Ricardo's list of useful links:
The websites below contain a wealth of information pertaining to fitness training, nutrition, and forums for fitness minded people that I find invaluable for my own personal fitness as well as my clients. Learn more about my coaching style and ways you can kick start your own training program with the following links:
Crossfit.com
This website is the foundation for how I train not only myself, but my clients, my wife, my grandmother-in-law and my teenage nephews.
The Paleo Diet
As someone who has tried every “diet”, whether it is a high carb, low fat diet for my endurance events to the South Beach Diet to curb my carb addiction, the Paleo diet has been a godsend. Most importantly, it is scientifically healthier than the abovementioned diets. I never feel deprived or hungry 30 minutes after a meal. My athletic performance has improved. I have also learned the importance of quality foods - eating only organic fruits/vegetables and organic meat to fulfill my dietary requirements. Learn more in this introduction to the Paleolithic Diet by Dr. Ben Balzer.
San Francisco Crossfit
San Francisco Crossfit is where I train with my Coach and Physical Therapist. Owners Kelly and Juliet Starrett have created a community of athletes that are inviting, upbeat, and encouraging. If personal training is not in your budget at this time, then group training at San Francisco Crossfit is a great start to improving your fitness.
Thumbtack
Why can you go online right now and buy any product you want but you can't do the same for tutors, handymen, dog walkers, or other local services? Thumbtack is changing that.
Thumbtack isn't like typical local search directories that simply return business listings with ratings and reviews, leaving you no better off than the paper Yellow Pages.
Instead, Thumbtack gives you the ability to vet, contact and book service professionals the moment you find them. Find a certified personal trainer now!