by dailymuscle on November 18, 2009
I couldn’t resist doing this… this is a photo of a Personal Trainer from a gym here in Malaysia (which I shall not name) which appeared in a local newspaper a couple of days ago. It shows a trainer demonstrating a stretching technique with a client.
So dear readers - in true dailymuscle.com style… let me ask you a question… Who, in your opinion, is the trainer? Is it the overweight guy on the left, or the fitter and leaner looking gentleman on the right? (My regular readers who understand my sense of humour by now would already know the answer!)
Indicate your answer over here at this Survey page:
>> Click Here to provide your answer!
(you may only answer once). *This survey has ended. See below for update.
Will let you guys know the outcome of the survey results in a couple of days. :-)
Don’t forget to give me your answer by clicking on the survey link!
Regards,
DM
*UPDATE - 23rd Nov 2009: The survey received 85 responses, out of which, 27 people guessed that the person on the right is the trainer (that’s 31.8%). The only reason that anyone would guess the person on the right is the trainer, is because he looked fitter than the person on the left - but who would have guessed… that the trainer is actually the guy on the LEFT. 31% of people making a wrong guess is quite a large number.
Which goes to prove, that as a trainer… you need to look the part. So as harsh as I may sometimes be… for the sake of your career and for the sake of inspiring others - that means no saggy butt, no bulging tummy, no love handles. It’s not like you need to have a six-pack… but at least, look fit, ‘cos you are actually a role model to your client, even if they don’t say it to you. So the next time I write a blog post like this one “Is your Group Exercise Instructor on the chubby side?“, then there would be no need for everyone to get upset with me… :-)
by dailymuscle on November 12, 2009
Over the past few months, I’ve received tremendous feedback from all of you guys who have read my Turbulence Training Review and went to the extent to purchase the TT Program and try it out. Many of you were seeing great results within the first few weeks… which is just awesome!
I’ve been in communication with Craig for a few months now, and over the past few weeks, I have shared some of my concerns with him, so today, I’m really glad to say that I’ve got a guest post from the man himself - specially for us Malaysians (and Asians) who have a problem with late night eating, and an excessive carbohydrate intake which is just so typical of our Asian diet. So here we go… and thanks Craig - I owe you one!
The Truth About Late Night Eating and Fat Loss
Guest Blog Post by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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by dailymuscle on August 31, 2009
The fasting month of Ramadan, for many Muslims, is a great opportunity to lose weight. There are just so many resources and exercise recommendations, exercise strategies from many people, fitness enthusiasts and trainers out there - so today, I’m going to give you some very simple guidelines that you can apply to ANY routine.
There’s no rocket science here, but in analyzing the recommendations from various people, I’ve come to a conclusion that it is so easy to overlook the basics when we are trying new things to lose fat during the fasting month.
So, with that in mind, my recommendations for the month of Ramadan are:
1. Eat healthy during the periods you are allowed to
This one’s quite obvious right? But surprisingly, it is the most difficult to follow. Why? Because when you are hungry, thirsty, and demotivated in the evenings, moments before you break your fast, it is so easy to make poor food choices and opt for the greasiest and most sugary options you can find. Moreover, it doesn’t help at all when the Ramadan bazaars make these foods very accessible and affordable.
The Ramadan Bazaar at TTDI
by dailymuscle on July 15, 2009
We’re getting closer people… as the deadline for the online audition submission approaches, the producers of the show have just revealed that there will now be LIVE ground auditions/screen tests taking place!
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines - this is what you’ve been waiting for. Here’s your chance to audition for the show! Details are at the end of this blog post.. so read on.
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by dailymuscle on July 10, 2009
Okay, great. So the Malaysian government has decided that Bahasa Malaysia (or BM, as commonly known, Malaysia’s national language) shall be the language in which Science and Maths are taught in at school. We’re back to square one!!
Science and Mathematics will be taught in Bahasa Malaysia and vernacular languages, in stages, from 2012. At the same time, bold and decisive measures will be put in place to strengthen the teaching of English at all levels of education — primary, secondary and matriculation.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also education minister, announced the decision to revert to Bahasa Malaysia for the teaching and learning of the two subjects.
Muhyiddin said that with yesterday’s decision, the government was actually offering a new approach in the teaching of Science, Mathematics and English.
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