I am a VERY laid back guy and my emotions don’t get very high or very low… it takes a lot to get me mad. But there has been one thing in the past couple years that has consistently gotten me irrate, I almost threw the remote one time at the TV while watching them. You know what I am talking about, those infomercial gadgets promising the world; in particular all of the abdominal machines out there that promise a lean sleek stomach for women and a ripped 6 pack on guys.
The thing that frustrates me more than anything is that they are selling millions and millions of dollars worth of this crap. People are so desperate to lose weight and look great naked that they become vulnerable to smooth advertising. These same people who are willing to spend $100-$200 on a cheap piece of metal are the same ones who won’t spend money to receive correct knowledge from a fitness professional.
Being a fitness professional and fitness model allows me to know the truth behind these infomercials and products. I understand how the body responds to exercise and nutrition. I also understand and have been part of the business side of fitness modeling and hiring for these types of shows. A few of my friends and acquaintances are on these infomercials and magazine covers. I can promise you that they didn’t get the great body and 6 pack with the product that they are advertising. They did it with years of hard work, careful eating and a few weeks of mini-starvation and dehydration before the shoot. If you didn’t see my last post check out the secret preparation of a fitness model http://www.dustinmaherfitness.com/index.php/2008/12/08/secret-pre-contest-diet-of-a-fitness-model/
I talk a lot about abs in my posts. I have been obsessed with “core training” and achieving a six pack since the age of about 15. I have studied abs for thousands of hours and could show you at least 200 core exercises, but now I know that achieving a great stomach has very little to do with ab exercises and more to do about nutrition and total body weight training.
I am not saying core training isn’t important… it is very important (I plan on releasing a core DVD at some point), have made a good career just helping people get a strong core and More on What Gets Me Steaming Mad!
