Experience a holiday transformation with BMA

Body Mind Architects (BMA) is a full-service health and fitness organization that offers the highest quality personal training sessions, group workouts and food delivery services in Los Angeles. Creative, innovative workouts and high-intensity personal trainers help clients to reach beyond their fitness goals. BMA trains clients ranging from the Santa Monica S.W.A.T. Team and pro athletes to new mothers, children and everyone in between. We use conditioning methods that transform both your body and mind—results are unrivalled by any other workout. Subscribe to the BMA Newsletter today to learn more about a customized Santa Monica beach workout that's right for you.

Pump up your personal training with these killer specials!

We love our Venice workouts and we're confident you will, too! 

INTRO SPECIAL (for New Clients only)
We know it’s hard to put a value on something you haven't tried before. But we’re so confident you’ll be hooked on BMA that we invite you to try your first personal training session for free! Work out with one of our amazing trainers, no strings attached, and see why everyone is so excited about us. What have you got to lose, the first personal training session is on us!

REFER A FRIEND
Refer a friend and get a free Personal Training session—our gift to you for your unwavering support! When you refer a friend who commits to at least 3 personal training sessions with one of our trainers, you receive a free session!

SPRING SPECIAL
30 minute intensive
Have more time to go outside, surf, walk a beach, hike while getting that same great BMA workout in half the amount of time—AND price!
30 minutes of nonstop high performance workout, BMA style, for only $40

Learn more about Venice personal training today!

BMA Trainer Spotlight: Wise

Wise Katubadrau is a personal trainer with a passion for fitness and working with people. He was born in Suvavou, a village in Fiji, and raised in Australia, where he played rugby, soccer and basketball. The competitive nature of rugby drove Wise to take his fitness to another level, so he started training with BMA.

Wise fell in love with the BMA program and quickly got into incredible shape. “I was fascinated by their training methods and the energy I got from the workouts,” he says. “They really know how to motivate and inspire clients. I feed off my workouts and it makes me want to train more and more.” Also a professional acoustic musician, Wise found that training with BMA helped his performances, making him more confident and comfortable on stage. “Whenever I play music, I feel BMA’s spirit around me and it seems like nothing is impossible,” he says.Wise’s amazing results inspired him to join the BMA team as a trainer. A stint coaching a high school soccer team in Micronesia instilled in him a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals—joining BMA was the perfect way to continue that work. He quickly integrated the BMA mindset into his interaction with clients, and strives to help others become confident and comfortable in their workouts and every other aspect of life.

 “Live life as it should be lived—BMA gives me the tools to live my life, and teaches me how to be who I am.” - Wise

Learn more about BMA Personal Training here!

Enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving!

How? By paying special attention to your workouts this week! Book an extra personal training session or two with your favorite BMA Trainer and enjoy that slice of Pumpkin Pie!

Depending on your goals, physical fitness level and interests, your trainer will design a customized program perfect for you. When you decide to work with a BMA trainer, you can book an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. You can train indoors or out. Perhaps you'd like to start a running program, go hiking or train for a triathlon. It's your session and we will accommodate your goals, needs, and interests.

All one-on-one sessions are 60 minutes. A fitness test and consultation will be conducted during your first session, with results tracked every two weeks. You can work out at once of our facilities, or we can travel to your home, personal gym or office.

Learn more about BMA Personal Training here!

Need a break from the gym? Hit the outdoors and refresh your routine!

Body Mind Architects offers some great programs for those of us who enjoy working out among the beautiful Los Angeles scenery!

Here are some great options to stay fit while getting some much needed sunshine!

Cycle and Hike Santa Monica Mountains in this radical cardio, muscle-toning workout led by BMA co-founder Spase Trajkovski, competitive cyclist and trainer to pro-cyclists.

Hiking and Yoga in Temescal Canyon combines moderate hiking trails and intervals of yoga to create an ultimate total body workout.

Workout on the beach and use BMA specialty equipment in conjunction with the resistance of the soft sand to tone muscles and burn fat in this high-intensity circuit and strength training workout.

If you love a great outdoor run, check out this fantastic list of the best places to run in Los Angeles from the Los Angeles Times! Beaches and mountains and parks, oh, my! 13 great places to run in L.A.

