photoshop images of celebrities and models and then try to look like […]

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  • Super Set Abs Blast Workout

    By Raphael | In Fitness | on April 15, 2011

    “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein Before you do one crunch, let’s get to the truth and nothing but the truth about getting great-looking abs. Great-looking abs begin in the kitchen. Your nutrition is the place to start. The abdominal area does not flatten from […]

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