What Bel, from http://www.BelsBodyBlog.com – shares in this interview below goes far deeper than the superficial elements of a fitness lifestyle. What she reveals is not only extremely powerful – but it’s what most people never actually hear about, let alone realize it’s something they need to tap into for their own success.

Aging In Reverse: Bel at 46 - almost 47!!

The most powerful transformations are actually a smaller part of one’s “Evolution”. When your personal growth is guided by your core values and life-long dreams – you set the stage for amazing things to happen… Press the green, oval ‘play’ button with the white triangle on it to get started:

[NOTE: This is a 2-part interview because the long-distance skype connection got knocked out - but we rebooted & reconnected to finish the interview in Part 2 below. Be sure to listen - you'll be glad you did.]

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We’d both love your feedback on the interview. Especially if you consider yourself the “shy type”… So, please share your thoughts, questions or comments below. We look forward to hearing from you…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

- Joey Atlas
PS – Bel is including an exclusive set of bonuses which you will not see on her site – She has added them to the Private Access page for you – as a special gift for all my subscribers…

Special Secret Bonuses from Bel

If you’ve been following this site for a while – then you know there are various types of great successes – each very special in their own unique way.

This one is no different. And no matter what your age – you will get something from this, for sure… Read on…

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Life story + thank you email
From: Alexandra P… “ap….@——-.com”
Date: Wed, November 03, 2010 2:07 am
To: “Joey @ JoeyAtlas . com”

Hi Joey,

I don’t usually write these emails, and I’m not sure if you’ll read this, but here I go anyways!

My name is Alex and I’m 18 years old. Anyways, I played competitive volleyball almost all through high school, so I was extremely in shape! (I’m talking training 3 times a week for beach volleyball and another 2 times for indoor) About 18 months ago, at the beginning of my senior year, I knocked back a position on the state volleyball team to concentrate on school…

After knocking back the position, the amount of volleyball I was playing started to drop off, I was doing less and less exercise and after about 6 months, it started to show.

Not to anyone else, as I was still a lot skinnier than a lot of my friends and I always got told to shut up when I complained. But for me, it just wasn’t good enough that I was starting to get flabby as opposed to my tightly toned body I’ve been used to.

But, I’m naturally extremely lazy and though I’d complain, I’d never actually do anything about it. So before I knew it, I went from a size 8 to a size 10 (Australian sizes) and trying to convince myself it wasn’t ‘that bad’…

Which brings me to this year, where I’m in the most unfit shape I’ve ever been in my life…

Yes, I know I’m only 18 and have no life experience etc as my Dad would say. But being just ‘okay’ at anything has never sat right with me, especially when I KNOW I can do better.

So at the beginning of the year before I started working full time, I went and got myself a gym membership. I went 5 times a week for 3 months, I was feeling great, I had a lot more energy, but the changes I were seeing just wasn’t what I wanted, then I got sick and never really got back into it, only going once a week now if I’m lucky.

I also don’t watch what I eat one tiny bit, even though I really should. In the last year, I’ve seen my step mum gain 20 kgs because her age and not looking after herself was catching up to her…

Which brings me to my main motivation for finally getting my act together and deciding to do something, even though my body is OKAY now, what’s going to happen in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?

I DO NOT want to get fat…

So bored at work, I was having a bit of a google and I came across your site. I was extremely skeptical at first, but I really enjoyed reading your stuff because it was clear that you cared and weren’t spewing bullshit!

So I bit the bullet and bought the DVD’s, hoping to prove everyone wrong who said I’d been pulled into some marketing scam…

All I can say is WOW.

I’m finding muscles I never even knew I had!

I’ve done countless amounts of different exercises over my time playing competitive volleyball, and nothing has ever burned like your exercises. (Besides maybe wall sits!) It was GREAT!

The day after I did the workout for the first time, I had a lactic acid build up that I hadn’t had in so long, and it felt good! Same with the day after the 2nd workout. I LOVE getting that lactic acid build up feeling, makes me feel like I’ve done something.

But then I did a silly thing and fell asleep at the beach with no sunscreen on…. 4 days later brings us to yesterday where it had finally gone down enough that I could move. So I did your workout for the 3rd time and once again, wow!

