WELCOME TO MY PRESS BLOG. IF YOU MISSED AN ISSUE OF MY MONTHLY FITNESS COLUMN OR PRESS INTERVIEW, YOU CAN CATCH IT HERE. This is a blog that covers advanced topics not seen elsewhere and more importantly,a blog that picks up where other fitness journalists leave off.
Was sitting in my hotel in Stockholm and saw this randomly on TV! This was
an old episode of Botched that we filmed a few months back for E! I almost forgot about this one. I remember one of the cast had a bad hair transplant and an uneven pectoral implant. We fixed one but not the other =P
#proudtrainer
As many of you may already know, I've been the go to trainer for ABC's "The Bachelor" and the "Bachelorette" series TV shows for some time now, and it's been an honor getting to work with such talent. It's been even more fun getting these clients shredded!
Juan and I are about to start a very intensive training program and I have just a few weeks to do this makeover. He had a pretty good base physique initially so I just knew he was going to look awesome in the end!
As the co-founder of THE PHOENIX EFFECT LOS ANGELES, a workout that celebrities depend on to get red carpet ready, I've been blessed to work with the best of the best. You have to know someone who knows someone to secure a spot in THIS class!
The
Phoenix Effect is a spinoff collaboration between the legendary (late)
fitness trainer MAX PHOENIX and MANSION FITNESS. God, Max was a
fitness genius. He was the Kurt Cobain of Fitness. Such a gifted trainer for
which I have been blessed to carry on his vision.
It's unfortunate that he is no longer with us. Max was a gift to this world that was too good to be true. Unfortunately, like any true legend, he was taken prematurely from us. Max, I know you are looking down on me proud. I MISS YOU EVERYDAY =/ Los Angeles I present to you, The
Phoenix Effect. Like us on our Facebook Page!
Now you can curl your own body weight with my new add on attachment patented for all functional training cages and doorways. Now ask yourself...What is your trainer doing to innovate and further this industry? If nothing, it's time to switch!
Lisa Vanderpump Of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and her staff at SUR
lounge film their hot new spinoff show "Vanderpump Rules" at my gym,
Mansion Fitness, Los Angeles. Click on the clip to watch!
A big thank you to RJ Mitte of the hit TV series "Breaking Bad" for supporting my gym in LA (Mansion Fitness) at our annual client appreciation and gifting event.
I’ve always been a huge supporter of Calisthenics. In fact,
the majority of my workouts incorporate it. My philosophy is, if you can’t move
your own body weight around efficiently, why in the heck are you LA, just when I think I’ve learned it
all and seen it all, you never fail to teach me something new. You continue
to pioneer the very latest fitness strategies and I’m so proud to be a part of
that!
I've been blessed to work with most of the cast of the last 3 seasons of the Bachelor and the Bachelorette. Here's a quick pic of Andi and I getting ready to start and amazing workout sequence. #showprep
After 2 years of waiting, Google Patents finally knows my name! This device is going to revolutionize the pullup and the way biceps are worked. Expect to see this brand new technology all over the Crossfit and gymnastics scene. Fingers crossed for the final stages!
If you haven't heard of Tinashe, check your local radio station's top 10. This hot new female R&B artist is blowing up....and I'll be there to make sure she looks great every second of the way. Thanks for the love Tinashe. Check out her newest hit feat Schoolboy Q.
Check out the Shah's of Sunset training with legendary trainer Max Phoenix at my gym Mansion Fitness in LA. Season 3, Episode 14 "Is This 40?!" Click on the clip to watch!
Personal trainers are just like plastic surgeons, really good ones can be hard to find. Unless you like to roll the dice, why risk your time and money just to save a few dollars on a cheap one? Ultimately, you may just lose your whole investment.
I'd like to thank Lisa Vanderpump for supporting my business partner and I at Mansion Fitness. She's amazing---but I'm sure you already knew that! She's works hard and it shows. See you at the gym! Big Hugs, Derrick
After 6 months of construction, Mansion Fitness puts area gyms in a chokehold. Celebrities, socialites and local media take notice of the "new" kid on the block.
For years I've been saving up my money to open a gym like no other, a gym that that pisses all over corporate culture. A gym that I could be proud of, a gym that violates every norm you've EVER come to know. That gym is Mansion Fitness and I believe so strongly in it, that I am willing to sacrifice everything I've EVER worked for...my savings, my home, my future...to build this dream. Today, I'm signing a personal guarantee that entitles the landlord to take everything I own if I can't come up with the $15,000/month rent. This is my dream and like my clients, it WILL succeed. It HAS TO because I believe in it just as much as I believe in my clients.
