KDHamptons Fitness Diary: 10 Top Tips by Montauk Trainer Juris Kupris
Montauk summer resident, Juris Kupris [above] is a nationally acclaimed fitness expert and founder of The Fit Company, a leading fitness company designed to meet the needs of highly diverse client base. An accomplished Ironman triathlete and multi-day adventure racer, The New York Times has dubbed Juris one of Manhattan’s most sought-after personal trainers, and he is regularly featured on “The Today Show” and “Fox 5 News” as a fitness expert, and has been recognized by national and publications including Men’s Health for his unique “equipment-free” workout approach, perfecting the fusion of cardiovascular, strength, core stabilization and flexibility in each of his custom designed workouts. His passion and pursuit of physical fitness lead to his quest to inspire the lives of others through coaching and training clients at home, the gym, in the city, the Hamptons, and traveling with clients around the world.
Specializing in weight loss/gain, body toning & shaping, strength & flexibility, Plyometric training, pre/post natal, and endurance training with certifications from the American Council on Exercise, the World Instructor Training School. So who better to ask for some Fall fitness tips to help KDH readers stay in shape? Check out these Top Ten Tips from Juris in his NEW KDHamptons Fitness Diary below:
10 Fitness Tips by Juris Kupris
1. Be patient: You didn’t gain the weight over night and you can’t expect to lose it that way either. Patience is an underrated skill in attaining fitness achievements. Don’t get impatient and give up before you even give your efforts a chance to work!
2. Be consistent: Consistency is another factor of fitness that people often forget while trying to rush towards a fitness goal. Slow and steady wins the race. Often times we start too far ahead of ourselves and burn out quickly. A little bit goes a long way over an extended period of time.
3. Eat “clean”: Non-processed foods are your best bet. Shop on the outer perimeters of the grocery store. Fresh produce and vegetables are staples in every fitness friendly diet.
4. Eat 5-6 small meals per day: Small meals timed out every 3 hours or so will keep your metabolism burning all day long, helping you to incinerate calories throughout the day.
5. Do not skip breakfast! You’ve heard it before, but it is important for a reason. Breakfast is the meal that kick starts your metabolism into working for the day. Without eating breakfast, your metabolism is going to remain slow and sluggish which further prevents you from burning more calories.
6. Don’t skip the veggies! Vegetables are the best way to fill your stomach the most with the least amount of calories. Consuming veggies will help you reach your nutrient goals and help you feel fuller without packing on the pounds. The greener the better!
7. Combine strength training and cardiovascular exercise for the best results: Doing hours of cardio alone will only help you to shrink in size without doing much for tone. Strength training will help you gain and maintain muscle mass, which will help you achieve a firmer, tighter look.
8. You cannot out-train a bad diet: Many people overestimate the importance of exercise but underestimate the importance of diet. An hour worth of calories burned during cardio can be cancelled out in minutes by indulging just a few bites of something fattening and calorie-laden. Don’t cancel out all your hard work.
9. Eat balanced meals: Meals containing all three macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbs) are the best way to go. Here are some examples of clean foods to use that will make up healthy meals:
PROTEINS- egg whites, chicken, fish (tilapia, tuna, salmon,cod) lean ground beef, lean ground turkey, protein shakes
CARBOHYDRATES- plain oats, ezekiel bread (found in the organic freezer section), brown rice, sweet potatoes, rice cakes
FATS- peanut butter, almonds, nuts, extra virgin olive oil
10: Have fun! Being healthy and fit does not have to be painful. Choose exercises that you enjoy. There are so many different options to choose from when deciding to live a healthy lifestyle. Mix and match healthy ingredients and create new recipes. Join fitness classes that suit the hobbies you already enjoy.
NOW GET GOING!
For more information on Juris, please go to: http://www.juriskuprisfitness.com/