BMA Trainer Spotlight: Spase

Spase Trajkovski is a Personal Trainer and co-founder of BMA. Spase draws heavily from his training and experience as a competitive cyclist, as he rode for the Macedonian national team and achieved national classification in 1995. In 2004, he also placed in the top 15 in the Mr. Macedonia fitness competition. After more than a decade long hiatus, Spase returned to competitive cycling, placing third in the Devil’s Punchbowl road race and the Dana Point Criterion Race. He also placed second overall in the Ventura Stage race, where he won the “King of the Mountain” jersey.

Spase has designed a special program to train pro level cyclists and is currently running a beta session of the program with his cycling coach, Haldane Morris, a US Olympic Trials silver medalist, member of the US National Team, and winner of more than 30 state championships.

My belief is that you can only go as far as YOU allow 
yourself. Dream big, and reach high. Don't impose limits because YOU CAN ALWAYS DO BETTER, only if you believe in yourself. Fitness and health is not about the looks (big misconception!), it goes way deeper than that. It's about how it makes you feel, while everything else is a projection or a result of that feeling. I strive to be better, and BMA is the perfect outlet for that. It's my charging socket, my library, my playground." - Spase

Become a BMA Pro!

BMA offers a wide array of services: 
One-on-One Personal Training, Group Workouts, Corporate Group Workouts, Sports Conditioning, Kids Athletic Groups, Rehab, BMA Pro, Nutrition Counseling, Meal Delivery services and more. 

For more detailed information on the following services, please email:info@bodymindarchitects.com. 


TRY BMA PRO!
Step up your game with BMA’s high level sports conditioning workout, great for all athletes from novice to pro. Please consult a BMA trainer for more information on how this workout can be tailored to your sports training needs.

BMA FAQ!

What is BMA?
BMA is a full-service fitness organization that offers the highest quality health and fitness services available in Los Angeles. BMA is like no other fitness company; it’s a no-fluff, straight-up, HONEST company that keeps it REAL. We offer one-on-one private training, personal training combos, group workouts, meal delivery, nutrition counseling, kids’ camps, performance conditioning for pro athletes and female-focused training services. We use creative and innovative conditioning methods to challenge our clients like never before, and optimize every minute of their workout. Our trainers teach more than exercise techniques—we promote commitment, persistence, and hard work. We strive to get you out of your comfort zone, show you what your body can do and inspire you to lead the healthiest life possible.

What does the name BMA mean?
BMA stands for Body Mind Architects—we believe that every individual is the architect of his/her own body/mind construction. On a basic level, when the two are working in unison, great results can be obtained. Yet on the BMA level (the deeper level), we know that there is something much greater, more powerful, more expansive to be discovered... it is one's purpose and will. In this space, there are no limitations... the wisdom to make good decisions about your health comes from connecting body and mind as well as practicing self-reliance, which is what BMA philosophies are embedded in. When you can get to this level, you no longer need us—you have learned to be the architect of a healthy life.

How is BMA different from other workouts?
What makes BMA different is the workout we offer and the long lasting results it produces. We are with you every moment—from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave and beyond. We guide and challenge you, but best of all, we practice non-dependency. When you discover your own truth of what does and doesn't work for you, then you have learned to be the architect of a healthy life. Your results will be long-lasting because you know how to use your tools effectively to their highest potential. We don’t believe in making our clients “lifers.” We strive to get you to a place where you no longer need us.

How quickly can one get in shape? 
It depends on your level of commitment. We will help you with every component of what you need to get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. If you show up and participate with your best effort, you will see amazing results and will feel stronger and healthier. 

What are some of the more specific changes your body will have? 
Everyone’s goals are different—we design your workouts specifically to achieve the results you want. We are experts in areas such as gaining lean muscle mass, body fat reduction, increasing cardiovascular health, power, muscular and cardio endurance, as well as sport specific training.


Do participants have to be in good shape to attend? 
Absolutely not. We tailor the BMA workout to people of all fitness levels, age, and specific goals. Even our beach fitness group workouts include participants from every level and offer exercise conditioning techniques that anyone can do.