Today I venture into uncharted waters with NO help. No loans. No investors. Nothing. Only my life savings and a determination to make this gym a worldwide name in a city I know almost no one in. Honestly, I'm scared. I'm not sure how I'm going to do this, but I'm going to DO IT.
It's unfortunate that no bank or investor will give me a loan. It seems that as soon as I tell lenders that I want to build a gym with fireplaces, chandeliers, velvet flock wallpaper and 100 year old books, a gym that caters to celebrities and successful people...I stand on my own. So be it. Here I am world. I am sacrificing everything I own for this vision of mine. Today, Mansion is born.
We all have something to learn in this industry - including myself. This new study fascinated me and I thought it would be worth investigating! Click picture to expand.
Developing a big meaty bicep is going to require more than just curls and pull ups. This article discusses techniques used by the pros for the best bicep development your genetics are capable of. Click picture to expand.
I wrote this article to shine some light on an amazing technique I rarely see used in the gym. It will help break any plateau in strength. Read on and grow! Click article to expand.
I've always liked to talk about relevant topics in peoples lives; even more so topics that most trainers are scared to cover. This article will help you make informed choices next time your out with your friends. Click Picture to expand
Most people think of fiber as just a simple product to keep you regular. While this may be true, what most people overlook are its abilities to absorb fat. Literally! Click the article to expand
Sorry for the delay in getting this article out. The Southwester has recently changed ownership so thanks for being patient. Many people assume "good" (unsaturated) fats are harmless for the waistline. This is not true. Check out this article for details.
When you're at the top of your class, you often get requests from companies eager to have you endorse their product(s). Each year, I get a few emails like the following:
"Hi, I work for Herbalife. As a Personal Trainer, you can easily earn thousands of dollars extra each month by incorporating Herbalife products into your clients current fitness program. As a trainer you are already recommending vitamins and supplements, why not get paid for the information you give?
With 30 years of experience in the industry, Herbalifes products are rigorously tested and proven to give fast and effective results.
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Herbalife Distributor for your clients, contact me by email or phone."
Friends, fans and clients - you have my word that I will never endorse anything I don't believe in. There are far too many shady companies out there misleading truly motivated people. However, if I do find something that works, you will hear about it on my website.
Just when you thought the government had this huge problem under control - think again. Be sure to check out this link as well."All 20 Belgian bodybuilding competitors flee after doping officials make a surprise visit".
Hormone replacement therapy is the latest craze in maintaining a youthful appearance - If you have a spare $20,000 a year that is. Fortunately, there are natural ways to boost these age defying hormones. Read on and join the revolution.
I just saw this add in the paper and giggled to myself that I just have to try this! - No no just kidding but nice marketing technique. Eat only (6) cookies a day at 105 calories each plus a healthy dinner. At 600+ calories a day plus a 300 calorie "healthy" dinner, who wouldn't lose weight? The real problem is, knowing how much I love sweets, I'd probably eat the whole box! =-] Derrick
As some of you may already know, I write a monthly fitness column in The Southwester, a free newspaper distributed throughout Washington DC. If you haven't had a chance to pick up a copy, here's the latest article. Click on the picture to expand it.
As most of you already know, I wright a monthly fitness column in the Southwester, a free newspaper distributed throughout DC. Here is the latest issue. Derrick
In the world of big business, we the consumer are the ones who get duped. Time after time, so many fall for ingenious marketing. Pam cooking spray is FAR from calorie free and so are artificial sweeteners. Click on the picture to expand it. The world needs to know just what kind of fool they've been taken for.
This article got to the press a bit late, but hey, Xmas is a time for pie too! If you love pie as much as me, educate yourself with these facts before you indulge. Nothing like a healthy guilt trip to keep holiday eating under control.
Few people realize that the very exercise they might be doing to trim their waist down can actually bulk it up. Here's a list of exercises to minimize or avoid all together. Click on the picture to expand.
The
Phoenix Effect is a spinoff collaboration between the legendary (late)
fitness trainer MAX PHOENIX and MANSION FITNESS. God, Max was a
fitness genius. He was the Kurt Cobain of Fitness. Such a gifted trainer for
which I have been blessed to carry on his vision. 
For years I've been saving up my money to open a gym like no other, a gym that that pisses all over corporate culture. A gym that I could be proud of, a gym that violates every norm you've EVER come to know. That gym is Mansion Fitness and I believe so strongly in it, that I am willing to sacrifice everything I've EVER worked for...my savings, my home, my future...to build this dream. Today, I'm signing a personal guarantee that entitles the landlord to take everything I own if I can't come up with the $15,000/month rent. This is my dream and like my clients, it WILL succeed. It HAS TO because I believe in it just as much as I believe in my clients.
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