Photography by Ian L. Sitren

Posts tagged “Palm Springs Fitness Center

Everything About Cardio

I really enjoyed shooting this video for Palm Springs Fitness Center. Actually a little long for social media, but it really explains the good and bad about “cardio machines” for weight loss. Everybody wonders about why they can march on that treadmill for hours and hours and never lose a pound. I know this is a hot topic; very quickly it was watched by a few thousand people. Check it out…


Would Have Been Playing Video Games

I often get asked, what is the hardest part of working out. The answer is always, getting to the front door of the gym in the first place. Get that accomplished and everything else will fall into place. One of my videos for Palm Springs Fitness Center.

Free Gym Stuff And Hire Me

I am going to promote my favorite gym to you, Palm Springs Fitness Center. I have worked out there for years. I do my photos and videos there. I do the gym photos and video and manage their social media. Of course I did this video too.
 
Here is my point. I have been in gyms for decades and really know what I am doing. But so many people are in the gym getting nothing accomplished because they just do not know what to do. And they do things wrong and get hurt.
 
So here is a chance for you to get some free training and workout free too. And of course I want you to marvel at my wonderful simple video and hire me to do some for you! Or maybe manage your social media. Thanks! My e-mail is Ian@SecondFocus.com

Mr. Natural Olympia Talks Cardio

My work in bodybuilding and fitness as a photographer has allowed me to meet some great people. Like my friend Mr. John Hansen who has the title as the very first Mr. Natural Olympia.

Here in a segment of video we did at Palm Springs Fitness Center. Treadmill and StairMaster, how and why from a guy who really knows his stuff.


Zumba Makes For Smiles And Laughs

Quick video interview with Karen about her Zumba classes at Palm Springs Fitness Center. Great fun doing these videos, she has such a great smile and laugh and enthusiasm!


“The Hardest Part Is Walking Through That Door”

I have photographs, videos and features published in bodybuilding and fitness many thousands of times over. But I find doing these video features for Palm Springs Fitness Center among my very favorites. Such wonderful people!

 


Torso Twisting

A quick and simple video story for Palm Springs Fitness Center. Great fun doing these! Torso twisting with fitness trainer Aaron and his client Ken who has lost 40 pounds!


Squats & Social Media

From my photo shoot with Mark Ebinger and a Social Media post from it…

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Lifting weights, a little or a lot, it all makes you stronger, no matter how old you are. For your body and your mind, working out has always been shown to be one of the best things you can do for yourself ever!

Come on in and give it a try at Palm Springs Fitness Center! For A Free 7-Day Pass, text PSFC to 95577. All in air-conditioned comfort and fun! And any questions, just check in with one of our trainers to get you going on your fitness journey. Thanks!


NEWD GYM

My first thought about a NEWD GYM was maybe with the right crowd lol

NEWD Gym
 

NEWD GYM! Not here anyway, we have a keep your clothes on policy. But we can help you look and feel much better this time of year in those shorts and bikinis or less!

Come on in and workout for Free! For A Free 7-Day Pass, text PSFC to 95577. All in air-conditioned comfort and fun! Thanks!


Love Training Delts With Ava

Training tip from IFBB Pro Figure Champion Ava Cowan…

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Delts- The love of training them, and that I certainly do!

I prefer to explore all angles, hand positions and planes of motion. My goal is to target every single fiber, front to back equally, creating beautifully developed symmetrical shoulders.

In this exercise, the dumbbell front raise on incline bench, targets the anterior delts.

Incline front raises, using a pronated hand position (palms facing the floor) may be alternated with a semi-supinated (palms facing each other) grip.

-Start this exercise by lying supine on an incline bench set to 45 degrees.Â
-With the elbows slightly bent, raise the dumbbells using your shoulders until your arms are parallel to the floor or slightly higher.Â
-Keep a slight bend in the elbow and raise the weight.Â
-Stay in control of the exercise with a tempo of a count of two up and four on the way down. -Lower the weight under control to a dead stop before repeating.

Sets: 2-4
Reps: 6-10
Rest: 90 seconds


Iron – The Best Supplement

My favorite supplement has always been Iron! Lifted, pushed, pulled, and curled. Typically in as much weight as I could handle. One of the reasons I have always liked Palm Springs Fitness Center as my gym… 150lb dumbbells. Always needed them for one arm back rows.

