FUNK'S GIANT BACK BLAST

The Back is a body part that most people miss and ignore. Why you ask? Because you cannot see the pump like you can your arms or chest. People also have a tough time feeling the pump.
Well Funk has the answer to that.

This back routine will definitely give your lats the pump they have been crying for and will also help to strengthen and sculpt the back for both men and women.

This Giant set contains 4 exercises that are conducted one after the other with no rest in between. For this routine you will do 3 sets with 60 seconds rest in between.

Use poundage you can handle, as you want to feel your lats on every rep and concentrate on the back muscle you are working.

1. Pull Ups 7 reps or to failure
2. Bent Over Barbell Row – 7 Reps
3. Wide Grip Front Pull-down – 7 reps
4. Seated Cable Row – 7 Reps

If you are not pumped by the end of this workout, you are probably using too much weight, which leads to bad form and lack of intensity. Do this routine once per week for the next 4 weeks and switch it up.

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FUNK ROBERTS BOOT CAMP

FUNK ROBERTS BOOT CAMP - ARE YOU IN OR IN THE WAY!

Not So Pro Sports has teamed with Funk Roberts to bring you four 4-Week Session Fitness Boot Camps in Toronto. Funk Recruits can expect to burn up to 1000 Calories per workout, Increase Muscle Tone, Fat Loss, Improve Cardiovascular and Muscular Endurance, Lower Stress, Increase Energy, Self Confidence, Strength, Flexibility, Coordination, Balance and more.

4-Week Bootcamp Session

The Funk Roberts Boot Camp gets results. The 4 Week session is run once a week on Wednesday's and is 60 minutes in duration. It's conducted in an outdoor environment adding military-style progressive, innovative, and creative exercises in fitness.

Who is the Boot Camp geared toward?

Funk Roberts Boot Camp is for all fitness levels - whether you work out daily or have not worked out since high school. The activities are set up so that you can choose the appropriate intensity for your fitness level, but you still will be pushed.

The Funk Roberts Boot Camp is about self-discipline, motivation, and teamwork! You will never have top worry about anyone embarrassing or harassing you. This program is about having FUN, motivation, and seeing REAL results!

What you need to bring

• Running Shoes

• Exercise/Yoga Mat/Beach Towel

• Plenty of Water

• Sunscreen and hat

• Positive attitude

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Bootcamp OverviewThe Funk Roberts Boot Camp is great for quick fitness, fat loss or a change to your regular workout routine. Boot Camp Fitness workouts include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular, speed and endurance, partner resistance, Plyometrics, strength training with dumbbells and kettlebells, core exercises, military calisthenics and more.

We will warm up and cool down with stretching. Boot Camp is not for the faint of heart and you should be ready to give 110% for the full session. You will push yourself and body past its physical limits.

Prices
The 4 week sessions are $80.00 and you must register at http://www.toronto.notsopro.com/clinics--bootcamps/funk-roberts-fitness-boot-camp.html

Location

Woodbine Park - Coxwell and Lakeshore, Toronto, ON (North- East Corner Field with Gazebo)

Bootcamp Dates

Session 1

Every Wednesday June 11 - July 2 , 2008

7:00 pm - 8:10pm

Woodbine Park - Gazebo Field – Coxwell-Lakeshore, Toronto, ON

Trainer Info

Marc "Funk" Roberts is a Fitness Expert and Ex-Professional Beach Volleyball player, through his experience will whip you into shape.

Fitness Expert and Writer (http://www.funkroberts.blogspot.com/

Trainer Sgt Shanahan's Boot Camp

Featured in Sgt Shanahan's Kettlebell Workout DVD

Certified Personal Trainer

Has 27 years of fitness experience

Ex Professional Beach Volleyball Player - 3rd in Canada 1999

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IT’S WEDDING SEASON – LOOK GREAT IN 30 DAYS

The pinnacle of Wedding Season is just around the corner and whether you are the bride, in the wedding party or just attending you always want to look your best in that dress.

Now is also the time, says Registered Dietician and author of the Dress-Size-Reduction-Diet Jayson Hunter, for prospective brides to think about how they're going to look their wedding dress on the biggest day in their lives--not to mention for all those pictures

"Plenty of women, and men too, take a fast and furious approach as the wedding date gets closer," says Jayson Hunter. "That's the last thing you want to do. Not eating is a terribly unhealthy thing to do to your body. Plus, the lack of energy from a lack of proper nutrition will cause the stress of planning such an event to seem that much greater."