What does a session with BMA consist of?
A session with BMA is generally 60 minutes long, which includes a dynamic warm-up, specific training and a cool-down.


Where is BMA located?
BMA Headquarters are located in Venice Beach, California, but we also train with individuals and groups in Santa Monica, the South Bay, and all throughout Los Angeles. We have many locations that we train at, in addition to your private gym, home gym, favorite park or beach. We have the ability to come to you. Our website is www.bodymindarchitects.com.
We can be reached by calling 310.560.0098 or by emailing  info@bodymindarchitects.com


What is the cost of a BMA workout?
There are a variety of personal training and group workout packages available depending on the service you are interested in. Please call us at 310.560.0098 to find out more.

BMA Trainer Spotlight: Helen

Helen Estrada brings extensive fitness industry experience to BMA, where she oversees the day-to-day management of operations. Prior to joining BMA, Helen spent over three years as the Director of Expansion & Workshops for The S Factor. In this position, she spearheaded the growth and expansion of the company into key markets across the United States. She traveled nationwide to perform market research, evaluate and develop potential partnerships, and oversee the execution of marketing programs. In addition, Helen developed fitness workshops in their entirety, with the goal of attracting students to new locations. This required her to coordinate every aspect, ranging from teacher selection and site location to sales and merchandising.

Helen’s previous experience includes a position as Regional Director of the Children’s Guardian Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to prevent the death of children in traffic accidents. Helen received her B.A. in Organizational Management from Antioch University, where she received the Dean’s Merit scholarship and graduated with high honors. Whether she’s lifting weights, running on the beach, or surfing, Helen works out every day. Her passion for fitness attracted her to BMA, and once immersed in the program, she discovered that their philosophy of challenging individuals to meet and surpass their fitness goals had significantly impacted her life. Helen learned how to tap into her inner power and achieve fitness goals she never thought possible, and was able to take that practice and apply it to every aspect of her daily life. She quickly decided that she wanted to play an integral role in the continued growth of this organization.

 

"I NO LONGER NEED PERMISSION. The BMA workout and philosophy has taught me how to stand in my power.” - Helen

Combat holiday weight gain with personal training!

We offer great ways to save money and get fit with BMA. Now there are no excuses for getting in shape! Commit to one of the personal training session packages below and save BIG!


10=11 
Buy a package of 10 personal training sessions and receive 10% off or the 11th session free. Can be used for outdoor sessions, indoor sessions or both.

BUDDY PACKAGE
Share a personal training session with a friend or two and get up to 20% off!
1 friend= 10% off
2 friends= 20% off

BEACH PASS
Ditch the hassle of bringing cash and buy a BMA Beach Pass!
*Buy a half-season Beach Pass, good for 6 group beach workouts and get 5% off.
*Buy a full-season Beach Pass, good for 12 group beach workouts, and get 10% off.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 
Buy a 10-week nutrition package and receive 10% off or your sixth week free.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Get a full day of Meal Delivery from BMA. Three balanced, low-calorie, delicious meals, plus two snacks for the low cost of $50 per day.

Get a jumpstart on your fitness today!

BMA Kids

BMA KIDS is a soccer-specific conditioning program that helps strengthen individual and team skills mentally and physically. BMA’s Founder, Bing Dinh, brings highly skilled experience in training athletes of all levels and has worked with many professional athletes. Bing and other BMA trainers provide a fun and safe environment for kids to learn new skills and refine existing ones that will deliver success on the field and beyond. Teams who train with BMA achieve higher performance results and more wins! One hour sessions take place 1x per week at Temescal State Beach, in front of the main parking lot and lifeguard tower #8.           


Price varies depending on the size of the group. Please email info@bodymindarchitects.com for a quote.

Study finds exercise can offset obesity-linked genes!

Here is a great article by Jeannine Stein for The Los Angeles Times! It is another great reminder for why we should all continue to stay fit!

Even people with a strong genetic predisposition to obesity can offset their risk of being overweight by being physically active, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine.

