Renegade

Many women feel extreme pressure to look beautiful because of the relentless images of “perfection” we are bombarded with daily. As a result of these unachievable standards, one’s self image and self worth slowly begin to erode. As a result, many women feel plastic surgery is the only solution. This is a brutal measure that all too often comes at an extreme cost – life. Is this so called “beauty” really worth the risk of death or severe disfigurement? An acquaintance of mine recently mentioned the popularity of plastic surgery amongst her friends and noted her sister, who almost died from a tummy tuck, now bears the brutality of a surgery gone terribly wrong.

Plastic surgery is nothing more than plastic confidence, a cheap imitation for the real thing. If a woman does not have self confidence before surgery, she will not have it afterwards. Confidence and self worth do not stem from our outward appearance although we are deluded into believing so. Instead, confidence comes from achievements and success stemming from hard work and feeling good on the inside. Plastic surgery is simply not the answer.

For a real confidence builder try working out. The internal transformation will be as amazing as the external one.

Jennifer Calderone
Boston, MA
Hordon Health
Nutfit @ Dedham Strength & Fitness

After performing the same exercises for a period of time the body adapts and the exercises become easy making them less effective. It is pertinent at this point to change the exercises in some way by increasing the weight or by doing different exercises. I witness this everyday as I see the same individuals performing the same machine based exercises or partaking in the same group classes and note they are not experiencing results. While I certainly don’t want to discourage individuals from exercising, in order to get results, exercise should be varied. Not only does this offer more benefit but a lot more fun.

Yet, teaching an old dog new tricks” has proven to be my greatest challenge as of late. It seems some individuals are content with the same routine because of the ease with which they can perform the exercises and the fact they don’t work up a sweat. They simply do not want to work hard or push themselves out of their comfort zone. Why even waste the time slowly grazing on the treadmill reading or putting only minimal effort into an exercise? If there are no physical obstacles holding one back then there is no reason why the effort put fourth is not 100%. Don’t settle for the same old routine, break free, and achieve results.

Contact jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Nutfit @ Dedham Strength & Fitness

As a personal trainer I am my own best advertisement. If I can’t keep myself in the best shape possible, how can I help others? I train hard and eat right. There are many trainers that are the “do as I say not as I do” type that, as a Renegade trainer, is unacceptable. How can anyone expect others to follow their advice when they can not follow their own? The best and only way to lead is by example. Yes I have off days like everyone where I may crave a dessert or may not feel like working out but that is not the norm. I am not a superhero and don’t pretend to be. I am, however, dedicated and determined to stay fit and active long into old age.

I entered into personal training because I love fitness and desire to bring my passion to others to help improve the quality of their lives.

If you want results look no further. Contact me for more information – jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness

Young or old, Renegade training is perfect for any age. My clients currently range in age from 23 to 73. This is because Renegade training is functional training that offers something for everyone from elders to athletes. Although resistance training is not appropriate for all individuals, Renegade Program’s including Red2, DMC, and Yoga are. In fact, these three programs provide the perfect starting point for all beginners enabling them to build a strong core/trunk and enhance flexibility. Additionally, these same programs provide tremendous benefits for athletes and continue to enhance performance, producing top athletes.

No matter age or fitness level athlete or every day individual, Renegade will improve the quality of your life. Contact a Renegade trainer in your area today!

Jennifer Calderone
Nutfit @ Dedham Strength & Fitness
Hordon Health

Forget the myriad of gadgets marketed for balance including the Bosu ball. I am sure many of you have witnessed individuals standing on a Bosu ball attempting to balance. Not only is this device absurd but it is not necessary. There are far better ways to attain balance that does not involve this silly ball. In fact, the kettlebell is such an item. It is not the actual bell that promotes balance, but balance is acquired as a result of lifting the bell through various complex movements that activate the same musculature required for balance.

Renegade training prepares an individual’s mind and body to be adept at reacting to the chaos that occurs both in life and on the playing field. It does so by training on a variety of different terrains so when the unexpected presents itself you can react. By doing so the body is prepared to handle literally whatever comes your way. However, there is absolutely no instance where you will ever need to be prepared to stand on a Bosu ball. The gym is the most stable environment there is and neither representative of the chaos of daily life nor representative of the “fog of war” found on the playing field.

Stop wasting time training for balance, get off the Bosu ball. Train for the unknown, prepare for the unknown, be able to handle the unknown. RENEGADE – a completely balanced training program.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Nutfit @ Dedham Strength & Fitness

Everything is better in brown, I thought to myself as I tossed a brown recycled paper napkin into the recycle bin. Not only was this made from recycled materials but another tree was saved because of it.

