Monday, March 23, 2009

BUILD MUSCLE WITH FUNK’S HIGH REP TRAINING WEEK

FUNK’S HIGH REP TRAINING WEEK



If you are looking to gain strength and increase your muscle size, then my High Rep workout week is the answer. This workout is part of my 8 week transformation program.

With High Rep training you do just that lots of reps using very low weight. High rep training works because the high volume of blood forced through the veins and arteries while working out with high reps will carry with it important muscle building nutrients to feed the training muscles.

High rep training enhances the thickness of the capillaries within the muscle, it increases the diameter (size) of the blood vessels within the muscle, and stimulates the formation of new blood vessels, all of which are responsible for making your muscles bigger in size and mass.

I don't recommend this style of training all the time but it is a great way to add a whole new dimension to your body. The last time I used this training week, my muscles exploded.

Workout Tips
- Perform the below workouts for one week
- Use strict form when performing the exercises
- Increase the weight from set to set and week to week
- Be intense and get the most of every minute in the gym
- Add cardio, abs and a healthy eating plan to maximize muscle growth and fat burn


Funk's High Rep Week

Monday Workout

Chest
1. Pull Ups - 2 sets of 12 reps/failure
2. Flat Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
3. Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
4. Incline Dumbbell Flyes - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
5 Cantered Dips - 3 sets of 10 reps

Abs
1.Funk 50 Part Deux


Tuesday Workout
Legs

1. Pull Ups - 2 sets of 12 reps/failure
2. Squats - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
3. Machine Leg Press - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
4. Leg Extensions - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
5. Leg Curls - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
6. Calf Raises - 3 sets of 20 reps

Cardio
1. Interval Training - 30 Minutes


Wednesday Workout

Abs
1. Funk 50

Cardio

1. Moderate Training - 45-60 minutes


Thursday Workout
Arms

Triceps
1. Triceps Press Downs - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
2. Lying French Curls - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
3. Arnold Overhead Rope Press - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps

Biceps
1. Barbell Curl - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
2. Seated Curls - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
3. Dumbbell Preacher Curl - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
4. Hammer Curls - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
5. Dips - 3 sets of 10 reps/failure


Friday Workout
Abs
1. Bicycle Exercise Kicks - 3 sets of 10 reps
2. Exercise Ball Crunches - 3 sets of 10 reps
3. Vertical Leg Crunch - 3 sets of 10 reps
4. The Plank - 3 sets of 30 second reps
5. Butterfly Crunches - 3 sets of 10 reps


Cardio
1. Lifestyle Workout/Sport (Basketball, Running, Hockey, etc) - 60 minutes


Saturday Workout
Back/Shoulders

Back
1. Pull Ups - 2 sets of 10 reps/failure
2. One Arm Dumbbell Row - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
3. T-bar Row/Seated Row - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
4. Seated Close Grip Pulldowns - 3 sets 20, 20, 15 reps

Shoulders
1. Seated Dumbbell Press - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps
2. Shoulder Raises 28's
3. Shrugs - 3 sets of 20, 20, 15 reps


Sunday Workout
Rest - Whew!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

YOUTHJUICE GRABS ATTENTION OF ANTI-AGING AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

YOUTHJUICE GRABS ATTENTION OF ANTI-AGING AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE

Las Vegas, Nevada, February 26 -28th 2009 – At a recent anti-aging medical conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, YouthJuice gained the attention of an unsuspecting crowd and quickly became the star of the show, says one of the conferences main supporters.

Joe Grasela, Owner of University Compound Pharmacy says he was very excited about the solid response shown by the medical professionals and the overwhelming interest they have shown to distribute YouthJuice.

“Products come and go in the wellness industry” says Paul Redmayne, VP Business Development for Our World Network. “But when one like YouthJuice is embraced by so many medical professionals at one time, you know it has to be backed by creditable science and above all it has to work”

During the 3 day conference, medical and world renowned anti-aging professionals were attending lectures and seminars on different topics surrounding anti-aging and overall health. Dr. Makena Marangu a well known Plastic Surgeon of California presented a powerful and informative lecture on the ingredients contained in YouthJuice and the synergistic blend they create together.

Dr. Marangu says “I has been searching for a product like YouthJuice for years and I feel very comfortable providing it to my patients because of the potential health benefits the total product can deliver. Our World Network has really done their homework and supplied a science based product with a turnkey business system” Follow this link to view Dr. Marangu’s presentation:

The Most Potent Anti-Oxidants in Anti-Aging Medicine
http://progressive.uvault.com/pd1005/UCP/youthjuice/player.htm

YouthJuice is a science based, science backed natural beverage containing 7 berries and 3 sea vegetables obtained from the pristine northwest part of British Columbia. It was derived in part with a grant from the government of Canada agricultural department and delivers 100% RDA vitamins and minerals.

University Compound Pharmacy is one of the premier compounding pharmacies in the United States and is dedicated to providing both patients and physicians with the highest quality products and service. UCP is one of the few pharmacies in the United States that is PCAB certified, which means that you are assured of receiving the highest quality medication.

Contact me today to find out more information on how you can become a preferred customer of Youth Juice at wholesale & if you're interested, build yourself some massive residual income!

Funk Roberts
funkroberts@gmail.com
www.ourworldnetwork.com/funkroberts

Saturday, March 14, 2009

BURN FAT FAST WITH A TABATA WORKOUT

I was reading this month’s Muscle and Fitness magazine and saw a great article about Tabata training and thought that I would re-post an old article from the summer. If you want to burn fat fast and get strong, Tabata is great to add to your routine. I do!






So you are short on time but you still want a decent workout routine. Well a Tabata workout might be for you. This short but extremely intense exercise works so well because it maximizes oxygen consumption with short bursts of focused exercises.