British researchers examined the effects of 12 genetic variants associated with a higher risk of obesity among 20,430 people in Britain. Researchers calculated a genetic predisposition score for each volunteer that ranged from 0 to 24, representing the number of obesity-related variants they had inherited. (Most of the scores were between 10 and 13.) The volunteers also reported their levels of physical activity.

Armed with that information, the researchers determined that each DNA variant carried a 16% increased risk of obesity among those who were sedentary. But for people who got at least one hour of physical activity per day, the increased risk per variant was only 10% — a reduction of 40%.

In terms of weight gain, each obesity-related gene variant in inactive volunteers was associated with an additional 1.3 pounds in body mass for someone about 5 1/2 feet tall. In people who exercised, the extra body mass was 0.8 pounds, according to the report.

Previous studies have shown that physical activity can offset the effect of genetics, but most have focused on a single gene known as FTO, also known as fat mass and obesity. But many more DNA variants have been linked to obesity in the last three years, said Ruth Loos, program leader at Cambridge University's Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit and the study's senior author.

"The more variants you carry, the more likely you are to be obese," she said.

Gil Atzmon, a geneticist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y., said the findings underscore that DNA doesn't necessarily mean destiny.

"The message from this is, if you have a genetic predisposition for some things, you can change your lifestyle and contribute to better health," he said.

Loos said she didn't advocate genetic testing for obesity at this point because not enough is known about how these and other variants affect weight.

"Knowing if your parents were obese is a better predictor than knowing your genome, since you not only share genes with your family, but lifestyle as well," she said. But in the future, being aware of one's genetic makeup may help tailor obesity treatments, she added.

jeannine.stein@latimes.com

Copyright © 2010, Los Angeles Times

Love BMA?

We do, too! Please share your personal experience with Body Mind Architects in a comment below! Let us know what you liked, loved and what has helped you find a healthier, happier, and more fit you!

Step it up with a combo package!

We offer combination packages at amazing rates! These personal training combo packages are designed for those who’d like to maximize their workout program and see greater results.

BREATHE
Group Beach Workout of your choice and Nutrition Counseling for 10-weeks
$550 or $55 per week

CONNECT
Group Beach Workout of your choice and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$680-980 (depending on trainer)
or $68-98 per week

GO DEEP
Nutrition Counseling and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$980-1280 (depending on trainer)
or $98-128 per week

CHALLENGE
Nutrition Counseling, Group Beach Workout and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$1100-1400 (depending on trainer)
or $110-140 per week

Turn up the heat today!

Why Choose BMA?

BMA is for anyone, regardless of age, fitness levels and health issues—we tailor our workouts to meet your individual goals and needs. Our clients range from athletes and fitness professionals, to housewives and pregnant women, to cancer survivors and rehabilitation patients. While we offer no gimmicks, marketing tactics or promises for “quick” results— we can promise that we’re committed to helping you achieve long-lasting results. Our trainers are dedicated to your growth and transformation—you’ll never see them sitting down, on the phone, or focused on anything else but you. We perform in the moment. We guide you. We challenge you. We devote our all, so that you can give your all. It’s always about you… and it’s always about the workout. 

OWN YOUR BODY
OWN YOUR MIND
OWN YOUR PURPOSE

Beat the Heat!

Feeling too hot to work out? Don't let the heat melt your motivation! Try our indoor personal training services to help you stay motivated during this sweltering heat!

We train at several gyms and would be happy to set you up with a plan to help revive your energy and beat the heat! Don't forget to stay hydrated!

Click here to find out more!

Stay Motivated With Group Workouts!

Struggling to stick with your workout regime? It can happen to all of us. Boost your motivation by trying one of our group workouts! They are designed to keep you moving while also enhancing accountability, structure, team building and bonding.

Group Options:

Saturday Morning Beach Workout: Our most popular group workout! This is not group-specific. Everyone is welcome. This workout is challenging yet appropriate for all fitness levels.

Playing Hooky: Play hooky from the office, but with the whole office in this intense yet fun group workout on the beach in Venice. This workout is packed with FUN-damental group exercises that will build trust, teamwork and company spirit- great for building company muscle as well as your own.

Mommy and Me: Come to Palisades Park in Santa Monica with baby stroller in tow to tone pospartum muscles, bond with baby and meet new friends in this powerfully motivating total body workout.