I also feel like I’m building my core strength back up, which is AMAZING! Something I never thought I’d get back without going back into hard out volleyball training again!

I read every newsletter you send, and I love the success stories so much!! So life story put aside, I’m writing to tell you that I feel so fortunate I’ve found you at such a young age, so I don’t let my body slip into complete fatness and spend forever fighting to get it back!

I can’t wait for my body to be back to where I know it can be! Indirectly, you’ve also motivated me to pick up volleyball again, I really miss an active lifestyle. So as soon as I finish writing this, I’m going to Facebook the girls and see who’s keen!!!

I hope more girls my age stumble across your site, because I truly believe that starting now is going to be so much better for my health and well being in the long run!

So thank you so much Joey!!

— Alex

PS- One of my favourite parts of your DVD is the fact that there is NO ANNOYING MUSIC! Can’t stand that gimmicky crap!

Firsthand accounts of common “ups & downs” make success more realistic to other, ‘everyday’ people. They PROVE it can be done – and this inspires others into action… it happens every day.

I hope you’ve found something of value in this story. If so please share it with others and feel free to leave your comments or thoughts below…

Your trainer forever – your trainer for life,

– Joey Atlas

See, just like in the personal training field – there are many “certification courses” creating new and inexperienced yoga instructors every single week, all over the world. Now – this isn’t a problem if the instructor is matched up with appropriate student and is skilled in their teachings.

But – quite often that is not the case. Don’t get me wrong though – as there are many top-notch yoga instructors in literally every city and town around the globe. The challenge is finding the right “match” – just like when seeking out a personal trainer.

If you are in Jacksonville, Florida and want a great yoga instructor, get in touch with my friend Cari March @ Yoga to Go
If you are in the Orlando, Florida area go meet with Russ and Kim @ http://www.studionewellness.com

I realize you may be thinking…

“What does Joey know about Yoga?”

…and here’s the answer…

If you’ve been using my any of my home and travel fitness dvds – you may have noticed some exercises or stretches resemble a yoga pose, move or position… And this would be correct as most of my programs are a ‘fusion’ of exercises and workout methods. But – by no means am I calling myself a yoga instructor.

Having been in this fitness industry for over 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the best people in various areas of fitness – two of them are listed above. I have another longtime yoga friend who is on more of a global stage though…

More on him later as I want to answer the original question of this post…

“Are there really any benefits of yoga?”

The answer is “Definitely” (stress reduction, toning, health enhancement, sexual performance improvement, etc…) …BUT – since there are so many types of yoga – and so many instructors out there – It’s up to you to define your needs and then seek out the proper style/instructor which best suits your current abilities and long term goals.

If you are already into yoga – or are interested learning more about it, then I want to introduce you to Lucas Rockwood<= click here to meet him.

Not only is he the founder of one of the most successful yoga resorts in Thailand called ‘Absolute Sanctuary’ – but he’s also an international course developer and instructor.

He’s put together a neat little site for anyone interested in yoga. I’m not sure how much longer the freebies will be there so go pay him a visit and let him know ‘Joey sent you’…

As you dig into his articles and videos @ Yoga Body Natural – you’ll see why he’s considered an innovator in his field.

If you enjoyed this article – please give a quick click on the ‘Like’ button just below here. And feel free to share this post with others who will benefit from it…

Your trainer for forever – your trainer for life…

— Joey Atlas

Hi Joey,
What do you think of all these new shoes that are coming out that promise to shape you up just by walking in them, i.e., Reebok ReeTones, Skechers Shape Ups, etc.
Thanks
- Liz

So, here is the message that women are “hearing/perceiving”:

“Just wear these sneakers and your legs, butt and thighs will get toned, lifted and sculpted.”

And it raises the question (I’ll repeat it here) I get several times a day (or some variation of it):

“What do you think of all these new shoes that are coming out that promise to shape you up just by walking in them?”

This is what I hear in emails. It’s what I hear from the mom’s on the playground in my neighborhood – and it’s what I hear from the everyday, overly busy woman everywhere.