The Tabata Workout was invented by Dr. Izumi Tabata in Tokyo, Japan. The basic principle is this: A Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.

Eight intervals of one exercise must be completed before moving on to the next. Sound easy? Not! This is "High-intensity” and not for the weak at heart.

This cardio interval training method is an intense and quick workout routine but very effective. The entire exercise lasts only about 4 minutes if you do it correctly. The rest period can be complete rest or a less intense pace.

It is a great way to get a very intense workout in a very short period of time. I'm sure you'll feel like twenty seconds has never felt so long, 10 seconds never so short and four minutes never so painful!

One of the hardest aspects of doing a Tabata workout is staying focused for the whole four minutes. It only takes 6 to 8 very hard 20 second intervals with 10 second rest periods to substantially improve both your aerobic and anaerobic capacity.

You can use this protocol with many exercises: pushups, sit-ups, pull-ups, squats, you name it. If time is an issue, then try this next time you are at home, outside or in the gym.


TABATA PUSHUPS

1) For twenty seconds, do as many repetitions as possible.
2) Rest for ten seconds
3) Repeat seven more times (8 total sets)

Funk Roberts

PURCHASE YOU GYMBOSS TODAY!










Tuesday, March 10, 2009

REDUCE THE RISK OF ANXIETY

WANT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ANXIETY, DIABETES, HEART ATTACKS & FLUCTUATIONS IN YOUR METABOLISM AS YOU AGE?



Just breathe more effectively to reduce your stress levels.

Making exercise a part of your life can help to reduce your risk to serious illness. The meditative breathing skills taught during a yoga class are a great way to learn how you can incorporate these breathing techniques in & out of the class.

Learning to take slow gradual breaths can help to reduce the constant stress that your body is under. A little concentrated breathing can help make great strides towards improving your overall health. Make time for a yoga class in your routine.

Source: http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/stressill#s22

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WOMEN’S NUTRITION

WHAT TO EAT AND WHEN
It is no surprise that, on daily basis, women can be extremely busy. Whether as a mother or homemaker, taking care of the kids and house, a professional in the day to day grind of the business world, a student running from class to class or any other women that faces daily challenges.


Finding time to workout and eat your six meals per day can be difficult. Planning your workout and preparing your meals before hand is a great way to concur this tough task.

Here are a couple of daily plans from Oxygen Magazine (http://www.oxygenmag.com/ ) that that can help you to get a start. Included are suggestions that you can prepare depending on what time of the day you workout; morning, afternoon or evening.


Day 1
Morning Workout – When you work out on an empty stomach ensure you eat right after
Breakfast – 3-4 Scrambles egg whites, turkey/chicken and multi-grain bread
Morning Snack – ½ cup of walnuts with piece of fruit
Lunch Workout –Eat the below meal after your workout
Lunch – Tuna Pita Pocket with Tuna, lettuce, tomatoes and celery
Afternoon Snack – Protein Bar or 2 whole wheat crackers with 2 thin slices turkey
Evening Workout – Bump up your snack to give you a boost for your energy
Dinner – Stir Fry made with marinated beef strips. Serve with Rice and 2 cups of mixed greens
Evening Snack – 1 light yogurt

Day 2
Breakfast – Oatmeal
Morning Snack – Yogurt
Lunch – Chicken Pasta Salad
Afternoon Snack – Apple with 1tsp of peanut butter
Dinner – Salad with lettuce, chicken, tomato, corn, cucumber, beans and light salad dressing
Evening Snack – ½ cup of fat free cottage cheese with 2 wheat crackers

Funk Roberts

FUNK'S FIT FOOD - BROCCOLI



“MAKE SURE YOU EAT ALL YOUR BROCOLLI”. I remember that coming out of my mother’s mouth every day at the dinner table? Thank goodness, I love eating my broccoli.
This frilly haired, dark green vegetable is not just good for you, but some of its nutritional contents found in broccoli are great for muscle growth and limits water retention. It holds many well-known phytochemicals and antioxidants that help to fight diseases.
It is a super source of chromium that helps regulate insulin and blood sugar. Broccoli is a great source of calcium, thus help fight osteoporosis. Did you know that indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane may help decrease certain cancers, especially colon, lung and breast? Yep, they are in there too.
When eating Broccoli heavy cooking and processing destroy some of the anti oxidants and phytochemicals such as the indoles and glutathione. Eat it raw or lightly cooked as in microwave and stir-fry.
So next time you’re at the grocery store...”DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR BROCOLLI.”

Funk Roberts

Sunday, February 15, 2009

WHO IS JAY CUTLER’S SECRET WEAPON TO WINNING THE 2009 OLYMPIA?


For those of you who do not know, Jay Cutler is a bodybuilding professional and 2-time Mr Olympia and 5-time runner up. This is an interview from Ryan Shanahan’s I Love My Kettlebell Website.


Interview with Lisa Balash , owner of Elite Physiques kettlebell studio , located in Las Vegas.


Q - When did you first see a Kettlebell?

A - I first saw a KettleBell in 2006 at a Pilate’s studio .I began training myself for the 2006 Figure Nationals in Las Vegas and I was trying to change my look of overly muscular to more of a lean, longer look. I then decided to add the kbells and Pilates together to create my trademarked Kettle-lates training system and I transformed myself by taking off 20lbs and lengthening out my muscles.



Q – What kind of results did you get from Kettlebells?

A - I used the kettlebells for 40 min 2-3 days per week and was having trouble keeping the weight on, It was literally melting off of me. The results were phenomenal! Everyone started commenting on how much they loved my new look.

