Happy 5th!

Happy 5th Everybody!

Happy 5th of July everybody!!! Drive safe!

– Hulk

 

Hulk has grown to TWO official certified trainers!

Champion. Newly Certified

Goodness gracious, emotions keep overflowing now don’t they! I would like your eyes to avert upwards towards the newest personal trainer in the HULK family. Tyrone Rivera, through blood, sweat, tears, unrivaled determination, and a ferocity this side of the West Coast has never seen has lost over 152 lbs and quit his job at being the best guitar maker of his generation (not an exaggeration, more as an important indicator of how big of a deal this is) to become a PERSONAL TRAINER. The photo above is smilin’ Tye, complete in Hulk shirt (he said it was the reason he passed, I think it more fell on how awesome he is, but tomato/tomawto), after he passed his certification test through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). No more group leader for this man, he is now a certifiable threat!!!

I want to extend this post to the importance of the accomplishments this man has achieved, as well as…

Bobbi lost 90 lbs officially today!

I will NOT let it go unmentioned that today, Tyrone’s better half hit her OFFICIALLY 90 lbs down mark. Bobbi, you are just an inspirational, you just take a more quiet approach. The world needs all sorts of heroes, and whether you like it or not, you are one of mine.

AhhhhOOOOOO!!!!

– Hulk

9 Days!

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I dedicate this post to a song I dedicate to my team. When you get a chance, please listen to this song in its entirety with full focus. It’s a very popular song, but the weight of it hit me hard this morning. Tonight is our last upper body workout for Hulk: Round VI. We only have 2 more workouts after this. It is such an honor to fight this fight with you Team. Thank you. I love you all.

– Hulk

10 Days!

I loved Jessica's Hulk shirt so much, I bought my own 🙂

Last night’s episode of “The Voice” was intense! I gotta say, I enjoyed every single original song from every contestant. Surprisingly, I think my favorite song was Dia’s! She is tearin’ it up something fierce right now! Not only is the song really awesome (hint hint, song of the day, which can always be found by clicking the first picture posted of the day for those of you who forgot) but the message behind it is GREAT. Quit creating problems where there are now. Recognized what you are blessed with and latch onto that as opposed to getting hung up on problems just for the “woe is me” factor.

As for everybody else, jeepers they were fantastic! Vicci, Beverly, and Javier all destroyed not only their original songs, but they’re duets as well. Beverly and Christina’s rendition of “Beautiful” was amazing, and I really liked the Tom Petty cover Blake and Dia did! Alright, enough of “The Voice!” Especially since my man Nakia didn’t make the finals (but the tour is the top 8 performers so it works out!)

I want to thank everybody for the continued support of Hulkster Amanda Martin, her Husband Jeff Martin, and their son Jon Michael. We’ve got a website in the works for them, countless people hoping to donate money, and even more people willing to donate time, labor, goods, and skills to do a silent auction. Together, as a Hulk family, I promise we will make sure you’re taken care of Amanda!

Hulkamaniacs, we have 10 days left in the current challenge. I need to reiterate how proud I am of each and every one of you. Seriously, this isn’t just a “light fluffy” challenge meant to give you something to do, this is a COMMITMENT. This is DIFFICULT. This is a challenge designed to incinerate the “old you” and leave a new, refreshed, healthy you standing. Well, those of you still with me (25 out of starting 26 – Best ending Hulk turnout yet), you have done just that and then some. Similar to how I LOVE the midpoint of the challenge when we do measurements because it shows exactly what you’ve accomplished, I love the last day for the very same reason. The “after picture,” the improved fit test results, the renewed measurements… I can’t wait to show you all the accomplishments you’ve made. Even those of you who know how kick ass you’re doing (a lot of you still don’t know how awesome of a job you’re doing, but that’s ok… you’ll know soon enough!) STILL won’t have the full spectrum of your transformation until the very last day…

… Which is 10 days away… 10 days of opportunity at its finest! To get the results people don’t get by doing the work people don’t do! By planting that positive seed and getting that positive flower… By digging deeper than you’ve ever dug before and uncovering the you you’ve always wanted to be. “We could have had it all” will be changed to “we got it all and then some.” Hulk is growing everybody. I can feel it. You can feel it. It’s outreach is expanding the realms of the aerobic room here at Anytime Fitness on Santa Rosa Ave. and blossoming to something bigger than I ever imagined. All thanks to you.

– Hulk

11 Days!

Amanda, we've got your back!

