You've Got The SWOD? You've Go The Power!

Good Morning Athletes and Warriors!
Today's SWOD is not for the faint of heart as Strength and Power are at he core of any fitness endeavor.  The stronger you are, them more weight you can lose, the leaner you can get, your heart and lungs can work better and on and on. Now pumping 'de Ions' is not the only factor, but a great foundation to work from.

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And now as the prophet Rock Speaketh: "Just Bring It!"

-Coach Nate.

Strength and Power Workouts

The Strength and Power Programs were designed to maximize the body's ability to generate strength. There will also be a certain amount of muscle mass developed through the stimulus of using progressively heavier weights! 

Throughout the length of the Strength and Power programs, the manipulation of the sets and repetitions for each exercise will be based on periodization concepts that involve changing the intensity and the volume of the workout. 

The Strength and Power EXPRESS Programs are for those people short on time that still want a very effective workout. An EXPRESS Program will give you most of the benefits of the regular programs, but will take less time each day to complete. It will not change the primary emphasis of the program, it simply reduces the number of assistance exercises for the calves, forearms and neck muscle groups. 

The Strength and Power ADVANCED Programs will really push you physically. Make sure to pay high attention to recovery processes such as eating quality foods and keeping the body properly hydrated. Sleeping at least 8 hours per night is also key. And, stretching or massage both before and after the workout is also vital. This will help to stimulate passive blood flow to the muscles aiding the removal of metabolic waste products. Crank it up!

Today's SERIOUS WORKOUT OF THE DAY is from US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning's Strength and Power Menu The 3 Day Strength and Power Express.
Week 1 Day 3.

Week 1 - Day 3 (Friday) of Your Strength and Power Program Week Difficulty: Medium   View Printer Friendly Version (Print Friendly Version and Exercise Descriptions Are Available to Fully Registered Clients) Click on an Exercise Name to view a description of that exercise Select Exercise Name Set and Rep Combinations 1 Warmup and Stretch 8 minutes  2    Video Bench Press 10 reps @ 100 lbs, 5 reps @ 120 lbs, 10 reps @ 130 lbs, 12 reps @ 120 lbs, 10 reps @ 110 lbs  3    Video Dumbbell Seated External Rotation 12 reps @ 11 lbs, 10 reps @ 12 lbs  4    Video Dumbbell Step Up 12 reps @ 25 lbs, 10 reps @ 30 lbs  5    Video Lat Pulldown Wide Grip Front 12 reps @ 80 lbs, 10 reps @ 85 lbs  6    Video Dumbbell Shrug 12 reps @ 50 lbs, 10 reps @ 55 lbs, 10 reps @ 50 lbs  7    Video Dumbbell Biceps Curl 12 reps @ 25 lbs, 10 reps @ 30 lbs  8    Video Cable Triceps Pushdown 12 reps @ 70 lbs, 10 reps @ 75 lbs  9    Video Reverse Crunches 23 reps, 23 reps  10    Video Theraball Weighted Crunches 15 reps @ 15 lbs, 10 reps @ 15 lbs

