We can’t believe we’re already nearing the end of 2017! This year we’ve recognized a selection of incredible Burn Trainers who go above and beyond to strengthen the minds and bodies of our clients.

To finish out the year, we’re recognizing Colton Woyak, Head Trainer of Burn Boot Camp Middleton, Wisconsin!

Check out what makes Colton such a strong Burn Trainer in his Q&A below!

Burn Trainer

Colton Woyak

Location

Middleton Wisconsin

How long have you been a Burn Trainer?

“1 1/2 years!”

How did you learn about Burn?

“I first learned about Burn when I started applying for jobs where I could make a meaningful impact. Burn without a doubt was the place!”

What’s your go-to workout routine?

“High-intensity interval training is 100% my favorite type of workout! To me, there is no better feeling than reaching that moment when you think to yourself, ‘I just might puke!'”

What’s your favorite workout song?

What’s your favorite inspirational quote?

“Never Satisfied.”

What’s your favorite healthy meal?

“Ezekiel bread with almond butter and a sliced banana!”

What’s your favorite athletic apparel?

“Lululemon”

What’s your favorite strength training workout?

“I’m always looking forward to training the posterior side of my body every week! I enjoy doing heavy deadlifts and all types of back exercises.”

Defining your delts, it is as important as defining any other muscle group.Your delts are an important muscle that can impact how you perform in camp. Shoulders are more dynamic than other areas of the body, which means there’s a higher chance of injury if you neglect good form and overall health.

Eli Tinkle, Head Trainer of Burn Boot Camp Eau Claire, explains joint mobility and how to keep our shoulder joints conditioned and ready for athletic performance. He shows us a series of moves to do before working out to increase mobility during a workout.

Train Hard

Eli demonstrates several exercises that can help build more muscle and aid weakness. By practicing these moves in good form, you can protect and define your shoulders.

1. Overhead Press
2. Push-Ups
3. Pull-Up
4. Underhand Row
5. Face Pull
6. Lateral Raise

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We all know that the metabolism is the process of breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to yield the energy your body needs to maintain your activity capacity. Ever hear someone say that their “metabolism is getting slower” or “I have a slow metabolism”? While it is true that some people genetically have a slower metabolism than others, there is always a way to maximize your bodies ability to burn fat as fast speeds. Our metabolism is like the “dealer” of the macro nutrients when they are being broken down by the body. Put it this way, you butt, thighs, and hips will store all the pizza and wine while all the chicken breast and spinach go to your muscles! Put simply, the only REAL significant way to increase your metabolism is to build muscle. These tips below will give you a little insight on how to efficiently flush your body of toxins and prime your body to build muscle!

1. Eat Breakfast, Everyday! Never skip out on your first meal of the day. It is crucial to eat a healthy breakfast 30 minutes upon waking, breaking the fast from the night. Feeling rushed in the morning? Prep those breakfast meals the night before so it’s no hassle in the morning. Some great breakfast recipes to prep the night before are egg white muffins, overnight oats, or a protein shake!

2. Spice Up Your Life– Adding spice to your foods have proven to help rev the metabolism by kicking up your body temperature. Add cayenne pepper to your protein or start your day with a glass of hot water, cayenne pepper, and lemon.

3. Enjoy 6 small meals a day- Eating smaller meals throughout the day prevents your from binging out on one big meal,  it keeps your blood sugar in check (preventing spikes in blood sugar).

4. Pack on the Protein- Your body digest protein slower than carbs and fat, keeping you full longer. In a process called thermogenesis, your body uses 10% of your caloric intake by digestion. Protein takes longer to burn than carbs and fat, so your body expands more energy absorbing the nutrients. Another benefit of protein is that it helps retain lean muscle mass, which is the best fat burning tool you can have!

5. Don’t cut calories TOO low- Cutting you calories too low can be damaging to your metabolism. You may be tricking your body into thinking it needs to hold on to everything you eat by storing as fat.

6. Burst Training- This type of intense interval training elevated the  growth hormone and have been shown to decrease body fat and increase protein synthesis after exercise. Interval training burns more calories and fat not only during the workout but throughout the rest of the day.

7. Strength Training- Don’t be afraid of the weights! Building muscle is the most efficient way to boost your metabolism. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest. This should be a given!

8. Sleep- Studies have shown that women who sleep five hours or fewer per night are 32 percent more likely to experience major weight gain. When you lack sleep, your metabolism can’t function properly, and instead your metabolism slows down. Poor sleep also causes an increase in the hormone ghrelin, which signals the body to eat more.

9. Drink MORE Water- This is a simple way to speed up metabolism and burn calories. Our body needs to stay hydrated to maintain regular body functions.

10. Don’t take Shortcuts- Take the stairs, find a parking spot that allows you to walk a little further, ride you bike to a friends instead of driving, take a brisk walk everyday for at least 15 minutes. This small changes will help you burn extra calories throughout the day that sure do add up at the end of the week!