SUMMER SPECIAL--25% OFF MY TRAINING AND NUTRITION DVD

Hope everyone is having an amazing Summer! With all the excitement of Summer and people asking if my DVD is still available, here it is and it is back with a Special Rate! If you are in need of a little extra motivation or some tips to help you reach your goal, check out my Training and Nutrition DVD! Offering a Summer Special of 25% off! Be sure to get your copy before it's too late! With recipes, workout, posing tips and much more, be sure to check it out!

$25% OFF SUMMER SPECIAL! BUY NOW FOR ONLY $29.99 (plus S&H)

Hear what people have said:

Hi Gina! I just got your DVD today, thank you! I loved the little note and quote! Thanks for taking the time to do that! I have to say, your video totally motivated me and I seriously can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow!

Thanks again Gina!!

Gina,
Your dvd is so great...all the training was intense...but your cooking was great...I love learning ways to make healthy less boring...Keep up the great work... Thank You!!


Just a quick note to let you know how awesome your dvd is!! You really inspire me to train harder and eat cleaner!!

Hey Gina,

Thanks for receiving your great DVD and the personal note you added, which made it a very special present. It gives us a wonderful motivation in our training.

Ms. Gina,
I just wanted to tell you that your fitness video was so inspirational to me and I loved every moment of it. I have been training harder since watching it.

Thanks!!!!


Gina, I love love love the dvd! I'm watching it right now. This will be a good dvd for me to use during cardio here at home, and my gym has cardio machines with dvd players on the...SCORE! Heheh!


Hello Gina!

I received your training DVD yesterday. I really enjoyed watching it and learned a lot.
Awesome‏! Thank you!!

Hi Gina,

I recieved your DVD about a month ago and I gotta say I really enjoyed it. I actually used your recipe this morning for one of my meals the chicken sushi wrap thingy (sorry cant remember the name). It was delicious. Especially now that Im 8 wks out from my first competition it was great to have something different yet diet compliant. Thank you so much.

I also have been implementing some of the shoulder excercise you showed using the same technique and it has definitely helped my shoulder development.

Gina, I purchased your video and have to tell you it was the best money i've ever spent. I watch it all the time and really follow EVERYTHING you do and recommend. It really motivates me. Im really glad you put this video together for those of us who admire your physic and strive to place higher at shows. Just want to say WAY TO GO!

Gina, my hubby and I just got done making your cabbage sushi wraps from your DVD !! We were in heaven so awesome!!!


Just a quick email to let you know that I received your DVD earlier this week. Thank you!! I have watched your DVD three times already and have just made a batch of zucchini bread... YUM. Your DVD was awesome... it's funny how you can get stuck in a training rutt performing the same dozen or so exercises and then you watch a DVD or see someone training in the gym and think 'Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that exercise!'. So, as well as making a batch of zucchini bread I also incorporated some of your shoulder exercises into my routine which was brilliant.

Many thanks

Hi Gina,

I watched your video for the first time last night believe me I'll be watching it over and over again. Thanks for the video it was AWESOME!


Hi Gina,

I would like to thank you for your DVD and it is the best DVD yet! It is so helpful and chopped full of tips! Well worth the money! I love love love it! I couldn't get enough I watched it the next morning while walking on the treadmill, watched it during my lunch break at work, while riding the stationary that night for pm cardio and again afterwards on the floor in my own little corner at the gym. I also turned it on in my car on my way to work can't get enough your form and technique just awesome! To top it all off you mailed it to me with a personal hand written note ....you are truly a professional! I wish yout he very best in your personal and professional life. Again thank you!

Gina,

I just raced through the DVD and can already tell I will watch it over and over again! I especially like the shoulder workout. My chiro has forbidden me from doing upright rows and it was a relief to see so many other options to train shoulders.

HEY GINA !!!

WELL ITS BEEN ABOUT A MONTH NOW SINCE IVE PURCHASED THE DVD. IM REALLY LOVING THIS WORKOUT . YOU'VE SHOWED ME NEW TECHNIQUES THAT OTHER TRAINERS ARE INQUIRING ABOUT. I'VE NOTICED MORE DEFINITION IN MY SHOULDERS, ARMS, LEGS ,BACK ITS GREAT.IVE NOTICED IM GETTING STRIATIONS IN MY ARMS N SHOULDERS THAT IVE NEVER HAD BEFORE. I ALSO LUV THE CARDIO TIPS I FOUND THAT ITS BETTER FOR ME TO FOCUS ON THE TREADMILL AT A HIGHER SPEED N INCLINE FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. I FEEL LIKE I BURN SO MUCH MORE THAT WAY. IM DEFINATELY PUSHING MYSELF ALOT MORE NOW THAT IVE WATCHED YOUR DVD!!


