Most fitness program and gyms these days are filled will fancy cardio machines and endless amounts of shiny new toys.

The whole idea of fitness has been turned into an idea that it’s suppose to be fast, easy, and super simple.

Heaven forbid you break a sweat!

Or get a little dirty!!!! Oh my…

Well, at Omaha Forged Fit Camp, we are all about old school, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, and super basic means of training that WORKS!

You won’t find any fancy machines or the latest greatest shiny new gadgets.

There’s no towel service or smoothie shop either.

What you will find are people training hard, having fun, and most importantly, GETTING RESULTS!

We use a variety of means to accomplish these goals.

Kettlebells, TRX training, bodyweight, bands, and DRAGGING SLEDS!!!

Who could’ve thought that dragging a tire with some weight in it could be so effective???

Well, it’s SUPER effective!

Campers got a heavy dose of dragging the tires today in camp.

This will not be the last of the tires.

It will become a staple of our program to come!

Dragging tires or sleds is one of the simplest and most effective ways to burn fat.

Here’s 3 reasons why Dragging Sleds are Essential For a Fat Loss Program…

A) It beats the heck out of running for 45 mins on a treadmill.

B) Any fitness level can do it!

C) It’s the most basic of movements – walking and marching

Most people haven’t done it because they see it as too simple…. or it’s not the “new” thing to do… or it’s not a shiny new piece of equiment.

I’ll admit, it’s not the sexiest thing do do BUT, damn it works!

I’m all about the notion that if something works, why not use it???

Dragging sleds and tires works for fat loss and building strength, PERIOD!

Try it sometime!

Here’s today’s Omaha Forged Fit Camp training session:

Tabata Sets – 20 sec work w/ 10 sec rest x 8 rounds per station:

1A) Squat to power row right arm

1B) Squat to power row left arm

2A) DRAGGING SLED x 4 mins non stops forwards x 20yards, backwards x 20 yards*

2B) *

3A) Burpee

3B) Russian Twist

4A) Plank with elbow drive

4B) Power Side Shuffles (Up incline)

This was a great workout that challenged the whole body!

The sleds were just a small part of it ;)

Dragging sleds and tires should become a normal part of your routine.

If you feel you look stupid doing it, think about how important your overall goal is.

Would you rather look silly for a few minuets and reap the reward of RESULTS…

OR

Not look silly and NEVER hit your goals???

Think about it!

BE RELENTLESS!!!!

Travis


PS – The 21 Day Challenge is ROCKING!!! We are almost near half way to the finish, where are you with your goals???

PSS – This Saturday, August 28th, 900am – FREE Saturday Boot Camp Workout!!!

Crosskey Park (115th/ Papillion Parkway and Blondo)

For all member’s and non-members!!

Not a member and want to attend??? Email me at omahafitbody@gmail.com

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This is why I do this – to change people’s lives!

Forged Fit Camp is for those that want to work hard, commit themselves to something great, and have FUN!

There’s never a better feeling then when you get a “thank you” for helping people achieve their goals.

Amanda Morse, who was one of the winners of the recent Lean and Mean Challenge from last phase had this to say about her last few times in camp:

NO EXCUSES - This is a great motto for the members of Forged Fit Camp (AKA Omaha Fit Body). After working 12 hour shifts at the hospital I can think of a million things I would rather do than work out. Before coming to Forged Fit Camp I was running and taking classes at the gym. My workouts would literally last hours at a time and I saw little to no results. Now my workouts are fun and only last about 45 minutes, four times a week. This is so much easier, SO much more fun, and I have already seen amazing results!
The workouts are designed to be manageable yet challenging for people at all levels. After 8 weeks of this program I can feel I’m getting stronger every week. In just a few weeks I lost over 2% body fat. This change is noticeable in how I look and feel. Travis is a great resource for nutrition as well as fitness. He makes himself readily available to answer any questions. He truly believes in this program and is committed to helping every individual meet their goals. I would recommend this program to anyone who is ready to get serious about an exercise program.
Kelly Thole had to say this:
Hey Travis,
I just wanted to thank-you. I had my weekly weigh-in after workout. I’ve lost 8 lbs. since we started training in June. That is twice the weight loss I would have experienced with Weight Watchers in that time frame. Woo Hoo!!! My knees don’t hurt anymore, and I can hit the crap out of the golf ball. LOVE IT!! Kelly Thole
From Niki S:

Hey Travis,
I have to say the last three weeks have been pretty great. The a.m. workouts end up being the best part of my day. Not only am I working on my strength but I often feel like I’m burning off the stress from work- it’s great! I can totally tell a difference in my arms- I’ve got a little muscle sprouting! I can’t wait to see how they look/how many REAL push-ups I’m going to be able to do after the next three weeks. I can also feel my leg strength coming back- they’ve always been pretty strong but after a few years of sitting in a corporate chair I had lost some muscle mass. I haven’t weighed myself, and I don’t think I’m going to since weight loss isn’t really a goal of mine, but I can tell things are shifting…for the better:)

Have a nice weekend/week!
From Larry M:
Forged Fit Camp has been an excellent experience and great way to get started back on the path to fitness. When I was younger I used to work out regularly but fell out of the habit long ago. Years of sitting behind a desk, working long hours and poor food choices left me without energy, overweight and not happy with my shape.
After one phase of Boot Camp, I’ve already seen results. I feel better, have more energy and lost 5 real pounds! You keep each class fresh, high energy and challenging for any level of fitness. And the help with nutrition has been the most valuable of all. I enjoy the class and your coaching and recommend it to anyone of any fitness level as a way to get on the path to fitness.
Here’s Marie K and her NO EXCUSES attitude, I love it!
Hey Travis,I have noticed how much stronger I feel and how much happier I am in my own body. My clothes fit better and I feel better putting them on each day. I am still not into those pre-baby number 2 jeans but I can tell that I am on my way to getting there. What I am amazed about is that I can now do 25 push-ups in a row where in the beginning I could maybe do 10. So there you have it. I am excited to get back from my vacation and meet up with everyone again for the following session. I promise to be on my best behavior nutrition wise and with my parents able to watch the kids in the mornings I’ll be able to get in workouts while I am gone. See you soon at the 5:30 am class!
There will be MANY more stories to come!
Keep getting stronger!
Get Forged Fit!
Travis


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