Background

Rich Butkevic is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, nationally recognized fitness author, competitive triathlete, and member of USA Triathlon. He trains individuals of all levels utilizing a method that centers on efficiency, practicality, and simplicity. He is known for his ability to motivate his clients and maintain enthusiasm and consistency. By ensuring his programs fit into the lives of his clients, he is able to boast a much higher success rate than many of his peers. His in-depth assessments, cutting edge nutrition knowledge, and personalization make his programs stand out as recognizable and uniquely effective in the industry. In addition to performance training, he derives great satisfaction from helping those whose goals are centered on weight loss and has successfully helped many people free themselves from unwanted pounds and inches.

Coach Rich conducts personal training in Madison for those living in Wisconsin or Illinois. He also conducts online training from www.MadisonTrainer.com.

He can be contacted at rich@trimuscle.com.

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Chase That Oreo - Use Realistic Cardio & Resistance Training Methods.
You ever go into the gym and see a lady on the elliptical going at a leisurely pace and reading Ladies Home Journal? Get some insight and tips on what you can do to make your training sessions really work for you. Also learn about PLE - Read on for more.
Section: Training :: Sep 28, 2006

Make Realistic Goals So You Don't Get Set Up For Failure!
They did everything right, ate what I told them, exercised, supplemented, got proper rest, but yet when they stepped on that scale, it didn't reflect back... Learn a little about how setting realistic goals is much more rewarding.
Section: Mind :: Feb 16, 2007

Learn About Interval Training & What Makes A Serious Athlete.
You have heard it called HIIT, Body for Life, or wind sprints, but it's all pretty much the same thing; the best, quickest way to get in shape and lose fat. Examples for beginner, intermediate and advanced included.
Section: Sports :: May 25, 2007

The Heart Rate Handbook: Heart Rate Training, Lactate Threshold, & Training Zones.
Heart rate training is tailoring your workouts and performance based upon your heart rate. Believe it or not, you're already sort of doing this... Learn more about what this training is, what lactate threshold is, training zones and more right here.
Section: Training :: Aug 23, 2007

Go Ahead, Do It Wrong: Learn From Your Mistakes And Make Long Term Gains!
For a lot of us, we felt guilty and said, 'The heck with it,' and two cookies turned into a whole box. Don't let your mistakes run your life - Get right back up and finish strong. Motivate yourself with these examples!
Section: Mind :: Oct 22, 2007

Betancourt Nutrition Glutamine Chewies Prevents Muscle Wasting And Overtraining! Learn More!