Los Angeles Personal Trainer

After many requests, we are pleased to announce the Online Coaching program by Lalo Fuentes, starting April 1st, 2010.

This program is the perfect way to achieve a healthier body. You will have direct contact with Lalo no matter where you live. For what it would cost you to buy one Latte a day, you can get a healthier, hotter you. Lalo’s goal is to make it affordable enough so that anybody with the desire to become fit inside and out can join.

Because of the personalized nature of Lalo’s Online Coaching service, we will only be considering 15 people at a time. On March 20th, we will be selecting the first 15 candidates. If you would like to be considered, send us an email telling us why in 200 words or less. If you don’t get selected, don’t worry - your name will be placed on the waiting list and we will contact you as soon as there’s a space available.

Send us an e-mail to: OnlineCoaching@LaloFitness.com

Hi Lalo -

Of course, the secret to "visible abs" is low body fat, but can certain exercises, or too many of certain exercises, actually be detrimental to the appearance of the midsection? If so, what exercises should be avoided, and what exercises can strengthen the core without adding bulk?

Thanks, Lalo. Kudos to you and your team, and keep up the good work!

~ Lorraine

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Hi Lorraine,

I wouldn’t worry about the exercises you do for you abs, worry about the times you don’t do your exercises . I can’t think of an exercise that would be detrimental for the appearance of your abs. The only thing that comes to mind is when doing abs, concentrate on low weights and high reps instead of heavy weight and low reps and don’t use any equipment. Also, focus on your abs and good posture while doing the exercises.

Take care!

Lalo Fuentes, CSCS
Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach
Los Angeles, California

Hi Lalo!!

I LOVE your workouts!!!

I have a 2-part question:

1. Is there a cardio workout routine you can recommend that doesn't require any equipment but is also effective for burning calories? I find the traditional jumping jacks, on the spot running and kick-back exercises you do in LaloFit v1 exceptionally effective. So on my "cardio only days" I do these exercises in rotation for about 30 minutes. Although I feel the burn, the exercises can get boring. Are there other simple exercises I can do in combination with those moves when I am on a "cardio day"? I really like to sweat it out!

2. Is it ok to alternate between LaloFit v1 and v2 (e.g. Mon, Wed, Fri: v1; Tues, Thu, Sat: v2) or is that too taxing on the body?

I really want to see results quickly...but I guess patience is a virtue!

Thanks!
Claire

p.s. any plans to produce a cardio-only workout DVD?

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Hi Claire,

I’m glad you like the workouts!

Take your cardio workout outdoors. While you’re getting some cardio done you are also enjoying the outdoors, which could be a great way of reducing stress. I filmed my fitness videos inside a warehouse and only using 5 Lb weights to send the “Do it anywhere”, “No excuses” message. Try running, hiking, biking, swimming, play tennis, beach volleyball, racquetball and the list is endless. Any of those activities will make you burn a lot of calories and fat. If you still want to keep it indoors, you should try to also include the ab workouts in between your cardio moves. That should get you sweating and will ad variety to your cardio days. The only way I would do a cardio-only DVD is if I end up doing a 3 month program

Having both videos gives you more variety, which is great, but you should not workout every day with them. Since both LaloFit exercise videos are full body workouts, you’ll be working the same muscles. Try to do V1 Mon, Wed, and V2 the same days but the following week. You can also do V.1 Mon, Wed, and V2 on Friday or the other way around. On Tuesday Thursday and Saturday you can do cardio and abs. And yes, patience is a virtue; as long as you do strength training, cardio and have a balanced diet you should be on the right track.

Good luck!

Lalo Fuentes, CSCS
Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach
Los Angeles, California

Dear Lalo,

I have been using the LaloFit V.1 workout 3 times a week for the last 5 weeks and my body has become more toned - THANK YOU! But I also feel that my body has gotten used to the exercises and it is now easier to work through each movement.

My goal is weight loss. How long should I stay on a workout program before changing it up?
Thanks,
Lay

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Dear Lay,

Each person responds a little different to each training program. If you workout three times per week and also do cardio and eat healthy you should be ready to change your workout regimen after eight weeks. The body (muscles & bones) needs this amount of time to adapt to certain movements and get results. While in a fitness program, not only your muscles will benefit from it, but also your bones.

When you start a new exercise program you muscles as well as your bones need to adapt to the new challenges or stress your body is experiencing. Your muscles will become more developed and your bones will gain density. The trick is that, not your whole body will get these benefits, only the muscles and bones where the stress is being applied repetitively for a certain period of time, which is about 8 weeks. That’s why I included a full body workout mixed with cardio in my fitness DVD’s, so you can get the most amount of muscles worked within one hour.

It is very important to always change your workouts. You can have a few different workouts you do for these eight weeks and put them on rotation. After those eight weeks, you should change it around and do something different for another 8 weeks. You can either try the same technique with an advanced and new set of moves or change the technique and style of workout all together for something completely different. You can always come back to your original workouts but this time around you will be adding more intensity to it and still expect results.

If you’re thinking about increasing the amount of weight because your workouts are getting easy, concentrate on your posture and technique before you do that.

Have fun!

Lalo Fuentes, CSCS
Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach
Los Angeles, California