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Have a Awesome day!

Adriel Yapana

FREE CD - Burn Fat Fast!

FREE CD - Burn Fat Fast!


Hey Guys-

Happy Monday!

I've been busy these last few weeks. You see, I've created a new audio cd.

It's called "Burn Fat Fast With Transformed Thinking"

I will share you more on the details. If you want to grab a FREE copy, go to the link and grab a copy. (all you need to do is cover the handling and shipping costs)

Click Here

Your fitness partner,

Adriel Yapana

Attention Frustrated Exercisers

Attention Frustrated Exercisers...

Adriel Yapana "Glendale's Top Fitness Expert" and owner of Adriel Yapana Personal Training, will reveal the secrets of how you can finally...

Develop A Strong, Lean, Fully Functioning Physique ... While Accelerating Your Fitness & Weight Loss Goals With Personal Training...
That's 100% Guaranteed, To Transform Your Body in 90 Days or Less!

It Only Takes, As Little As 30 Minutes A Day... Once You Discover The Time Efficient Exercises That Will Deliver You Exceptional Fitness & Weight Loss Results!


CLICK HERE FOR SERVICES

Adriel Yapana Services

Adriel Yapana Services

Adriel Yapana.com Mission Statement:

We are committed to your efforts to achieve extraordinary health, fitness, and wellness.

With integrity, inspiration and compassion, we will help you gain confidence, knowledge, and motivation so you can transform your life.

Adriel Yapana.com Personal Training has grown to be a unique fitness business in Glendale/Los Angeles and local areas, providing one-on-one personal fitness training and therapeutic massage. We work with you in-home or in one of our private facilities.


My Programs & Services

Currently, Gym-based and bootcamp sessions are held at the following locations


One-on-One Training

Why One-on-One Training? There is so much to teach about the human body! Unfortunately, that is the very reason why it becomes so confusing and difficult to achieve your fitness goals alone. One-on-one personal training sessions with Achieve With Adriel are about you, the client. We take the confusion out of reaching your fitness goals. We help you set new and exciting fitness goals with non-stop variety and of course, fun! We help you get to those fitness goals fast and efficiently. Let us get you there. We are mobile and can travel with our in-home fitness. By showing up at your doorstep, we save you that most precious of commodities, TIME! We can work outdoors as well.

Outdoor BootCamps

Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life?

Why not get outdoors and start now with
Kick The Fat Small Group Personal Training?

I will help you sweat those extra pounds away!!!

I will work with you on getting the body and results you want, but most importantly i will help you build self-motivation!!!

No Lies, no false promises. Put the time and effort in and you will succeed.

You will attain your goals and get the body you've always wanted to have!

Grocery Shopping Tours

Unleash Your Metabolism Seminars
Get Lean Fast Seminars

Weight Loss Supportive Meetings

***

Flexible scheduling is available. Individual, couples and small group training offered.

My rates vary depending on travel, type of session and frequency of sessions.

There are one million more things I could tell you if you would like to know.

Actually, I want you to ask me. So feel free to call or ask a-weigh by e-mail with any and all questions you may have.

Please don't hesitate let me know what's on your mind

Looking forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve fitness success!


Our personal training programs are designed to get you the best results in the shortest amount of time possible.
Please take a moment to look over our personal training programs. You will be sure to find a solution that fits your needs...

Additional Fitness & Weight Management Programs

17-Week Total Body Makeover
The 17 Week Total Body Makeover is a simple complete fitness and weight management program that will get you the results you want in the shortest amount of time possible… Guaranteed! The Total Body Makeover utilizes a holistic approach to health and wellness through fitness, nutrition and beneficial lifestyle change.

Motherwell Maternity Fitness
The Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan is the #1 program for healthy mothers and their babies. Motherwell is a Pre-Natal health and fitness solution specifically designed to help you create the healthiest environment possible for yourself and your baby via good nutrition and appropriate exercise. Motherwell will also help with your postnatal recovery.

Fitness Kick-Start
4 Sessions: If you have been away from your fitness routine for a while and you need an extra kick-start to get you going again, then this program is perfect for getting you back on track and on the road to total fitness. This is also an excellent starting point for those of you who are new to fitness.

Fitness Tune-Up
The Fitness Tune-Up is a pay-as-you-go plan that is perfect for those of you who have just completed a fitness or weight management program and want to maintain the results you have worked so hard to achieve! You can choose to see me 3 times a week, once a week or once a month... the choice is yours.

Therapeutic Massage
Relax! Rejuvenate! Reward! I offer my clients the opportunity to "lose yourself", unwind and escape their day. From stressed-out 9-5ers to stay-at-home moms. I am a skilled, sensitive, intuitive caring Certified Massage Therapist, tailoring our session to your specific needs. I base my massage on Swedish techniques while incorporating Sports, Deep Tissue, Oscillation & Reflexology. You can receive a massage in your home, or in a professional setting. It would be my pleasure to be of assistance and look forward to working with you!

Accepting Check, Cash or All Major Credit Cards (no paypal account required)

BC Form

Boot Camp Registration

You now have two options:
1. You can print this form by using the download/print option in your web browser and send it in by fax or mail, or
2. Pay securely online using PayPal.


If you chose option one, follow these instructions:

1. Print your information clearly or type
2. FAX to: (310) 919-37572 or mail to:

Adriel Yapana
3350 Holyoke Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065

If you are paying by check or Money order, please make payable to Adriel Yapana.
All Pricing is subject to 5% GST.

3. You will be notified to schedule your pre-camp evaluation.

YES, I’m ready for the GL (Get Lean) Boot Camp. Sign me up!

You can pay over the internet securely using Click on either Boot Camp option below to send your payment securely over the Internet.
Option # 1 - 3 times per week for
$180 + 5% GST

Option #2 - 5 day per week plan for
$299+ 5% GST


Name:______________________________________

Street:______________________________________

City:_______________________________________ Province:______Postal Code:_______________

Profession: _________________________________

Date of Birth ___/___/___ Emergency Contact and phone number______________________________________________________

I'm signing up for the camp beginning on this date______/_______/______.


