LGBT ally Scott Herman is target of road rage incident
August 2nd, 2011
SALEM, Mass. – SDGLN fitness expert Scott Herman, a straight ally known for his support of anti-bullying campaigns and other causes facing the LGBT community, says he was the target of bullying and intimidation last week in his hometown of Salem, Mass.
Two 21-year-old men – Dean Bidgood and Michael Leavitt, both of Atkinson, Mass. – face multiple charges in the road rage case, according to the Eagle-Tribune in North Andover, Mass. Another man not involved in the incident was charged with marijuana possession.
"Some of you may already know that I was involved in a road rage attack Thursday night, which led to a high-speed chase around my home town and three arrests," Herman told SDGLN.
"Two men came into my vehicle and tried their best to taunt me to come outside and fight them. I was in my 2011 Toyota Scion xB, which is wrapped with my name, logo and photo, so I believe I was targeted," he said.
SDGLN readers may recall that Herman competed last month in California in the annual AIDS/LifeCycle Ride to End AIDS, and that he drove his Toyota from Massachusetts to the West Coast. The Scott Herman Fitness biking team, which included SDGLN office manager Eddie Reynoso, biked 545 miles over seven days to raise money and awareness in the fight against AIDS.
The 26-year-old Herman, known for his incredible abs and cheerful encouragement to his fans to get fit, produces a weekly exercise video that is published by SDGLN on Thursdays.
Herman gained widespread fame after he was cast on MTV's popular reality-TV show, "The Real World – Brooklyn." He bonded with the show's transgender cast mate, paving the way for his advocating for LGBT equality.
In the road rage incident, Herman told the local newspaper that he resisted the taunts of his tormentors to avoid a fight.
"…Violence is not the answer, but forgiveness is," Herman told SDGLN.
"I believe that in my plight for anti-bullying, a situation such as this will only help me get my message out to other victims of bullying that doing the right thing and having the courage to do it is what will make you a better person," he said.
Herman said he was bullied in his youth, which is one of the reasons he is so adamant about supporting anti-bullying efforts. LGBT youth are bullied four times as often as their peers, studies have found.
"I take my involvement with the LGBT Community on anti-bullying very seriously, which is why I spoke out," Herman said.
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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Cabin Fever Fitness
August 18th, 2011
Stuck indoors? Going CRAZY? Well I have the perfect routine for you! Tighten up those BUNS and THIGHS in your very own home with "Operation EVOLVE: 2011 Cabin Fever Fitness!" These simple 6 exercises will have you toned in no time and is a great workout for developing explosive legs!. Push yourself past your limits and have fun!
Sets and reps will vary per exercise
(0:19)- Routine Sets & Reps
(0:43)- Alternating Jumping Lunges (4 sets of 20reps; 10 per side)
(1:56)- Calf Jumps (4sets of 100reps)
(3:33)- Single-Leg Squat (4sets of 5-10 reps; per side)
(4:35)- Skates (4 sets of 15reps per side)
(6:16)- Leg-Curl on Exercise Ball (6 sets of 15 reps)
(7:49)- Side-Lunge (4 sets of 15reps; per side)
Enjoy - We are waiting for you on our Facebook Community page for more FREE fitness tips.
Follow this link to visit Scott Herman's YouTube Channel.
Be sure to download your FREE SHF iPhone app for workouts on the go. (Make sure your iPhone/iPad software is up-to-date.)
Scott Herman is the founder and CEO of Scott Herman Fitness. He created the business because he saw the need for people who wanted to get in shape, but couldn't afford the high cost of a personal trainer. He has worked in a gym since he was 14 and has done everything from GM to Fitness Professional. He attended Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., where he received his bachelor's degree in business administration. He also holds a real estate license. After college, Scott harnessed his energy into a career that encompassed all the things he loves: fitness, modeling and the entertainment business. Thus, Scott Herman Fitness on YouTube was born and this dynamo now spends his days expanding his social network on his quest to teach fitness to the world for free.
