Innovative Results has published our 250th Blog!

Over the past 2 years we have worked hard to provide fun, helpful articles and information that helps you get in shape, feel better and lead a healthier life.

There are lots of great changes and improvements that are happening, so stay tuned for lots of new content, videos, articles and tips.

It’s going to be an exciting summer!

Thanks for all of your support.

Innovative Results

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Power to the People!

This is the final week of our 12 week performance project and if you have been following the workouts, you know that this week is all about massive, crazy, explosive power!  I’m excited to hear about your progress, so here are your events for the week!

Monday – Clean and Jerk! or Dumbell Swing

Tuesday – Dips

Wednesday – Lateral Jumps

Thursday – Front squat or Hang Clean

Friday – reverse pull ups

Can’t wait to hear about your progress!

Be sure and leave us a comment

Mike LaRue – Confident, Strong and Healthier Than Ever

I have always been a pretty confident guy, but there is just something different when you know you’re in shape and feeling healthy.

Working out with Innovative Results has been a huge influence in my life over the last 10 months.  There have been many humbling occurrences over the last year and a half that really should have driven me insane.  However, Innovative Results has pushed me physically and mentally, which in turn has strengthened my overall mental attitude not only towards my career, but life in general.  I have never been stronger, leaner, or in better shape, and I played baseball all the way through college.

Whats different than your previous training?

Prior to training with Corey, I never really had a “plan”.  Every time I would work out, everyday was the same…biceps, back, and shoulders one day…   and then triceps and chest the other day.  I never did legs.  With Corey, everyday is different; I have been getting better results from using all muscles groups and mixing it up.  Focusing a lot on core and legs, I have noticed my overall strength increasing more than I ever have.  The other aspect of training I never really focused on is diet.  I know I should be motivated by myself to eat right, but I find it very difficult.  Not only having someone there to keep me accountable, but also giving me guidance has been a huge impact in my change.

You’ve worked out in the past…why do you workout with IR?

I have always tried to work out in the past on a consistent basis, but unfortunately I got into ruts where I would take weeks off at at time.  I would work out for 2 months consistently, but the would then take a few months off of going to the gym on a regular basis.  I would always wind up staring over again many time….never progressing.  Having Corey in my corner pushing me to become better, and educating me diet and healthy living in general is awesome.

You’re in pretty good shape, why do you still come in?

I am in pretty good shape, but it has to maintained.  As I get older, it seems harder and harder to stay in shape.  You can’t just work out and stop, work out and stop….there would never be any progress.  Another big thing is I still play baseball and still find ways to stain muscles.  Typically in the past, I would just let it take its course until the season ended.  With Corey, it seems like he knows everything about things hurting.  Whether it is a sore knee or elbow, there always seems to be a cure that doesn’t involve going to a doctor.

Results to date:

legs-they have never been this big, and the strength in my legs give me the ability to increase my overall stamina.

shoulders and biceps-they have also never been this big or strong….and the funny thing is we do not do a lot of weight training.  This definitely prevents a lot of injuries that one might get (and I have) with free weights.

sleep: I do not think I have ever slept as well as I have over the last year in my whole life.

aches and pains: I still have them, but that is inevitable….however, there is a reason for everything and Corey winds up fixing everything.  I should start calling him Dr Beasley

nutritional: I feel healthy, and when I mess up, I know it….and I can now usually pin point what causes what.

mental: I have always been a pretty confident guy, but there is just something different when you know you’re in shape and feeling healthy.  This transcends to my overall outlook on life, whether personal or in business.

Congratulations on the progress Mike!

Keep up the good work!

Lost 4.2 Pounds in 1 Month

Ugh...Innovative Results up!

Consistency has landed Jessica in the #1 spot after tallying votes from both the Innovative Results Team, and clients! Since April 5th, Jess has been attending 6:00AM workouts 5 days per week, and diligently keeping a daily food log. As of May 5th her efforts have paid off, losing 4.2lbs and shedding 1.5 inches from her waist line!  In only one month!!

Awesome work Jessica!!