The start time for my camp is

___ 5:30 AM ___6:40 AM ___ 6:30 PM


This is my first camp ___
The last camp I attended was ____

Home Phone (_____)____________________ Work Phone (_____)_____________________
Fax Number (___)_______________________
E-mail _________________@_____________
I rate my current fitness level as a _____ (1-10), ten being high.
I was referred by ______________________________.
My main goal is to ____________________________________________________________________.

I will be paying by: (circle one) Check Pay Pal

Credit cards will be charged $299

You can also attend 3x/week for just $180*.

* = We prefer if you attend M,W,F of each week. Most ladies decide to add days after enrolling in the 3-day program.

Option # 1 - 3 times per week for $180 + 5% GST______
Option #2 - 5 day per week plan for $299 + 5% GST______


If paying by check or money order, please make payable to
AY
3350

Confirmations and detailed instructions will be mailed prior to the start of Camp. Waiver must be signed prior to participation

MEDICAL HISTORY


1. Are you allergic to any medication (aspirin, penicillin, sulfa, etc.)?

2. Do you take any prescribed medication on a permanent or semi-permanent basis?

3. Do you have a seizure disorder (epilepsy)? Yes No

4. Do you have diabetes Adult or Juvenile? Yes No

5. Have you ever been found to be anemic (low blood count)? Yes No

6. Do you have High Blood Pressure (hypertension)? Yes No

7. Do you have or have you ever had the following diseases?


Heart Disease: Yes No
Lung Disease: Yes No
Kidney Disease: Yes No
Liver Disease: Yes No

8. Do you have asthma? Yes No

9. Have you ever had a severe neck injury? Describe:

10. Have you ever been knocked out? Describe:

11. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Yes No

12. Have you had a broken bone or fracture in the past 2 years? Describe:

13. Have you ever injured your back? Describe:

14. Do you have back pain?

Never / Seldom / Occasionally / Frequently with vigorous exercise or heavy lifting

15. Have you had knee pain in the past 2 years that has disabled you for longer than a week? Describe:

16. Do you have other physical conditions which cause pain? Describe:

17. Detail any surgical procedures:

18. What are your goals for the next three months?

19. Have you had your body fat tested? If yes, what percent is it?

20. Are you training for a specific event? If yes, explain:

NOTICE: It is wise to seek your doctors advice before beginning any health/fitness/nutrition program!

RELEASE

This release is entered into between the undersigned and Get Lean BootCamp/ Adriel Yapana, its officers, affiliates, and executors in addition to the Adriel Yapana and Glendale Parks and Recreation. The purpose of Adriel Yapana BootCamp is to provide fitness instruction and coaching for various levels of athletes/individuals.

The undersigned hereby acknowledge that the following was explained to me and/or agree to the following:
1. Acknowledges that Adriel Yapana is not a physician and is not trained in any way to provide medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or any other type of medical advice.
2. Acknowledges that coaching/training is another tool for teaching athletes/individuals about themselves, but that Get Lean BootCamp does not guarantee neither good nor bad will occur nor guarantees the training advice given by Get Lean BootCamp will produce good nor bad results.

3. Acknowledges that the undersigned has been told if they feel tired, feel pain or feel out of the ordinary in any way either related to your training, or otherwise, that the undersigned should contact a physician at once.

4. Acknowledges that boot camps, aerobic classes, martial arts, kick boxing, running, kung-fu, weight training, obstacle courses, and any other related sports are an extreme test of one's mental and physical limits and carry with it potential for damage or loss of property, serious injury and death. That the undersigned assumes the risks of participating in these types of events/activities, that they are fit, and they have a regular medical physician they can contact regarding any medical problems that they might develop. The undersigned expressly waive, release, discharge and agree not to sue from any liability of death, disability, personal injury, or action of any kind.

Get Lean BootCamp for the undersigned participating in said sporting events and/or training for said sporting events.

The Undersigned agrees that this is the full agreement between the parties, that Jason Brown nor anyone else has not verbally contradicted any of the terms of this release and that the undersigned has entered into this agreement free and voluntarily without force or coercion.

Initial the following:
___ I agree that I will not consume alcohol during the month of Boot Camp. Any violation will result in twenty push-ups per occurrence.
___ I agree not to use foul language during Boot Camp. Any violation will result in twenty push-ups per occurrence.
___ I agree not eat or say the words Twinkie, Donuts, Ho-Ho's, Ding Dong, or Cup Cake during the course of Boot Camp. Any violation will result in twenty push-ups per occurrence.
___ I agree to show up for Boot Camp every day unless it is an excused absence from my doctor or pre-approved with Boot Camp directors. Any violation will result in twenty push-ups per occurrence.
___ I understand that photos or video may be taken during the course of my involvement in Boot Camp, which may be used for promotional purposes. I understand that my "before & after" photos will not be used for any promotional purposes unless I give written authorization.
___ I understand there is no refund policy, but I can receive a credit (for unused portion of camp) towards a future camp if I'm not able to complete the one I originally joined. Camp fees cannot be used towards any other products or services provided by Adriel Yapana/Get Lean BootCamp
___ I will remember to set my alarm and be at camp ON TIME.


____________________
Signature


____________________ ___________________________

Printed Name Date


____________________
Date

Watch Joe Transform!

Congratulations to Joseph Hernandez as he completed
his 6 Weeks Body Transformation.

I will post the stats this week...

Before Stats: After Stats:

Enjoy my video reports that reflect his physical and mental changes...

We start with a personalized strategy session (and before start video)
June 15, 2007


Week One - June 22, 2007


Week Two - June 29, 2007


Week Three - July 7, 2007


Week Four - July 13, 2007


Week Five - July 20, 2007


Week Six - July 27, 2007

Bootcamp Location

Location of training and outdoor bootcamps:

1001 East Colorado Blvd. Glendale, CA 91205

 

Caloric Content...