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Your New Favorite Thing

We all have a list of our favorite things. It may not be written down anywhere, but you know the things that make you happy. The list holds your favorite foods, music, TV shows, movies and even people in your life that you can't get enough of. This is the stuff that you really enjoy. It's the stuff that makes your life worth living. Somewhere on the list is your health and appearance. You know that looking and feeling great make a good life even better. The interesting thing about your list is that without fail you'll always make time for it. When your TV show airs, you watch it or record it to watch later. When your favorite actor stars in a new movie, you do your part by going to the theatre. When you're hungry, you turn to your favorite foods. When the weekend rolls around, you do everything you can to spend time with the special people in your life. Yet when it comes to exercise you automatically say, "I don't have time." Time for TV, but no time for exercise... We live in an age where life is full. You don't have extra time anymore. You no longer have time. You make time. You make time for your TV show. You make time for your hobby. You make time for your friends. It's time to drop the charade of "I don't have time to exercise" and call it what it really is. An excuse. You know how to make time for your favorite things. You know you want good health. You know you want to look great. You know you want more energy. Exercise delivers all those benefits - and more. I believe that exercise belongs on your list of favorite things. Make It A Favorite: How do you turn something that you've dreaded into something that you enjoy? Block the Negative: Your thoughts play a big part in determining your favorite things. Block out any negative thoughts you may have about exercise. Focus your energy on creating a positive attitude that will get you excited about hitting the gym, rather than dreading it. Focus on the Benefits: With exercise you have so much to gain and nothing to lose. Exercise makes you stronger, sexier, happier, and gives you more energy. Pick the benefit that moves you the most and fixate on it. Get Guidance: The easiest way to put exercise on your list of favorite things is to experience it at its best. Get on board with one of my personal training programs and I'll show you the most effective and enjoyable techniques that will get you into the best shape of your life. Athlete/Coach Resources... Get Paid To Play Live Online Sports Games Free! The Fat Burning Workout! Burn The Fat and Build Muscle. The Workout Program Everyone Is Talking About. Athletes! Improve Your Strength, Speed, Agility, and Reaction With The #1 Online Strength Coach How to Cure Almost Any Cancer at Home for $5.15 a Day! Do you care about your BRAIN? EHT Supplement for the Brain, Discovered and Patented at Princeton University Endorsed By Professional Athletes! The World's Best High School, College, and Pro Athlete's Highlight Reels and Training Videos. The 91 Exercises Every Athlete Should Know! Add 10 Inches Or More To Your Vertical Leap-The Jump Manual StrengthCoach.com BodyByBoyle OnlineShapeShifter Yoga Discount Sports Supplements US Sports Recruiting Assistance. Athletes! All Registered Athletes Will Have Their Huddl Or other Highlight Video Reel Priority Posted on Our Athlete Highlight Video Reel Center! We have Thousands Of College Coaches and Recruiters Visiting Our Network Daily. Get More Exposure With US Sports Recruiting Assistance! For just a one time fee of $25 we guarantee your highlight reel will be seen by over 5000 coaches, recruiters, and administrators. We will promote your highlight reels with all updates until you are signed to your desired college or pro team! Check out the US Sports Elite Athlete Highlight Reel Center: Sign up for US Sports Recruiting Assistance here.

Your Most Neglected Body Part

I can't figure out why, but people universally neglect to train their legs. It's a funny thing, since proper leg training will dramatically deliver total body results.

Walk into any gym and you'll see the bench press taken, the dumbbells being curled-and an empty squat rack in the corner.

Leg exercises are tough, I won't deny that, but the benefits are more than worth the exertion. 

A Case for Your Legs

Your legs are a major muscle group, so it's no surprise that training them will get you big time results. Training your legs will...

1. Melt fat from your body. As I mentioned above, leg exercises are tough. Your legs are a large part of your body, so each exercise literally moves your whole body. This is precisely why a good leg workout will fire up your metabolism to melt fat away. You'll burn more calories while exercising your legs than any other body part.
   
   Due to the intense nature of a leg workout, your metabolism becomes elevated for more than 24 hours. That means that for an entire day your body continues to burn extra calories without any extra effort on your part. Who wouldn't love that?
2. Build strength for everyday life. How often do you use your legs? Most of us depend on our legs constantly throughout the day-so wouldn't it make sense to strengthen our individual mode of transportation? Kind of like putting a super charger on the engine of your car.
   
   Exercising your legs isn't only about increased strength; you'll also improve your coordination and balance. This means that you'll be able to do and experience things that you otherwise would have missed. You only live once, right?
3. Uncover natural muscle shape. Let's be honest, toned legs are attractive. I'm not saying that you're legs will bulge with muscles (unless we trained you for that), but I am saying that consistently training your legs will uncover your natural toned shape.
   
   Many of my clients discover a whole new level of confidence after getting their legs back into shape. Women especially enjoy the freedom to wear shorts or a skirt without feeling embarrassed to show their legs. Wouldn't you love that freedom?
   
   Oh, and I should tell you that as you strengthen your legs you'll also reduce the risk of injury to your lower back because you'll actually learn to pick things up off the ground the right way.

Best Leg Exercises

Now that I've convinced you to pay more attention to your legs, here are three of the top exercises you should do. Each of these exercises have dozens of different variations, so have fun and always keep your workouts fresh and challenging.

1. The Lunge: Start with your feet together, take a large step forward and bend your knees down into a lunge position. Exhale as you press yourself back up to a standing position, or continue through with your step into another lunge.
2. The Squat: Start with your feet shoulder width apart, inhale as you bend your knees, keeping your back straight. Be sure to keep your knees from going past your toes. Exhale as you push back up to a standing position.
3. The Dead Lift: Grip the barbell with a mixed grip (one palm faces you, one doesn't). Allow the barbell to hang down in front of you as you stand on the platform with your feet shoulder width apart. Lean forward at your waist, keeping your back flat, and bend your knees, bringing the bar down past them. Exhale as you straighten your legs and lift the bar up. When you are standing upright lean back slightly and squeeze the muscles of your lower back. Hold this contraction for a moment. Inhale and slowly return back down to the starting position.

By no stretch of the imagination are these three the ONLY leg exercises out available. And that's the other great thing about training your legs... you have tons of options and variations. 