Hi Gina,

Now that I have had time to re-watch your DVD, I really enjoyed it. I love the recipes! I am going to use this DVD as inspiration for myself to get motivated when I am not 100%.

I use your DVD for pre-contest workout prep and posing practice.

Hi Gina, got the dvd tuesday, watched it last night and again during my am cardio. It is Excellent; you look great, it is well produced and II picked up some great tips and lots of inspiration.



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Wednesday Update

What a busy day in deed!! CocoNUT Bars came out delicious!! CHECK OUT THE RECIPE AND VIDEO POSTED! It is amazing the creations you can come up, i'll tell you. It is endless! People ask how and I say, "it is a lifestyle". There is no reason to not eat this way, there are so many ways to eat deliciously healthy! There is really no other way to eat or live! I have been raised on such amazing foods my entire life that they are just a part of me. It is my mission to help others see that clean eating does not mean boring, tasteless foods but rather tasty & super delicious, not to mention nutritious! It is a win win, you can create the most amazing meals out of clean foods. I will always argue that clean foods are never boring and taste better than the "real thing" but will never argue that it does take time and commitment! If you want it bad enough, if you want to feel and look healthy, you must put in the time and work! hummm... isn't that with everything!? If you want it bad enough, you have to invest the time and energy!!! Nothing comes without work. Expand your mind, open your cabinets and get creative!! You will be surprised the creations you will come up with! Craving something? Find a way to create your craving the Gina Approved way, it can be done! Can't seem to find a way, ask me and I will find a way!!!

Crazy for CocoNUTS, must try my CocoNut Bars!

A few Wednesday Funnies to make you smile! Just received these in my e-mail from a client and friend and wanted to share. They made me smile and I hope they do the same for you!

Until later!
hugs,
Gina

Exercise of the day...Hanging Squat Clean

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Have an amazing weekend!
~Gina

Smarter Summer Trim down tips...

When it comes to obtaining your summer body, trim down with my smarter ways to reach your summer goals. You do not have to spend endless hours in the gym or eat nothing but egg whites, protein powder and greens. Summertime does not mean that it is time to start "dieting" rather it is a to be used as a motivational means to step things up a notch. Use summer as an inspirational tool to get you focused and reenergized! Don't train harder and longer to reach your goals, rather just be a little bit smarter! I mentioned a few in my last NEWSLETTER but let me expand upon them and offer a few more Smart Tips! (Which, by the way, if you are not subscribed to my newsletter, be sure to sign up HERE)

Here are my Smart Tips to help you regain focus and momentum:

1. DO A.M. CARDIO. Not only will you dig into fat stores quicker but you will start your day out right. Mark my words, start tomorrow and tell me how you feel! It is a double positive, burn fat and start your day on the right note! Nothing like a.m. cardio!

2. GET IN AND GET OUT! As mentioned in a recent Tip, try Tabata. Vary your workouts and cardio with higher intensity training. Tabata training is a quick, fun and intense way to gain amazing results. The full Tabata program is four minutes long but may be the longest four minutes of your life. Tabata intervals follow this structure:
Push hard for 20 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds.
Repeat this eight times.
You can do this with exercises, preferably large muscle exercises, such as front squats or better yet, I love to use Tabata training for sprint work! Of course, this will not replace every cardio/workout session but for a change, when you have limited time, get in and get out with Tabata!

3. CHANGE is key so if it isn't Tabata, try another HIT type of training such as circuit training or plyometrics are the way to go. These high-intensity, explosive exercises such as jumping and hopping, get your heart rate up quickly, which equals a higher calories-burned rate. Additionally, these athletic moments really target your fast-twitch muscles, coordination and agility, so you're training your body in an entirely new and challenging way. Constantly challenging your body and workouts equals results.

4. MUSIC...Spend some time to put together a killer summer workout playlist! Listen to fast music. If you seem to have trouble pumping yourself up for a workout, try music that makes you want to move!! Yes, it takes time to put together your list but a little bit of time invested is all you need to give you that extra boost!!

5. PROPER FORM. Do you hold on to the handles when you walk on the treadmill? Maybe you lean on the handlebars while biking, or walking on the Stairmaster/step-mill. If you use these machines, you need to use proper form in order to get the most out of your workout! As a general rule, keep your arms moving freely and naturally, keep your abs in, your weight centered over your hips, and your shoulders down and back. If you are an incline lover like me, of course you may not be able to walk freely but lightly grip handle and focus on your glutes!

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6. CONSISTENCY, DAY IN AND DAY OUT! I Hear too often that one is ON for a few days then falls off, then ON for another day then OFF for a day... The cycle is not going to get you the results you want. Consistency is KEY!