Caloric Content of a few popular alcoholic beverages:
-Budlight bottle (12 oz.) = 110 calories
-Budweiser bottle (12 oz.) = 146 calories
-Shot of 100 proof liquor (1.5 oz.) = 124 calories
-Shot of 80 proof liquor (1.5 oz) = 97 calories
-Pina Colada cocktail (4.5 oz) = 245 calories
-Merlot red wine (5 oz) = 123 calories
-Pinot Grigiot white wine (5 oz) = 123 calories

New, Improved Body...

of my Camry Wagon that is...

Hey Guys!

I got my wheels back!!

I found a really awesome auto body shop owner. His name is Jimmy and has been at the same in business for over 34 years.

The Five Tibetan Rituals For Fitness And Staying Young

The Five Tibetan Rituals For Fitness And Staying Young

By Adriel Yapana CFT

The Five Tibetan Rites are a short series of yoga-type exercises that first appeared in a book by Peter Kelder in the 1930s. Kelder told how he had gotten to know a retired British army officer called Colonel Bradford who had recounted his travels in far off lands including a tale he had heard of a series of exercises or Rites practiced in a remote temple in Tibet that were believed to have rejuvenating properties, keeping the monks forever young.

Colonel Bradford soon came back to Asia to seek out the restoring Rites for himself. When Kelder met him again a few years later, Bradford was transformed. Much of his balding hair had grown back, it was darker with less gray, and his arthritic stoop was gone. He seemed like a middle aged man instead of the old man that he had been. He showed Kelder how to perform the Rites and Kelder soon felt the benefit for himself.

We now know that the exercises have more in usual with Indian yoga traditions than Tibetan, but wherever they came from, they certainly have a wonderful effect. If you practice them correctly you should begin to feel physical, emotional and spiritual benefits within a few weeks or even days.

Almost anyone can do the Five Tibetan Rites (but see the Important Note below if you have any health problems). They are quick and simple, requiring no special equipment.

It is best to start with just one of each Rite a day, increasing to 3, then 5, etc whenever you feel ready, up to a maximum of 21. Do not increase beyond 21 repetitions. There is no added benefit in doing more and it may have a negative effect.

If you are very unfit or overweight, start by doing exercises 1 through 3 only. Add in 4 and 5 (together) when you feel ready, beginning with just one repetition of these even if you are doing more of the others.

It is very important to do the exercises in the correct order, and try to do them every day. Do not miss more than one day a week. If you do not have much time one day, you can cut back to 7, 3 or even one repetition of each. It is better to do just one than none.

Most people get maximum benefit by doing the exercises in the morning before breakfast but choose a time that is convenient for you. Always wait at least 2 hours after eating. You may want to do some easy stretching to warm up the body before you start.

To get the best results, it is vital to do the Rites in full awareness of all of the movements. Breathe in as you go into an exercise and breathe out as you come out of it.

Try to keep a relaxed attitude of mind, and do not compare yourself with other people or think about how you are doing compared with yesterday or last week. All that matters is what your own body is doing, right now.

Doing the Rites slowly will help you to stay focused on your body. Do not over stretch or push your body to limits in any way - you should be comfortable all through your session.

Important Note:

If you have heart problems, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, hyperthyroid, high blood pressure, vertigo or dizziness, or any other chronic or serious health issue, you should not do the Five Tibetan Rites without first consulting your doctor.

A hold on "mobile fitness" this week...

Hey guys-

Update: My Toyota Camry wagon is 1995. Kelly Blue Book value ranges from at $1,600 to as high as $3,600 for the mileage and condition. I didn't want to get a new car so I found a guy to do some bodywork to make it drivabable. (It's illegal to drive without back window)

My vehicle was involved in an accident.





I'm hoping to get a rental today or tomorrow...

Adriel

SHE'S BACK!

Do you remember Dara Torres?


A bit about her...

-- She's 41 years old - a generation
older than most of her competitors. She
was medaling in her first Olympics in
1984...before many of them were even born.

-- She will go the Beijing Olympics as
the oldest-ever member of the US swim team.

-- She's a mother - and still has maybe
the most impressive abs I've ever seen
on a women.

-- She's about as all-American wholesome
and attractive as could be.

-- She's considered to have the purest
and most efficient swimming stroke...of
any woman in the world.

-- She's medaled in four consecutive
Olympics...Beijing will be her fifth,
and she's favored to at least medal,
possibly win the 50 meter freestyle.

-- She owns 8 Olympic medals

-- She retired from swimming after 2000
Olympics in Sydney...and now she's BACK!

-- And she is amazingly fit.

If she medals, which is almost a foregone
conclusion, she'll be on the cover of
Sports Illustrated...if she gets the
gold...maybe even Time magazine.

Phenomenon??

Lower Abdominal Exercises For Rock Hard Abs

Lower Abdominal Exercises For Rock Hard Abs

By Adriel Yapana CFT

If you want rock hard abs, there is no getting around it - you have to get working on those lower abdominal exercises. Losing weight will help if you are carrying a lot of excess but losing weight by itself will not firm up your belly and give you the definition that you are looking for.

Exercises such as the basic crunch will tighten the upper abs (above the navel) but you need to work on the lower abs separately. In fact if you work on your lower abdominal muscles, the upper abs will naturally tighten up right along with them. Include both types of exercises in your regular workout for variety.

What a lot of people do not realize is that there are two levels of toning for the abs. Most people when they are exercising work the surface level of muscles. This can help with definition in the early stages.

However, working the surface muscles will not take you all the way with abdominal definition. If you only tighten the section of muscle right next to your skin you will find that although you can keep doing more and more, your muscle definition does not improve any further. You need to also target the deeper level of muscle to get yourself that real well defined six pack.

How do you do this? The good news is that it's not hard. It just requires a different way of thinking during your workout.

When most people visualize the results of their abdominal exercises, they only think about how their rock hard abs will look from the outside. This leads them to focus on the superficial level of muscle right under the skin. Instead, remind yourself to "think deep" as you are exercising, and visualize the deeper layer of the muscle working hard throughout your workout. That's all it takes. Your body will do the rest.