Hunter offers this advice to any woman who wants to look great in their wedding dress:

1) Plan ahead--It takes time to lose weight properly. A pound of fat per week is a realistic and healthy goal for anyone. The more time you allow for sustained loss of weight, the better.

2) Implement a muscle-building strength training program -- Muscle is the only tissue in the human body that burns fat for energy. Plus, it will give the lean, toned look that looks great in pictures.

3) Eat small, nutritious meals -- Skipping meals does nothing more than slow down your metabolism.

4) Get plenty of rest--The positive changes that occur to your body mostly happen while you're asleep.

5) Enjoy yourself--Take advantage of the extra energy exercise provides and transfers it to the planning of your event.

To discover the most comprehensive, simple to use, step by step system ever created for women who absolutely...positively...have to lose up to 15 lbs in 30 days CLICK HERE

Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS is a registered dietician and personal trainer with over ten years of experience. He specializes in helping people lose weight quickly and safely so they look great for any special event they want to look their best for.
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INTENSITY...INTENSITY...INTENSITY!

GET INTENSE WITH EACH WORKOUT!

When you are working out in the gym or outdoors you need to train with extreme intensity. There is no use being at the gym and just going through the motions. You are not doing your body any good and you’re wasting time. Intense training means performing the exercise to your full capacity. When you leave the gym or finish a particular workout, you should sweating bricks and pretty much out of breathe...but believe you me, it will feel good. Your weight workouts should not be more than 30 minutes.

How do you achieve this, by cutting down your rest time between sets. Forget about the social talk, you can always chat after your workouts over a protein shake. Focus on why you are in the gym and your goal. Try supersetting during your workouts, while you rest perform a set of the Funk 50, quick rest and back at it.

By raising the intensity no matter what workout you do, your results will sky-rocket and your body, mind and soul will thank you.

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REDUCE JOINT PAIN WITH GLUCOSAMINE

Glucosamine and Chondroitin is recommended by chiropractors, doctors, and of course by anyone who has ever used it, and for good reason. If you have joint pain of any sort, Glucosamine and Chondroitin is a MUST! Once you try it, you'll never be without it again!

The Glucosamine and Chondroitin formula is extremely effective at:

· Reducing joint pain
· Increasing lubrication of the joint
· Stimulating cartilage matrix repair
· Inhibiting enzymes that breakdown cartilage
· Preserving joint space
· Anti-inflammatory actions

1. What is it and where does it come from?
Glucosamine is formed when glucose combines with an amino acid. It is a building block for cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a form of glucosamine that has some extremely beneficial uses, especially for healing connective tissue.

Glucosamine sulfate is a small and simple molecular building block used to support mobility and flexibility in joints. The body absorbs glucosamine sulfate quickly and efficiently when ingested.

2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this?
According to convincing research, glucosamine sulfate may take a part in supporting lubrication and supporting sulfate uptake in particular cartilage. Research shows that it is absorbed into the body at a rate much more effective than other "joint-supporters". Because of the small size of the molecules, they are absorbed at a rate of 98%--compare that to the mere 13% absorption rate of chondroitin sulfate, and you can understand why glucosamine sulfate works so much better.

By stimulating production of additional synovial fluid, studies show that glucosamine sulfate helps keep joints in the body rolling smoothly. Recent studies have found that as a readily absorbed building block for cartilage.

3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?
Athletes, bodybuilders and everyday people can greatly benefit from supplementing glucosamine sulfate. In fact, nearly everybody who trains with weights may have a tendency to overuse certain joints, and consequently, glucosamine can help to cushion and lubricate joints.

4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?
Most studies show that supplementing a balanced diet with about 500 mg three times a day is very effective. There have been no reported cases of toxicity associated with proper dosages of glucosamine sulfate.

Republished from Clayton South's Health Facts

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TONE ABS AND ARMS WITH KETTLEBELL RIBBON SWING

The kettlebell is my favourite workout tool to shed fat and strengthen my muscles. Kettlebell expert Estella Hom from http://www.kettlebellpros.com/ , demonstrates a great move to tighten the abs and tone the arms.

"After having my daughter. Estella and her KettleBell expertise got me back into great shape in less than 2 months!" Tanya Muzzatti

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BURN FAT WITH INTERVAL TRAINING

BURN FAT WITH INTERVAL TRAINING

I love interval training. Not only does it break up the monotony of cardio training at the gym, but it also burns calories and fat much faster than other cardio exercises. Interval training consists of repeated intervals of relatively high intensity followed by a longer interval of low intensity. You can use interval training with any of the cardio equipment found at gyms; treadmill, elliptical machine, stair climber or the stationary bike.