You can even start your own group! Learn more and get back on track today!

Eat to Live while Living to Eat!

You are what you eat! While this notion can ignite a frenzy in the minds of many, BMA offers nutritional counseling and meal delivery services to ensure your healthy lifestyle extends beyond your work out.

Do you open the refrigerator or pantry door and find yourself completely stumped as to what to throw together for the perfect pre or post work out meal? Let BMA be your guide and try our nutritional counseling. For $50 per week, we can customize a realistic and sensible eating plan that can make you feel and look your best from the inside out. You will learn nutritional tips and what will work for your body to help you stay fit for life. In the mood to cook? Perfect! BMA can provide you with recipes and grocery shopping lists to help you follow your plan with joy and ease.

For those of us who tend to avoid the kitchen, BMA can conveniently deliver your meals to your home or office! Chef Kim Loc has infused her Asian influences into the perfect combination of fresh ingredients to make sure you can eat healthfully and never feel deprived. Meal Delivery is now available to all BMA clients for only $15 per meal!

If you are what you eat, then eat great! Bon Appetit!

BMA Personal Training Specials 2010!

INTRO SPECIAL (for New Clients only)
We know it’s hard to put a value on something you haven't tried before. But we’re so confident you’ll be hooked on BMA that we invite you to try your first personal training session for free! Work out with one of our amazing trainers, no strings attached, and see why everyone is so excited about us. What have you got to lose, the first personal training session is on us!



REFER A FRIEND
Refer a friend and get a free Personal Training session—our gift to you for your unwavering support! When you refer a friend who commits to at least 3 personal training sessions with one of our trainers, you receive a free session!



FALL SPECIAL
30 minute intensive
Have more time to go outside, surf, walk a beach, hike while getting that same great BMA workout in half the amount of time—AND price!
30 minutes of nonstop high performance workout, BMA style, for only $40

Benefits of a Beach Workout

Over at BMA, the staff utilizes a creative range of tools to sculpt an effective workout. Being fortunate enough to call Southern California home, BMA sits on the world-famous Venice Beach. Besides the well-known Venice Boardwalk, the actual beach is a beautiful, wide and clean expanse of underused exercise real estate. The trainers at BMA take clients to their open-air gym on a daily basis and results from training in the sand are undeniable. Combining soft-sand sprints with more traditional hard-pack jogging worls out leg muscles that many people didn't know they possessed. The trainers also bring exercise balls, bands and more props to help focus on certain muscle groups. Training outdoors is a preferred experience for many, especially with professionals from BMA leading you through your Venice Beach workout.

BMA is a great tool to reach your full potential!

Oprah, the Dalai Lama and, yes, even Chuck Norris advocate the same thing: “reach your full potential.” But in recent years, that term has become so readily available and mismanufactured that it no longer carries the weight it once did. We all want to get there, but we just don’t know HOW. Sorry Mr. Norris, we never got that memo with the treasure map to self-empowerment... the one with the directions, tips and various starting points... yeah, no.
The term “full potential” is so loosely passed around that it’s giving Halloween candy a run for its money. Everyone’s talking about it like it’s a place to “get to” rather than a place of  “being” at. Some people look outward for the answers, comparing themselves to airbrushed models in magazines or Ferrari-driving CEOs, not knowing all the answers we need are within. Other people try desperately to “fix” themselves, unaware that it’s a losing battle, because there’s nothing to be fixed in the first place.
The starting point to BEING your most powerful is realizing that you cannot fix yourself because you are not broken. The roadmap to the buried treasure is within you—where all the answers and wisdom lie. It’s that simple.

BMA Kids Program

BMA KIDS is a soccer-specific conditioning program that helps strengthen individual and team skills mentally and physically. BMA’s Founder, Bing Dinh, brings highly skilled experience in training athletes of all levels and has worked with many professional athletes.

Bing and other BMA trainers provide a fun and safe environment for kids to learn new skills and refine existing ones that will deliver success on the field and beyond. Teams who train with BMA achieve higher performance results and more wins! One hour sessions take place 1x per week at Temescal State Beach, in front of the main parking lot and lifeguard tower #8.

