Santiago Ramirez’s Blog

Feb 08

Why did Drew Brees win the MVP?

I remember reading this article in Sports Illustrated and seeing Drew using these TRX straps as part of his conditioning. This is why I got involved with Fitness Anywhere and TRX. I’ve always been a Brees fan through our AdvoCare business but I was upset when he was traded to the New Orleans Saints from our San Diego Chargers. Even though he played in New Orleans he kept training with the best personal trainer in the business, Todd Durkin, whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Watch this video about Drew and listen to what he says in the beginning.

Feb 03

I’m back. Blogging and training. Finally.

Posted in: Fitness, management

It’s a new year and I’m a month late. Well, better late than never I guess. One of my so-called resolutions for this year is that I blog more. One of the subjects I would like to discuss is management and more specifically how to motivate your people. I don’t claim to have all the answers - if anything I may use this platform to vent.

Enough about that. Today I started my TRX programming again and I going to use Todd Durkin’s Train Like the Pros series for the next few weeks. After that I would like to transition into the TRX 12 week military program and complete that by the end of spring. I’m still running but not at the pace I was a year ago. I’ve been suffering from some pain in my knee and feet and think that I may have overtrained for the half marathon in March. As for half’s, Im looking at the new San Diego Half Marathon that will take place with the Rock N Roll Marathon in June. I just need to figure out a way to get there.

Apr 08

Alwyn Cosgrove: Metabolic Resistance Training - on the TRX

Posted in: Fitness

Here’s another great post from Alwyn Cosgrove on TRX and how he uses Suspension Training.

Alwyn Cosgrove: Metabolic Resistance Training - on the TRX.

Don’t forget you can get a TRX here.

Mar 29

Knoxville Marathon

Posted in: Fitness, Fun, Internet, News

My results from the Half Marathon today.

Uploaded with plasq’s Skitch!

Mar 24

New video from Fitness Anywhere!

Posted in: Fitness, Fun, Internet, News, video

Check out the new TRX® cardio workout video from Fitness Anywhere. If you want to get a TRX®, click here.

Mar 22

This is why I miss San Diego, especially on Sundays.

Posted in: Fitness, Fun, Internet, News, video

Chris Cantore from 91X FM fame was a local DJ that we used to listen to while we lived in San Diego. I follow his twitter along with some other San Diegans (refer to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy for proper pronunciation) to keep up with our home town in Southern California. Chris is a surfer and I found this video on his YouTube channel about the effort to save Trestles, a local surf spot to generations, from a toll road being built and destroying one of the last, pristine surf spots. The rally in the video was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and it’s great to see the locals come out and do something to save our beaches. I miss our town, our coast, and most of all the people that stand up and speak up when something isn’t right. We will return one day and my little one will surf Trestles.

Mar 19

This IS fitness… anywhere.

Posted in: Fitness, Fun, Photography

Fitness Anywhere…Everywhere - Make Your Body Your Machine .

Mar 19

TRX Force Kit: Best total body tool voted by Men’s health magazine

Posted in: Fitness, Internet, News, Photography, marketing, martial arts

Best Total-Body Tool

Fitness Anywhere TRX Suspension Trainer FORCE Kit

Designed by a Navy SEAL as a go anywhere workout, this set of nylon straps creates resistance from two sources always at your disposal: body weight and gravity. Lock the straps onto any elevated fixture - a pullup bar, door, or tree branch - and you’ll unlock new dimensions in your training. Resistance can be adjusted from 5 percent to 100 percent of body weight by changing the incline of your body.

via TRX Force Kit: Best total body tool voted by Men’s health magazine.