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What Does It Take To Be A Fitfluential Who Influences Greatness?

Get to know what exactly is the right way to influence and empower people which can make you an effective fitfluential individual.

Walter Savage

Cover editorial by ian Carlo bajada

Jordan torres

p.20 Amplify Your Well-Being

Understand that looking good is not the only route to feel good, but feeling at your best is linked to healthy habits.

by Ian Carlo bajada

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AMPLIFY YOUR WELL-BEING

Looking good will certainly turn up when you feel good. These two work as a cycle. Feel good because you look good or you look good when you feel good. We need to understand that looking good is not the only route to feel good.

Feeling at your best is linked to healthy habits – amplified drive, an improved body weight, and possibly the best if all, stress relief and a better mood. When we observe healthy habits, we look our best and feel our best. Eventually, it could make our work and personal relationships effective. Pretty good deal don’t you think?

People should put extra effort in holistic development not just on how they look or how they perform. There are individuals who look great and they can do things remarkably, but they are messed up internally as well as psychologically.

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All the small or big work that we do every day will have the same outcome on how you will feel good on the inside. It’s alright to push ourselves a little higher or exceed expectations. Take care of yourself and stay healthy in all the things that you will do every day. And by healthy, we imply the entire mental, emotional, and physical facets of that word.

IAN CARLO BAJADA Editor-in-Chief

THE FITFLUENTIAL

JORDAN TORRES

COVER MAN

Athletic Latino model and fashion brand ambassor Jordan Torres speaks about how influential hard work can be, being an influence to other people, maintaining his physique, and above all, bringing your A-game at all times.

Photographed by Walter Savage Cover story editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada

Flex your strength, amplify your healthy living, and boost your grit to influence your greatness.

with JORDAN TORRES

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YOUR BLUE PRINT FOR LOOKING AND FEELING YOUR BEST

or authentic results, there are a number of components that you’ll need, comprising discovering your motives for wanting to change, acknowledging your difficulties, establishing realistic goals, making plans, and seeking help. Combined, these portions will put you up for accomplishment as you move ahead to making healthy habits that truly last so you can look and feel your best in the end.

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COVER STORY BREAKTHROUGH

WALTER SAVAGE

Jordan Torres chats about how important your confidence is and the tenacious drive you must embody which could actually lead to significant results and empowerment to your audience.

Ian Carlo bajada

Jordan Torres outdoes his fitness training and displays his discipline at work with extreme willpower. The influencer is from Puerto Rican descent and the Latino brand model originally hails from Bronx, New York, USA who is now residing in Los Angeles, California. This man is ready to take-over the industry with his topnotch physique and guy-next-door look as an international model and brand ambassador. What does it take to be a person who can influence greatness in an arena full of rivalry? Living genuinely and making practical outcomes perform an essential role to be exceptional from the rest. Overcome difficulties with a composed attitude. In this exclusive cover story, Jordan shares how effective habits and persistent personality can produce astonishing results in health, career, and in life.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

JORDAN: To be honest with you, I’m always up for a challenge. Once it hit, I had an extra room at the house and I turned into a gym. That kept my mind cool and with the power of social media; I was able to keep working. 2020 was tough, but it was one of my best years business-wise. You just never know these days.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the

face of uncertainty?

JORDAN: Facing it head on. That’s the realest answer I could give you. You can’t shy away, figure it out. Like I tell all my peers, roll with the punches, and just don’t get knocked out.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

JORDAN: That’s a big question. I’ve slowly built my confidence. It didn’t come over night, but I never let someone make me less of myself. We all bleed the same, but as I have gotten older and realize who I was, the whole time I was in competition with my old self. But in my field, you got to have thick skin to win. You are being told with a lot of noes more than yeses, but you can’t give up. Nothing worth having comes easy. You just have to set the tone in this business, that’s what I did. I didn’t try to fit in. I brought my own piece to the puzzle.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

JORDAN: I got some big goals in mind but I just want to break into the industry as a Latino, it’s not easy these days. I want to be first Latino superhero, how cool does that sound? But besides that groundbreaking goal, it’s about being a kid from the Bronx who made it out and inspired the youth. That’s really where my mind is at, opening a community center and helping the youth, I remember being young and not knowing what to do next? Imagine having some mentors and

coaches in a building creating a lane for these kids. That’ll be so awesome. One day. As of myself, becoming the best version of myself. Sky’s the limit.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