Want to know more about leg exercises and which ones are the best for you? Are you finally ready to get into the best shape of your life? Let me help. 

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Fat burning smoothie recipe from Hawaii

From our friend,  Diana Keuilian,

This smoothie recipe has a unique ingredient - one that I've never thought to use.

 

Thanks to my friend, Maureen, creator of Flat Belly Breakthrough, for sharing this refreshing and nutritious smoothie recipe. The unique ingredient? Beet greens!

 

While I love to steam beet greens with a little sea salt and fresh pepper, this was the first time that I tried them in a smoothie. What a revelation! Nutritious and tasty.

 

In Maureen's words... "Beets are fantastic. They possess multiple health-building attributes, especially in the second phase of liver detoxification. This is when the liver attaches the nasty toxins it has filtered out of the blood to carrier molecules and ships it out of the body. If you don't have what's needed to carry these poisons out, back into the bloodstream they go. Not good.

 

The root of the beet isn't the only part that contains helpful nutrients, either. Those bright red stems and deep green leaves hold a vast store of molecules that help with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification actions. With such a positive profile, what's not to love?"

 

That certainly has me all jazzed up to enjoy more beet greens, starting of course with this awesome smoothie recipe:

 

Papaya-Ginger-Beet Smoothie

·      1 cup water

·      1 cup chopped beet stems

·      ½" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

·      1 scoop dairy-free vanilla protein powder

·      1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds

·      1 Tablespoon chia seeds

·      1 Tablespoon coconut oil

·      ½ of a ripe papaya

·      A couple grinds of sea salt

·      Ice cubes and extra water as desired

 

Add the water, beet stems and ginger to a blender jar and process on high until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend on high until you have a jar full of fluffy, pink goodness. Enjoy!

 

Thanks again to Maureen for sharing this delicious recipe! Here's where to find more of Maureen's nutritious and creative recipes.

Common Treatment for Sports Injuries: RICE

Some common 'on-the-spot' treatment that every athlete and fitness warrior should know. The more active you are, the more likely you will sustain some kind of ailment or even God forbid, injury. The good news is that the better conditioned you are, the quicker you can recover on average. 

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RICE, one of the most common and important acronyms in the world of sports, means Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Adhering to the RICE regimen for the first 48 hours after your injury, is often all that you'll need to get back on your feet. The idea behind RICE is to minimize the inflammation and swelling that occurs with a sports injury.

Rest. Stop the activities that will aggravate your injury. You can, however, choose another activity that doesn't hurt. For example, if you have pulled a hamstring while running, you can continue your upper-body weight-training. Rest can mean the difference between an injury that heals properly and one that continues to bother you for months.

Ice. Ice reduces the swelling and stops the pain by constricting blood flow to the injured area. Don't apply ice directly to your skin--wrap the ice in cloth or apply it over an elastic bandage. You should ice 2-3 times a day, at first, and decrease to once a day, thereafter, until the pain is improving. The old axiom of "ice then heat" is no longer accepted by sports specialists and ice on a daily basis is recommended.

Compression. Compressing the injured area with an elastic bandage immediately after the injury limits fluid leakage into nearby areas and helps to reduce the swelling. You should wrap the bandage tightly enough so you feel some tension, but not so firmly that you cut off the circulation or feel numbness.

Elevation. Elevating the injured body part decreases swelling and improves fluid drainage. Elevation works best when used in conjunction with the rest of the RICE treatment. The body part should be elevated above the joint that is between that body part and the heart--i.e. foot must be higher than the knee and hip; The hand must be higher than the elbow and the shoulder.

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The most Underrated Factor In Fitness..

Did you know that with regular comprehensive exercise programs like those found on the US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning System; it is during sleep that the body breaks down excess body fats to be used by the muscles for the next workout. In essence you can train your body to burn fat while you sleep! That is provided you get enough sleep. Below are some tips to help you sleep better:

Tips for Good Sleep

(AP) - Having trouble getting to sleep at night, or awakening too early in the morning? Experts have these tips, based, in part, on a new study:

• Maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle, even on weekends. Staying up late, with the lights burning, tends to reset the brain's sleep clock, making the body cry out for more sleep when the alarm sounds Monday morning.
• If awakened during the night, try to remain in bed, with the lights out and your eyes closed. This will help sleep return and will not affect your normal sleep-wake cycle.
• If you must get up, keep the lights as dim as possible. Bright lights tend to reset the brain's sleep clock. One hour of bright light exposure at night shifts the clock forward by about 10 minutes.
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine before bedtime.
• If sleeplessness is caused by a disorder, treat that disorder specifically instead of trying to force sleep with pills.
• Afternoon or early evening naps may make it harder to fall asleep at the regular time.
• American travelers who fly overnight to Europe should try to nap immediately upon arrival. After a few hours of sleep, get up and walk in the sunlight. This will help reset the body clock to European time.