Always exercise slowly. This is not only for safety reasons. It gives the muscles more of a workout. You will get better results from 25 sit ups done slowly than 50 done quickly, so do not be tempted to think this is a numbers game like in contests with your friends in junior high!

Any pain in the lower back during any of these exercises is a sign to stop right now. You should feel the exercise in your abs only - i.e. at the front of your body. Even there, don't push it too far.

Working the muscles to the point of pain is counter productive. It just means you will not be able to exercise those muscles at all for a few days after. You would have been better doing less but doing it every day. That way you would see results from your lower abdominal exercises much faster.

Make it a great day!

Adriel Yapana

I am loving this video...

and there's some neat effects in it.



You can do anything!

Adriel Yapana

Military Calisthenics: Why And How

Military Calisthenics: Why And How

By Adriel Yapana CPT

In the military calisthenics is the standard form of physical training. The military does not use weight training because this only builds muscle mass without increasing cardiovascular fitness and stamina. They use calisthenics, also known as muscular strength and endurance training.

Endurance is the ability to go on for a long time with some demanding activity. So for example running a marathon requires endurance, but sprinting does not. Clearly for a soldier endurance is much more important than the ability to lift a heavy object one time.

Endurance can be very important in civilian life too. Many men neglect this aspect of fitness training in favor of body building. In fact, even for a body builder, endurance should be developed alongside muscle mass, because it will reduce the risk of heart attacks and other serious problems being caused by the intense stress of body building exercises. Calisthenic exercises are a great way to do this.

Military-style calisthenic exercises do not require a gym or any expensive equipment. You build your strength and endurance by doing this training at home.

The most popular exercises for strength and endurance are push ups, sit ups and pull ups.

Push Ups

Most people know how to do a regular push up. Starting from lying face down with the hands a few inches out from the shoulders, you push the whole body up keeping the back flat until arms are straight and you are supported by hands and toes only, then lower. This type of push up works the chest, shoulders and triceps about equally.

To vary the push up, you can change the position of the hands. Starting with them wider from the shoulders will work the chest muscles harder. Starting with them in under the shoulders will work the triceps and shoulder muscles harder.

Sit Ups

Basic sit up: start lying on your back with the knees bent at a 90 degree angle, and hands locked together under the head. Raise the upper body up into a sitting position, keeping the neck straight. Then go back down. Both raising and lowering the upper body must be done slowly and steadily, with no jerking movements.

The full military version is a double sit up, where the body is raised, then lowered only to the point where the bottom of the shoulder blades touch the ground, then raised again to sitting before going all the way back down.

For an easier version you can hook your feet under a solid object or only raise the body a small way off the ground at first.

Pull Ups

Pull ups are considered the most difficult of the exercises but anybody who is not very overweight can learn to do them by starting out easy.

A full pull up involves gripping a bar above head height with both hands, pulling the body up until the chin is over the bar height, then gently lowering down.

If you cannot do this but have reasonable arm strength, try a negative pull up. Here you stand on something or have a partner lift you so that you start with your chin above the bar, and just lower the body down. Hang from the bar for a count of five before dropping to the ground.

If this is still too difficult, try assisted pull ups using a bar that is only 3-4 feet from the ground. Begin by gripping the bar while sitting under it. Pull up until the chest meets the bar. The feet remain on the ground all of the time to support the body, but try to pull with the arms rather than pushing up with the legs.

These three are the most important strength building exercises. However, you will also find bends, lunges, rowing movements, body twists and leg lifts included in a full military calisthenics program.

Thanks for reading.

Adriel Yapana

From 50-Inch Waist to 36...

Did you hear about THIS

I hear about this at the gym while sitting near Tiffany's
juice bar... and heard lots of opinions.

What's yours? What do you think? Feel free to comment here.

Have an amazing day.

Adriel Yapana

1st "real" skateboard...

This is Adriel Jr. second board, first one was a "tester" now this one we customized...

He's loving every minute of it...

Listen Up!

Hey Guys-

Exercisers who listen to music could lose twice as much as those who sweat to silience according to researchers, because music helps you stick to your work outs.

Below are just groovy sounds I like and wanted to share. Not really for working out music.

I heard this song to an intro of a Nissan Murano Commercial and dig it.

Great Northern - Home (I love the intro!)


Slow sounds... this next song I'm passing on to our friend and videographer Hendy who does mainly wedding events. (add this one to your wedding video library)

"Beautiful" by Meshell Ndegeocello



Hendy's work of video art... this is our wedding:)

Getting Started With Fitness Training

By Adriel Yapana

One of the hardest parts of any fitness program is getting started.

It is so easy to just sit around doing nothing and it takes some degree of motivation to get started exercising.

Many people find that joining a gym gives them the motivation they need to get started and follow through with regular workouts.

The reality is that most of the people who join gyms never complete their membership.
Gyms actually base their costing on the fact that the majority of people will never use their membership regularly.

Why is this so?
There are many reasons why people don't exercise regularly and that can range from inconvenience to boredom.

When you are deciding what to do to lift your level of fitness it is wise to honestly think about your personality and where your strengths and weaknesses lie.
If you are a person who can motivate yourself then a home gym might be the best solution as it will offer the convenience of allowing you to train whenever you like and you won't need others to motivate you.

If, on the other hand, you find it difficult to motivate yourself then a membership at a gym might be a better solution.

Paying for the membership might be all that is needed to ensure that you will attend classes and often we can get motivated by those around us and challenge ourselves to improve and compete with others in the gym.

Alternatively, you might be a person who prefers to go for a run or a walk rather than lift weights.

No matter what you are capable of doing, there is only one action that you need to take however small that might be initially and that it to get started with some form of fitness training sooner rather than later.

Fitness will add to your overall well-being and the more exercise you do the fitter you will become and the more likely you will be to continue with a fitness program.

There is never a better time to get started than right now.

Exercise Anytime and Anywhere

By Adriel Yapana

There is no excuse for not exercising.

An exercise can be as simple as some freestanding squats with no weight done in your office during working hours.

It only takes a few minutes to do the squats but this can be done a few times a day and it will stimulate blood flow and increase your heart rate.