Pro Bodybuilder and United States Marine Xavisus Gayden​ from one of our photo shoots. Thanks!

Bodybuilders Xavisus Gayden working out during our photo shoot in the gym


Doing It Right

From one of my photo shoots with the incredible Doug Brignole. This guy really knows what he is doing! One of the foremost experts on weight training and exercise on the planet. At Palm Springs Fitness Center.

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Gym People

From our photo shoot. A good reason why Palm Springs Fitness in my favorite gym. Gym owners who are actually gym people.

Palm Springs Fitness Center Owner Duyen Ariss along with her husband Carlos lift weights, watches those diets, and hits the treadmill just like the rest of us.

A lifestyle of fitness that makes for an understanding of the gym you want to have in your lifestyle too. You can get a Free 7-Day Pass to work on your fitness lifestyle, text PSFC to 95577. See you there and Thanks!

Duyen Ariss


DOMINATE MACHINE

DOMINATE MACHINE… Got that right! What’s on your t-shirt? Show it off and get it done. Ashley Owens-Gulina has been doing that! From our photo shoot.

At my favorite gym, Palm Springs Fitness Center. Get a Free 7-Day Pass by texting PSFC to 95577. Come on in and let me see your really cool t-shirt! We can take a photo and feature you!

Ashley In The Gym


EAT LIFT SLEEP REPEAT

From our photo shoot… EAT LIFT SLEEP REPEAT… Cortney Solomon keeps it simple. From our photo shoot at Palm Springs Fitness Center.

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Astounding Physique Building

Jessica Holohan from our photo shoot. One of the truly astounding physique building I have seen. And I have seen a lot! At my favorite gym, Palm Springs Fitness Center.

Jessica Holohan


Accomplishment

Accomplishment! And it really shows in many ways! Gym photo shoot with Jessica Holohan.

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Training At 88

From fitness and bodybuilding pros to everyday people, I must say that the video series I have been doing with seniors for Palm Springs Fitness Center have been just wonderful. Thanks!


The Best Part…

The best part of doing these short videos for Palm Springs Fitness Center is meeting and chatting with these wonderful people who are on their fitness journey. Doing squats with Gabriella and her gym trainer Lisa…


Love Doing These!

Have I mentioned that I love doing these short videos for Palm Springs Fitness Center? Maybe I have but I really do, they are so fun and worthwhile. Spend a few moments. Thanks!


Around The World

Super fun when I get to do a photo shoot with people from all the way around the globe. Raechelle Chase for New Zealand Fitness Magazine at Palm Springs Fitness Center.

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Cable Crossovers With Ava Cowan

Cable Crossovers with IFBB Pro Figure competitor Ava Cowan at Palm Springs Fitness Center for her workout series magazine photo shoot with me. Thanks!

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Ava Cowan…

– One of my favorite ways to train chest. Especially on a Free Motion Machine because of the ability to use a much lighter weight than on a traditional cable machine. Light weight may be a preference on a decline chest press for women for a variety of reasons. Ordinarily, there isn’t a huge emphasis on the decline portion of chest training. But keep in mind that balance and symmetry are key so simply adjust the weight accordingly, and add a few sets in.

– Intermediate and Advanced: It’s an epic exercise for all levels of lifters. I absolutely encouraged you to raise and lower the cables incrementally in order to hit every single angle of the pecs.”

– Favorite Features: There is also the ability to control the movement, speed and angle on a cable machine makes it one of my favorites.

New to your fitness journey or maybe stuck along the way? Check in with one of our trainers. We are all here to be part of that journey with you! Thanks!

 


One Of My…

One of my favorite photographs of one of my favorite people, Randalene Sergent, shot at Palm Springs Fitness Center. Thanks!

Randalene Sergent


Chest Fly’s And Crush Press

Another workout video with some good points that I shot for Palm Springs Fitness Center with trainer Dan Partridge. Thanks!

About “good form” in doing exercises… “… the reason I have a job”. “We want to make sure that when you come in here that you are doing the exercises not only to better yourself but to make sure you are doing it properly…” – Dan Partridge