7. SUPPORT!! GINA ALIOTTI'S FITNESS NETWORK is just that and SO much more. You need ALL the support you can get when you are digging deep and pushing yourself. You are NOT alone and there are people that are digging deep with you and can help off you tools, tricks, motivation, and so much more! It is about having the right support group and network to never feel alone!!



8. FOCUS AND VISUALIZE while you work. I talk a lot about the importance of the mind-body connection and how that relates to your fitness goals. Although cardio or weight training isn't as Zen-like as yoga, cardio and resistance training can still benefit from a strong sense of awareness. The next time you workout, focus on the movements and breathing while squeezing those muscles. By engaging your mind, you can actually better engage your muscles which allows you to complete the exercise more easily, be more efficient with your training and therefore burn more calories ie get results quicker!! For more on this read my article THE POWER OF VISUALIZING YOUR GOALS.

9. DON'T OVERWORK OR OVERTRAIN. This might sound counter-intuitive but hear me out. We all know how important rest and recovery is but often when you have a goal in mind you forget and think more is better! Less is actually more and the sooner you can grasp this concept the quicker you will reach your goals!

10. ENJOY THE JOURNEY! Don't wait to be happy when you reach your goals, rather enjoy the journey as that is what matters and what makes life worth living! Be patient and enjoy the ride! Summer will come and go but the journey will last forever!



Many more tips to come as we enter into the Summer Months!!

Thank you for reading and best of luck as you begin your journey!
hugs,
Gina

Be YOU

Good Morning! Monday it is... Once again Monday is here and is your glass half full or half empty?! For some Monday is seen as a bummer but for others an opportunity to take on the week and make it the best week yet. It is a new opportunity and I hope you see it that way! As we roll into a new week, I want you to focus on being YOU! Today in OUR FITNESS NETWORK, I discuss how we cannot be easily influenced by external forces. We often don't even realize we are being influence but we are! Today, as you go on with your day and start your week, think about your goals and reasons for why are are doing what you are doing. Be sure you are doing what YOU want to be doing and what resonates well with you!

Today and this week, BE YOU!!

It's Friday, gosh I love Friday's

There is something about Friday's that I just love. It doesn't matter what is going on, how my week was, where my head is or what things are going on around me, Fridays are a great days!! I just love Fridays! No matter what, not sure about you, but it seems that things seem to go smoother on Fridays. Everything from waking up energetic, getting in a great workout, eating clean to just feeling all around Great. People seem to be more patient on the road, in grocery store lines, over the phone and often they extend an extra hand to help more so than they would on a Monday... It doesn't hurt that today is bright and sunny in San Diego but there is just something about Friday's that makes me smile! I think most people are on the same page because it seems that more people smile of Friday's. Is it because most people are off and the weekend is near or because there is literally different energy in the air on Fridays? No matter what the reason is, Fridays are happy and positive days in Gina's world and I embrace every one with open arms! Imagine if everyday was a Friday, do you think the world would be a happier better place? That is a question we will never have an answer to but there is no reason why we can't make everyday Friday, right!?

Todays Friday started out with energy that was a 10, a great workout with my beautiful husband (see below), amazing clients and ending with a beautiful photo shoot on the beach for a friend that needs couple shots. Hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday! Let's keep this energy going throughout the weekend and into next week!

WOD:
5 sets of 15 assisted pull ups
5 rounds of the following:
1 minute straight leg dead lifts
1 minute push presses
1 minute front squats
rest 1 minute and repeat....

20 minutes HIT on bike. Yes, not a huge bike lover but with a tight hamstring, that was my best option for today... Change is good!

Meals:
Meal #1: Protein Shake with oatmeal and chia seeds
Meal #2: Quest Bar with 1 cup fresh strawberries :)
Meal #3 Gina's PITA TUNA MELT
Meal #4: Protein shake with 2 rice cakes and 1 tbsp Nuttzo :)
Meal #5--7: TO BE DETERMINED...

Happy Friday!
hugs,
Gina

What is your favorite Snack?

Most people fall off their program and "eating clean" plan when it comes to snacking! This is my area of expertise because I am a veggie lover and have allowed veggies to become my go to snack of choice! Veggies are FREE on the Gina Approved plan and have saved me from eating my hand along with helped my clients stay on track with their programs! Veggies are the answer to all your snacking problems. Need something to turn to when you either are starving and it isn't "meal time" or just feel like you need something to much on... One of my favorite Gina Approved Snacks is sliced cucumbers! Better yet, have a little sweet tooth... add a few packets of Stevia over top and they taste just like watermelon, yummy!

If I am in a hurry and need to make this a meal, Add egg whites over top and it makes for a perfect quick and crunchy meal!

What are your favorite go to GA Snacks?