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MVP Fitness is pleased to announce it has opened a brand new studio at 235 Jungermann - Old Mills Plaza in St. Peters. Working with the St. Louis-based firm of McKelvey Properties, MVP Fitness will develop a 2,400 sq. ft. exercise studio. With construction finally completed, the studio opened for business on January 2nd. MVP Fitness, opened its first location on May 5, 2005. Since then, it has help hundreds of clients reach their fitness and weight loss goals through seminars and fitness... Read Full Story

Thanksgiving has come and gone and the holiday season is in full swing I know how hard it is to resist all the celebrative eating and drinking (and the weight gain that comes with it) so I put together for you an awesome guide to eating during the holidays. I was going to put this on my MVP Boot Camp Blog but decided to only offer it to you as a subscriber to my e-mail list. DON'T try to convince yourself that you're going to eat less after the holiday event therefore it's ok to eat what you... Read Full Story

At 202 pounds, Steffany Sears knew she was fat, but not fat enough to qualify for traditional weight-loss surgery. Desperate for help, the Gold Bar, Wash., woman did what seemed the only logical thing: She gorged herself on chips and cookies, pizza and fried chicken so she’d gain at least eight pounds more. “I would have eaten myself stupid,” recalled Sears, 34, who was turned down by her insurance company for the $20,000 procedure. “I know friends who would have done that, too.” In the end... Read Full Story

If gobble 'til you wobble is your holiday mentality, You aren't alone. While most are laser focused on fitness during the summer, the holidays prove to be the most popular time to slack off from a workout routine. If you're thinking about throwing in a towel for a turkey leg don't give up just yet. Everybody is working hard, getting ready for the beach, for many, the summer grind in the gym is over. Gym memberships everywhere typically see a decrease between October and December: the season... Read Full Story

By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times You think you have a rough time avoiding temptation over the holidays? It's probably nothing compared with the parties the president and first lady have to navigate. But as Cornell McLellan tells it, the First Family doesn't need any diet advice. He should know--he's their personal trainer. "They get it--this is a lifestyle for them," he said of the Obamas. "Once you prioritize your health, fitness becomes who you are. These are people who work out every... Read Full Story

There are lots of things that can contribute to putting on weight or make it harder to slim down. Personal Trainer, Jamie Johnson tells us more. Here are my top ten causes and what to do about them: 1. Eating too much The most obvious cause, yet still the one hat most people tend to be in denial over. The easiest ways to reduce what you eat are to use a smaller plate, replace half your meal with extra vegetables and cut out unhealthy snacks. Most people either eat too much or, more commonly... Read Full Story

Last Sunday I ran a half marathon. Now, I should tell you that I'm not a runner. I'm not built to run. I'm built to lift. But I wanted to do something way out of my comfort zone, so I chose the St. Louis Rock N Roll marathon to run. Along the 13.1 mile run I learned and rediscovered some life lessons that I want to share with you here. 13.1 lessons I learned while running a marathon: 1. Preparation is the key. I trained for 12 weeks, I developed a training plan and stuck to it. 2. Taking... Read Full Story

1. Kettlebell Training - Combines both cardio and strength. Once you try a kettlebell workout you are hooked. A great way to increase your endurance and a great way to have that strong lean look. 2. Juicing - My favorite is apple, pineapple and ginger root. A nice way to start the day. Juicing allows the fruit to go straight to your bloodstream and gives you a boost of energy. 3. Working out in Vibram shoes - Working out with barefoot shoes allows you to use your leg muscles more. 4. Weight... Read Full Story

It's been a while since my last post. But I haven't lost focus. I'm still on track for the Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon on Oct. 23, 2011. Here's today's workout: Strength Training - Lying dumbbell press - 20lbs 1 x 10, 25lb 1 x 10 & 30lbs 1 x 10 Lying dumbbell pullover - 30lb 1 x 10, 40lbs 1 x 10 & 50lbs 1 x 10 Bench Press -135lbs 1 x 10, 155lbs 1 x 8 185lbs 1 x 8 Barbell Curl 50lbs 1 x 15 Alternating dumbbell curls - 30lbs 1 x 8 Incline dumbell curls - 20lbs 1 x 8 Barbell Curls... Read Full Story

The Dirty Dozen Run 1 mile 12 Kettlebell Exerices: Do 3 sets of 12 reps. 1. 2 Hand Swings 12 reps 2. Tactical Lunges 12 reps ES (each side) 3. Donkey Kicks 12 reps 4. 1 Arm Swings 12 reps ES 5. Surrenders 6 reps ES 6. Push ups reps 7. Hand to Hand Swings 12 reps ES 8. Goal Post Press 12 reps 9. Burprees with Kettlebell Press 12 reps 10. Windmills 12 reps ES 11. Figure 8's 12 reps (total of 24) 12. Halos 12 reps ES five (5) 40 yard sprints Read Full Story