Gene Bernshtam

  Mixing his professional side in real estate and his other interest in Ferrari, Gene Bernshtam looks into the residences of some Ferrari race car drivers. What then can we expect about the lives of these gentlemen away from the circuit? Let’s find out. Image source: successstory.com Sebastian Vettel’s Country Farm House in Switzerland This four-time Formula 1 champion prefers a simpler lifestyle, tucked away in a more private location somewhere in Western Europe along with his family - his wife, a childhood sweetheart, and two daughters and a son. Everybody knows Sebastian Vettel is one of the most private figures in motorsport. Quite naturally, not a lot is known about his Swiss residence except for a meager info like having a ‘modest’ $7 million value. Aside from that, and judging from the pictures, the house is simply covered with gable roofs and small chimneys reminiscent of the architecture of some grand ski resort lodgings. Image source: cdn.f1ne.ws Kimi Raikkonen’s m...

  Gene Bernshtam is an avid fan of classic cars and supercars. In fact, he is part of a few prestigious groups of enthusiasts. In today’s blog, Gene Bernshtam looks back at one of the most jaw-dropping supercars to have roared into the scene in the 2010s, the Lamborghini Aventador SV. Image source: http://jalopnik.com/ The Aventador SV was first officially shown to the public in 2015. That same year, it was featured in the Geneva Motor Show. There were only 600 units of the Aventador SV (SV meaning 'Super Veloce' or 'extremely fast') released, and it has since been considered as one of the best supercars ever made. While the Aventador has been released before, the SV version is quite different. The SV has a much better aerodynamic design and is approximately 110 pounds lighter than the normal version, which means the SV is a machine that is both faster and boasts of better handling. Image source: cncexotics.com Gene Bernshtam adds that the front and rear dashboa...

  If not busy with his work in real estate, or if not minding his auto-collection, Gene Bernshtam travels to relax and challenging himself to discover new places. He says, he feels invigorated like an adventurer. And he invites everyone to do the same, and experience the benefits of traveling. Image source: dumblittleman .com Health stands out as one of the reasons we need to travel. It is literally an escape from the daily grind, and the benefits are worth it. Traveling relaxes our mood, helps us feel better as we rediscover the world. Nobody wants a lifetime filled with stress, and develop heart ailments, soon after. And besides, being stuck in one place like an office space, for instance, is a sure invitation for depression and anxiety. Culture is another reason we should really explore. Not only are we gonna try new and exotic dishes but, traveling develops a certain empathy within us, a deeper understanding of other culture as well. Sometimes it is best to experi...

 Gene Bernshtam is a businessman who is passionate about all of his projects, including cars. As an avid collector, he shares three important tips about automotive restoration. When you are planning for a project car, work within a budget. A lot of people make the mistake of not making their project fit within a specific budget. If you are not so conscious about what you will be spending on such an undertaking, you’re probably looking at building a car for keeps. However, if there is even a remote possibility that you will be selling it later, you need to consider the expenses, suggests Gene Bernshtam. Buyers will likely be working within a budget, too, so you have to be able to let it go at a fair price, with a fair profit. Image source: spicercollectorcars.com Know the car’s historical elements. There’s a huge difference between rebuilding a car and restoring it. If you are rebuilding, you are not mindful of bringing the car to its original form, so long as you end u...

  Image source: samsfitness.com.au While they may share a lot of similarities in pillars and principles, strength training and bodybuilding are not one and the same. For people serious about the finer points of their fitness journey, Gene Bernshtam explains the difference between the two. Purpose The first difference between strength training and bodybuilding is their purpose. Strength training, as the name suggests, involves developing physical strength so the body is better suited to handle everyday physical activities such as lifting bags, pushing crates, and the like. Bodybuilding, on the other hand, is an endeavor that seeks to improve one’s physique.  Image source: spotmebro.com Nutrition   While proper nutrition in strength training and bodybuilding is important, for those doing the latter, diet is a lot stricter. Calories and macros have to be counted to ensure that the muscles of the body develop the right way. One of the main goals of bodybuilders is...

Over the past decades, a growing number of Americans now consider taking their vacations in tropical locations such as South America or South East Asia. Not only are these destinations cheap: They also offer a set of activities that are only available in those areas alone. However, going to these places, especially for the first time, requires a bit of preparation.  On that note, business leader and travel enthusiast Gene Bernshtam shares a few helpful tips on traveling to the tropics for a vacation.  Image source: wildluxe.com Handling boats One of the main attractions of spending a vacation in an island paradise is that people get to ride in small boats and go around island hopping. While this provides more excitement than most urban activities, some people aren’t accustomed to the feel of riding a small boat. They get seasick. To counteract this, Gene Bernshtam recommends riding at the front end of the boat and watch the waves as they hit the boat. Image source...

  For months now, gym-goers have settled for home workouts, outdoor running, and urban cycling to staying fit. Experts are divided on exercising in a gym with masks on as this might cause breathing problems in some individuals, and working out in an enclosed area still poses threats of the virus.  Image source: indianexpress.com Working out amid a pandemic is something everyone must try to do daily. Countless studies have found that exercising lowers the risk of contracting health conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. In a week, be sure to include three to four days to focus on health and physical fitness, says Gene Bernshtam. There are plenty of online workout videos available for people to follow at their own pace. To get to the groove slowly but surely, try doing yoga exercises first. This will help ease the body into physical activity while improving one’s strength and flexibility. Resistance training doe...