Modern Fitness Trends

Steve Elbogen Fitness Trainer
Interview Part V March 26, 2008

INTERVIEWER: Steve a friend of mine James Moser purchased a stationary bicycle at Sports Authority for about $149.00. I drove to the nearest store realizing it was a two hour round trip. When I got to the store thinking I would save on shipping the closest thing I could find to match the model number my friend shared was $199.00 the price wasn’t completely depressing but how I was going to get it into my vehicle and transport it home with “assembly required” did not offer a solution to choose from.

Is it possible to get the same benefits from using a stationary bicycle with the Flowbar?

Fitness Trainer Steve: If everyone who used a stationary bike achieved the same benefit a Flowbar workout provides, there would be a lot more fit people walking around. The problem is you are not moving your weight around. Unless you are standing and pedaling hard against increased resistance (as in a spinning class) your perceived exertion is much higher than real exertion. This tends to lead to the belief they are working out harder than they truly are. The Flowbar provides increased muscle strength and gain combined with a fairly high cardio output.

INTERVIEWER: On your website flowbar.net you have some demos on how to use the flowbar, are there any other streaming videos on your website?

Fitness Trainer Steve: Many - you just have to click down the menu on the left side on my website there are several to chose from for you to enjoy the show-s.

INTERVIEWER: I had a chance to view the two minute challenge on your website is it scripted and were any of the people you interviewed paid to participate?

Fitness Trainer Steve: Absolutely not. They were all random folks coming off the beach who did not believe they could get so worked in two minutes (or less).

INTERVIEWER: I understand that some well known fitness experts have used the Flowbar can you name some of them?

Fitness Trainer Steve: I've worked with pros, Olympians, college athletes, and lot's of regular joe's who are great athletes. You can view some of them under fitness pros on my website at http://www.flowbar.net

INTERVIEWER: I understand you know Jay Robb, how long have you known him and how did you meet?

Fitness Trainer Steve: I've known Jay since the beginning of both our careers - back to the 80's. We met in conjunction with some new products and technologies of the time. He went on to focus more on nutrition (brilliantly), and I stayed mainly with fitness conditioning. I still recommend his program to this day; I hope he's doing the same, you can visit his website at: http://www.jayrobb.com/index.asp

INTERVIEWER: Do you have any suggestions or tips for a new person that’s realized it would be smarter for them to improve their overall fitness for many reasons? What would you suggest to them to get motivated for the spring, summer, fall or winter months?

Fitness Trainer Steve: First and foremost - get off your butt, and just walk out the door. Walking is the simplest way to get started. Start working your way up to 30 minutes, and then increase your pace before you increase your time. Add simple strength conditioning, which the Flowbar provides, 3 times per week. Consistency is king! Once you get started find high output activities that you enjoy. That is the key to a lifetime of fitness maintenance.

INTERVIEWER: Do you have any thoughts on the best times to exercise?

Fitness Trainer Steve: Research indicates that you are at your highest energy level in the afternoon; however, morning exercisers maintain the highest consistency because it's already done when the issues of life alter your daily plans. That being said, anytime you can get it in, go for it. That's one of the main reason's I created the Flowbar - you get a couple of minutes of high intensity in throughout the day in the simplest fashion. These short bouts are accumulative and absolutely give results.

INTERVIEWER: What about nutrition that would be helpful in an overall fitness plan?

Fitness Trainer Steve: There are almost too many options out there. Which is a little absurd, considering that biochemistry is an exact science. I can only suggest that Dr. Greg Ellis (Ultimate Diet Secrets) and Jay Robb offer, in my opinion, real solutions.

INTERVIEWER: Any thoughts on how to get ready to have a fun summer?

Fitness Trainer Steve: Don't wait to get in shape. It takes months. Once you are in shape - maintain it. Maintenance is a heck of a lot easier than starting over. That, and go to the beach!

INTERVIEWER:  Thank you for today’s interview it was very informative.

Fitness Trainer Steve: You’re very welcome. I’m always here to help people learn to live a healthier, fit life. Just don’t forget about the kids…. They need our help now more than ever.

INTERVIEWER: You can read more of fitness trainer Steve Elbogen’s interviews on a variety of contemporary fitness related subjects on his website at; http://www.flowbar.net

NOTE: You can click here if you’d like a reminder of when Steve’s next interview expressing his views on how to combat childhood obesity, how to take the yo-yo syndrome out of diets and fitness plans, and our next interview will focus on some helpful ideas for our kids. You can also signup for his free health and fitness tips e-newsletter.

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