I started training with Innovative Results trainer, Aaron Guyett in 2006. Realizing 18-year-old bodies fade with age, and body maintenance was in order to keep jean sizes down, I knew some healthy changes were needed.

Six months after beginning my program, I had to stop. I attempted to maintain what I had learned from Aaron but quickly lost motivation, and workouts became infrequent and lackadaisical. Needing to be held accountable and shown motivational guidance, I returned to Innovative Results full-force in February 2009.

Like many of us, I needed someone to hold me accountable and sought out motivators to stay active in and out of the gym without becoming bored. Creativity and accountability were no longer obstacles. Everyday I am faced with a new workout set to challenge every muscle, removing any opportunity to meander aimlessly around the gym as I did before.

Yay! I fit in my little jeans! ...easily!

My energy increased and I could feel my body getting stronger, but it was time to conquer my weight loss goal. Starting April 5th, my trainer required me to send a daily food log. If I forgot to report my daily food intake, he would have a special exercise waiting for me the next time I came into the gym. This motivated me to consistently track my calories, and I even began to add in my own workouts to make up for any weekend splurges. I began to hold myself accountable, and by making the extra efforts I started to see the benefits immediately!

Support from the Innovative Results Team, and other clients have helped me develop a daily routine for both diet and workouts. I now work out 5-6 times a week, battling the early morning hours we all dread, hoping to motivate those around me and continue to build incredible client success stories.

We give praise to Jessica Cadenhead for bringing a positive attitude to our Innovative Results family!

Thank you Jessica and congratulations on your success!!

How Explosive Are You? 9 Ways to Develop Speed, Power and Agility

This is week 11 and we are back to explosive plyometric challenges!  Get ready to move quick, fast and break some records!

Monday – Vertical Jump and Triple Broad Jump

Tuesday – 40m Dash and Russian Twist

Wednesday – Handstand Challenge and Explosive Push Ups

Thursday – Agility Line Drills

Friday – Medicine Ball Toss and Toe Touches

If you have been participating over the last few months, then you should be noticing improvements in your scores. Reference your scores from last month and post your improvments.

We always love to hear about your successes!

Just Going to the Gym or Working out?

We are creatures of habit and working out is a great habit to develop, but where do most people screw up?

Over the years, I have watched thousands of people come in and out of gyms.  Im talking about the core group that show up day in and day out.  They park in the same parking space, warm up on the same treadmill, do certain body parts on certain days and they haven’t changed a thing for years.

Months will go by and they look the same.

I’m sure you’ve seen these people, but I’m sure its not you…

If you’re anything like me, you get bored with the same old thing.  Machines, certain body parts and doing the same ol’ stuff bores me to tears!  It has gotten to the point where I have to stir it up or I won’t workout at all.  So how do you bust through the bouts of boredom?

1. There needs to be a reason to go, the more emotional, the better.  This may sound cliche, but it is vital.  Do you know why you’re going to the gym today and what you’re going to accomplish?  Odds are, you have no idea.  You have to walk in with a purpose.  For a bride it may be certain asthetic goals before her big day, while an athlete may want to dominate the competition next season.  What is your motivation?  I have resorted to challenges.  I need some competition to stimulate my mind and get me moving.

2. Get a partner that is consistent.  A horse by itself can pull about 1500lbs, but two horses working together can pull 4000lbs.  Why is that?  Its because they motivate each other.  When you have a running mate or someone to push you, it can make all the difference in the world.  Get a partner or hire a trainer.  Either way, you need someone to push you and hold you accountable.

3. Set a date.  It can be a contest, race or a specific event.  Bottom line, you need to set a date to create a sense of urgency.  You’ve probably noticed or heard people say “the busiest people seem to get more done”.  A college student with tons of free time ends up doing nothing, but a student who plays a sport and only has 3 hours to study gets all A’s.   So use this principle and set yourself up for success.  Sign up for something, plan a trip or something that will keep you focused for the next few weeks.