JORDAN: It’s simple, becoming comfortable in your own skin. There’s no secret to it, but just being happy with who you are. Understanding there will never be another you. No matter is someone is prettier, more money, etc. they will never be you. Own who you are.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

JORDAN: The only person I’m competing with is myself, so that doesn’t really matter. I’m just here to do me, if it works it works if not I’ll figure something out. What’s meant for me, it will be. If you continue to make the best version of yourself, your energy will. You have to gravitate those things.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

JORDAN: Taking care of your mind, body and soul. All of those are important qualities. I tell people all the time that they have to treat themselves kindly from the head to the toe. What you feed in your body, what you feed your brain etc. Just stay on your A game. Someone is always coming for that spot. Don’t slip up.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

JORDAN: You have to stay true to yourself and stay focused on the bigger picture. Put yourself out there. Go get the call, don’t wait for the call.

you are being told with a lot of noes more than yeses, but you can’t give up. nothing worth having comes easy. i didn’t try to fit in. i brought my own piece to the puzzle.”

Get Things Done To Move Forward

Are you at a place that you feel you’re not making headway with your aspirations? Do you struggle to undertake what you set out to do? You can achieve progress by forming and attentively working towards your goals that align your mission. A growth mindset enables you to work on any problem which can shorten the fulfillment of your goals.

Photographed by Walter Savage Cover Editorial by Ian Carlo Bajada

A mindset involves your beliefs –how you distinguish skills, abilities, facts or behavior. The belief system affects someone’s perspectives concerning ambitions and achievement. A rigid mindset hinders progress, but a progressive outlook allows someone to attain health, pleasure, connection and harmony.

Planning your goals is an easy task. Attaining those objectives is a whole new level and that is also the reason why so many people fail to seize their goals. This could lead to some people never setting goals again because their confidence has been knocked around by their mistakes or past experiences. These setbacks are caused by flawed process for planning and evaluating your progress.

A structure can help. It’s simple, but a powerful plan. A solid and effective plan should include measurements for progress, clear timeframes for completion, and planned forums to probe and learn. Get things done while being mindful. Consider the results that you created and the unexpected encounters. It’s not about getting things done, but getting the right things done. Revised implementation should accommodate change. Looking back is not a bad thing, but useful to obtain vital information. It comprises of what worked and what needs improvement depending on its complexity. Always review developments and contemplate any adjustments to move forward.

Debriefed details should be actionable. Don’t leave any significant details. Hold yourself accountable and integrate what you have learned. You must be responsible with your actions and your commitments. If this is overlooked, nothing will work. Some are distinctly tenacious, but most people are not. Progress cannot be achieved without accountability. Goals are vital in life because it gives you a sense of purpose. Purpose also helps you to overcome difficult days and eventually, this could also contribute to your overall happiness, contentment, peace, health and wellbeing.

SM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

JORDAN: It plays a vital role to keep you fit, healthy and at the same time to look good and feel great.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

JORDAN: It’s tough but it’s has to become a lifestyle to you, don’t let go of yourself. Even if it’s 3 days a week but don’t start taking months off, break that habit. Program it in your head; it’s easy to fall off. Trust me, I get bored of it but I try to keep that fire inside of me but I also

have too because it’s what pays the bills, so I can’t just fall off. It’s my brand. But keep the consistency, battle the mind.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

JORDAN: I want to cut up big time, I get big pretty fast but I want to shred up. So that’s the next step, lose some wise and give the shredded look some fun. Let’s see. As you guys know I don’t hit weights, it’s all body weight so let’s see. Maybe add some weights? Who knows?

CSM: describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

JORDAN: I have love and hate relationship with it but cardio is something that can make you drop some fat quick. For gaining weight, I’ll have to say bench press. Of course, I’m going to say my pull-ups and dips too.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

JORDAN: In words of Nipsey Hussle: “Life is a marathon, not a sprint”.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

JORDAN: Absolutely, it’s my therapy. I can be having a tough day; I suck it up and go get a workout in. I forget what I was feeling down about. It’s like getting rid of that negativity and sweating it out that dark energy.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

JORDAN: Easy to get injured, got to treat that person with care. It’s easy to get hurt with bad form, and you never know which areas that person is lacking. It’s building from the ground up.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

JORDAN: Big fact. It is 80% mental and 20% workout. There are times I’m tired but my mental keeps me going, I’m big on the mental part, in anything I do. You should be working on your mental and physical seven days a week. As I said before, you have to be careful to what you feed yourself.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those

JORDAN: Don’t give up, don’t expect quick results, and track your progress. Also, do your pull-ups, dips and push-ups! It’s essential!

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

JORDAN: Drink water and stretch. That’s some free game!

who want to achieve their fitness goals?

It plays a vital role to keep you fit, healthy and at the same time to look good and feel great. Don’t give up, don’t expect quick results, and track your progress.”

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CSM: 2020 was considered a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resilience?

GUILHERME: I took the opportunity to focus on my studies as an actor and delve deeper into this universe.

CSM: What are the ways to act in the face of uncertainty?

GUILHERME: I believe that we always need to have a plan B, we qualify in other areas to have more options to work in the uncertain market.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and determination?

GUILHERME: Always being up to date with the current world and thinking about new things to attract the public.

CSM: What innovative goals do you hope to achieve?

GUILHERME: I would like to take my work as a producer of parties and dj to more cities in the world, and start developing my work as an actor in film and TV.

CSM: Describe the personification of confident and sexy?

GUILHERME: Attitude, uniqueness and personality.

CSM: How can you differentiate yourself in an industry that is accelerating and being competitive?

GUILHERME: Always thinking about being ahead of time.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

GUILHERME: I like to have good references as an actor and as a producer to inspire me.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you convey to others, especially the next generation?

GUILHERME: Healthy living, having an active voice and a political position.

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CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

GUILHERME: It is very important in my case that I also work with my image; I do not use any type of drugs or alcoholic beverages to have more balance in body and mental health.

CSM: Explain the vital skills that can maintain consistency in weight or shape.

GUILHERME: I think it’s important to have a healthy active life, I stopped eating sugar and it made a big difference in my body.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

GUILHERME: Greater body definition and lowest possible fat percentage.

CSM: describe the most essential exercises to lose fat and gain weight.

GUILHERME: I do CrossFit, and my body has completely changed, it’s a very aerobic conditioning and it’s fundamental for fat loss, and when I want to gain weight I increase carbohydrate intake in my diet.

CSM: What is the fundamental gymnastics etiquette that people should practice?

GUILHERME: Focus and organize yourself in your day-to-day schedule.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when you feel mentally stressed.

GUILHERME: It’s completely critical because it releases endorphins.

CSM: Explain why a personal trainer should know a client’s entire medical history.

GUILHERME: So it can help to have the student’s effective reassessment.

CSM: Fact or Myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

GUILHERME: Yes… one completes the other.

CSM: What important tips can you give to those who want to reach their fitness goals?

GUILHERME: Setting a goal for some date can help a lot, as your focus increases as the date approaches.

CSM: What are some simple things people can do in their daily lives besides working out to see results faster?

GUILHERME: Start eating correctly; avoid sugar and carbohydrates, especially after bedtime.

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CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

KATELYND: By embracing change, keeping optimistic and contributing to nurture myself.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

KATELYND: Not trying to gain perfection or dwell on problems and focusing on what really matters

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

KATELYND: Staying confident and clear on actions that have been and need to be taken

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

KATELYND: Going back to school and furthering my education and progress into a new profession

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

KATELYND: Confidence and sexiness is a state of mind. When you feel confident and feel sexy, regardless of how you look; others around you will perceive you the same way.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

KATELYND: Being kind, having an optimistic state of mind for not only yourself but to others around you.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

KATELYND: Having integrity, being empathetic and keeping self-aware.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

KATELYND: Being a person of your word, having a strong work ethic and staying humble and kind.

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CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

KATELYND: It plays a very important part. Having a coach helps a lot, having someone plan all of my nutrition and ensuring I am receiving my macro nutrients but also micro nutrients to ensure I am performing at an optimal level not only for the gym but everyday life.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

KATELYND: Consistency, discipline and dedication.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

KATELYND: To stay happy, healthy within myself and to be able to carry all the groceries in one trip!

CSM: describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

KATELYND: My coach helps me with a training plan that best suits myself. A combination of compound lifts, isolation exercises and cardio when required.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

KATELYND: Keeping equipment clean and not listening to your phone out loud.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

KATELYND: Yes! The endorphins released after exercise, while may not fix your stressed issue will indeed help you.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

KATELYND: A trainer prescribes exercises and because mine is a sports nutritionist he ensures I am prescribed the correct exercises and nutrition based on that

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

KATELYND: 100% Fact. The same endorphins that are released when having sex or eating chocolate are released when exercising, creating a better physical health which creates happiness.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

KATELYND: Start today, even if it’s just something small each day. You don’t want to look back a year from now thinking you should have started then.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

KATELYND: Sleep, have proper nutrition, drink lots of water and have a coach and/or support system to assist you.

A combination of compound lifts, isolation exercises and cardio when required. Start today, even if it’s just something small each day. You don’t want to look back a year from now thinking you should have started then. ”

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Franco Maffioli

Throw out the old playbook and become a new kind of leading man. who will influence greatness to people.

CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

MICHAEL: This year was indeed full of challenges. I learned how to use social networks better and offer good quality content. I was able to mainly focus on my goals and continue to evolve by giving the best of myself. I think that we should adapt to each situation to achieve a successful life.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

MICHAEL: To always stay positive, no matter what. Any positive thought will do to refocus my attention. To focus on what really matter or learning to properly balance decisions allows you to put your energy on the good and productive things. The ability to strategically manage uncertainty is one of the most important skills I cultivated.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

MICHAEL: I am fortunate enough to work in a small company where I am responsible for most of the tasks. I was often able to manage the company alone for a short period of time, which gave me great credibility and great decision-making power.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

MICHAEL: I look forward to keep a healthy mindset and body, to keep evolving in my fields and to continue working in a profession that makes me really happy, this is important for me.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

MICHAEL: Embodiment refers to relating with the body as an integral part of who you are; not the body as an object of athleticism or surface beautification. Loving your body and feeling good in your skin will give you confidence, power, and courage to step out of your comfort zone, speak and shine your personality to become the best version of yourself.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

MICHAEL: By continuing to look for new strategies and innovation to make the company evolve further. Also by distinguishing myself from others by my actions and humanity.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

MICHAEL: You have to know how to make the right decisions, always remain creative, develop your charisma and be patient. All these factors will give you a perfect influence in the development of your career.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

MICHAEL: The honesty. As children learn by taking our actions as example, we need to make a conscious effort to explain them why it is important to be honest and consequences about lying. Also, make healthy food choices. Our body will be the only thing that we’ll keep at the end of our life, so we should teach them how to take care of him by adopting a healthy food lifestyle.

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CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

MICHAEL: This will greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, encourage local farmer by eating vegetables and fruits from your area and less marketed. I totally agree with the idea of saying that fitness is 80% nutrition and the remaining 20% training. If a food plan adapted to your objectives and needs is not put in place, the results will be very little and the evolution won’t be optimal.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

MICHAEL: Eat healthily and according to your needs, practice regular activity, but above all, a lot of rest. Sleeping and relaxing are the keys to optimal muscles recovery.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

MICHAEL: I would like to keep a healthy body and mindset, continue to progress in my performances, but above all work and develop my agility and flexibility. I will continue to work hard to achieve my goals.

CSM: describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

MICHAEL: Squat is definitely the most productive exercise to lose fat and gain weight. It solicits largest muscle groups to a high degree. With a total body tension, strengthen the lats, shoulders and core if performed correctly. Moreover, it is a very intense exercise and the fat will be burned at higher degree.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

MICHAEL: Hygiene is essential, especially in this period of pandemic and everyone should carefully respect hygiene standards. Always using a towel as well as cleaning the equipment and training area after using it.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

MICHAEL: Personally, I think training when you are stressed is a very good thing, but only if you know how to manage your emotions. It helps relieve stress and clears your head. It’s a very good therapy and a way to let off steam.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

MICHAEL: Mainly to prevent injuries, risks and allergies of the client, but also to optimize the evolution of the client referring to several factors, such as the blood group and the assimilation of certain foods.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

MICHAEL: It’s a fact! If you feel stressed or preoccupied, the risk of injury is increased and you feel less energized. This is why it is important to have clear mind to manage your feelings and to be completely focus on your activity. It has also been proven that people with high level of stress have higher risk of getting cancer, so our mental is definitely connected to our physical health.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

MICHAEL: To always persevere because results come with time and tenacity. Fitness is a very rigorous sport and requires follow-up for several months. It is also necessary to stay organized in order to have a training and diet adapted, this is the key.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

MICHAEL: To have results quickly, I strongly advise to use dietary supplements to help in your diet, of course after consulting a specialist or your coach. You can drink a glass of lukewarm water with lemon juice directly after you wake up. Green tea is also a very healthy drink that you can consume during meals. Lemon juice and green tea are said to be the best natural fat burners.