Here is my sample interval routine that I incorporate into my cardio exercises. I do these one /two times per week to put some oomph into my training.

On the Stationary Bike:

5 Minutes: Level 1-4: Warm Up

30 seconds: Level 10 at above100 rpm

1:30 minutes: Level 1 at above 80 rpm

30 seconds: Level 10 at above100 rpm

1:30 minutes: Level 1 at above 80 rpm

30 seconds: Level 11 at above 100 rpm

1:30 minutes: Level 1 at above 80 rpm

30 seconds: Level 12 at above100 rpm

1:30 minutes: Level 1 at above 80 rpm

30 seconds: Level 13 at above 100 rpm

1:30 minutes: Level 1 at above 80 rpm

Repeat the hi-low intensity intervals 5 more times and then cool down for 5 minutes.

Your total workout time should be 30 minutes.

My goal is to get 10 sessions of high-low intensity intervals (10/10) with a 5 minute warm up and cool down. If you are just beginning you must work up to the 10/10. I suggest you try to get to 5/5 and increase by one every successive workout.

By adding interval training to your workouts, you will burn more calories, increase your aerobic capacity and you’ll add variety to your cardio workouts.

In order to get me through my cardio workouts I always Funk Jet Fuel Formula.

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MMA CHAMPION WORKOUT

With UFC 85 around the corner, I thought I would answer a question I get asked quite often. How should an aspiring MMA fighter weight train? I am no MMA superstar, but I have entered the Muay Thai ring and wrestled a few freaks in the past.

An MMA fighter should not lift with the same frequency and intensity as a bodybuilder does. You would never be able to recover from your workouts if you did because of all the training an MMA fighter already has to go through, i.e. sparring drills, mat work and cardio.

Working out with weights twice a week will help to create and larger and stronger athlete. I recommend to the MMA hopeful that they train with free weight and kettlebells. By using free weights you will increase your range of motion, and be able to control and stabilize your body for the fight.

Here is a weight routine that can make up an entire weight program for a fighter.
Program for the MMA Fighter

1. Squats – 3 sets 15, 12, 10 reps (quads, hams, calves)
2. Bench Press – 3 sets 15, 12, 10 reps (chest, shoulders, triceps)
3. Two Handed Kettlebell Swing - 3 sets 20 swings (shoulders, back, quads, biceps, triceps)
4. Kettlebell Snatch –3 sets 10 snatches each arm (shoulders, back, quads, biceps, triceps)
5. Power Clean 3 sets of 10 (whole body)
6. Chin Ups 3 sets to failure (back, biceps)


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NO CARDIO BEFORE WEIGHT TRAINING

NEVER do cardio before you weight train! It's ok to do a cardio warm up for 5-10 minutes at a very low intensity, but you should conserve your energy for weight training.

Cardio before weight training will tap into your glycogen levels and burn off this much needed fuel for your intense training session.

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FUNK ROBERTS FITNESS WEEK - CLUB MED, CANCUN

Funk Roberts Fitness and Unique Sports Vacation have teamed up to offer the Funk Roberts Fitness week at beautiful Club Med in Cancun Mexico - OCT 5-12, 2008

Marc “Funk” Roberts will be bringing the Fitness Bootcamps to USV2. He will whip you into shape or else... Everyone that is a knows Funk Roberts knows that he is an avid fitness guru. Funk is also one of our most versatile athletes as his credentials show... Ex-professional indoor and beach volleyball player, certified personal trainer, 20 years fitness experience, celebrity fitness trainer and writer, Sgt Shanahan bootcamps and kettlebell DVD's, workouts, diet and nutrition, supplements, health and wellness, cardio. Join Funk for an intensive week of training.

The week will be comprised of, daily bootcamp workouts, fitness seminars, 1 on 1 workouts and partying with FUNK ROBERTS.

The Bootcamps

The Funk Roberts Boot Camp is great for quick fitness, fat loss or a change to your regular workout routine. Boot Camp Fitness workouts include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular, speed and endurance, partner resistance, plyometrics, strength training with dumbbells and kettlebells, core exercises, military calisthenics and more.

The Funk Roberts Boot Camp are usually 60 minutes in duration. It’s conducted in an outdoor environment adding military-style progressive, innovative, and creative exercises in fitness.

Funk Recruits can expect to burn up to 1000 Calories per workout, Increase Muscle Tone, Fat Loss, Improve Cardiovascular and Muscular Endurance, Lower Stress, Increase Energy, Self Confidence, Strength, Flexibility, Coordination, Balance and more.