4. Once your goal or date is set then you need to focus on your habits.  Think about your current habits that may be slowing down your progress or holding you back (sleeping in, procrastinating after work, not preparing your food, not grocery shopping, etc).  Write down your bad habits then you need to create new habits.  Think about ways to solve or avoid your bad habits.  Maybe you shop every Sunday, before the week gets too busy or prepare healthy meals a couple days per week.  Bottom line, your long term success starts on the things you are doing today.

So, think about it for awhile and lets create some goals, hold each other accountable and get the energy and focus back into your workouts!

Post your goals below and we will help you stay on track.

Are You Getting Stronger Every Week?

This is week 10 of 12, so you should be noticing significant increases in strength, speed and agility. This week we are focusing on basic strength. You should have completed these challenges 4 weeks ago and 8 weeks ago, so be sure and compare your results. Hopefully, you’ve gotten stronger and more efficient along the way! We look forward to hearing about your results!

Monday – Barbell Squats

Tuesday

Bench Press

Standing Military Press

Wednesday – 400m run

Thursday

Pull Ups – Pull Downs

Cable Rows

Friday

Cable Twist

1 Mile Run

Hope you have an amazing week!

Be sure and post your scores below!

Got questions? Post em in the “ask a trainer” box in the upper right corner of this page.

It’s Time For a Change – 5 Steps To a New You

Do You Believe Everything You Read in Magazines or Hear on TV?

Get Abs like Brittney Spears

Learn how Jessica Alba develops her perfect Behind

Get Guns the Size of Texas

Just 15 minutes a day….

You’ve all seen it, but do you really believe it?

Unfortunately, most people do believe that these are the real answers that will lead them to the body of their dreams.  The truth is, the models you see in magazines and on tv have been dieting down for weeks and have been working out for years!  This “Do this workout and look like this model” implication is rediculous and it makes people crazy.

So many people I hear, see and work with in the gym want fast results.  They want to do the minimal amount of work, they don’t want to train for years, but they want to look amazing in 4 weeks.

How many infomercials have suckered you in?

The good news is that your body CAN CHANGE QUICKLY, but you have to be prepared to make some changes!

Got a wedding or big event in 3 months?

Going to a class reunion?

Need to fit in a bikini before your big vacation?

STEP #1 Find Your Motivation

Motivation gets you started and keeps you going, so make it count.  Why do you want to change?  The more emotional, the better! The most dramatic changes I have seen recently were from my brides that were training for their weddings.  They were motivated by the thought of looking great on the BIG DAYS!

Write it down and keep it close to you.

STEP #2 Food is FUEL

Americans eating habits are the cause of obesity, period.  If you want dramatic change, then you will need to overhaul your eating habits.  My suggestion is to download our Shopping List, Lean Eating Plan and our Food Log.  You will need to reference these on a daily basis, until you develop new eating habits. Here are three main eating tips to get you started:

1.  Get bad foods out of your house! If they are around, you will eat them.

2. Do not drink calories.  Water and tea are your best choices.

3. Start packing your lunch and snacks.  Having good food ready is your key to success.

STEP #3 The best workout for you is the one you’re not doing

What?  There are two groups of people to address here:

Most people don’t workout at all, so they just need to blow their ass off the couch and do something.  Go for a walk, take the stairs, climb a hill, go for a swim, go for a bike ride, etc.  You can do this stuff before work, at lunch or after work.  The goal is just to start moving.

The other group is the people who are relatively active, but they are stuck in a rut.  They move, but they’ve been doing the exact same workout for years.  I hear it all the time…

“I’ve been running two miles a day for 5 years and I’m just not losing any weight.”

Our bodies are amazing at adapting.  While a simple walk may be tough at first, it will become easier and you will have to change it up.  Most people who workout do the same workouts every week, whether they are in the gym or not.  Gym rats will do the same body part, with the same movements, at the same weight for years!  Runner’s will do the same route, at the same pace…..well, you get the picture.

So, how long has it been since your workout had an overhaul?

Need ideas? Check out this article:

8 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Workouts

STEP #4 Take Some Time OFF!

Everyone these days wakes up early for work, rushes out of the house, scrambles to work, stresses out all day, fights thru traffic, races the kids to activities, shovels food in on the way home, plops on the couch, tries to relax, then can’t go to sleep because they are so busy.  Sound familiar?