Meet The Trainers: Spase Trajkovski

Spase Trajkovski is a Personal Trainer and co-founder of BMA. Spase draws heavily from his training and experience as a competitive cyclist, as he rode for the Macedonian national team and achieved national classification in 1995. In 2004, he also placed in the top 15 in the Mr. Macedonia fitness competition. After more than a decade long hiatus, Spase returned to competitive cycling, placing third in the Devil’s Punchbowl road race and the Dana Point Criterion Race. He also placed second overall in the Ventura Stage race, where he won the “King of the Mountain” jersey.

Spase has designed a special program to train pro level cyclists and is currently running a beta session of the program with his cycling coach, Haldane Morris, a US Olympic Trials silver medalist, member of the US National Team, and winner of more than 30 state championships.

Read more about Space and the other amazing BMA trainers at Body Mind Architects

Meet BMA Head Trainer Bing Dinh

"Visualize where you want to be health wise, and we’ll do it together. It all starts with the workout. The workout is a stepping off point where everything else begins. If you’re willing to explore and investigate and become better, then BMA is right for you." - Bing

As the founder of BMA and Head Trainer Bing Dinh's unique vision and personality are the driving force of the company. His life story and personal journey has given him a special perspective to connect with his clients. Bing has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 1992 and has worked with a great diversity of clients, including Kansas City Chiefs retired linebacker Brian Jones. Bing currently works with many semi-pro level athletes in a variety of sports, and trains at Gold’s Gym in Venice. He also trains club soccer teams throughout Los Angeles and is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Galaxy Organization at all their camps in 2009.

Bing’s passion for sports began early. With his unique physique, he became an all-state high school wrestler and running back football player. He went on to become the Minnesota Teenage Power Lifting Champion in 1982, as well as Mr. Upper Midwest, and later won the title of Mr. Minnesota 1989. Bing has been featured as a guest poser for the Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championship and Taiwanese National Cup, and has appeared in various fitness magazines in Japan, France and Germany. Bing is also a motivational speaker and is often asked to share his life experience as an example of how purpose and determination can mean everything.

Learn more about the amazing trainers working to keep you at your physical and mental best at Body Mind Architects.

How is BMA different from other workouts?

What makes BMA different is the workout we offer and the long lasting results it produces. We are with you every moment—from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave and beyond. We guide and challenge you, but best of all, we practice non-dependency. When you discover your own truth of what does and doesn't work for you, then you have learned to be the architect of a healthy life. Your results will be long-lasting because you know how to use your tools effectively to their highest potential. We don’t believe in making our clients “lifers.” We strive to get you to a place where you no longer need us.

Visit our main site to learn more about our Santa Monica Personal Training services.

BMA's Personal Training Combo Packages

We offer combination packages at amazing rates! These personal training combo packages are designed for those who’d like to maximize their workout program and see greater results.

BREATHE
Group Beach Workout of your choice and Nutrition Counseling for 10-weeks
$550 or $55 per week

CONNECT
Group Beach Workout of your choice and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$680-980 (depending on trainer)
or $68-98 per week

GO DEEP
Nutrition Counseling and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$980-1280 (depending on trainer)
or $98-128 per week

CHALLENGE
Nutrition Counseling, Group Beach Workout and One-on-One Personal Training for 10 weeks
$1100-1400 (depending on trainer)
or $110-140 per week

Get Your Groceries in Shape with BMA

BMA offers weekly plans for everyday meal guidance. We create a realistic, sensible and feasible eating plan specifically for you. You will learn nutrition tips, what does and doesn’t work for your body, and how to make good decisions for yourself. We can provide you with suggested menus, recipes and grocery shopping lists.

Follow the link to learn more about our nutrition counseling services.

Reaching Your 50 -to-60

A BMA workout usually lasts 60 minutes. The first 50 are spent stretching, straining, and squeezing. You connect, contort and groan. You breathe in, build up and break down just so you’re ready for what’s coming next, what matters most—the 50-to-60—also known as the last 10 minutes of the workout. Wherever you finish your 50-to-60 this time will be where you start your 0-50 next time. In other words, today’s finish line will be the starting point of your next workout. The 50-to-60 zone is your maximum, your highest level of performance, your very best. This is where growth occurs—physical, mental, emotional or even spiritual—it’s your choice.