After that I decided to get certified to teach kettlebells and share with everyone this awesome training tool. I soon became a certified instructor with IKFF and opened my studio Elite Physiques here in Vegas.



Q – Does Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler use Kettlebells?

A - Yes, Jay Cutler has been a client of mine and we are focusing on his Mr. . Olympia comeback win in 2009. Jay likes the cardio challenge of KB’s and also the results for the glute ham tie in separation .

We do combine swings, Turkish getups along with Snatches for timed sets of 2-3 min each side. Jay is going to bring a brand new and unbeatable package to the Olympia stage this year !I am also training IFBB Pro Figure competitor Elaine Goodlad for her upcoming Europa show in April.

She is using kettlebells 2 days a week and she will be on an upcoming reality show that will follow her training and competing. So we should see her snatching on tv in the near future!


Q - Why do you Love Kettlebells ?

A - I love kbells because they are efficient and effective.I love teaching because its fun for clients they love the results that they get and the challenge of the mind body connection.It is very similar to Pilates in the fact that you have to be in the moment and core is always being used!!

Thank you for the interview, now Im off to train Mrs. Cutler, Jay’s wife, who also looks phenomenal!


For more information about Lisa’s classes and personal training visit her website:www.elitephysiqueslv.com

Interview by : http://www.ilovemykettlebell.com/





Saturday, February 14, 2009

3 JUMP TRAINING EXERCISES TO BASKETBALL SUPREMACY




With the NBA and College seasons in full swing, and the All Star Weekend knocking at the door, seems that everyone is getting basketball fever.

How do these elite athletes continue to play day in and day and perform at the top of their game. Many pro and college players use upper and lower body workouts before and during the season to ensure they are always playing at their peak performance.

Jump training, one of the more popular aspects of plyometrics, is essential to include in your lower body workout if you want to increase your vertical jump. By combining speed, strength and agility ut is the best and fastest ways to get results.

There are many jump training exercises to help you improve your performance on the court, but the three that we will focus on will help you with rebounding, dribbling and dunking.


REBOUNDING


One of basketballs most effective offense and defensive moves is rebounding. There are rebounding fundamentals that you’ll need to perfect like; expecting the miss, blocking out your opponent and timing the right approach to grab the ball.

But if you can’t jump high and strong then you can kiss those fundamentals good bye.

Rim Jumps will help you to establish good position, extend your arms and reach up strong to pull down that ball.



Rim Jumps
Rim Jumps are an excellent exercise to develop jump endurance. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms up in the air, as if you are ready to perform a standing dunk or reach up for a rebound. Explode up, keeping your hands up in the air as if to touch the rim. Once you land, blast up again as high and fast as possible. Envision yourself grabbing that rebound each time you go to jump.




CROSSOVER DRIBBLE

If you have ever played basketball, you know about the crossover dribble. The crossover is perhaps the most popular offensive move in the NBA, And 1 Basketball, College, you name it.

The move is loved by so many because it has the potential to leave defenders looking stupid and embarrassed. The move isn’t just about the dribble, but the quickness of the change in direction. This is what makes the move so hard to defend. Footwork and speed will allow you to execute the move with precision.

The Side to Side Lateral Jumps will help with getting you the quickness you will need to blow by your defender, taking a moment to see how badly you embarrassed them, and then score.


Side to Side Lateral Jumps
Jump side to side over a small barrier, like traffic cones, or an imaginary line. The cones ensure that you leap upwards as well as sideways. Leap as high and as fast you can from side to side. This will help with your speed, agility and explosiveness. Keep your head straight by staring at a fixed point and emphasize the hip action. Imagine being a slalom skier barrelling down the Swiss Alps.






DUNKING

The dunk shot, slam dunk, jam, stuff, flush, cram or throw down, is one of the highest percentage shots one can attempt in basketball as well as one of the most crowd-pleasing plays.

In order to execute the dunk, you will need the one foot take off and lifting power in your legs to get you up and to the basket.

Flying Step ups will get you the air you’ll need to throw down that contest winning, hall of fame dunk.



Flying Step Ups
Flying Step-ups help to strengthen the legs for one-foot takeoffs. Stand about a foot away from a stable box that is 12” high. Be sure the box can support your body weight. Step up explosively with your right leg, enough to lift your body off the box and land back on the right foot. Step back down with the left leg (the left leg does not touch the box) and repeat the exercise, starting with the left leg in front. Envision yourself with the ball and driving down the lane for a one-foot takeoff and dunk.





Use these exercises during your leg workout or after basketball practice, twice a week and you will on your way to ruling the hard-court.

Funk Roberts
Put Funk into your Dunk!


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Friday, February 13, 2009

SIX BENEFITS TO TRAINING WITH YOUR VALENTINE


So you have decided to workout with your better half. So many times I see couples at the gym, but they are always doing different exercises, or one is hitting the weights and the other is on the treadmill. Well it’s time to change.

You can join a group class like salsa dancing or yoga. Do cardio side-by-side at the gym by choosing to machines beside each other. Get outside and run together. When in the gym, workout together, spotting each other, and switch between sets. Stretch together, it has been shown that assisted stretching can be beneficial. Pick some outside hobbies like canoeing, rock climbing or tossing the football around.

There are a plenty of reasons to workout together.



Here are 6 Benefits to Exercising with Your Partner
1. Balance - In many couples, one partner tends to favour cardio (typically women) while the other tends to favour strength training (typically men). By working out together you can balance your workout program to include more of both. Let your partner teach you about the areas of fitness you’re unsure of and be open to new fitness experiences
2. Quality Time - Couples spend most of their time apart due to careers and other responsibilities. Instead of hitting the gym alone, plan a workout time that fits both of your schedules. You’ll reach your fitness goals, without sacrificing that one-on-one time that every partnership needs.
3. Inspiration and Support - Getting encouragement and praise from your partner is one of the best motivators. It’ll help both of you to remain consistent, take care of one another and inspire you to continue your workout program.
4. Teamwork and Safety – Working out together gives you a chance to work on your communication skills and teamwork. With someone else watching your form and being there to spot you when you need it, you’ll exercise more safely than if you were alone. Besides, who cares more about your safety than your soul mate?


