Body Transformation Challenge – Finale

January 18, 2012 by Emil DeBonis

It’s been well over 100 Days since we began this journey with Nick and Cindy. Watch as we take you through the final weigh in and recap on the journey. Learn about their successes and struggles and the days to come.

Final Weigh-In

Nick’s Starting Weight: 309.2 lbs
Nick’s Current Weight: 272.6 lbs
Total Loss: 36.6 lbs

Cindy’s Starting Weight: 203 lbs
Cindy’s Current Weight: 185.6 lbs
Total loss: 18.4 lbs

Click here to see where the journey began: Body Transformation Day 1

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Immortals Rock Climbing Teaser

December 28, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

Here is a little teaser for an Immortals trailer that we’ve been working on to get you pumped up. Rock climbing is a exhilarating way to get a full body workout and have fun. If you haven’t tried it, find an indoor gym and get some instruction.

Special thanks goes out to Mark Johnson, the climber in the video.

Enjoy

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Body Transformation Challenge – Day 123

December 19, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

It’s Day 123 of Nick Fatimus and Cindy Russo’s Body Transformation Challenge. Today we we check in with Nick and Cindy just before Christmas. This will be our last check in before the New Year, where we will have a final recap of the challenge. Their numbers continue to go down.

From all of us at The Immortals, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Nick’s Starting Weight: 309.2 lbs
Nick’s Current Weight: 272.6 lbs
Total Loss: 36.6 lbs

Cindy’s Starting Weight: 203 lbs
Cindy’s Current Weight: 187.4 lbs
Total loss: 15.6 lbs

Please give Nick and Cindy your comments, questions and support below.

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Body Transformation Challenge – Day 101

November 28, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

It’s Day 101 of Nick Fatimus and Cindy Russo’s Body Transformation Challenge. Today we we check in with Nick and Cindy just before Thanksgiving. They are still losing weight and looking great. We also talk about the holiday season and their resolve to lose more weight in spite of all of the temptations

Nick’s Starting Weight: 309.2 lbs
Nick’s Current Weight: 276.0 lbs
Total Loss: 33.2 lbs

Cindy’s Starting Weight: 203 lbs
Cindy’s Current Weight: 188.6 lbs
Total loss: 14.4 lbs

Please give Nick and Cindy your comments, questions and support below.

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Biceps – 3 Exercises

November 14, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

In this video I take you through 3 bicep routines. Your biceps are the flashy side of your arm. They give you that nice peak when you flex. Again, these are all isolation movements, so you want to be sure you don’t go too heavy on the weight. Shoot for good form first and foremost. If you get sloppy you could injure yourself or deprive your muscles from the benefit of moving through their full range of motion.

The 3 routines included in this video are:

  • Incline Dumbbell Curls
  • Preacher Curls with EZ Bar
  • Dumbbell Hammer Curls

In all of these routines, make sure to keep your arms close to your body. If you have to swing your entire body to move the weigh then the weight is too heavy.

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Triceps – 3 Exercises

November 7, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

In this video I take you through 3 tricep routines. Your triceps comprise almost 2/3 of your arm size, and if you want big arms you cannot neglect them. That said, these are all isolation movements, so you want to be sure you don’t go too heavy on the weight. Shoot for good form first and foremost. If you get sloppy you could injure yourself or deprive your muscles from the benefit of moving through their full range of motion.

The 3 routines included in this video are:

  • Tricep Pressdowns with V-Grip
  • Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
  • Reverse Barbell Tricep Extensions

In all of these routines, make sure to keep your elbows close to the center of your body. If you have to throw your body around or use your shoulders, the weight is too heavy.

If you have any comments or question, please leave them below.

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LBforLB Productions – Extreme Fitness

November 4, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

Check out some of these videos from our friends at LBforLB Productions. You think you’re bad in the gym? See if you can compete.

Have any questions for the guys at LBforLB, just leave your comments below and we’ll make sure they get back to you.

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Body Transformation Challenge – Day 81

October 28, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

It’s Day 81 of Nick Fatimus and Cindy Russo’s Body Transformation Challenge. Today we went down the the F.H. Buhl Club’s indoor pool and demonstrated some low impact exercises with Cindy. These are a great way to build strength and get the heart beating without adding stress to the joints.

Note: John pulled away from Cindy’s scale before it settled, so the 190 that is displayed in red is the correct weight for the day.

Nick’s Starting Weight: 309.2 lbs
Nick’s Current Weight: 281.8 lbs
Total Loss: 27.4 lbs

Cindy’s Starting Weight: 203 lbs
Cindy’s Current Weight: 190.0 lbs
Total loss: 13 lbs

Please give Nick and Cindy your comments, questions and support below.

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Morning Hour of Power

October 28, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

In this episode Emil takes you on a tour of the Buhl Wellness Center at 5am in the morning. Meet some of the daily diehards that come together to workout for their Hour of Power. These guys are committed to living a life of health and strength. Not too many can say the same.

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The Deadlift – Powerlifting Series

October 19, 2011 by Emil DeBonis

In this episode of our powerlifting series I demonstrate the barbell deadlift. The deadlift is a great compound movement for strengthening the lower back, the glutes and the legs.

In this video I use a conventional stance, shoulder width while grabbing the bar on the outside of my legs. For powerlifting use heavy weight and low reps, but don’t forget to warm up with 8 to 12 reps at a lower weight.


Technique

  • Your stance should be shoulder width. Start with your legs about and inch from the bar.
  • Grab the bar with one hand over and one hand under just to the outsides of your legs.
  • Always look straight ahead or up (Never look down!)
  • Ride the bar up your shins and your quads and back down.
  • Do not round your back. Keep it straight.
  • Use tight-fitting weight lifting belt for heavier weights

Book Recommendations
Super Squats
Dinosaur Training

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