spotlight: courtney paul
examine the point at which you want to give up. That is the point at which you get the most results, so keep pushing and do something that you never thought you could do. That’s where your “forever changes” occur. The CPXperience isn’t just a personal training course or small group training, it’s mental and physical and that’s why I named it an “experience.” Tell me more about how you came to be on Work Out New York. Someone came to one of my classes and said,
feel good. So, have that beer, have that piece of cake, but you know what? You also have to take that Bootcamp class, lift weights, do Pilates, take yoga classes, anything available to balance it out. That’s my philosophy when it comes to training too—it’s a lifestyle. It’s something that you have to stick to. We’re here to enjoy the fruits of the earth, but, I will also train hard, optimize, moderation and balance methods. Basically it sounds like you are advocating personal responsibility for one’s choices. My friend Holly [Rilinger], who is on Work Out
New York too and I were just talking about this. We have clients who are thinking, “ Oh my god, what if I go totally crazy over the holidays?” Well, you know, go ahead and eat everything, just be mindful of how much. It really is all about moderation. Like Julia Child said, “Everything in modera- tion…including moderation.” I love it… She was so brilliant.
Tell me about your program, the CPXperience. CPXperience is basically a program that I put together for my clients around group training and classes. Train hard, have a great time, but don’t take it so seriously. I mean, what ever happened to fitness being fun? I bring humor to exercise; I like to enjoy myself and not feel like I’m 20 seconds from death. (Laughs) I also tap into your mental outlook, the reason why you run, jog, bike, or lift and then
“You are the just the thing that we are looking for.” It was basically a group of friends that came together. I’ve known Holly Rilinger for 13 years, Layla Luciano, I’ve known her for three years and her boyfriend Jay for like two years and I’ve known Noah Neiman for at least two years. I’ve known Lindsay Clayton and Lena Marti, who is like my little sister. It was a group of friends who were chosen and are basically enjoying a great time together. What has been the most surprising thing about being on the show for you? I’d have to say that no matter how well you know somebody, you don’t know them as well as you thought. The show really gives you a chance to see the leopard’s spots. There can be a lot of layers and you really get to know them, especially when it’s away from work. Another interesting thing has been that you learn who your friends really are, the ones who stick up for you when you’re not there. I read that you refer to yourself as the “Crazy Glue” in the show. What’s that all about? Because I like to have fun… who wants to be a
stick in the mud and be boring? I am spontaneous and like to get crazy once in a while. If being spontaneous, living in my truth and saying what I believe is crazy to you—guess what—lock me up and put me in a straitjacket. If I smell bullshit, I will call it out, that’s just me. People don’t like honesty. (Laughs) They shy away from it and are like, “Oh no, you are crazy!” I’ve watched a few of the episodes and it’s interesting watching the relationships develop. Baby, you haven’t seen anything develop yet.
All I can say is “Stay tuned.” Whenever that final image on the Polaroid starts to appear, some of these people are real monsters! Stay real close, it’s going to get interesting. There are turns that caught me by surprise multiple times. You’re getting a bit of an inside scoop right now!
WORKOUT BASICS: 1. You have to do your squats. They help your glutes, your hamstrings and in general, your legs. Everybody loves a nice backside! 2. Abs are made in the kitchen. You have to drop all the sugar and the processed foods. Eat more like early humans used to eat. The more ingredients a food contains, the less you should eat of it. 3. Don’t neglect your arms. You gotta develop those guns. Focus on those biceps, but don’t forget to work your triceps. 4. You have to do cardio. I always tell my clients to run and/or sprint a minimum of 15 miles a week, no matter what type it is. If for no other reason than it keeps your heart strong. It’s also important for that alone time, to zone out and do your own thing. 5. Pull-ups, dips and dead lifts. Those are the three moves that men in particular, should do to transform that body. Pull-ups give your back that deep v, dips give you the depth in your chest and dead lifts not only make your legs and butt beautiful, it will also help your back.
COURTNEY’S FIVE “MUST DO”
TO AVOID: 1. Stay away from sugar. It’s totally addictive. 2. Get rid of soda in any form. Diet soda is the worst thing you can put into your body. The chemicals suppress and shut down your metabolism. 3. Stay away from processed foods. They are the worst thing for you…next to diet sodas. If you can plant it in the ground and it grows, you can have it. If it’s an animal that you can raise, you can eat it. 4. Dump Long-Haul Foods. Go organic, you will consume less pesticides and hormones. Avoid dairy for the same reasons.
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RAGE monthly | JANUARY 2016
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