5. Sexual Desire - Exercise produces chemicals in the brain that evoke feelings of happiness, reduce stress, and also increase arousal and libido. Several studies show that men and women who exercise regularly report better (and more frequent) sex with their partners.



6. Respect and Pride - Taking care of your body and your health shows the person you care about that you want to be your best for them—and that you want to be around for years to come.



With these tips, you and your partner can spend quality time together while you stay on track with reaching your fitness goals.
Funk Roberts
Happy Valentines Day



DEFEAT JASON ON FRIDAY THE 13TH WITH THIS WORKOUT


It’s Friday the 13th and you know who may be knocking at your door tonight? The hockey mask wearing, impossible to kill, Slasher from Camp Crystal Lake?

How will you defeat Jason Voorhees? After all you will have a full night of running and fighting off the psychopathic killer ahead of you.

Never fear, the Funk’s Strength and Aerobic Circuit will help you win the battle and end Jason’s wrath for good.



STRENGTH AND AEROBIC CIRCUIT (SAC)

I have found that circuit training is a great way to cut on time and get a very intense workout guaranteed to shred that unwanted fat. My SAC program or Strength & Aerobic Circuit combines strength, aerobic and endurance in one circuit.
You can to do this is by using your treadmill and dumbbells, kettlebells or resistance bands. Best of all you can do this in the comfort of your home or gym at any time of the day or night and in any weather.
My SAC program uses short runs or brisk walks with simple strength exercises. There are so many ways to design this workout as well, so you never have to repeat a workout.



Here one sample of a SAC workout, but you can always adjust the workout to suite your needs. It shouldn’t take you longer than 25 minutes
SAC FRIDAY THE 13TH WORKOUT

· Run at low intensity for 5 minutes
· Push Ups for 30 seconds
· Run at moderate intensity for 2 minutes
· Side lateral raise for 30 seconds
· Run at moderate intensity for 2 minutes
· Biceps Curl for 30 seconds
· Run at moderate intensity for 2 minutes
· Triceps Kickbacks for 30 seconds
· Run at high intensity for 2 minutes
· Bent-over row for 30 seconds
· Run at high intensity for 2 minutes
· Dumbbell Squats for 30 seconds
· Run at moderate intensity for 2 minutes
· Abdominal crunches for 30 seconds
· Run at low intensity for 4 minutes

Funk’s SAC Tips
1. Remember to change up the workouts from time to time.
2. Use this workout in conjunction with your regular routine.
3. You can use stair steppers, elliptical machines, exercise bikes or jumping rope
4. Use kettlebell exercise, barbells, resistance bands or bodyweight
DEFEAT JASON ONCE AND FOR ALL
Funk Roberts


DID YOU KNOW
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia, a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή) (meaning Friday), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς) (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (φοβία) (meaning fear). This is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen, and is also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia. The term triskaidekaphobia was derived in 1911 and first appeared in a mainstream source in 1953.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

KRE-ALKALYN CREATINE - THE REAL DEAL


Kre-Alkalyn®
Awarded U.S. Patent #6,399,661

I’ve heard about Kre-Alkalyn Creatine before and that it had some crazy claims. Things like taking 1g of Kre-Alkalyn is equivalent to 10g of normal creatine and you do not get bloating because this creating is PH buffered.


But after doing my research and getting first hand results, I can now say that this form of creatine is the REAL DEAL!

Here is an article from musclemass.com supporting my claims.

A little history

In the late 1990's, a ground breaking development in the dietary and sports supplements industry became available to premium formulators. NIR technology provides a state-of-the-art procedure with unsurpassed accuracy to evaluate ingredient quality.
At Muscle And Sports Science, this impressive technology is at the core of our quality assurance program. NIR technology is also incorporated into the patented InfraProven Certification for herbal health supplements.
All MASS brand herbal extract formulations must meet this stringent certification - which provides iron-clad assurance that our herbal supplements are, without question, pure, unadulterated and 100% of botanical origin.

NIR technology and Creatine Supplements Testing...


With this new technology in hand, major brands of various creatine supplements were put to the test. As might be expected, in a dry powder state the product assays ranged from excellent, to below average, to atrocious when viewing actual creatine content verses label claim.

However, when these same creatine supplements were then tested after activation with fluid, a disturbing discovery was made. It was found that almost immediately after adding water to creatine monohydrate that the majority of it rapidly converted to the toxic by-product creatinine. This held true no matter how "unique" the formulation was claimed to be, or the purity of its assayed dry creatine content.





Note: In the past, some companies pointed to the virtual lack of creatinine in their powders, calling them "creatinine free". What was not considered is that the tests were conducted with dry creatine monohydrate. Once fluid was introduced, creatinine conversion occured, without fail.

A number of negative side-effects can arise from increased creatinine levels, among them; stomach cramps and bloating, diarrhea, indemia, water retention, dehydration, headaches, liver and kidney problems and creatinine poisoning. These side-effects are caused by the body's internal self-defense mechanism reacting to save itself from the ingested toxins by diluting it with water.



KRE-ALKALYN® Creatine - Awarded U.S. Patent #6,399,661


Armed with the creatine facts above, Jeff Golini and the Bioceutical Research team went to work to address the toxic conversion of creatine monohydrate. Eighteen months later, the finishing touches were made and a U.S. Patent application filed for the successful and novel method of keeping creatine monohydrate stable and completely free of toxic conversion.

