Kyser Blakely on Blasting Biceps, Bellies, and Butts

Okay I think I’m all done with the self-loathing, I don’t suck that much. Today’s blog spotlights one of Sonoma State’s finest. He has guided fourteen young men through the initiation process of one of SSU's philanthropic Fraternities, he teaches five fitness classes weekly, he has received the True Gentleman award from Sigma Alpha Epsilon (CA-AA) for two consecutive semesters, he has donated over ten inches of hair to locks-of-love®, he even holds the title of “Xi Man” (zee man), and with a name like “Kyser Blakely” this is one unstoppable Seawolf.

Kyser, who now sports a shorter “do,” teaches two different classes that could make an Olympian cry: Body Blast and Core Blast. I’ve attended both and found myself woozy at some point in every session; this guy knows his fitness. I caught up with him a few weeks back and learned a lot in the short interview that follows:

Me: How did you get involved/interested in fitness?

Kyser: As a child instead of playing video games with friends, I would hang out with my mom and sister while we did Jane Fonda workout videos together. Since then I have always had a passion for health and fitness.

Me: What things do you enjoy about teaching Body Blast and Core Blast?

Kyser: At the age of twenty, I have already achieved my life goal, getting paid to workout!! I have the best job in the world. I love teaching Body and Core Blast. If I’m having a bad day, I just show up to work and a smile magically appears on my face. Maybe it's because of all the ladies that like to take my class ;)

I'm gonna do this one a little differently. Answer first, question follows:

Kyser: I’m usually in my bedroom blasting music, I move from the floor to my chair trying out different things. I’ve learned a lot from research and also by creeping on people at the gym. The best way is to watch what other people are doing.

Me: Where do you come up with the exercises done in class?
:) Gotcha

Me: Many people have trouble finding motivation to stick to a fitness plan. How do you stay motivated to exercise?

Kyser: This might sound a bit conceited, but I get motivated by looking at myself in the mirror. It’s quite popular nowadays for individuals to take supplements in order to get "pumped" or get the physique they want. I simply take my shirt off and analyze myself for about two minutes. "Yeah I look good, but I can always look better!"

Something I learned this week~Diet Tips from Kyser:

Don't drink calories. Juices, smoothies, soda, and alcohol should all be replaced by water. I'm not saying to stop drinking them altogether, but if you’re eating healthy and still not seeing results, look at what you’re drinking. Also never go on a diet, instead, CHANGE your diet. The main reason why diets fail is because people never change their habits. Change habits, change lifestyle.

Embarrassing Moment of the Week Kyser’s way:

Once you become an experienced athlete you will start to see certain people in the gym doing the most ridiculous exercises and you just sit there and laugh. Don't be one of those people I laugh at. I will make fun of you during my class.

That's all for now, for this week's workout I really encourage you to go check out Kyser's classes, you won't regret it!: Motivate me!

Body Blast –Tu Thu from 6:15-7:00 p.m. and Sat from 11-11:45 p.m.

Core Blast – Tu Thu from 7:15-7:45 p.m.