Keeping it Real with Mike McLaughlin & Rob Garrison


Mike McLaughlin(L), Rob Garrison. (Daily News photo)

Q: Welcome to Keeping it Real, Mike & Rob. Tell us about your fitness background.

A: Mike - Rob and I have been training since we were 16. (Mike is 23, Rob is 21) We decided to make it our profession and get certified. I currently work at Visionary Trainers in Bala Cynwyd and Rob currently works out of Penn Sport in Philadelphia. We have started our own home training business called 'FITTX.'

Q: June is the most popular month for weddings, and many people try to lose weight before their nuptials. Is tying weight loss to a specific event a healthy idea?

A: We believe that just getting started is the most important step anyone can take. Exercise is the key to staying healthy and in shape along with proper nutrition.

Q: What advice can you give for developing healthy habits amid the stress of wedding preparation, prom or any stressful event?

A: Working out can be a stress reliever. It will relieve some of your frustrations, knowing that you’re going to be getting in shape. Also, with the proper diet, you will feel much healthier.

Q: How do you know when your goal is unrealistic?

A: You know when your goal is unrealistic when it is pragmatically out of reach. I suggest you seek a personal trainer’s advice, to see if your goal is realistic. Do not take it upon yourself to try and ascertain if it is realistic.

Q: How can people maintain healthy habits after their dream events?

A: People can maintain healthy habits by setting new goals. Example - Say one has lost the goal weight, now their new goal might be, running a marathon or changing up their exercise routine.

Q: How does a person find the right fitness program for him or her?

A: One needs to figure out what his/her goals are, then seek a trainer to assertain if those goals are realistic.

Q: How does a person know when he or she is obsessing about weight loss in general?

A: A) When you hear a person complain about his/her weight every day

    B) When you hear people making desparaging remarks about themselves because of their weight.
    C) They talk about the problem but do nothing about it.

Q: What is your fitness routine, Mike?

A: One style of training I do is called "Hypertrophy." It means "building muscle." I do four sets of eight to 12 reps. After four weeks, I go to strength training.

  • First Day - I do chest and bis
  • Second Day- Back and tris
  • Third Day - Rest
  • Fourth Day - Legs
  • Fifth Day - Shoulders
  • Every other day, I do Abs

Q: What is your fitness routine, Rob?

A:

  • First Day - Chest and Triceps
  • Second Day - back and Biceps
  • Third day - Shoulders and Legs
  • Fourth day - rest
  • Fifth day - Chest and tris
  • Sixth day - Back and Bis
  • Seventh day - shoulders and tris
  • Abs; I do every other day.
  • Cardio; I do 30 minutes, three to four days a week.

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