With this new patent process the main problem with all existing creatine supplements, the inability to deliver concentrated amounts of creatine without toxic conversion, was solved.

Why buffered is better, in more ways than one


Since Kre-Alkalyn Buffered Creatine is free of unwanted creatinine conversion following liquid activation. It puts an end to the days of having to saturate your body with huge 10-20 gram amounts of creatine monohydrate in cycles to get the desired strength, endurance and muscle building effects.

More concisely, KRE-ALKALYN is pH correct Creatine. No loading or cycling off and on is required. Kre-Alkalyn allows you to safely consume creatine to it's full and most potent effect with only a fraction of previous dosages.

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Kre-Alkalyn creatine facts - Q&A transcript


"If I understand this correctly, the data says that most of the creatine monohydrate I have been taking converts to toxic creatinine within minutes when added to liquid, be it juice or water, etc. So I am in effect taking a lot of creatinine and very little actual creatine monohydrate. How is this so? I have been using creatine for years and got a good effect from it. Please explain."

The best way to explain it is, when you supplement with 5 grams of ordinary creatine monohydrate you probably get the benefit of 2-400mg of actual creatine.

Typically, the human body itself will produce around 2 grams of creatine daily. So, the additional 2-400 mgs on top of what your body naturally produces gives you a 10-20% increase in the pool of available creatine. The problem is with the 4.6 grams of toxic creatinine you'd also be ingesting. You just have to start looking at it differently. Most of the creatine is lost when added to liquid, and even more is converted to creatinine when passing through the acidic stomach. In contrast, Kre-Alkalyn gives you a full, stable uptake of pure creatine with zero toxic conversion. All the good, none of the bad.

"How does this new form of creatine, Kre-Alkalyn, never convert to creatinine?"

Through extensive trials, the research team found that the speed of the toxic conversion was directly proportional to the pH of the liquid it was mixed with. However, merely adding creatine monohydrate to a strong alkaline drink did not solve the problem because of the highly acidic stomach environment.

The breakthrough came when they discovered that if the creatine could somehow be buffered during the manufacturing process to pH12 or greater then it would remain completely stable when mixed with water and in turn ingested. The Patented process that results in Kre-Alkalyn gives you the one-and-only form of creatine that passes intact and at full dosage levels into the blood stream.

"What is the creatine buffered with?"

The buffering takes place in the synthesis process of professional Kre-Alkalyn creatine itself, allowing retention of a safe, high pH within the actual molecular structure of the compound

"Won't a strong alkaline substance burn human tissue in the same way as a strong acid?"

Kre-Alkalyn is food grade technology. A good analogy is how a 3.0 pH acid will burn the skin, yet you can drink all the orange soda (also pH3) you want because it is citric acid.

"Once it hits the stomach how can it be stable because of the strong stomach acids present?"

Kre-Alkalyn creatine remains 100% stable and exhibits complete uptake because the Patented buffering action is specifically designed to work within the stomach, resulting in perfect pH for full absorption.

"So, what does this all mean?"

Simply a more effective, safer and better value form of creatine. You will only need to use a fraction of what was previously needed. You'll get better results with none of the negative side effects or toxic conversion seen with conventional creatine monohydrate.

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BUILD YOUR QUADS FOR STRONGER KNEES

BUILD YOUR QUADS FOR STRONGER KNEES


That’s right: As long as you do not damage your joints by lifting heavy weights, increasing your quad strength can help protect the cartilage behind your knee. Knee cartilage deteriorates over time and leads to osteoarthritis (look up) – which can hold you back from activities later in life.

Researchers have found that people who had stronger quadriceps had less cartilage in the patellofemoral joint, one of the knee joints.

So remember when you’re working out legs you’re also building strength so you are not hobbling around 20 years from now.

Funk Roberts



Saturday, February 7, 2009

10 TIPS TO WORKOUT THROUGH YOUR COLD


Its winter cold season and I often get asked if it is safe to workout while you have a cold. Study shows that moderate exercise boost the immune system, protects against ill health and alleviates cold symptoms.

You can work out while you feel under the weather as long as you do not over train. If you have a severe bout of the flu, you should stay away from exercise completely and rest your body.

Here are some general guidelines for those with mild cold symptoms

1. Reduce workout intensity by using lighter weights
2. Do not exercise to the point of exhaustion
3. Cut back on workout volume. Do fewer sets and exercises
4. Limit workout duration to about 30 minutes
5. Substitute a weight workout low intensity some cardio
6. Do not train more than three times per week
7. Drink plenty of water
8. Supplement your diet with vitamin C
9. Get adequate rest
10. Take a cold medication

Source: Musclemag


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KETTLEWORX MORE ACCESSIBLE, LESS INTENSE





KettleWorx on FOX29 Philly 02/05/09 from FitnessWorx on Vimeo.

PHILADELPHIA - Ryan Shanahan has played pro hockey, competed in the Heavyweight Drug-Free Bodybuilding Contest, and now his proudest accomplishment: training a 5-foot-tall pregnant person named Jenn Frederick.

We've all seen the massive kettle bells some elite athletes use. Now, Shanahan has developed a system for the general public. It's called KettleWorx. Tons of celebs have turned to kettle bells to tone up, Frederick reported. - myfoxphilly.com



MORE ABOUT KETTLEWORX

What Makes a KettleWorx workout (kettlebells) unique?
Three-dimensional whole body movement - nothing else does this!