You can also get on the floor and do pushups that will only take a few minutes, but over time will add to your upper body strength.

Various yoga exercises, such as the standing poses can be performed almost anywhere and this will add to your leg strength, posture and balance.

Everyone, no matter how busy they might claim to be, has the time to spare a few minutes throughout the day to do these exercises.

If you believe that you don't have this much time then there is something seriously wrong with the way that you are running your life.

Stretching is something that can also be done almost anywhere, even while you are sitting at your desk.

You can perform these simple exercises while watching television and they are unlikely to disturb anyone else in the room.

It can become quite a fun challenge to find different exercises that you can do throughout the day while at work.

All these exercises will add to a healthier body and help to relieve some of the stress of work.

Get other workmates to join in and for fun challenge them to do more exercises or hold poses for longer than you.

Walk around your workplace at lunchtime and before you start work.

Take a few extra minutes to do some exercise before leaving for home at night.

There are many opportunities throughout the day where you can give your health a boost.

Laker Game tonight... Kobe is The Black Mamba...

Here's a pretty cool video

Kobe is The Black Mamba is The Dark Night
KG is The Joker

Lakers vs Celtics mash-up video with the new Batman trailer

Do you like Rock Climbing?

This is a tiny wall...

This video is

for my son, Adriel Jr.

Getting into the skater sport... practicing the "Allie"


One of his favorite pro skaters...

Watch this video - great fun...

World Gym Members

Is there a member of World Gym inspiring you?

We'd love to interview him or her for our upcoming section of

"Get Lean Glendale Newsletter - Member Spotlight"

Send us your story of inspiration at: inspirationspotlight@gmail.com

Whole Foods Milk Product Commercial

Featuring Ceanes!

Marketing Tips

I saw this guy back in February of this year.

It's not Eben, however, it's his information.

Enjoy!

Fit Tip of the Day

Fit Tip of the Day

To conserve time and make your workouts more efficient, use a stopwatch to time your rest intervals.
The less rest between sets the more calories you can burn.

*****

I would invite anyone in the Glendale are who is interested in starting a fitness program or if you are "stuck" in a rut, contact us for a free fitness consultation at World Gym.

We will talk to you about your current situation and make sure we have a correct "fit". You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
We are so confident of our skills, knowledge and experience that we make this consultation free. Give us a call 818-445-3461

*****

"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vince Lombardi

How NOT to do powerpoints LOL!

Hey Guys!

Just wanted to share this... thinking about when I do powerpoint presentations. This video clip is a bust up!

Enjoy!



Live life fully alive!

Adriel Yapana

Starry Eyed Surprise...

Hey Guys-

I love this song used in a Diet Coke commercial ''Starry Eyed Surprise'' by Paul Okenfold

It gets me moving when I hear it...

Five Biggest Mistakes That Entrepreneurs Make

I was watching this video earlier today, and found myself going "SPOT ON" as Jerry Kaplan was listing his "Five Biggest Mistakes That Entrepreneurs Make." The video is worth watching for any entrepeneur

Boot camp | bootcamp | Glendale City

Boot camp | bootcamp | Glendale City

You have something...

to offer the world!

My my lil' myspace "friend" Charice Pempengco... now an international sensation!




Live life fully alive,

Adriel Yapana

Make the decision to...

be what YOU want to be!



Live life fully alive,

Adriel Yapana

A Soldier Boy INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO?

Today we spent time in Atwater Village...

JayVee (Soulja Boi filipino version):


My beautiful and amazing Mom


Make it a great day!

Adriel Yapana

Happy Mother's Day!

Live life fully alive!

Adriel Yapana

A couple of...

Hey Guys-

It's was a really great day today...



Glendale Boot Camps coming real soon!

Adriel Yapana

Long-term fat-burining potential with...

Glendale Bootcamps are starting soon:)

Live life fully alive!

Adriel Yapana

Glendale Bootcamp - Never say the word...

Live life fully alive!

Adriel Yapana

Marriage Spirituality Fundraiser

Hey Guys-

Here's a video clip I taped from a fundraiser event this Saturday.
(I didnt' bring my tripod so the films a bit shaky)

All proceeds from this event goes towards The Marriage Spirituality Organization.

Joey Balbarin from OUR Marriage Spirituality group, Class St Rita, shared his talent of singing.

Go Joey!



Live life fully alive!

Adriel Yapana

We Fit

Do you love video games?

I know my kids do.

Check this article out...

Wii Fit coming to U.S. in May

Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:25PM EDT

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First announced way, way back in July of last year, the nifty, wireless balance board accessory for the Wii finally has a North American release date: May 19. Get ready to engage those abs.
The Wii Fit bundle (available in Japan since last December) will sell for $89.99, according to Crave—not exactly cheap, but at least it'll come bundled with a battery of exercises—involving yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance—that’ll get you off the couch and, with any luck, make you break a sweat.

IGN (via Yahoo! Games) has a thorough preview of Wii Fit, but I’ll tick off some of the main points: You get the wireless, plastic balance board (which, apparently, supports a whopping 660 pounds, although it stops measuring over 330 pounds) plus the battery of 40 mini-games and exercises.

Among them: strength-training exercises, including a push-up/yoga combo (which sounds devilishly difficult), single-leg extensions, arm/leg lifts, a variety of squats and lunges, and side planks (ouch). There’s also plenty of aerobic action, including steps, runs, and rhythm boxing. Then there’s the yoga, complete with your standard deep breathing, half moons, a potpourri of poses, you name it. This ain't no button-mashing on the couch.

What makes Wii Fit more fun than your standard exercise DVD is the on-screen trainer (either male or female, as IGN notes) who critiques your form and doles out encouragement, as needed.

Of course, the coolest element of Wii Fit is the wireless balance board, which incorporates two plastic pads—one for each foot—that precisely measure you weight and balance.

From the demos I’ve seen, the board does an uncanny job of detecting your overall stance and posture; indeed, based on your weight and balance, it’ll compute your body mass index (BMI) and tell you if you’re overweight, underweight, or just right. The Wii Fit software will also track your BMI daily and tell you your progress over time.