Food is another such item that is better in brown, particularly carbohydrates. Although many still fear consumption of “too many carbohydrates” as a result of the numerous fad diets that touted reducing or eliminating these from our diets, they are the body’s number one energy source.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, these diets are inaccurate. Carbohydrates provide the body with essential nutrients and should be consumed daily. The only thing to be concerned with are the types consumed. When food shopping remember the phrase, “everything is better in brown.” This refers to unrefined minimally processed carbohydrates. They are high in fiber, take longer to digest and make the body feel fuller longer. These include but are not limited to brown rice, wheat pasta, whole grain breads and cereals.

For more information regarding a nutritional sound diet, please contact Jennifer Calderone at jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness

Last year, at the age of 33, I could not stand without suffering from lower back and foot pain. As my back began to ache I would lean forward to alleviate some of the pressure. However, this was prior to my introduction to Renegade training. At the time, I was doing hours of cardio exercise but very little resistance training. The cardio exercises placed a great deal of stress on my weak back causing more pain.

However, after a few months of Renegade training, I suddenly noticed I was standing void of pain. Although this may not seem like a great feat to some, if you’ve suffered from an injury or pain, this is enormous. If I had continued on without Renegade, this scenario would definately have concluded with an injury. However, by implementing Renegade training into my daily workout regime, I was able to significantly strengthen my entire posterior chain allowing me to remain injury free and finally becoming pain free!

Stay tuned for more Renegade blogs to learn more about this extraordinary training for ordinary people.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness

I write these blogs to share my knowledge of health and fitness with others and to inform individuals that Renegade training, although it is considered an athletic training, is great for the most “ordinary” of people. Although I am a personal trainer and enjoy working out, I am ordinary. I am not an athlete nor have ever been one. I don’t partake in any recreational sports. I am not training for a marathon, triathlon or any other event. I workout for the benefits of health and wellness. Yet, I utilize Renegade training because it is simply the best training there is for anyone and everyone.

Renegade training focuses on training the entire body, promoting optimal strength throughout that serves to reduce injury. Other workout regimes and exercises focus on isolating muscles groups which creates strong body parts but weaker links that promotes injury.

“On the exercise-front, with the ‘fitness revolution’ came the development of wide assortment of machinery to both make it ‘easier’ to technically perform a lift then its free-weight alternative and to ‘isolate’ the muscle grouping as well. Although well intended in most situations, the problem with this is that that these type training measures eliminate the finite demands on the body to stabilize while lifting and quite logically while isolating certain muscle groups we are more likely prone to creating stronger areas and thus weaker links that will not only limit development but make the individuals more prone to injuries. In simplest terms as an unfortunate rule of thumb most modern gym facilities are designed to train the extremities and by-pass the core of the body’s structure.” – Rotational Axis Training (John Davies)

Don’t be mistaken Renegade training is not just for the athlete but for the “ordinary” individual that desires a better quality of life. Contact a trainer today.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness

Do you appear confident? You may think so but take a look at your posture. Are your shoulders rolled forward and your back hunched? If so, then both proper posture and the appearance of confidence are surely lacking. Posture speaks volumes in either helping to exude confidence, if correct, or detracting from it, when poor. Today, most people have poor posture as a result of sitting for extended periods of time. Working on the computer pulls the body forward as the natural tendency is to bring the shoulders forward and hunch the back.

The only way to counteract the effects of improper posture is to train with proper posture. Posture must be maintained when raising and lowering a weight. Renegade training constantly reinforces proper posture. Each exercise is performed with shoulders squeezed back and butt pushed back to a neutral position. Over time weak muscles will begin to be strengthened and correct posture will ensue.

Increase your confidence both physically and mentally, contact a Renegade trainer in your area.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Dedham Strength & Fitness

One of the things I love about Renegade training is the challenge. No matter the exercise or the length of time training, it is intense. This is due to the methodology of employing full body movements. It is this challenge that keeps me motivated, striving to become more proficient with each session. While many individuals prefer the easy over the difficult, I do not. Easy exercise is boring and offers little benefit. If I am working out I want to maximize the time by getting a great workout every time.

I often chuckle to myself as I very frequently catch others, as they sit on a piece of equipment, looking over at me in amazement as I perform full body, full intensity, movements. I don’t have time to sit. I sit when I am relaxing, not when I am exercising.

Are you tired of boring machines and not witnessing any results? Contact a Renegade trainer in your area.

Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com