Category Archives: Weight Loss

Antonio’s Training Newsletter- Summer 2011

Schell Brother’s Finish Corporate Fitness Challenge   Three years ago I developed a program to help employees learn how to get in shape by combining my 12-Week Body Transformation with a little friendly office competition.  Since then, a lot has … Continue reading

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Schell Brothers offers 11,000 reasons to get fit

     For the last three years I’ve had the privilege to partner up with Schell Brothers companies to offer a corporate fitness challenge designed to give employees the opportunity to get in better shape. Each year the contest … Continue reading

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Is weight training necessary for older people?

    Q: I read your column every week and I notice you write about a variety of topics, but one thing is definitely for sure, you are a big fan of weight training. I used to lift weights when … Continue reading

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Several strategies can help with weight loss success

Q.: Every time I read an article about getting in shape, I always see the same information. Are there any secrets you could share that would help shed some light on working out and losing weight? A.: There’s a lot … Continue reading

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Who were the most physically fit presidents?

Q: In celebration of Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 21, I thought I’d ask a question that only a person with your credentials could answer. In light of the fact that you are a history teacher and personal trainer, who do … Continue reading

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Antonio’s Training Newsletter- Fall 2010

Schell Brothers Complete Corporate Challenge Team Schell Brothers- (l-r) Lauren Foster, Geri Wagaman, John Cristaldi, Phil Terhune, Christina Harvey, Mark Fitzgerald, trainer Chris Antonio, Josh Hay, Patty Brown, Michelle Capaldi and Matty Adler. Not Shown is Greg Wengryn and Mark … Continue reading

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Antonio’s Training Newsletter – Summer 2010

Schell Brothers Start Corporate Fitness Challenge On June 15th thirteen members of the Schell Bothers construction company began competing against each other in my corporate fitness challenge. For the next 12 weeks participants will be expected follow my body transformation … Continue reading

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What is visceral fat?

Chris: My father is a naturally big guy that could defiantly stand to lose a few pounds. He is 5’11” and weights 270 pounds. The funny thing is that his belly is rather large but is hard as a rock. … Continue reading

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Which cardio is best for toning?

Chris: I am a pear-shaped individual, smaller on top and heavier at my hips and thighs. My question is this. Do certain cardio machines work better for pear-shaped individuals than others? Meaning should I target machines that work strictly this … Continue reading

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What is my doctor’s scale 14 pounds heavier?

Chris: I am 39 and, I think, according to my scale at home, I weigh between 115 and 120. I am 5’7, and I work out every other day without fail. I do cardio and weight training and I eat … Continue reading

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