The result is:
* Efficient: Whole body fitness in a 20-minute workout.
* Fast: Not going from machine to machine - whole body workout in 20 minutes.
* Cardio: Massive calorie burn & rapid increase in heart rate, breathing.
* Core: Constant use of stabilizing muscles = best core workout possible.
* Resistance: Whole body strengthening = gets you lean & toned versus bulking up with muscle isolation.

Overall result:
A lean, toned, great looking body - faster than you ever thought possible!

Why is it that "less is more"?
* No machine on earth can duplicate what your own body can do.
* With KettleWorx your body becomes the machine.
* No waste - instead of transferring energy into fancy pulleys & gears, you're transferring energy across your body - muscle to muscle.
* Over 200 whole body exercises - right in the palm of your hand!

Do you need a trainer?
* Absolutely. Without training the kettlebell is just a chunk of metal.
* KettleWorx is the only complete kettlebell fitness program with all the training you need. (The alternative is private lessons or classes - hard to find and very expensive.)

The Science of Kettlebells
* Burn up to 1,000 calories per hour - because you're using all your muscles!
* You would have to run almost 5 miles to equal the calories burned in just 20 minutes with KettleWorx.
* The most popular fitness machine in America is the treadmill - works only your legs - so you would have to spend over 60 minutes on a treadmill to equal the calories burned in just 20 minutes with KettleWorx. (And only your legs would look great.)
* 3x's the workout in 1/3 the time!!

Celebrities who use Kettlebells
* Lance Armstrong
* Katherine Heigl
* Jennifer Lopez
* Kim Cattrall
* Matthew McConaughey
* Penelope Cruz
* Geri Halliwell
* Jennifer Aniston
* Sylvester Stallone
* Kim Basinger

There is nothing like KettleWorx
* Kettlebells have been used for decades by bodybuilders - but KettleWorx is the first kettlebell program for men and women who are interested in fitness - not bodybuilding.
* KettleWorx is kettlebells for "the rest of us" - short workouts and fast results - for a body that is lean, toned and looks great!
* KettleWorx provides the training experts say is required. It's like having your own personal fitness instructor.



Ryan Shanahan BIO:
Ryan is the world's leading kettlebell trainer and foremost expert in kettlebell fitness. He is an internationally acclaimed trainer who regularly works with superstars and exclusive private clients, including the cast and crew of major feature films. For over ten years, Ryan has conducted private kettlebell training sessions working out of the Toronto Film Studio and now has now developed KettleWorx for the general public.


Other facts about Ryan: Over the last 20 years, he's played professional hockey, represented Canada at the World Duathlon Championship, completed 22 triathlons and 2 marathons. After just 7 weeks of intense training he earned 2nd place at the Heavyweight Drug Free Bodybuilding Contest in 2007. In addition to movie stars and models, Ryan has often worked with athletic trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and other fitness and health care professionals.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

BARACK OBAMA INAUGURATION DAY WORKOUT

January 20th 2009 is a historic day in the United States, maybe in the entire world. Barack Obama will be the first Black President to be inaugurated into the White House. And we will all be here to witness it.
AP Photos

Once the day is over and the celebration ends the new president will have his work cut out for him.

That may be why he is such an avid fitness nut. Gruelling cardio sessions at the gym, ruthless 5 on5 basketball games and snacking on fruits, pistachios and Fiji water, it’s no wonder this helped him to come on top of the marathon 21 month presidency campaign.

With the steep hill that he has to climb over the next four years, he will need to have championship stamina, a clear mind and the strong body to fight all challenges that lie ahead.

But as Barack has stated countless times, he can’t do this alone, we all have to do our part for a better future that will endure for many years to come. A good start is to join Barack in getting ourselves ready for the up-hill battle we have ahead.

All you need are a pair of dumbbells, kettlebells or resistance bands, it’s your choice.


Let Barack inspire you to make changes for a better future with your health and in your life. He has definitely reminded me that anything is possible as long as we set goals, stay focused, work hard and never give up.

Congratulations Barack Obama, this workout is for you.

Barack Obama Workout
Rest for 30 seconds between each set

Push Ups – 3 sets of 10-20 reps
Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 3 sets of 15 reps
Standing Alternate Biceps Curl – 3 sets of 15 reps
Standing Behind the Neck Triceps Press – 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Bent Over Rows – 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Squats – 3 sets of 15 reps

Funk Roberts





Want to Lose More Weight This Year?

Get more sleep.

According to studies published by the Journal of the American Medical association, sleep loss increases your hunger during the day and affect your body’s metabolism. According to Women’s Health, people who slept at least 7 hours a night were less likely to put on weight than those who didn’t.

How can you enjoy a better night’s sleep?

Add a yoga class into your workout routine. Yoga’s soothing poses and breathing will contribute to helping you achieve a good night’s sleep. During your yoga class, you’ll learn some great breathing exercises and poses which will help you get a better night’s sleep which will help you to achieve your weight loss goals.

Source: http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa121702a.htm



Karmic Fitness facilitates yoga where you live, work & play.

Karmic Fitness helps you to achieve a healthy body, mind & soul by bringing yoga to you wherever you work, live or congregate. We make yoga accessible & convenient by bringing instructors to you. Developing our bodies & minds is critical to achieving optimal health.

We’ll come to your workplace, condominium or gathering space for 8, 10 or 12 week sessions to teach yoga.

I am proud to introduce a new member to the Funk Roberts Fitness Team. My very own cousin Davelle Morrison, who will be our Yoga Expert, giving you better insight to the benefits of Yoga.

Davelle Morrison is the owner of Karmic Fitness and has been an avid fitness enthusiast for her entire life. As a teenager, she competed in dance competitions.
During her university days, she had a passion for aerobics. A hit and run car accident in her late twenties taught her how to walk again.
She has since completed two marathons including the New York City Marathon and many triathlons. She also loves to box, rollerblade, & spin. She has always believed in the importance of staying fit for health.