You need to take time for yourself.  Time to think or time to allow yourself to recuperate and re energize.  It can be a simple as a walk outside, a book by the pool, a massage, 30 minutes in the garden, an art or craft, a movie, a drive in the car, etc.  The bottom line is that you need to find activities that relax your mind and schedule them into your calendar.

STEP #5 You Need a Support Team

All major changes require a team.  Working out, changing your eating and developing healthier habits are no different.  You need to surround yourself with like minded people to give yourself a fighting chance.  Gather up your friends, family, coworkers and start walking through these steps.  If that doesn’t work, maybe you need to hire a coach or personal trainer to help you develop these new habits.  The key is to find people that will encourage you and help you along the way.

Change does not have to be difficult, you just need to understand that change takes time.  You need to be ready for long term commitment, but also need to schedule short term victories.  Make small changes at first and allow yourself to gain momentum.  As you make better choices, you will naturally start to notice improvements in your body and mind.  Celebrate your small victories and stay focused on your goals.

If you have any questions about starting or changing your program, please let us know.  You can submit questions to the “ask a trainer” box in the upper right of  this page or give us a call.

We are always happy to help!

P-A-R-T-Y? Because You Gotta!

On May 15th, 2010, Innovative Results is getting the family together for a pot luck dinner at the beach!

We will be kicking off the festivities at 2:00PM at the main beach in Corona del Mar, and welcome everyone to bring along friends and family members! Early arrivals can help us scout out a place to set up.

The only party requirements are smiling faces and tasty dishes!

We will need plenty of every dish – appetizers, main courses, sides and desserts – So bust out those Betty Crocker and Martha Stewart books ladies and gents its time to feast and enjoy good company!

Here is a little incentive… now we know you will join us!

How Harrel is Changing 21 Days at a Time

Changing your life, 21 days at a time

We will begin to take back the control in our life by committing to these small 21 day challenges. The goal of these challenges is to break negative habits while creating positive habits. Why 21 days you ask? Because NASA says so… Well, they actually say it takes around 24 days to rewire our neurons into alternative patters, according to this article:  Which Part of Your Brain do You Use, but 21 days seemed like a good start!

Each section of challenges are designed to build upon one another, so once you’ve reached 21 days it doesn’t mean go back to your old habit. Continue to keep controlling your own life instead of creating excuses as to why life inhibits your ability to achieve.

Today marks the last day of our first challenge: Eat only home prepared meals made from organic, healthy and natural foods.

Originally the point was to start eating intentionally by putting healthy calories into our bodies; however, as a natural consequence of preparing food at home I was able to dramatically decrease the amount of money I was spending on food, increase the amount of quality time with friends and family (it’s always fun to cook with your loved ones!), and my energy level went through the roof!

My normal week would cost between $300-$400 on food, which is more than I spent in 3 weeks of preparing home cooked meals! And it’s not like we were living off top ramen. We had steaks, fish, and scallops amongst other foods. My girlfriend and I have had so much fun cooking, using this time to continue to grow and learn together (neither of us our very knowledgeable cooks, although her knowledge is vastly superior). My normal days begin at 6:30am and don’t slow down until about 10:00 at night. During these hours I am constantly operating at high intensity, and as such would get often get tired during the afternoons. During this challenge, by lowering my normally high-glycemic diet to a more healthy and balanced diet, my energy was sustained throughout the entire day! By having to plan and prepare my meals, I began to eat more intentionally. I’ve learned so much about preparing meals quickly that are delicious, whereas before I would run to a fast food joint, or order to go from some restaurant. Now it seems to take way more time to eat out than it does to prepar my food throughout the week!

The next 21 day challenge is to drink only 0 calorie drinks like water, black coffee, or natural teas.

I’m sure there are more out there that I don’t know, which I’m looking forward to experiencing! I know this is a challenge, but that is the point. And so, I challenge you to partake in taking small steps towards regaining the control in your life! Be the decision maker instead of letting life make the decision for you! Live on purpose! Live intentionally! It is easy to make excuses, but the accomplishments are worth so much more!

-Harrel