First and foremost – I must admit, the concept itself is beyond brilliant and the marketing is even more spectacular. I don’t even know if any of these toning sneaker companies come out and say it – but one thing is for sure; Women are certainly under the impression that these sneakers will tone-up their trouble spots just by wearing them. Again – this is great marketing, whether the sneakers actually work or not.

That being said. Here is what I do know…

After spending 7 years studying for a bachelors degree in exercise science and a masters degree in exercise physiology – combined with over 22 years of working with people on improving their bodies – I am confident in declaring there is very little likelihood of the average woman putting on a pair of these kicks, wearing them for 2 months straight – and expecting to have transformed her flabby, saggy trouble spots into tightly-toned, eye catching “hot spots”.

It’s just not going to happen.

Sure – there may be some improvement in posture, balance and/or some lower back ache relief – But, transforming your trouble spots into a bikini ready body??? Ehhh… I’m afraid NOT, ladies…

The truth is, it takes a bit more than lacing up a pair of “toning sneakers” and just carrying on with your day.

And even if there is some “firming and toning” reported by some of the women who’ve been trying them – I can promise that a properly targeted, yet simple, lower-body exercise routine will bring about changes that eclipse any improvements resulting form wearing the sneakers.

As a matter of fact – I’d put my Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover program up against any brand of “toning” sneaker on the market. I’d even do it on national TV if it could be arranged.

We can find 10 average, out of shape women to volunteer. Split them into two groups of 5. One group wears the “toning sneakers” for 2 months – and the other group does The ULBHTM for 2 months.

I don’t have to tell you how things would turn out – just let common sense tell which group will be looking sexier and ‘feeling’ much better too.

Who knows? Maybe Oprah can arrange ‘The Trouble-Spot Showdown’?

I’m sure all the women who watch the show would be VERY interested in who the undisputed champ would be.

If you want to pass this idea onto the producers of her show – go right ahead, because I’m serious about this. I’d even re-arrange my schedule so I can oversee The ULBHTM group during the 2 month “showdown”.

Click Here to Email the Oprah Crew and Let Them Know You Want to See “The Trouble-Spot Showdown” between the latest craze of toning sneakers for women – and The Ultimate, Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover.

Let’s have some fun – Shall we?

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

PS – while I would not suggest this without being able to directly supervise – It is quite possible that a synergy may exist between these types of sneakers and the standing ULBHTM exercise sequences. It may very well be the challenge is intensified yet a bit more, for the advanced ULBHTM user.

Truth is – just about every woman wants to slim, tone and tighten her inner thigh area. Even women who are slender and not overweight want to get any ’slack’ out of that nagging region. The loose, jiggly skin and flab are just something the average female would rather do without. And understandably so.

There are so many opinions and solutions to be found for this one problem – from gimmicky infomercial products to ridiculous ‘firming lotions’ for the skin. None of those work – but they do make a ton of money for the companies which sell them.

There is only one thing which truly works. And that is – the right exercises. I say ‘right exercises’ because the wrong exercises will backfire and make the inner thigh area even bulkier and larger. NOT GOOD.

Most of the random articles you’ll read talk about “squats, lunges, inner thigh machine, etc…” The problem is – those types of exercises and workout routines do bulk up the upper leg muscles – including the sacred inner thigh zone.

The main focus needs to be on body-weight exercises which target the entire thigh area. And here’s why…

The inner thigh area is not made up of only one muscle. There are actually several large muscles and a series of smaller muscles which lie in close proximity to each other. But they are each of different sizes, lengths and widths. They also run in different directions. This all has to do with the unique movement abilities on the human body.

Because of this physiologic complexity – the body-weight exercise program which targets the inner thigh area for toning, tightening and slimming, needs to consist of a series of movements which are synergistic. Meaning, they produce the proper stimulus as a group as opposed to just being done alone.

This blend of body-weight exercises for the lower body stimulates the several dozen thigh muscles – which slim, tighten and tone the entire thigh area – including the inner thighs.

So, you’ll want to avoid squats with a barbell or dumbbells, lunges with weights, any type of leg press machine and any type of machine with cables and weight stacks.