Early reviews have been generally positive; for example, Chris Kohler at Wired News tried Wii Fit for about a month and came away pretty happy, calling it a "convenient and helpful way for me to get back in shape." Keep in mind, however, that Kohler didn't so much lose weight as build muscle (not such a bad thing, considering that you're playing a video game).

I haven't had a chance to try Wii Fit myself, but the demo during last year's E3 gaming conference looked pretty impressive; I especially liked the soccer ball head-butting game, which lets you (natch) head-butt a torrent of virtual soccer balls, all from the comfort of the balance board—nice. (Hmmmm...how about a surfing game? Or skateboarding?)

So, who out there's looking forward to Wii Fit? Anyone else tried it? What about the price tag?

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Randy Pausch Lecture

Randy Pausch Lecture Part 1

Hey guys,

Just a quick message tonight.

Wow!, just finished watching Diane Sawyer interview Randy.

Personally, I was empowered by this and will start a special fitness camp on behalf of Randy and his illness. I will keep you posted on this campaign.

Don't work; play!

Adriel

Live Life Fully Alive!

This video clip inspired me:

We're Brothers Forever!

So check this out,

The, now hit, "We're Brothers Forever"

Stick around and watch both versions

(my cousin JayVee's version below)

American Idol Season 7 - Renaldo Lapuz

Creating passive streams of income

My friend Jose J called me up last night and was inviting me to a income opportunity presentation in Pasadena. We shared a few projects we are working on. I've been studying a bit on online marketing this past year and have slowly created some passive income streams.

I want to share a simple to understand outline to make a website or blog profitable.

Here it is:

1. Find a niche market

2. Find a profitable product to sell to that niche

3. Join affiliate programs

4. Advertise the website using Google AdWords/JV/ SEO Search Engine Optimization
partners

5. Monitor where your dollars are coming from

I know that may seem oversimplified, but that's all there
is to it. Of course each step has a few details, but essentially, that's the formula.

Talk more about it later.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks

My love and I at the Staples Center.

We got to watch the game and had a really great time!

(Thanks to Terry for the tickets:)

We lost by under ten points... it was good the last quarter!
03-31-08

Tony Robbins on the Six Human Needs...

I really dig listening to Tony.

Have a great day and live life fully alive!

Adriel

Yes, These Two Tips Will Help You Increase Fiber Intake With Ease!

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Do you know how much fiber you consume each day?

Americans are having a difficult time in getting their daily requirements of fiber. People are always having processed foods that are stripped of fiber.

Some of the heath risk of having not enough fiber is high cholesterol, constipation, weight gain and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
and can even lead to cancer of the colon.

When I watch some of the TV commercials, many sell fiber supplements you can mix in water or juice however there's
an easy way to get it through your foods without taking those fiber supplements.

Adults are recommended to have 25 to 30 g of fiber each day and generally children under the age of 18 need a little less.

To determine your child’s needs, I like to use the age plus 5 rule.

Meaning if you are five years old then you need about 10 grams of fiber .
If you are ten, you're looking at about 15 grams per day.

One of the most easiest ways to incorporate fiber is to eat more BEANS:)

Per half cup of serving cooked, beans and legumes are a healthy choice that contain about 6 or 7 grams!

You can add it to your soups, chili and my favorite, to salads.

Eat it in substitute of your meat in your dish if you're a vegetarian.

It's a healthy combination of fat, protein and especially, fiber, to keep you fuller, longer.

So, it's simple. Go out and get your 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day, if your under 18, add 5 plus your age to get your fiber number and start boosting those beans!

To your success!

Adriel Yapana

Test 1 2 3 1, test 1...

Test 1 2 3 1, test 1 2 3 2, test 1 2 3 3, get Lin Glendale blog. listen

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THE FOUR AGREEMENTS

If only everyone lived by The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz:

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

Be your own cause...

You have no excuse at all!

My neighborhood...

Glendale, CA (U.S.A)

Let's do Maui again...

We had a great trip to Maui last year and I really miss it.

I body board and one day want to surf as well.

Maybe in awesome areas around Maui.

This is INSANE... an area in Maui they call "JAWS"... check out the swells!!



Live fully alive!

- Adriel Yapana

Loving this TV Classic!

Visual Effects ...

Hey G-dale

The Matrix trilogy is one of my favorite movies of all time... this music video has inspiring and awesome graphics like the many 3-D computer animated live action of the Matrix movies.

If this doesn’t inspire you, there’s something wrong...

Magically cute Ceanes...

Hey G-dale-

We spent a few days with our good friends from Brentwood, CA.

Here is a short clip of Ceanes hanging out before breakfast (I'm doing a little coin magic LOL!)

He's soooo adorable and loves to say WOO HOO everytime I do this trick...

I will also post pictures of 4 month old brother, Alejandro soon...



Truth, Joy and Love,

Adriel

Ashley and Adriel Jr. Halloween costumes (and Brianna!)

Get rid of the "I Can'ts"

The awesome, energetic Jack Lalanne

A & M Wedding Trailer is here! (make sure you turn up the volume too!)

Thank you so much to Hendy of H Production Online for creating our amazing wedding video.

Be Fearlesss!

Adriel's drops of inspiration...

"The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment."

— Anthony Robbins: Life coach, author, and professional speaker

Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, LL Cool J & DMX...

I thought Aries Spears was awesome with his voice impersonation and sounds just like those artist!

You be the judge.

Watch Joe's Amazing Transformation in 6 Weeks!

Greetings Glendale!

Congratulations to Joseph Hernandez as he completed
his 6 Weeks Body Transformation.

I will post the stats this week...

Before Stats: After Stats:

Enjoy his video reports that reflect his physical changes...

We start with a personalized strategy session (and before start video)
June 15, 2007


Week One - June 22, 2007


Week Two - June 29, 2007


Week Three - July 7, 2007


Week Four - July 13, 2007


Week Five - July 20, 2007


Week Six - July 27, 2007

I still want an iPhone!