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#1 fat burning workout in The World!

This may be the most awesome things I've stumbled upon to help my clients burn more fat and get into shape faster.

Let me explain...

I've been testing out a new training program for my clients that not only burns more calories while they're working out with me - but it keeps burning extra calories even after their workout.

Sounds crazy, right?

The post workout calorie burn is actually called "after burn" and it only takes place when a few critical factors are accomplished during the workout.

I won't bore you with the details of the science behind "after burn", but what I can tell you is that if these few critical things are done during your workout, then you can expect to have an elevated metabolism for up to 18 hours AFTER your workout.

Pretty sweet!

Now, just the "after burn" factor is amazing in itself becuase it's almost like getting twice the workout results from each workout.

B-U-T I figured out a way where I can get my clients even FASTER results... and it has NOTHING to do with science.

Say what?!

Yep, this other way of burning more fat and getting faster muscle toning results has nothing to do with exercise science at all.

It's actually all about human psychology...

See, what I figured out was when I train my clients with social media feedback (through our facebook page, email, and phone contact) they actually workout harder. (human nature is to compete I guess)

So then I got to thinking and decided that if I can put together a body transformation challenge where I can train my clients online, for a period of time (six weeks), and give the person with the best transformation a prize (like one of the latest iPads) then you'd really see amazing results!

Makes sense, right?

My special "after burn" producing workouts + a body transformation challenge = massive fat loss, body toning, belly flattening, and sexy arms, legs and butt.

Brilliant!

In fact here's what I expect AVERAGE results to be on this six week body transformation challenge.

Men can expect to drop 25 – 32 pounds of fat Women can expect to drop 12-24 pounds of fat

AND...

on average men can expect to lose: 6.5 inches from their waist and women can expect to lose 4.8 inches from their waist

Yes, all this in six weeks.

Here's the deal: I'm going to launching this Six Week Body Transformation Challenge in about a week. And when I do I'm only going to take on 18 participants so that I can give every participant lots of attention.

And at the end of the six week transformation challenge I'm giving the winner a new iPad (actually everyone will win since there's going to be a LOT of inches and pounds lost).

So if you are interested in dropping 5-8 inches off your waist in the next 6 weeks (plus a pile of weight) then send me an email and I will put you on the "action taker" list and reserve your spot.

These action takers will get email notification of the program launch date BEFORE my normal list.

Email me now to get on the awesomeness priority list :)

Nathan Lewis

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"I've lost 20 lbs. 5 dress sizes and over 10% bodyfat" I have seen many results, including increased self-esteem, energy and stamina. It is definitely more than I expected when I began my first session in front of the dreaded squat machine" Donna Trainee for 3 years.=============================================

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Today's feature exercise: Push Jerk Rear

I have found this exercise great for increasing power and speed for throwing sports.

To begin this exercise you will need to position a bar across the back of your shoulders, in the same manner as a Squat. To do so, lift a bar from a squat rack. Now you are ready to Push Jerk Rear. Begin the movement by slightly flexing your knees and hips, your hips should move back slightly as you do so. Quickly and explosively extend your knees and hips thrusting the bar upward off of your shoulders. Once the bar comes off of your shoulders immediately bend your knees and flex your hips as you push up on the bar. The bar is moving up as your torso is moving down, allowing your arms to come to full extension. At this point you will be holding the bar overhead arms extended but knees and hips flexed. Extend your knees and hips to stand erect. This entire sequence is one fast continuous motion. To lower the bar either drop it to the floor or flex the elbows, knees, and hips. Lower the bar somewhat quickly but under control to the back of your shoulders. Return to the beginning position and absorbing the impact with your flexed knees and hips. This is another great Olympic movement for power development.

View a video of this exercise This exercise is incorporated into many of the Strength and Conditioning Programs of US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning Nathan Lewis CSCSUS Sports Online Strength and Conditioning If it's time to get serious about your fitness program, you need a structured program tailored to your goals and abilities. Using the world's most powerful online training tool, I can design and deliver a 12-week fitness program fully customized to your personal fitness goals, abilities, and time constraints. Features include:  Fully customized exercises, sets, reps and weights. Videos demonstrating proper technique for every exercise. Routines utilizing equipment available to you — home or gym! Personal contact with me anytime via built-in email system. Integrated feedback loop for precise program monitoring. For more information about my background fee structure and how to get started, go to US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning Personal Trainers: Train More Clients, Make More, Have More Freedom