'Secrets of a Trainer'

Here is this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'...

In this issue:
1) The Joey Atlas video winner (Re: Kung Fu Fighting Remake & Music Video)
2) Your fitness nutrition questions answered
3) Questions regarding info on the new website
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1)
Alot of you had fun with the video contest earlier this week & so did I. It was the first time I had ever posted anything on YouTube - and in less than 4 days it has been viewed over 2,000 times ! It even reached the top 30 most viewed on Wed. in the Music category - something I did not expect. Feel free to share it and pass it on - and for all of you who keep advising me to get on Myspace (I'm working on it) please share the link to the video with your network - they'll enjoy it.

Darlene Martin from Canada was the first to spot me at 40 seconds and 1:14 seconds. She chose the 'Ultimate Upper Body' DVD set as her prize because her lower body is starting to look 'really good' (via The, Leg, Butt, Hip And Thigh Makeover) and she wants her upper body to have that same look.
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2)
Most of you know I rarely return personal email fitness questions - not because I don't want to - Its just physically impossible with all of the email I get every day. Many of the emails are questions about the same topics. One of those topics being supplements, either d.i.e.t or ffat bur.ning pillz (I have to do that for spam reasons).

Here is the short answer (this happens to be the chapter topic I'm writing for my book that comes out in 2007 and its the subject of a news release that will be broadcast in 2 weeks.)

Most of the supps. in this category are aimed at the weaknesses of people. The names, the labels, the images, the buzzwords, & the claims are all carefully crafted to take advantage of your emotions, hopes and desires in order to get you to buy and buy and buy. What most people don't realize is that the FDA has minimal regulatory involvement as it applies to the vitamin & supplement industry.

This is one of the reasons why these dubious companies can get away with this kind of stuff. Now, keep in mind I don't think the govt. should have complete oversight of the vit. & supp. industry but the way things are right now is probably the worst scenario that can exist. Think about this: over $20 billion is spent annually on these types of products and only a few weeks ago a report was issued that documented obesity rates rising in the US (and in other counries). Something is wrong, wouldn't you agree?

Anyway here is what it comes down to: You must be your own consumer advocate - and the number one filter you must put in front of you is one that you already possess - Logic And Common Sense (sound familiar?)- most of you know this is a common theme in my approach to fitness and nutrition success. This is easier said than done - and I say that from experience. If you do nothing else just repeat this to yourself when thinking about your self improvement, 'Use my Logic And Common Sense.' - More on this in 2 weeks and in the book in 2007.
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Many questions coming in about the future product and services coming out that are mentioned on the new website http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com
These are all being put together and sructured as we speak so please be patient. As each is ready I will make announcements as I know many of you are anxious to learn more based on all of the feedback and suggestions I've been receiving.

Because of volume limitations I will send out notification in the following order:
1 - Current clients (over 5,000) who are already using a Joey Atlas Fitness Video set.
2 - 'Secrets of a Trainer' subscribers (over 54,000).
3 - The public, via traditional media.

Feel free to continue sending in questions about the things that challenge you the most regarding your health, fitness and nutrition that you want answers to.

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Special note to all Jacksonville, Florida clients and subscribers - I am set to appear as a guest, again, on Ch 4, WJXT's 'The Morning Show' on October 29, Sunday - at about 7:10 am and 8:10 am - so mark your calendars and don't forget to tune in. I am also going to be back on as we get closer to the holidays - I'll keep you posted.
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As always I will send out notice later that this issue has been posted to the Joey Atlas Blog. Feel free to pass this issue on to your friends family and co-workers.

All DVD Fitness Programs can be purchased via the main Joey Atlas website -
Ultimate Home, Office and Travel Fitness Videos

If you want more fitness material to read for the weekend go to the main site and click on 'Media Room' & check out all the links - there is some great Joey Atlas stuff there.

Enjoy.

Don't be like everybody else... Be fit!



Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman