Strongest Man

Who did The Rock turn to when he wanted to transform his body from a 280 pound football player to a ripped up movie star? Billy Beck that’s who, and here are some fitness tips from this world famous celebrity personal trainer for anyone serious about becoming the strongest man you can be.

The biggest mistake that I see people make in their quest for better fitness is training the body before training the brain. Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, ?It is the mind that always fails first; not the body.?

It has been my experience that those people who achieve follow what I call the Ultimate Fitness Success Formula:

1.Know where you are going! Develop a crystal clear vision of exactly what you want. Describe it in vivid detail.

I often ask, “What results are you looking to achieve?” Usually I receive very vague answers to the tune of something like “I want to get into shape.” or “I want to lose a few pounds.” These people are unlikely to succeed. You must develop in your mind unusual clarity on what it is you want to look like and feel like.

Allow me to give you an example from a former and extremely clear-headed client. She came to me and painted a picture of her future self with these words, “Mr. Beck, I am going to weigh 120 pounds and fit into my niece’s bathing suit by June 1st. My arms are going to be lean and toned with that little line visible between my shoulders and upper arms. My stomach will be flat as a board and taunt as a rope. I am going to possess relentless energy and be fun. My kids will lovingly say, “My mommy is strong.” When my husband sees me he will simply say, “Wow!” I will feel awesome! That is what I want.”

2. Know why you want it! You must have a compelling reason to achieve. This is what drives your decisions. When you are tired after a long day of work and skip your workout, you feel guilty and lose momentum. But with a strong and compelling purpose you will make the decision to be successful. So in vivid detail why do you want this? What will it give you? More confidence? Greater opportunities? Fulfillment? Use strong words. Write it down now!

3. Learn how to get what you want. Sadly, this is where I see a lot of people fail. Defining a clear vision of your goal and having a compelling purpose are critical; however, if you are implementing an ineffective plan then it is all for nothing. 4.Measure and Analyze Progress.

How to gauge progress.

Every client I see is thoroughly screened and assessed. It is important to obtain a point of reference. Think of it like you are going to a large mall that you’ve never been to before. After you walk in, the first step is to locate the mall directory. On the map you would find the big, yellow arrow that states, “YOU ARE HERE!” That’s exactly what we need to know.

Step One: Get a Physical! If you have not had a physical this year, this is an excellent time to do it. Call your Doctor now. Leave a message on the answering service if it?s late. Just do it now.

Step Two: Weigh yourself.

Step Three: Determine your Body Composition. I recommend that you have your body fat tested by a fitness professional or get a pair of calipers to measure your own progress.

Step Four: Get a measuring tape and record the following areas:

Chest:Waist:Hips:Upper Thigh:Calves:Upper Arm:

Step Five: Take a before picture from the front, side and back. No one has to see them except you. Far too many times I have worked with people who changed dramatically and later on wished that they had a “before” photo. Do it now.

1.Take Massive, Consistent Action!

As I said earlier, the main difference between success and failure is action! I once met a 300-pound nutritionist who was dumbfounded why his business was slow. He thought it was the economy. Whatever, dude. I wanted to throw him in front of a mirror and say, “who’s gonna pay you to help them lose weight? An elephant? A Sumo Wrestler? You’ve got to be kidding me! Did he possess the knowledge to lose fat? He has a PhD so I am guessing he has more than enough knowledge. Why does he tip the scales at 300 plus pounds? No Vision, No Purpose, and most importantly No action.

2. Re-Measure & Modify Plan to ensure continuous positive change. In step four, we took measurement as a point of reference. You will re-measure every four weeks to determine whether you are or you are not on course. If you are following the plan even just 80% then you will be seeing progress.