From Amanda:

 

Hi, for people who may not know, my husband and I had a beautiful baby boy Jon Michael Martin March 3rd 2011. He was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia. It is a severe heart defect which requires a few surgeries to help make him the best he can be. He Had his first open heart surgery April 5th 2011, and the second will be August 5th 2011. Luckily the first two surgeries we got covered by wonderful children’s groups, however the third one we have to pay for. We will be holding a silent auction sometime next year and would love if anyone would like to, or knows of anyone who would donate Skills/ Art/ Photography, really anything we could auction. Please keep it mind and spread the word.

Thank you

Amanda, Jeff and Jon Michael

 

Now, I have chosen to spread this message that she sent me and others because… I can. Because she more than deserves. Because I have a network that expands beyond a few people and I’m going to take advantage of it. Amanda, we love you! I’d write more, but I’m not going to take away from something so important. You can get your fill of my quirkiness tomorrow baby birds 😉

– Hulk

Pictures and Videos Galore!

When they ask you tell 'em

Outdoor Bootcamp Day! (Click Here)

Video: Tye Breaks 200 lbs (Click Here)

Video: Disney Chant! (Click Here)

Team Hulk Facebook Fan Page (Click Here)

 

Subscribe to my blog and become a fan on Facebook and I’ll be your friend forever! AhhhOOOOOOOOOOO! Matt, thanks for the song of the day ;). Back to work on the slideshow!

– Hulk

Hulk would be nothing without you.

Tye weighing in under 200 lbs for the first time since he was 10 years old.

The 2 on the bottom have lost more weight collectively than I weight total (200 lbs). AMAZING.

Bobbi, Tye's wife, is also the lowest she's weighed TODAY since being about a sophomore in High School. HELLLOOOOO Milestones!! Bobbi, I am SO proud of you. I will NOT let your accomplishments go unnoticed!

It was Cheryl Taylor's last Hulk workout before her surgery on Monday! We are gonna miss you these last two weeks scrumptious!

Punky swearing to Cheryl I'm going to visit the day of her surgery. See Cheryl, it's on my website, so it HAS to be true now!

Today was a PHENOMENAL day. We had our first outdoor bootcamp, but more importantly some milestones were hit. Bobbi Rivera is the lightest she’s been since a sophomore in High School, Her husband, Tye Rivera, weighs under 200 lbs for the first time since he was 10 years old. Art Villareal solidified his “under 200” spot today. All you future Hulksters, this is what you get to look forward to.

Teygan Mason, Hulkster (and awesome Zumba instructor) Jessica LaVenter’s boyfriend is joining TOUGH MUDDER BABY. So far “Team Hulk” has 32 members and growing. We have the second largest team registered for Sunday, September 18th at Squaw Valley, and we are going to DOMINATE. It is my goal to cause such a ruckus that Tough Mudder has NO CHOICE but to do a story on us. Notice the camera with the microphone on the top picture in this post? Big things poppin’ for Hulk y’all. Hop on the train or get left at the station!

Alas, it was filled with some bitterness as well. It was our very own Cheryl Taylor’s last Hulk workout of the challenge before going in for hip surgery on Monday. Chery, your infectious spirit, inspiration, and constant dirty comments are going to be missed to the fullest. You are a TRUE Hulkster, and you better believe you’re gonna be having some visitors coming your way very soon!

Also, Amanda Martin’s baby sitter was feeling under the weather today and she was not able to make it today either. Don’t worry Amanda, we will be going outdoors again for you for sure!

I’d write more, but I’m starving beyond starving. Shaleena and Cory, hope you guys are ready to Hulk out!

– Hulk

PS in honor of Michael Jackson (RIP MJ!), all songs of the day today (each picture has a different one) are Jackson classics.

“They Don’t Care About Us”

Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Bang bang, shot dead
Everybody’s gone mad

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

Beat me, hate me
You can never break me
Will me, thrill me
You can never kill me
chew me, sue me
Everybody do me
Kick me, kike me
Don’t you black or white me

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

Tell me what has become of my life
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, now
I’m tired of bein’ the victim of hate
You’re rapin’ me of my pride
Oh, for God’s sake
I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy…
Set me free

Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
trepidation, speculation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Black male, black mail
Throw your brother in jail

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

Tell me what has become of my rights
Am I invisible because you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
I’m tired of bein’ the victim of shame
They’re throwing me in a class with a bad name
I can’t believe this is the land from which I came
You know I do really hate to say it
The government don’t wanna see
But if Roosevelt was livin’
He wouldn’t let this be, no, no

Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, speculation
Everybody litigation
Beat me, bash me
You can never trash me
Hit me, kick me
You can never get me

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

Some things in life they just don’t wanna see
But if Martin Luther was livin’
He wouldn’t let this be

Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, segregation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Kick me, strike me
Don’t you wrong or right me

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don’t really care about us

 

That Morphsuit was hot!!

She's Superwoman alright!

First and foremost, Click Here to see the amazing pictures from last night’s “Superhero” workout!