Some of the exercises you’ll want to be sure to include are:

1 – Slow tempo adduction
2 – Low side shuffle
3 – Double hip extension with pillow or small ball between legs
4 – Side angle step down – with light toe touch

These are just a few of the exercises you’ll want to do in order to get your inner thighs into tight and sexy shape. The complete program plus exact instructions are in the ULBHTM dvds where I take you step by step through every exercise – as if your trainer (me) is right there with you – every step of the way.

Visit the ‘Home’ Page to learn more about fixing the problem with your inner thighs.

Lower Body Secrets: 5 Tips for a Sexy & Toned Lower Body

Most women, regardless of age and body-type, are unhappy with certain areas of their lower body. Complaints and problems range from “too fat and heavy” to “too thin and un-shapely”. And even women who are pretty happy with their leg, butt, hip and thigh zones will also admit to wanting just a bit more enhancement in one or two specific lower-body areas.

These five tips will help you no matter where you are starting from and no matter what your primary goals are for your lower body trouble spots.

1 – Whichever types of resistance exercises you choose (you already know I prefer – and strongly recommend body-weight exercises and workouts) – just be sure to move slowly and control your tempo throughout the entire range of motion. Focus on breathing throughout each exercise. This will help you stay focused and ‘tuned-in’.

2 – If your main goal to lose body-fat and excess weight – then you must go beyond just “eating healthy”. You want to have an idea of the number of calories you consume daily. It’s simple math – avoid it at your peril. You don’t want to drive yourself nuts here – you just want to know what ‘zone’ your daily caloric intake is in. From there, you can make proper adjustments if needed.

3 – Incorporate a regular stretching program in your weekly fitness schedule. Doesn’t mater what ’style’ – it can be yoga or pilates based – or even a straightforward, ‘blue-collar’ style like my Optimum Flexibility dvd program. But you want to keep your lower body flexible to avoid joint & muscle injuries, speed up recuperation and recovery between workout sessions – and allow you to be at the top of your game – no matter what your game might be. The point I’m trying to make here is – flexibility is often neglected in most people’s fitness programs. But the truth is – it’s an essential element which shouldn’t be left out.

4 – If your goal is to gain healthy weight and build up some sexy, lower-body curves – then be mindful of not over-doing your cardio/aerobic exercise. If gaining some body weight is your top goal – then 10 to 15 minutes of heart-pumping cardio 3 to 5 times per week is ideal for overall health and fitness purposes. You don’t need 50 minutes of aerobic exercise 7 days per week – as that will work against your main goal of healthy weight gain.

5 – (My Personal Favorite) Make Love/Have Great Sex: I’m not talking about trashy, immature promiscuity here. I’m referring to mature and safe sex (and often . Creative, healthy sex should include good doses of physical exertion and full-body muscle stimulation – especially from the lower body and core muscles. So get your sweet lover and get busy loving. A loved body is a sexy body… Yeah baby.

Bonus Tips: Here are 2 bonus tips for a better looking, and feeling, lower-body:

A – If you’ve never had a deep-tissue massage before – I would suggest you try it – or something like it. If you are active in fitness and/or sports – there is nothing like being worked on by a professional massage therapist while you get to completely relax. This is great for keeping your muscles and connective tissue healthy and flexible – in addition to a host of other benefits.

B – Most women already know this – but I’ll say it anyway… A good, natural moisturizer always makes the skin look better. Dry, scaly legs and thighs just don’t have that ‘appeal’ – if you know what I mean. If you have a natural moisturizer you like using – please mention it below in the comment section.

I hope you enjoyed these 5 lower body tips (plus 2 bonus tips). If you have any comments or thoughts – please feel free to post them below.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

This Slim In 6 Review is entirely based on feedback from clients I’ve worked with over the past 5 years – and information from the Slim in 6 website.

I’ll cut right to the chase here… Some women have told me they got the body enhancing results they wanted – and others told me they have not.

This doesn’t surprise me – as this is pretty typical. That being said – I can assure you this… knowing of Debbie Sieber’s personal story – and professional history – I’m willing to bet the program is a well rounded – properly targeted routine.