I swung by to Glendale Galleria today and the Apple store was underconstruction.

Since my phone is pretty beat up, I was checking out all the benefits this phone has.

Watch this video and tell me what you think! :)

Watch Joe Transform in Only 6 Weeks! (Still Images)

Before Picture - June 15, 2007:



Week One - June 22, 2007:



Week Two - June 29, 2007:



Week Three - July 7, 2007




Week Four - July 13, 2007



Week Five - July 20, 2007


Week Six - July 27, 2007

Watch Joe Transform Week Six - Video Progress Report

Week Six - July 27, 2007

Living a life of purpose...

Greetings Glendale-

I suggest you go and watch this video. It has nothing to do with fitness but I loved it and hope you do too:)

I love my work as a personal trainer. The more I get "busy" the more I want to work.

It's all about serving others. Sometimes it means getting up very, very early in the morning (4am) to train clients. People ask me, "That's so early" and I tell them "It's a privilege and an opportunity to work with and help make people better" It's a talent I feel I was given. I am proud to own this talent. I am wired to be a fitness coach.

Rick Warren Talks:

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Have a reason to smile,

Adriel Yapana

Watch Joe Transform (Visuals Week 5)

Greetings Glendale!

Here's Joseph Hernandez's Weekly Progress Check-Ups Pictures...

Before Picture - June 15, 2007:


Week One - June 22, 2007:


Week Two - June 29, 2007:




Week Three - July 7, 2007




Week Four - July 13, 2007






Week Five - July 20, 2007

Watch Joe Transform Week Five - Video Progress Report

Week Five - July 20, 2007

All About Working The Transverse Abdominals

Greetings Glendale-

A group of muscles that often gets neglected in stomach exercise routines are the transverse abdominals, the core muscles that lie below the rectus abdominus. Most abdominal exercises target the rectus abdominus and the vertical abdominals, ignoring the transverse abdominals. Even crunches, the staple of most abdominal workouts, do nothing for the transverse abdominals. These muscles are actually the most important to target, however, as they connect to both the lower back muscles and the rectus abdominus and for a girdle for the entire abdomen. Any routine aimed at flattening the stomach should include the transverse abdominals as a focus. Using the following exercises, you can work out your transverse abdominals and really make progress on that flat tummy. As with any workout routine, be sure to consult a professional before beginning and always warm up properly to avoid injury.
      
Pelvic Tilts
This stomach exercise requires lying on your back on a flat surface, such as the floor or a bench. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor. Raise your pelvis (and only your pelvis) off the floor, hold momentarily, and then lower it back down. Repeat for an entire set. Maintaining a controlled movement is crucial to this exercise. This will allow you to use your abdominal muscles, rather than your body's momentum, to do the work on the exercise. Also, be sure to keep your upper body on the floor throughout.
     
Crunchless Crunch
This first exercise is fairly simple but can also be fairly difficult. Essentially, it involves trying to pull the belly button in towards the spine. This can be tricky, as it involves using muscles which you may not be used to activating. To start, either lie or on your stomach or kneel. You might want to try both ways and see which helps you feel the exercise better. Relax your body as much as possible, then try to use only the lower abdominals to move your belly button toward your spine. Hold for ten seconds. If holding for ten seconds feels easy, hold for a longer period. The goal is to hold the contraction until you either cannot feel it, or you feel other muscles working harder than the transverse abdominus. When you feel this, let the contraction out.

Scissor Kicks
This stomach exercise also requires lying on the floor. Position your hands under your butt, keeping your back pressed against the floor. Slowly raise one leg to a height of about ten inches, then slowly lower it back to the floor. As your lower one leg, raise the other. Repeat this motion for an entire set. Maintaining control throughout is important, not allowing momentum to get the better of you. Your upper body should remain on the floor through the entire move.
     
There are plenty of other exercises targeting the transverse abdominals, but these three ought to be enough to get you started. Stomach exercises like these are key to any tummy-flattening plan, and they are especially good for pregnant and post-partum women.

Adriel Yapana
 

Power Questions - Things to ponder before I begin each day....

Greetings Glendale!

I came across a list of questions I'd like to share.

I really do think it's great to end (or start) your day by answering a few questions. But by asking powerful questions and by getting your thoughts down, you clear some of the "junk" you've been holding on and re-enforce some of the great, beautiful things most tend to overlook.

Here are a few questions to ponder about. Use them to get your mind in gear for what fun, happening things are in line for you tomorrow.

What are at least three (3) things that happened to me today I am grateful for.....

What is positive or exciting about my day today?
What is the "one thing" I must get done today?


How can I have fun today and take care of my responsibilities?
How can I contribute to my family and business associates?
What am I willing to do to guarantee that I'll have fun today?
What am I happiest about in my life right now?

What am I proudest of in my life right now?

What am I most committed to in my life right now?
Who do I love in my life right now? Who loves me?
My life's purpose is .........

My current #1 goal is ........ (My #2 goal is ....... My #3 goal is .......)
Today, what actions must 1 take to move me closer to my goal(s)?
Today, I plan to get some physical exercise by ..... (doing what?)......

I will say my Daily Affirmations to provide positive reinforcement for my goals.
What will I do today to provide positive programming for my mind?
Books? Audio CD's/Tapes? Seminars? Other?

*Adapted from "Success Is An Inside Job", Hampton Roads Publishing, 1996

Who loves ya:)

Adriel Yapana

Watch Joe Transform Week Four - Video Progress Report

Week Four - July 13, 2007

To Victory!...

Greetings Glendale!

An All Access view of MMA fighter Sean Sherk

Check out his focus, preparation, nutrition, "caveman" training and more...

Love it! Very intense W/O's. Victory happens in the PREPARATION! I'm impressed!

All Access Sean Sherk
Uploaded by bawzz

Make it a great day!

Adriel Yapana

Watch Joe Transform! (Week 3 Visual)

Greetings Glendale!

Here's Joseph Hernandez's Weekly Progress Check-Ups Pictures...