Why don't people take me seriously?

So last night, I had pretty much the most fun of all time. As you can see, I sported a green “morphsuit” (anybody watch “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?” Or how about the Vancouver Green Men?) with some purple shorts in support of my favorite superhero, HULK! Not gonna lie, that thang was HOT like the black leather in a convertible with the top down underneath the Arizona sun in the middle of July. Fear not though, I still did Zumba afterwards!!! Seriously though, last night was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who dressed up and participated to the fullest!

Also, special shout out to my parents for showing up for Zumba!

Mama Hulk and Papa Hulk!

Like Father Like Son!

Kima, I want to thank you again for fighting through the pain your elbows give you. You’re genuinely inspiring, especially the fact that you thank me afterwards every time!

Amanda Martin, I promise to always wear the jumpsuit if you need. We can even go out and get coffee… I will wear the jumpsuit. Don’t think I won’t!

Amanda Vallee, tell Hawaii Taryn and I will be there very soon. You better be having a blast! We miss you, come back to us!

Tanisha, spin on your hands tomorrow and I will post a video, I promise :).

Tye, you tore the wheels off that train of a workout last night, chewed them up, spit them out, and formed them into a racecar as you sped off into the sunset. Because you could. Seriously, you manhandled that workout like it was the 50’s and you were asking your secretary to do some work for you. Minus the gin of course.

Mama Hulk and Papa Hulk, I hope you had fun at Zumba! You better be apart of our Zumba family now!

Jessica, you are the best Zumba instructor in the world.

Chris, although round IS a shape, we’re trying to shape shift here smartass :).

– Hulk

PS click on the pictures, there’s some goodies in there!

 

Avengers Workout, this Thursday!

Sound off!!

Let me reiterate, this Thursday is your favorite superhero theme! I, obviously, am going to be rocking “Hulk” but that doesn’t mean everybody else has to! The Incredible Hulk was part of “The Avenger!” What I mean by that is he had friends! Come as Thor, Superman, Iron Man, Green Lantern, Batman, Punisher, Ant Man, Captain America, Spiderman, Wolverine… You name it! Be who you want to be! Want to be Hulk? Is he your favorite? Rock it to the fullest, I definitely won’t stop you :).

This Saturday I’m hoping to FINALLY do the first outdoor bootcamp! I know I’m reiterating a lot of the simple post I posted yesterday, but this is important stuff! It’s worth the reiteration! I just wanna make sure everybody is up on their Claritin or any of that if you need it for allergies, because I wanna destroy those legs under the sunlight!

So I finally traded in my “Dre Beats” ear buds that stopped working a couple of months ago and got a new pair. Procrastination is nobodies friend. It didn’t help that I have a million pairs of headphones :/.

Song of the day is my new favorite song. Just wanted to let you all know.

– Hulk

With the energy Team Hulk brings to the table, we could power up a major city!

3 weeks left Hulksters...

We’ve got 3 weeks left after today Hulkamaniacs… 21 days… We are on the final homestretch and all y’all are STILL killing it!! What do you do when you see the finish line? You don’t leisurely make your way across the ticker tape… You sprint for that bastard like it’s got the antidote to some rattler venom you’ve got coursing through your veins and you’ve got about 30 more seconds to live. Well, with 3 weeks left, start sprinting!!! Just be sure to bring your shovel with you…

Maggie Shuck, your energy was off the CHARTS today at bootcamp! For reals, you were in beast mode so hard “The Avengers” are thinking about recruiting you! Good god woman, work it like you’re unionized!

Chenoa Busic (Cheen-Wah as I like to say), you are just absolutely amazing. With 3 weeks left and the numbers you’re putting up, you are a MAJOR darkhorse coming up strong! I need to publicly recognize how much butt you’re kicking Chenoa. You lost 4 and a half lbs this week! In week SEVEN!!! That’s almost unheard of girl! No need to psych yourself out, start psyching yourself UP, because you MORE than deserve it! Also, thank you so much for the kind words today. They always, ALWAYS mean the world to me and you are one of the reasons I am the luckiest fella in the whole, wide world. Why? Because I get to work with people like you on a daily basis!

Everybody, Bud’s back is killing him. It’s getting better, and he wanted to be there today more than anything, but gotta rest those injuries!

Art had a work gig and Kathi is tending to her injured daughter, but they wish everybody the greatest as well!

This Thursday… We have a theme workout… I will make the announcement tomorrow since the details are still being ironed out… but it’s gonna be a fun one ;).

This Saturday, I also plan on having an outdoor bootcamp at the park!

Everyone, enjoy the rest of your Saturday… I’ve got a slideshow to work on 😉

– Hulk

PS the song of the day is top 3 ALL TIME favorite workout songs.