It’s also safe to say – the big bosses at Product Partners (the parent company of BeachBody; which markets the Slim In 6 program – along with several others) don’t seem like the kind of business people to risk their reputation on trashy fitness products. So, there is surely a level of quality and integrity that has gone into the program.

Is every woman who buys the program thrilled with it? No – you can never make everyone happy. It simply goes with the territory… This is the same thing with my programs – There will always be some people who can’t be satisfied.

So – what do you get with the Slim In 6 package?

1 – A main DVD with 3 programs on it.

2 – Several tracking tools.

3 – 2 bonus DVDs

4 – A 6-Day diet plan

5 – A resistance band

The program comes with a 6-week money back guarantee – for a price of $72.80 (includes s & h)

So – Is it worth it?

There’s only one way for you to find out. Buy it – go all out with it for 5 weeks – and if you are not happy with the program in that short period of time – Return the package for your refund.

I was never crazy about any fitness or weight loss product with a short money-back guarantee policy. This is the main reason I always offer a One-Year ‘Sexy Results’ Guarantee period on all my DVDs…

In the real world – 5 or 6 weeks simply isn’t enough to really test out any program. And before you know it – the time has gone by – and you can’t get a refund after you’ve had a chance to be on the program for a decent amout of time, which usually goes beyond 6 weeks…

And – in addition to that – my laser targeted – 2-DVD set called ‘The Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover’ can be shipped straight to your doorstep – no matter which country you live in for only $39.97 plus shipping. And yes – you have a full 12 months to see incredibly stunning results, right in the privacy of your own home – or you just send me back the dvds and get your money back.

No questions asked. All I ask is that you send me your incredible success story, by email, one you are satisfied with the dramatic improvements of your body.

Read this page below – to see what the ULBHTM can do for you…

Click => Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover

Be sure to hurry – as the 50% Off Special is almost sold out…

Joey Atlas – M.S., Exercise Physiology

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This interview is being updated and re-recorded. Please watch for the updated version in future issues on your e-newsletter.

Stay tuned!

Your trainer,

Joey Atlas

Get Your Butt Sexy & Your Body Toned: 5 Hot Examples

Last week a woman sent me an email question…

She wanted to know if she can have total access to the SBM program,
*at no charge at all* – not even the small reduced rate for the
first several months. Well, I replied with something even better
than F-R-E-E…

I let her know that as a special, secret bonus (clients only learn
of this AFTER they claim a ‘Free-for-Life’ spot) – I offer a step
by step, ‘connect the dots’ checklist that walks you through how to
create your own, personal (and FREE) blog/website – that does 2
things for you:

1 – It acts as a realtime, multidimensional fitness/nutrition
‘journal’ that enhances the priceless accountability factor you
need, to get into – and STAY in fantastic shape for the rest of
your life.

2 – It enables you to earn lifetime commissions when visitors to
your blog – go on to sign up at SBM as a result of you sharing your
’story’, weekly progress and great success, with the world…

So, in essence – what I give you is a way to become a Private
Client in SBM for life – and the potential to earn more extra
dinero – every single month.

Pretty cool, wouldn’t you say?

And to show you how real – and effective this is – I’ve pulled 5
live examples from behind the scenes at SBM – to share with you.

Keep in mind some of these women knew nothing beyond being able to
just check their email – just a few shorts weeks ago…

Now look at what they are doing with my simple, “hold you by the
hand” guidance…

http://katiegetssweetcheeks.blogspot.com

http://makeyourbuttsexy.blogspot.com

http://buildabutt.blogspot.com

http://sexybutt4me.blogspot.com

http://buttliftingmiracle.blogspot.com

Visit each of their sites – and feel free to stay up to date with
them by clicking on the ‘Follow’ button…

Don’t be surprised if while reading some of their daily entries you
jump up and say “On my god – that’s me too!!”

Each of these women have lots of real world information to share -
and they post it at least every few days right on their personal
sites that you see listed above.

We would love for you to join us, if you haven’t already….

But – if you are still looking for some silly fad to deliver you to
eternal fitness “with no effort at all, while you eat as much as
you want…” then my program is not for you – it’s simply not a
phony fad…

It’s the real deal… And we’ve created it for YOU.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone else you know who
can use some quality motivation and wise direction in their quest
for a great body – and optimal health to match it.