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CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

ROSE: I continued to find solutions to the obstacles that arrived during a very uncertain time. When gyms were closed, I decided to record my home workouts to share with others who were uncertain about how to workout at home. I wanted to comfort others with a positive mindset by showing them how I was adapting and overcoming, and providing an overall sense of wellness.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

ROSE: I would say that first, and foremost, clarify the uncertainty, know your goals and values. Learn as much as possible about your options before choosing, and examine the risks. Avoid unneeded risk, and determine the worst case scenario. Then, execute.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

ROSE: As a director of lab services, lead EMR consultant, and health coach, it is my job to be assertive and decisive when leading my team and/or clients. I have years of leadership experience that stems from my military career, and a strong personality that compliments those demands when needed. I gather as much information as I can before making decisions and implementing a plan. I maintain communication with my team so that we all work together for the most efficient process and outcome. The most important thing is that I practice, practice, practice to create a sound sense of confidence in everything I do.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

ROSE: With all of the obstacles that came with 2020, I was still able to get on stage and compete at 45 years old, placing in the top 5 of my classes. Now, that I am nationally qualified, it is my goal to compete for my IFBB Pro Card before my 50th birthday.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

ROSE: The embodiment of confident and sexy is making peace with yourself, both internal and external, the mental and the physical. It is really learning to love yourself because you know you are always working at being your best version of yourself.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

ROSE: Authenticity – hands down. I firmly believe that the more passionate, authentic and genuine you are about your goals, the more you will stand out and attract your tribe.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

ROSE: A good influencer must be authentic in kindness and compassion. They must be a positive influence on others and lead by example. A good influencer inspires others to want to do better for themselves and others. They lead with intention and execute with excellence.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

ROSE: Perspective is a beautiful thing. Love and mindfulness is a choice. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep learning. There’s no shame in not knowing. Your health is your most valuable asset. Be Authentic. You can’t please everyone. Don’t take anything for granted.

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CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

ROSE: We are organic beings and I believe that everything we need for optimal health comes from the earth (and animals). Eating clean reduces the risk of obesity related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

ROSE: Nutrition and exercise are the most important factors to maintain a healthy weight. However, health is comprehensive/holistic, everything is connected, so external factors can influence chemical changes within the body, i.e., stress and sleep deprivation induces increased cortisol levels that result in fat retention. It takes consistent nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep, meaningful loving relationships, fulfillment, and stress reducing practices to maintain a healthy body.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

ROSE: My short-term fitness goal is to become a professional athlete. My long-term goal in fitness is to stay fit and healthy, and continue influencing and teaching others the importance of health.

CSM: describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

ROSE: It is essential to build muscle to help burn fat, in conjunction with cardiovascular exercises. This will help tone the body and create a beautiful and healthy shape.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

ROSE: One of the most fundamental gym etiquette practices should always be to be thoughtful of others by putting away your weights, wiping down your equipment when you’re done with it, and not taking too much time on one piece of equipment.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

ROSE: Endorphins are chemicals/hormones that are very similar to a type of drug called opioids. They are released in the body to reduce stress and pain. These polypeptides are

released into the body from the pituitary gland and central nervous system during exercise, giving a feeling of euphoria when they reach and act on the opiate receptors. Exercise is always a great idea to reduce stress, HIIT exercises being the best endorphin booster.

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

ROSE: It is important for a personal trainer to know all of their client’s medical history to avoid injury and illness.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

ROSE: Fact. Everything is connected, as I mentioned in a previous statement. Health is wholistic and the mental connection is a major contributor to one’s physical health. Poor mental health or attitude could result in poor coping habits that increases risk for chronic illness and/or disease. It’s important to maintain healthy mental wellbeing and a positive attitude for good physical health.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

ROSE: I would recommend being patient. Try to fall in love with the process. Surround yourself with people who love you and support your goals. Be creative with your nutrition and exercises. The more ways you find ways to love it, the easier it will come. Stay consistent. If you fall off the wagon, forgive yourself, and keep moving forward. Never stop believing in yourself, even on the days when it feels too difficult. Listen to your body and rest when you need to. Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. Enjoy the journey and trust the process, all will come.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

ROSE: Hire a knowledgeable coach who can assist with nutrition and exercise. Someone who not only gets results, but one who believes in you and pushes you to be your best version of yourself. Don’t settle for anything less than the best because you and your health are worth it.

I would recommend being patient. Try to fall in love with the process. Surround yourself with people who love you and support your goals. Be creative with your nutrition and exercises. The more ways you find ways to love it, the easier it will come.”

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CSM: 2020 was dubbed a challenging and surprising year. Simplify how did you show your resiliency?

JOEL: 2020 was a year that no one saw coming. There were a lot of twists and turns but I was lucky enough to work in hospitality at that time and be covered by the governments job keeper grant. My training while the gym was closed was not slowed down. With the help of bare basic weights, a makeshift squat rack and resistance bands, I was able to persevere and stay fit and active all-year round.

CSM: What are the ways to take action in the face of uncertainty?

JOEL: If faced with uncertainty, you turn and face it confidently because an eager and ambitious mind can be all that is needed between failure and success.

CSM: In your profession, how do you exude assertiveness and decisiveness?

JOEL: I work as an instructor for Ninja Jungle. I deal with children trying to take on obstacles that are way too tall for them and could injure themselves, so I must stay decisive to make sure every child stays safe and continues to have fun on the obstacles they can manage.

CSM: What groundbreaking goals do you look forward to achieving?

JOEL: I look forward to competing in Musclemania Australia and achieving my goal of winning my Pro card so I can take on bigger and better challenges.

CSM: Describe the embodiment of confident and sexy?

JOEL: Someone who follows their dreams no matter what challenges and problems knock them down. If they want something that much, they will not give up or give in.

CSM: How can you be distinctive in an industry that’s accelerating and competitive?

JOEL: You need to achieve what the other 99% have not pushed hard enough to achieve. You need to push that extra mile for your dreams no matter the cost. If you want it that bad, nothing should get in the way of your goal.

CSM: In terms of career, what does it take to be a good influence?

JOEL: Trust, assertiveness and reliability are major factors that help with being a good influence to others.

CSM: What valuable lesson can you impart to others especially the next generation?

JOEL: Nothing rewarding comes easy. Hard work and determination equal success. If you put your mind to something and never quit, you will achieve greatness.

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CSM: How do food and nutrition play an important role in healthy living?

JOEL: Food plays a vital role in the processes of our body. A balanced diet provides our body with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals our body needs for everyday function. Other benefits of good food and nutrition give the body the ability to fight off sicknesses, reduce the risk of some diseases and even increase energy levels.

CSM: Explain the vital skills which may maintain the consistency of weight or shape.

JOEL: To stay at a consistent weight, having the same energy input and output over the day is a vital skill to maintain.

CSM: What fitness aspirations do you want to achieve?

JOEL: I want to achieve my Pro Card and take natural bodybuilding to the next level.

CSM: describe the most essential exercises for losing fat and for gaining weight.

JOEL: The key to weight loss is staying in a caloric deficit. A balanced diet paired with cardio is the most effective way to burn calories to stay in that deficit. For weight gain, targeting the largest muscles in the body is an effective way to gain weight. Those muscles would be the chest, back and the legs. Weight training paired with a healthy bulking diet will make sure you gain healthy weight.

CSM: What is the fundamental gym etiquette that people should practice?

JOEL: The fundamental gym etiquette people should practice is to respect each other’s fitness journey no matter how far they are along on their journey. Instead of judging, buckle down and focus on your own workout.

CSM: Simplify if it’s a good idea to work out when feeling mentally stressed.

JOEL: Yes, it is good to work out when mentally stressed. Physical exercise and strenuous movement lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and induces the release of the endorphin hormone (feel-good hormone).

CSM: Expound why a personal trainer should know all of the medical history of a client.

JOEL: Yes, it is extremely important. It allows the personal trainer to plan and conduct their sessions avoiding exercises that affect the client in a negative way.

CSM: Fact or myth? There is a connection between mental and physical health. Why is that?

JOEL: True, Physical circumstances do affect your emotions. The feelings associated with emotions are transmitted through your body’s hormones. The hormones and neurotransmitters are in control of telling your body how to feel.

CSM: What major tips can you provide to those who want to achieve their fitness goals?

JOEL: Hard work and determination are the keys to achieving your goals. Bad days aren’t the end of the world; just resume your plan the following day.

CSM: What are some simple things that people can do, in their day-to-day routine, besides working out, to see results faster?

JOEL: In addition to working out, balanced nutrition, adequate water intake and adequate sleep intake are all important in order to see results faster.

The fundamental gym etiquette people should practice is to respect each other’s fitness journey no matter how far they are along on their journey

of judging, buckle down and focus on your own workout.”