Before Picture - June 15, 2007:


Week One - June 22, 2007:


Week Two - June 29, 2007:




Week Three - July 7, 2007

Watch Joe Transform Work Out Week Three & Five - Video Progress Report

W/Outs During Week 3 & 5 (Quick Clips)

Watch Joe Transform Week Three - Video Progress Report

Week Three - July 7, 2007

My kids are the sparks to my fire!

Enjoying some time at Staples Center...

Home of the Los Angeles Lakers & Los Angeles Sparks...


Together for our first women's professional sports game
(Sparks Vs Indiana - we lost by one point!)

The Power of Positive Impact by Adriel Yapana

Greetings Glendale-

Today's talk is on positive influence. My life is so much fun. For one,
because I get to work closely with others who themselves have great energy.

My client, Joseph, (Watch Joe Transform - that same Joseph) and I worked early this morning and as always, he has plenty of questions to ask me, from results he's seeing and feeling and to training and nutrition, which I enjoy answering or finding answers to. He also comes in with a positive attitude.

What a great combination to have between a trainer and a client.

Let me say, it's a super blessing! (So Thank You Joe!)

Surround yourself with people that have a positive impact on your life. Stir up that passion and throw yourself right slam into the middle of it. Holding yourself accountable will help you through the challenging days (such as working out right after work).

When you share your goals with those around you, you indirectly put pressure on yourself to achieve those goals. When you keep your goals to yourself and not tell it to anyone, the tendency for you to give up is much greater as you could always set the same goal again and again and nobody would know of your failure. Just adjust the time you've allowed yourself to reach that goal, and/or adjust the goal itself

Then break down your goal into smaller targets so you can easily hold yourself accountable to complete it. If you find yourself always surpassing the immediate goal in front of you then you should raise your expectations. Once you see what your body can handle you can slightly increase the level of resistance, giving yourself a stretch goal to shoot for. I will write more about goals in the coming posts...

Happy 4th guys!

With YOU in mind,

Adriel

Watch Joe Transform, Two Week Follow-Up...

Video Progress Report...

Greetings Glendale-

Taken at World Gym, Glendale June 29, 2007

Watch Joe Transform!

Greetings Glendale!

Here's Joseph Hernandez's Weekly Progress Check-Ups Pictures...

Before Picture - June 15, 2007:


Week One - June 22, 2007:






Dedicated to YOUR success!

Adriel Yapana

Watch Joe Transform Video Report #5

Be the change...

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
- Mahatma Gandhi

Fat loss Tips - The Ten Keys To Shedding Pounds For Life

Fat loss Tips - The Ten Keys To Shedding Pounds For Life
by Adriel Yapana

“Knowing is not enough; We must Apply.
Willing is not enough; we must Do.”
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Do you want to welcome mirrors into your life? Do you want to say good-bye to excess fat?
Do you prefer to get pictures taken from the neck up so you can hide your belly??

Often, gym members come up to me asking for advice because they are struggling with their fitness goals. Today, I’m going to write about how you can get rid of that flab once in for all while feeling great about yourself during the process. Here are 10 keys to help you get into the groove of weight management if you choose to go shape up yourself.

It’s your responsibity. As the world becomes more complicated and chaotic, the only guaranteed outcome is the one you create. No one is going to hand you the body you want. Yes, a support from a group or a personal trainer will all assist you along the way buy you are the only one who truly cares about your fitness. Successful weight losers take responsibity for their future and don’t look to others to determine the next step.

Stop dieting for good! Eat at least three supportive meals a day, plus two to three snacks. This will keep your metabolism elevated while keeping your energy levels high.

GOYA! - Get Off Your Anatomy (you’re a**!). Get moving people! If you want to encourage fat loss, you should exercise at least three times a week, targeting different body part, not just the abs. Concentrate on completing every rep you set out to do in perfect form and don’t lose sight of your purpose wherever you decide to workout.

Focus on the finish line. lf you can’t exercise to get a flatter tummy, sign up for races like a 10K or marathon for competition or charity. Make sure it’s competition that gets your heart rate up and you going. My cousin recently finished at AIDS Cycle which they ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles spread over 6 days. I know she felt fantastic afterwards while losing a few pounds for charity.

Create a reward for yourself when you stick to your eating and exercise plan.

Here' are some samples rewards:

A day at a spa
A day beach
A new outfit
Romantic dinner for two
Tickets to a concert or play
A new piece of sports equipment, such as a new bike or a badminton set

So pick up something you really would love to give yourself.. And tell your spouse or a friend. By getting them in on your reward set out, you get them to help you stay accountable and on track.


Good, old-fashioned visualization. Despite willpower and goodwill from others, you still need to motivate from within. Visualization is a great, long-lasting way to make exercising and healthy choices day in and out.
Visualization will help you to do things less desirable because by seeing yourself in your “minds-eye”. You walk the path beforehand and the mind cannot tell the difference between that and make believe. This is a very powerful habit to ingrain to your lifestyle.

“Stick-To-Itiveness” Successful weight loser have this in common- consistency.
You must learn the importance of sticking with lifestyle changes until they become second
nature.

Seek slow and steady fitness progress. Maintaining a healthier weight means being physically active on a daily basis. For many, this means walking to start. Even 20 minutes a day can be the enough to start change stimulation and then you can build up from there.

Trade time in with silence. Find your inner harmony. By punching the silent treatment, you can relief stress that can help you stay focused on your fitness goal, So turnoff the TV Eat lunch sitting down in a quiet room. Be aware of every bite. Silence symbolizes peace and harmony and allows you to focus inward. You’ll block the blare of the world from penetrating your body, so you can appreciate what‘s around you without feeling bombarded.

Use a tape measure instead of the scale. I often tell new clients to get rid of their scales… they often turn it in to me (which I kindly give to Good Will if we don't end up smashing it first!) Use a tape measure and your mirror for revealing results. They’re a better indicator to a slimmer waist and stronger arms.

As you can see, these 10 keys can be you road to fitness success. Start practicing these and choose to pursue a positive lifestyle and start enjoying the benefits of a healthy body.

With YOU in mind,

Adriel Yapana