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas: Co-creator with
Erik ‘The Wizard’ Wickstrom of
http://www.MakeYourButtSexy.com

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Re: a personal email for you, Cheryl. It’s about your life…
From: Cheryl Prestero – cc.prestero32@_________.com -
Date: Wed, January 07, 2009 11:41 pm
To: “Your Trainer: Joey Atlas” – joey@joeyatlas.com -

Hi Joey,

Thank you for this email. I know that I am on a list of people you send this to but I am truly grateful for the info I receive from you.

I purchased the Ultimate butt hip & thigh makeover and have been doing it for a week. I broke my ankle (doing something else) around the time when I first got the dvds but have started and it is wonderful. I actually did not read the beginning but instead did both Levels at once with 15 reps each and thought I was going to die!!

I couldn’t walk the next day! (WOW!)

I read the beginning of the booklet afterwards and then realized I should do it in phases.

However, I love that burn feeling because I know its working and it makes me realize I have a lot more to do to get in true physical shape.

I have worked as a manager for the past 12 years at a medical supply company that specializes in Diabetic supplies and equipment in Clearwater, Florida. They recently started a newsletter that goes out to the 1800 employees. Because of my transformation over the last 4 years, they asked that I write an article for the newsletter.

This is what I wrote:

“For years it seemed that I was always battling what I thought was a weight problem. It wasn’t a weight problem. It was a lifestyle problem.

I tried every diet there was. I did the phen-phen diet, adkins diet, no eating – only smoking diet and I lost a lot of weight every time. However, the disadvantage of those diets is that you gain the weight back quicker than you lost it.

It’s also not healthy at all. In 2002, I decided to make a lifestyle change.

I stopped smoking and joined the gym. I swam in the morning and took body pump classes and spin classes in the evening. I also changed my eating habits.

At the end of 2004, I hired a personal trainer and worked very hard. The gym became an addiction. I was in there 2 times a day. The workouts were not easy. I watched the clock the entire time but after the work out I felt great and always looked forward to the next time. In 2006, my trainer gave me an inside invitation to take a class to become a personal trainer. I obtained my personal training certification in March 2006. Since then I have been enjoying my time learning and sharing with others what I have learned.

So many people out there try to find the easy way to lose weight.

There are many diets and pills that will do that… temporarily.

However, unless you make a lifestyle change, that weight will come back….I promise. My advise to those who find it hard to go to the gym is to get a partner to go with you.

Once you go, look for classes with teachers that motivate you and will push you to the limit. Pushing you to your limits is when you see drastic results and that is what I wanted. Most people are not ready to give up their current lifestyle. Therefore, they make excuses for why they can’t exercise. However, a simple walk in the evening with a friend is an excellent way to start. Once you start feeling the results, it will be hard to stop. You will want to do more and more.

I have to give a big thank you to Pat Hale. He was the one that pulled my arm to go swim at 5am!!!

He pulled it pretty hard. No one wants to get up that early if they can sleep for 2 more hours. However, once I went, I was excited about getting up at 5am. Now, nothing could keep me from wanting to go to the gym every day. When someone speaks of an addiction, it is usually a bad thing. This is actually an addiction I am proud of.”

I could show you some before and after pictures. You would then realize why they asked me to write the article!!!!

However, since I got busy at work, it was hard to keep up with the trainer, never had time to really train others and I am not as tight as I use to be.

I am positive, with your program, I will be “tight” again shortly. I am truly motivated and love to get fitness info from “real” people and not people that are trying to scam you into things. I do not get that feeling from you at all.

Please keep in touch.

Thank you,

Cheryl

NOTES FROM JOEY: There is some valuable, experienced based advice and wisdom in the paragraphs above. That being said – I don’t want you to get the wrong impression that you must have a gym membership and a ‘real life – in person’ persona trainer in order for you to find success. Your gym can be anywhere – and you can be your own personal trainer, especially if you are using my programs (that means you are doing everything right )

Have any comments or questions – or just something you’d like to share – Then click on ‘Comment’ below and let me know…

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas