James Villepigue CSCS

James Villepigue, CSCS is an International Best Selling Author of over 22 books. Over the last 8 years, he has built one of the most successful fitness book franchises in history.

He has been involved in the health and fitness industries for over 17 years. With over one million copies of James’ books sold, he has helped many hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world—of all ages and from all walks of life—achieve extraordinary results to their body’s & their lives.

James is most passionate about sharing his mastery of getting people in their absolute best shape.

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James has appeared on and is the Featured Fitness Trainer of “The Regis & Kelly Show" , The Maury Show and many other TV and radio shows. In addition to his books, he has written for national magazines like Fitness, Women's World, Muscle-Mag, Oxygen, Cosmopolitan, Self and Marie Claire.

James earned degrees from the New York College of Health Professions and Hofstra University, and is a graduate of the highly acclaimed Institute for Professional Empowerment Life/Business Coaching. He is Nationally Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS©), under The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), a certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise), ISSA (The International Sports Science Association) and the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners).

Published on 02/11/2009

Sports Psychologists have been telling athletes for years, to look over and fully wrap thier brain around their plan of action or training routine before they actually participate in any physicl activity.

Get ready and get results!

Quick Tip: Before your workout, take just 5 minutes to look over your workout to help prepare your mind and body for the work ahead. This type of preparedness can make your workout extraordinarily more powerful.

When you are aware and aware of what your training goals are, it will help you to create a stronger mind to muscle connection. You can use the 5 minutes to visualize yourself actually going through the motions of each exercise. You can and should see in your mind's eye, yourself effortlessly moving the weights during each specific exercise movement.

You can also use this time to psyche yourself up. Psyching up AKA "arousal" doesn't have to be about thinking of something that makes you angry. I've had much better psyching success when I use happiness as a means to lift with the greatest intensity.

No matter what you do, just take 5 minutes and go over your direct plan of action. Get ready and get results!

James Villepigue CSCS