Video: http://youtu.be/fBE7SDOB1Qc
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Pics of Scott Herman:
LGBT ally Scott Herman is target of road rage incident
August 2nd, 2011SALEM, Mass. – SDGLN fitness expert Scott Herman, a straight ally known for his support of anti-bullying campaigns and other causes facing the LGBT community, says he was the target of bullying and intimidation last week in his hometown of Salem, Mass.
Two 21-year-old men – Dean Bidgood and Michael Leavitt, both of Atkinson, Mass. – face multiple charges in the road rage case, according to the Eagle-Tribune in North Andover, Mass. Another man not involved in the incident was charged with marijuana possession.
"Some of you may already know that I was involved in a road rage attack Thursday night, which led to a high-speed chase around my home town and three arrests," Herman told SDGLN.
"Two men came into my vehicle and tried their best to taunt me to come outside and fight them. I was in my 2011 Toyota Scion xB, which is wrapped with my name, logo and photo, so I believe I was targeted," he said.
SDGLN readers may recall that Herman competed last month in California in the annual AIDS/LifeCycle Ride to End AIDS, and that he drove his Toyota from Massachusetts to the West Coast. The Scott Herman Fitness biking team, which included SDGLN office manager Eddie Reynoso, biked 545 miles over seven days to raise money and awareness in the fight against AIDS.
The 26-year-old Herman, known for his incredible abs and cheerful encouragement to his fans to get fit, produces a weekly exercise video that is published by SDGLN on Thursdays.
Herman gained widespread fame after he was cast on MTV's popular reality-TV show, "The Real World – Brooklyn." He bonded with the show's transgender cast mate, paving the way for his advocating for LGBT equality.
In the road rage incident, Herman told the local newspaper that he resisted the taunts of his tormentors to avoid a fight.
"…Violence is not the answer, but forgiveness is," Herman told SDGLN.
"I believe that in my plight for anti-bullying, a situation such as this will only help me get my message out to other victims of bullying that doing the right thing and having the courage to do it is what will make you a better person," he said.
Herman said he was bullied in his youth, which is one of the reasons he is so adamant about supporting anti-bullying efforts. LGBT youth are bullied four times as often as their peers, studies have found.
"I take my involvement with the LGBT Community on anti-bullying very seriously, which is why I spoke out," Herman said.
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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Cabin Fever Fitness
August 18th, 2011Stuck indoors? Going CRAZY? Well I have the perfect routine for you! Tighten up those BUNS and THIGHS in your very own home with "Operation EVOLVE: 2011 Cabin Fever Fitness!" These simple 6 exercises will have you toned in no time and is a great workout for developing explosive legs!. Push yourself past your limits and have fun!
Sets and reps will vary per exercise
(0:19)- Routine Sets & Reps
(0:43)- Alternating Jumping Lunges (4 sets of 20reps; 10 per side)
(1:56)- Calf Jumps (4sets of 100reps)
(3:33)- Single-Leg Squat (4sets of 5-10 reps; per side)
(4:35)- Skates (4 sets of 15reps per side)
(6:16)- Leg-Curl on Exercise Ball (6 sets of 15 reps)
(7:49)- Side-Lunge (4 sets of 15reps; per side)
Enjoy - We are waiting for you on our Facebook Community page for more FREE fitness tips.Follow this link to visit Scott Herman's YouTube Channel.
Be sure to download your FREE SHF iPhone app for workouts on the go. (Make sure your iPhone/iPad software is up-to-date.)
Scott Herman is the founder and CEO of Scott Herman Fitness. He created the business because he saw the need for people who wanted to get in shape, but couldn't afford the high cost of a personal trainer. He has worked in a gym since he was 14 and has done everything from GM to Fitness Professional. He attended Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., where he received his bachelor's degree in business administration. He also holds a real estate license. After college, Scott harnessed his energy into a career that encompassed all the things he loves: fitness, modeling and the entertainment business. Thus, Scott Herman Fitness on YouTube was born and this dynamo now spends his days expanding his social network on his quest to teach fitness to the world for free.
Video: http://youtu.be/fBE7SDOB1Qc
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Pics of Scott Herman:
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