Andy Dick

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer

Andy Dick is the owner and operator of Optimum Results, a fitness company that provides a full range of health, fitness, and nutritional services in the Moorestown/Mt. Laurel area. Andy is certified through A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) as a Personal Trainer as well as a Lifestyles and Weight Management Consultant. Andy grew up playing soccer, hockey, and volleyball. He is currently active in local beach volleyball tournaments, visits the gym 5-6 times per week, and enjoys cycling and the occasional long run. This hands-on experience gives him the ability to work with elite athletes, the weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to look and feel their best.

As a former collegiate athlete, Andy can call on an extensive background in plyometrics, strength training, and cardio fitness training. His current experience has also made him successful in current weight loss techniques. This varied background allows Andy to relate to any client goals by utilizing a mixture of his background.

Andy follows a simple rule. Be as active in as many ways as possible. This variety will allow anyone to better enjoy what they are doing, making it fun, rather than work. Keep in mind that “working out” doesn’t always have to be in the weight room of a gym. Combine this with a healthy eating plan that still allows for fun foods, and your goals can be realized. The trick is to enjoy yourself, and remember that exercise is supposed to make you feel better about yourself, physically and mentally!

This rule can be adapted to anyone’s lifestyle to fit needs and goals. It takes into account work, family, and play, and can evolve as one goes from a sedentary life to one filled with activities and fun.

  • Tip of the Month

    June 2010

    Abdominal Workouts: Frequency, Intensity, and Duration

    Over the past 15 years, there has been countless advice on how to “properly” train your abdominals, or core.  There isn’t a fitness magazine out there that doesn’t publish a different abdominal workout each and every issue.  Opinions and research may change over time, but there are a few things you should look at before you alter your workout with each Fitness Magazine you read!
    First of all, it is important to know what your overall fitness and health goal is before designing a strength program for any body part, especially the mid-section.  For overall fitness, it is smartest to treat your abdominal muscles as you would any other muscle group.  The tried and true guidelines for most exercise programs is to work specific muscles to fatigue within a 30-60 second set time limit (intensity and duration,) while giving the worked muscle group at least 24-48 hours of rest (frequency) before working it again.  The amount of sets you do in a given workout (frequency again) can vary from as little as 4 sets to up to 12 for the average workout.  The science behind these theories is sound.  While exercising, pushing your body significantly past the 60 second mark without fatigue generally incorporates aerobic energy, thereby not stressing the muscles most efficiently.  And rest is necessary so that your body can properly rebuild the muscle fibers that you have broken down.  Additionally, you want to be at 100% energy levels for your next workout!

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  • Recipe of the Month

    June 2010

    Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

    This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a few egg yolks and using nonfat milk. Gruyère cheese has a delicious, nutty aroma and flavor, which means that with the relatively small amount in this recipe you still get a big impact. To finish the makeover use nutritious, fiber-rich, whole-grain bread instead of white. The results: plenty of flavor, half the calories and one-third the fat of the original.

    4 large eggs
    4 large egg whites
    1 cup nonfat milk
    2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
    4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices)
    1 cup diced ham steak, (5 ounces)
    1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
    3/4 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese
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