You can’t reach 50-to-60 without going through the first 0-50. The first 50 minutes is a peeling away process that exposes integrity. Are you checking out during the first 50? If yes, chances are you aren’t hitting your 50-to-60. How you show up in that 50 minutes is a good indicator of how you show up in your daily life. This doesn't mean you have to reach a new summit with each workout, it just means you are going somewhere you haven't gone before.

The first 50 minutes is important because it unveils integrity. Are you just going through the motions to satisfy your ego, the trainer, or the environment? Use the tools in your tool belt to get you through: awareness, connection, consciousness.

Tips and Tricks to Keep You Fit

Summer is around the corner and there’s some great incentive to get in shape with beach vacations and summer activities on the horizon. It's time to really buckle down and get it in gear. BMA is excited to offer these tips for prepping for everyone’s favorite season.

Commit Yourself. Make a pledge to up your exercise ante. For best results, try to do about 40-50 minutes of cardio per day, four to five times per week, before or interspersed with strength training. If you want to do more than this, just make sure you give your body at least one day off per week to recover. Don't skip the weights -- resistance training is one of the quickest ways to get more toned and build muscle, and for every pound of muscle you add to your frame, your metabolism burns an extra 50 or so calories per day (enough to prevent a five-pound per year weight gain). Grab a partner if you can—studies show people who have workout buddies experience some of the best results. BMA offers the Buddy Package where you can share a personal training session with a friend or two and get up to 20% off!

Fit it in! Many complain there is not enough time in the day for exercise. If your day is one big juggling act, then split your workout time into two, three or even four mini-workouts. Research shows you'll burn the same amount of calories whether you break up your workout or do it all at once. You can do a brisk 10-minute walk before work, climb your office stairs for 10 minutes at lunchtime and have a dance party in your kitchen while making dinner.

Switch it up.
Don't do the same routine every single time you hit the gym. In fact, try to alternate different types of cardio on alternating days. Implement interval or circuit training for rapid results. Add yoga, dance, kickboxing or Pilates into your regimen a few days a week. Even a brisk walk will give you significant benefits—for every mile you walk, you will burn 80-100 calories, nearly the same as if you ran the same distance.

Get Outdoors! The weather is getting nicer, so no excuses. Get out there and enjoy it.Pick an activity that feels like play, and throw yourself into it. Whether it's tennis, golf, surfing, hiking, roller skating or just walking on the beach, add some outdoor activity into your routine to supplement your cardio and resistance training. Having a variety of activities will ensure that you can do something regardless of the weather or time of day. Plus, it's an easy way to get your daily dose of vitamin D.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. Water fills you up, curbs food cravings and flushes the toxins out of your system. We've all heard the adage about 8-10 glasses of water per day, but don't forget to factor in extra for your workouts. Mix it up by drinking green or white tea, both of which are reported to boost your metabolism and burn fat. Really watch the juices, sodas, and alcohol, due to their high sugar content.

Up Your Fiber Intake. A high-fiber diet can lower your caloric intake, while making you feel full and less deprived. Experts state that fibrous foods promote weight loss in myriad ways: they require more chewing and thus slow down eating, speed the passage of food through the digestive tract, and boost satiety hormones. Try to eat 45 grams per day. Some high fiber foods include oatmeal (try steel cut rather than instant), grapes, black beans, lentils, apples, pears, baked beans and peas.

Snack Healthy. Throw away the candy and chips, and replace them with raw vegetables like carrots and celery, or apple slices, raisins and the like. Nuts and seeds are excellent choices as well, as they are rich in omega-3s and arginine, and very satiating. Other good choices include almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and pistachios, as well as watermelon, sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Sleep it Off. Make sure to get a good night's sleep. Studies link adequate sleep with better control over the body's "hunger hormones." Also, working out without enough sleep is almost as bad as not working out at all, so get your Zs in.

Join BMA's Group Workouts!