Funk Roberts Boot Camp is for all fitness levels – whether you work out daily or have not worked out since high school. The activities are set up so that you can choose the appropriate intensity for your fitness level, but you still will be pushed.

The Funk Roberts Boot Camp is about self-discipline, motivation, and teamwork! You will never have to worry about anyone embarrassing or harassing you. This program is about having FUN, motivation, and seeing REAL results!

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SHOULDER WORKOUT- FUNK'S CRAZY 28'S

My Crazy Twenty-Eights is a routine I do at the end of my shoulder workouts. This is often referred to as a Giant Set, because you are using four different exercises for one body part without a rest in between. It’s quick and painful, but it hits all parts of the shoulders. I use light weights, usually 15 and 20 pound dumbbells.

Here is the routine. There is no rest in between each exercise
1. Side Lateral Raises – 7 reps at 15 lbs
2. Front Raises – 7 reps at 15 lb
3. Dumbbell Upright Rows – 7 reps at 15 lbs
4. Bent Over Lateral Raises – 7 reps at 15 lbs

Do 3 sets of 28 reps with 1 to 1.5 minutes rest and you will see amazing improvements in the look and strength of your shoulders. Adding this routine at the end of your shoulder workout will help men with that tampered look and women achieve the toned sleek shoulders.

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Funk Climbs the CN Tower in Recorded Time

I never thought in a million years that I would walk up the CN Tower. I’ve visited the beast quite a few times; as a kid, a teenager and a father. Travelling up the elevator your mind thinks, “I can’t believe fools climb the stairs of this thing...they must crazy.”

As I get older though, there are more challenges I would love to conquer. As a father, there is no better feeling than having your children look up to you, like you’re a true Super Human Hero.

It also gives them ammo to brag about their Pops to the crew, which of course will move them up the ladder of respect.

When the opportunity came to climb the stairs of the CN Tower, one of the world’s tallest free standing structures, and raise money for WWF Canada at the same time, I couldn’t pass it up.

I participated in the Team Challenge with Workopolis. I didn’t know my teammates at first, but this gave us a chance to bond.

There were three of us climbing, Merv, our resident boxer, runner and all around amazing guy; Jack, the veteran, who has made the climb before and me.

My strategy was to just get up the 144 FLOORS without stopping, no matter what time. Their strategy; break the record of 07:52 which was set in 1989 by Brendan Keenoy. GOOD LUCK!

As we edged closer our excitement grew. We had digested our Jet Fuel Funk Formula from Infinit Nutrition, so we were anxious to reach the top. When we reached the start, the resident CN Tower climber gave us his words of wisdom “Pace yourselves boys, this is not a race. You don’t want to burn out” and we’re off!

I ran up the first 5 floors not knowing what to expect and then quickly realized if I wanted to climb 144 floors I had better pace myself. Once you entered the stairway there was no turning back. There are no doors where you can let yourself out. There are no windows where you can view Toronto’s beautiful skyline. There is no secret escape hatch where those who have to TAP out can leave

ONCE YOU ENTER, THE ONLY WAY OUT IS AT THE TOP!

We did have the amazing folks of the Toronto EMS, giving us encouragement on every 20 floors and ensuring our safety.

As I paced up the stairs, it seemed to become easier. Mentally I was focused and my rhythm seemed flawless. The higher I climbed, I saw more people stopping to catch their breath on the landings. And I can’t forget about the floors with the puke in the corners.

At one point, around floor 75, It became so easy. I just concentrated on my routine...walked up each step, and when I got to the landing, walked along the outside railing. It was great...as I got closer; I started to get excited, knowing that there were 30...then 20...then 10 floors left. I wanted to Sprint to the finish, but there were just too many people.

3...2...1...I DID IT...I climbed the CN Tower.

I pass it every day on the way to work. I use it as a landmark. I used to take visiting beach volleyball pros to it. Gosh, my MOM saw it being built.

AND I CLIMBED IT!

As I walked out of the stairwell, there were a plethora of cameras and people cheering your accomplishment. I felt like I was walking the RED CARPET at the Oscars and I milked every minute of it.

Our times you ask?

Our team was ranked 57th out 283 and overall there were 1745 individual climbers in the Team Challenge 57. Workopolis (00:19:55)

Mervin Atmosfera 00:17:51 – Individual 351
Jack Gawen 00:19:08 – Individual 446
Funk Roberts 00:22:37 – Individual 926

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