Davelle has been practicing yoga for more than 7 years and has completed her Teacher Training at Stillpoint Yoga in Picton.




Monday, January 12, 2009

WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR

8 WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
FROM SHAPEFIT.COM


Are you determined to meet your weight loss goals this year? If healthier habits and weight loss are among your new year's resolutions, give yourself a pat on the back for making health a top priority.

The hard part is actually sticking to it and making real changes! Here are a few tips to help you keep on track with your weight loss resolution.

1. Write your goals down
If you want to truly do something, write it down. Journals, food dairies and to-do lists are extremely important to your weight loss plan. Brainstorm all of your goals onto one piece of paper and then rewrite each one as a contract with yourself.

Put your contract somewhere that will keep you reminded of the promise you have made. The fridge is a great place since this is the main area which will make or break your resolution. Refer to your contract daily to remind yourself of your long-term goal.

2. Set a definite date
If you just say you're going to meet your goal sometime within the year, that will not work. In fact, you will probably fall into the "I'll start next week" trap. Instead, mark your calendar for a certain date for each goal that you want to achieve.

For example, by March you want to be walking 3 miles a day. Setting a definite date is a great way to make sure you stick with your plan!

3. Remove the temptations
Go into your kitchen and remove all bad foods from your refrigerator and pantry. This includes all snack foods such as cakes, pies, cookies, chips, sugar colas, crackers and any "empty calorie" foods that will impede on your weight loss goals.

This step is very crucial step since the temptation to cheat will be increased 10-fold if you have cheat foods lingering inside your home. If you don't remove these tempting items, it will only be a matter of time before you breakdown and dive head first into the cookie jar at 2am in the morning for a binge! Fill your kitchen with healthy, nutrient dense food, such as:

Lean protein (chicken breast, turkey breast, fish, egg whites)
Fresh fruits (oranges, apples, grapes, strawberries)
Raw vegetables (mushrooms, broccoli, squash, green beans, red peppers)
Healthy snack foods(non-fat cottage cheese, sugar free jello, protein bar)
Bottled Water


4. Meet mini-goals
Make small changes every week and they will add up in time. It's easier to move little pebbles than an entire mountain, right? Here are some examples of weekly changes you could incorporate into mini-goals:

Week One: Drink 10 glasses of water per day.
Week Two: Take the steps at work instead of the elevator.
Week Three: Switch to diet sodas.
Week Four: Eliminate fried foods.
Week Five: Begin eating one vegetarian meal per week.

5. Friends for ever
You don't have to go it alone! Tell your friends and family what you want to accomplish and tell them how they can help you (and warn them of what doesn't help). Telling someone else your goals will probably make you feel that much more dedicated to reaching them.

Who knows, maybe you'll even find a weight loss buddy among your peers who will join you on your journey to weight loss. Two heads are always better than one, especially when it comes to staying motivated!

6. Document everything
Keep a detailed record of your weight loss, dietary intake and how your feeling. By keeping this diet diary or journal you will be able to truly see what you’re consuming, where your problem areas are, how your emotional state is.

7. Photograph yourself
Pictures don't lie. Buy an inexpensive digital camera and take pictures of yourself every week in your bikini or swimsuit. Snap 3 pictures ever week including a profile shot, frontal shot and rear shot. Include these with your diet diary and journal so you can see how your body looks each week while you make changes to your diet and exercise program.

Remember, sometimes the scale does lie. Even though your scale may read that you have gained 2 pounds over the last 3 weeks, this could very easily be 3 pounds of lean muscle. Lean muscle is an extremely metabolic tissue and the more you have, the more calories you burn even when you’re just sitting around!

By adding photos of yourself, you will be able to reference your physical appearance from week to week. This basically takes the guess work out of losing weight and is crucial for any permanent weight loss plan.

8. Set realistic goals
Remember, it did not take you 2 weeks to gain those extra 25 pounds so it definitely will not take only 2 weeks to lose it all! You gradually gained the weight over several months and even years, so always remember that you're in this for the long haul. Its a marathon not a sprint and with this mind set you will be able to create new healthy habits which will eventually turn your "diet" into a truly healthy lifestyle to last a lifetime!

By incorporating the important tips above, you will have a better road map to succeed with your new year's weight loss resolution!


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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

ELLAGIC ACID HAS PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS


ELLAGIC ACID HAS PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS
by: echarter on Streetdirectory.com - Health

The ellagic acid is a chemical compound found in fruits and vegetable like raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, walnuts and other plant foods. The ellagic acid is considered to be an antioxidant. Nowadays, it is widely promoted on the Internet and other medias as a means of preventing and treating cancer.

Recent researches have proven that it slows the growth of some tumours caused by certain carcinogens in cell cultures and lab animals. But still, there is no scientific evidence that it can prevent or treat cancer, although it seems to have some anti-cancer properties.

It has no side effects and it is known to strengthen the immune system, prevent heart disease, liver fibrosis, promote wound healing, prevent the binding of carcinogens to DNA, strengthen connective tissue-which may keep cancer cells from spreading, and protect the p53 gene from free-radical damage.

Ellagic acid binds cancer-causing chemicals, thus making them inactive. It inhibits the ability of other chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. In addition to that, it prevents binding of carcinogens to DNA and reduces the incidence of cancer in cultured human cells exposed to carcinogens.


The relative amount of ellagic acid in average number of micrograms per gram of dry weight fruit extract is highest in red raspberries at 1500mcg, followed by strawberries at 639mcg, walnuts at 590mcg, pecans at 330mcg, and cranberries at 120mcg.