Studies show that people who work out in groups are more successful in sticking to their workout program. It enhances accountability, structure, team building and bonding. The greatest motivator is the support of the group. BMA group workouts generally include rigorous fat burning exercises, toning, body conditioning, stretching and cardio. Great workouts, great fun! Group classes meet 1x per week, for 12-weeks and are 60 minutes long. $15 per person.

Group Options:

Saturday Morning Beach Workout: Our most popular group workout! This is not group-specific. Everyone is welcome. This workout is challenging yet appropriate for all fitness levels.

Playing Hooky: Play hooky from the office, but with the whole office in this intense yet fun group workout on the beach in Venice. This workout is packed with FUN-damental group exercises that will build trust, teamwork and company spirit—great for building company muscle as well as your own.

Mommy and Me: Come to Palisades Park in Santa Monica with baby stroller in tow to tone postpartum muscles, bond with baby and meet new friends in this powerfully motivating total body workout.

Visit our main site to find out more, or to start your own group!

Our Mission at BMA

Our mission is to improve our clients’ physical fitness and well-being by offering a phenomenal workout—one that defies limitations and exceeds expectations every single time.

Our mission is simple—we’re focused on giving you the best workout we can. We’re in the business of helping our clients reach their highest physical level—we understand that every day is different, and use our insight and expertise to guide you exactly how deep and intense your body is ready to go each time. No matter what, we’re there every step of the way, helping you give exactly what your all is for that given workout.

BMA strives to give clients an extraordinary workout every single time. The knack for helping people comes from our hearts, making it an amazing, mutually beneficial session every time we work together. BMA starts with the workout—the client decides what is beyond that. We will take you to a level you’ve never been before, and if your life is changed, GREAT! All we take credit for is the workout— but we will give you tools that you can use in every aspect of your in life to achieve goals and be your very best.

Are you ready to take it to the next level? BMA will take you there.

Personal Training Session Packages

We offer great ways to save money and get fit with BMA. Now there are no excuses for getting in shape! Commit to one of the many personal training session packages below and save BIG.

10=11
Buy a package of 10 personal training sessions and receive 10% off or the 11th session free. Can be used for outdoor sessions, indoor sessions or both.

BUDDY PACKAGE
Share a personal training session with a friend or two and get up to 20% off!
1 friend= 10% off
2 friends= 20% off

BEACH PASS
Ditch the hassle of bringing cash and buy a BMA Beach Pass!
*Buy a half-season Beach Pass, good for 6 group beach workouts and get 5% off.
*Buy a full-season Beach Pass, good for 12 group beach workouts, and get 10% off.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy a 10-week nutrition package and receive 10% off or your sixth week free.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Get a full day of Meal Delivery from BMA. Three balanced, low-calorie, delicious meals, plus two snacks for the low cost of $50 per day.

Why Choose BMA?

BMA is for anyone, regardless of age, fitness levels and health issues—we tailor our workouts to meet your individual goals and needs. Our clients range from athletes and fitness professionals, to housewives and pregnant women, to cancer survivors and rehabilitation patients. While we offer no gimmicks, marketing tactics or promises for “quick” results— we can promise that we’re committed to helping you achieve long-lasting results. Our trainers are dedicated to your growth and transformation—you’ll never see them sitting down, on the phone, or focused on anything else but you. We perform in the moment. We guide you. We challenge you. We devote our all, so that you can give your all. It’s always about you… and it’s always about the workout. Learn more about what BMA can do for you!

Bing Dinh- Head Trainer at BMA

Bing Dinh is the Head Trainer and Founder of BMA, and a man who motivates like no other. He honors his passion and absolute commitment to be in the moment and to give each client a maximal experience. In turn, that dedication inspires and demands that his clients give the same maximum effort. The challenge to reach a higher level is inherent in each of BMA’s programs. Read more about Bing and his Personal Training Philosophy!

Venice Beach Fitness from Body Mind Architects!

Studies show that people who work out in groups are more successful in sticking to their workout program. It enhances accountability, structure, team building and bonding. The greatest motivator is the support of the group. BMA group workouts generally include rigorous fat burning exercises, toning, body conditioning, stretching and cardio. Great workouts, great fun! Group classes meet 1x per week, for 12-weeks and are 60 minutes long. $15 per person.