January is well underway and it’s time to stop procrastinating. Weren’t you the one who promised yourself you’d lose 20 pounds as your New Year’s resolution? Let’s get that body into gear and get started!
The first step toward meeting your goal is to find a good fitness center and join it. You will achieve much [...]

Losing weight and getting in shape is nice. We feel better, our clothes fit better and we have more confidence. I love to help people lose weight and achieve their goals, but more importantly I thrive on helping individuals who have become obese and need to lose weight for their health.
Obesity kills! And people who [...]

Dear Mr. DeFendis: I have read several of your columns and researched your name on the Internet, and found it interesting that you chose Greenville and Anderson to relocate to, after living in Palm Beach. I would think there is more fitness business in Florida because of the beaches and people being more conscious about [...]

Dear John: My friend Stuart and I agree that weight training is the best way to stay lean, strong and in shape. I prefer to perform isolation movements to look shapely and firm, rather than big and bulky. Stuart says the best results come from compound exercises because they work more than one muscle group [...]

Dear Mr. DeFendis: I am 5 feet 6 and weigh 223 pounds. I would like to lose 50 pounds but have been having a hard time getting results. For the past three months I have been walking 45 minutes a day and I try not to eat a lot of calories, but have only lost [...]

Dear Mr. DeFendis: I have been overweight a good part of my life and just went through a break-up with my fiance, which has left me depressed. I have decided I must lose weight so I can be happy and more confident. My friends suggested I join Weight Watchers. I heard about your Ultra Fit [...]

Dear Readers: Here are the answers to last week’s Weight Loss and Fitness Quiz.
1. False. Lean ground beef has 8 grams per 4 oz. serving but lean ground turkey has 10 grams.
2. False. Healthy Choice Dinners have approximately 600 mgs. of sodium each while the spaghetti sauce has almost 400 mgs. per serving.
3. False. Ultra [...]

Q: Would your Ultra Fit exercise regimen be any different for a senior than a younger person? — Anonymous, Anderson
A: We have clients in their 80s who are doing well on our “Fit After 50” and Anti-Aging programs. Some in their 60s are in better shape than other clients in their 40s.
We know how important [...]

Shoulder
While sitting or standing, interlock your fingers and reach above your head. Your lower back should be flat or arched slightly inwards.
Triceps
Sitting or standing, place your left hand behind your head and reach as far down your back as possible. With your right hand, grasp your left elbow and gently pull it behind the back [...]

Q: I am curious to know your thoughts on supplements. Do you use them? What supplements can I take to get into shape fast? — Looking for Quick Results, Anderson
A: Unfortunately there is nothing on the market that will get you “into good shape fast” without an effort. There is no magic pill.
The key to [...]