Ellagic acid is not naturally present in plants. It is formed as the polymers of the Gallic acid and hexahydroxydipenoyl link with the glucose centers to form compounds known as ellagitannins. The highest amount of ellagitannins can be found in the Meeker red raspberry, hence it is the best source of this acid.

A lot of studies and experiments have been conducted by different universities and labs across to world in order to prove the effects of the ellagic acid.

Most of the experiments with it have been applied to lab animals and plants, but recently Italian researches reported that it seemed to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy in men with advanced prostate cancer, although ellagic acid did not help slow disease progression or improve survival.

To increase the level of ellagic acid in a human organism, the best way is to have a diet that includes five different sources of ellagic acid, instead of using only red raspberries as the only source of ellagic acid. It can also be found in a supplement form, offered by various companies.


Youth Juice is a scientifically engineered, all natural whole food supplement. It is made of 7 whole organic wild berries and 3 marine sea vegetables. All of the natural products that help to enhance your immune system and fight off today's "super bugs".

It has a 13,000 ORAC score which means in every 3oz serving your getting a huge dose of antioxidants which help clear your body of free radicals.


There is no focus on a single exotic miracle ingredient because life doesn’t work that way. Successful living is based on achieving balance and harmony – utilizing the best of all worlds. Youth Juice delivers a stunning fusion of taste and nutritional goodness.

Each serving contains 100% of all the daily vitamins and minerals most significant for your immune system support.

Ingredients include; Ellagic Acid, Fucoidan, Black Elderberries, Black Currants, Red Raspberries and Red Raspberry Leaf (herbal tincture), Boysenberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries, Rockweed and Ulva


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THE MEDITERRANEAN STYLE DIET

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, BEAT FATIGUE AND GET BETTER RESULTS IN THE GYM


I have been reading more and more about the benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet for women. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health studied the eating habits of more than 166,000 women and found that those whose diets most closely resembled a Mediterranean pattern reduced their risk of dying from chronic diseases but as much as 20%.

The Mediterranean way of eating is credited with protecting against various illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s – and it even shows promise in battling depression.

The meals are generally low in calories and loaded with appetite-suppressing fibre, which can keep you looking good for the up-coming spring and summer.

The diet is high in plant foods including high daily serving of fruits and vegetables. Instead of unhealthy butter and trans-fats, it opts for antioxidant and mono saturated fat-rich olive oil. Power foods like beans, grains and nuts are also added to the mix.


What you get is loads of health-promoting foods that work together to deliver a combination of disease busting vitamins, minerals, and beneficial fats to combat stress and inflammation that lead to chronic disease.

So for 2009, try adding the Mediterranean diet to your strength and cardio workouts. This sample 2 day meal plan provides enough calories, protein and carbs for a 140 pound woman who takes her training seriously and wants to slim down

DAY 1

BREAKFAST
2 slices whole wheat toast with almond butter
1 apple sliced
Orange juice
Low fat latte

LUNCH
Grilled chicken spinach salad
1 cup spinach leaves
6 oz grilled or roasted chicken breast
1 cup red grapes
Feta cheese
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar

PREWORKOUT
Fat free Greek-style yogurt
1 cup strawberries

POSTWORKOUT
1 meal replacement bar

DINNER
6 oz fillet of sole, cooked in olive oil and lemon juice
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 apple sliced



DAY 2

BREAKFAST
1 whole-wheat English muffin
6 egg whites scrambled
2 tomato slices
1 cup vanilla yogurt

LUNCH
Whole wheat tuna pita pocket
4 oz canned light tuna drained
With tomato, onion, cucumber and capers

PREWORKOUT
Smoothie:
4 oz 1% milk
4 oz calcium orange juice
Banana
Fat free vanilla yogurt
1 table spoon protein powder

POSTWORKOUT
1 Meal replacement bar

DINNER
Pasta with broccoli with roasted chicken
2 cups cooked spaghetti
1 cup steamed broccoli
4 oz roasted chicken breast
Crudités with hummus

2009 LEAN AND MEAN DIET PLAN


Guys, 2009 is officially here and if you are like many, you are preparing your list of things to accomplish in the up-coming year. If one of them is improving health, fitness and your overall look, then this diet and nutrition plan should start you on the right path.

A good nutrition plan will help you to recover from workouts and build muscle faster. Put it this way, you need to be as dedicated in the kitchen as you are in the gym. If you can do this, then the sky is the limit.

Protein is the key to getting lean, while you maximize muscle growth, because it supplies critical amino acids that are used as the building blocks of muscle. Protein intake should be a staple in any diet plan.

The below is a sample 1 day meal plan for an individual about 180 pounds. It counts at approximately 3000 calories so adjust your portion sizes accordingly for your body weight.

MEAL 1 – BREAKFAST
2 whole large eggs
3 large egg whites
1 cup cooked oatmeal or instant oatmeal
1 banana
1 bottle of water

MEAL 2 – MORNING SNACK
½ can light tuna in water
2 slices whole wheat bread
Fat free mayonnaise
1 large orange
1 bottle of water

MEAL 3 – LUNCH
6 oz chicken breast
1 medium sweet potato
1 bottle of water

MEAL 4 – MIDDAY SNACK
8 oz fat-free fruit yogurt
1 bottle of water


PREWORKOUT SNACK
1 scoop whey protein mixed with water
1 apple
1 bottle of water


POST WORKOUT SNACK
2 scoops whey protein

MEAL 5 - DINNER
9 oz sole or salmon
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups spinach salad
Fat-free dressing


MEAL 6 – NIGHT SNACK
8 oz 1% cottage cheese

Add this to your strength and cardio training you will see how soon you will be lean in mean in 2009

Funk Roberts