Natural Muscle September 2007

Transcription

EPISODES OF PS
NO-SHOTGUN MAY
MAY FUEL
FUEL
NO-SHOTGUN
THE SCIENCE
SCIENCE OF
OF EXPONENTIAL
EXPONENTIAL
THE
MUSCLE
GROWTH!
There are three ways muscles can get larger. The first and
There
are three
ways muscle
musclesHypertrophy.
can get larger.
first and
most limiting
is called
This The
is where
you
most
limiting
is
called
muscle
Hypertrophy.
This
is
where
you
practically kill yourself in the gym to force your genetically prepractically
kill yourself
in theto
gym
force your
genetically
existing amount
of muscle
gettolarger
in size.
Are youprethe
existing
amount
of
muscle
to
get
larger
in
size.
Are
you
the
chosen “1 in 10,000” that God blessed with a ton of fast
twitch
chosen
in 10,000”
blessed
with a all
tonofofus,
fast
muscle?“1Probably
not.that
So God
for you
and almost
wetwitch
have
muscle?
Probably
not.
So
for
you
and
almost
all
of
us,
we
have
to train hard core just to coerce our genetically limited amount
to
train hard
core just in
tosize
coerce
limited
amount
of muscle
to increase
everour
so genetically
slightly. And,
as you
know,
of
muscle
increase
in sizethe
everindividual
so slightly.
And,
as you
know,
this
really to
sucks.
Visualize
who
trains
intensely
this
reallyright
sucks.
Visualize
the individual
trainswalks
intensely
and eats
for 10
solid years
and a newwho
member
into
and
eats
right
for
10
solid
years
and
a
new
member
walks
into
the gym for the first time ever and is leaner and more muscular
the
gymnever
for thetouched
first time
and Some
is leaner
and
more
muscular
having
a ever
weight.
men
and
women
just
having
never with
touched
a weight.
Somemuscle
men and
women
just
aren’t gifted
enough
fast twitch
and,
therefore,
aren’t gifted with enough fast twitch muscle and, therefore,
struggle with their God given genetics. The great news is that
struggle
withcan
their
Godthe
given
genetics.
Hyperplasia
level
playing
field! The great news is that
Hyperplasia can level the playing field!
Hyperplasia occurs when existing muscle actually forms new
Hyperplasia
when
existing
actually
forms new
muscle fibersoccurs
and can
occur
by twomuscle
different
mechanisms.
The
muscle
fibers fiber
and can
occur
by two in
different
mechanisms.
first is actual
division
resulting
splitting
or branchingThe
of
first
is actual
fiber
resulting
in splitting
or branchingX-1
of
existing
muscle
todivision
form more
muscle
fibers. Hyperplasia
existing
muscle
to form
more
muscle
Hyperplasia
X-1
(HX-1) occurs
during
muscle
trauma
suchfibers.
as heavy
negative reps
(HX-1)
occurs
during
muscle
trauma
such
as
heavy
negative
reps
®
and high volume/high intensity training. Redline’s® unparalleled
and
high
volume/high
intensity
training. Redline’s
unparalleled
™ is the driving
energy
technology
contained
in NO-Shotgun
force
™ is the driving force
energy
contained
in NO-Shotgun
behind technology
the intensity
you need
to trigger HX-1-induced
muscle
behind
triggerinsanely
HX-1-induced
muscle
growth. the
I’ll intensity
get real you
withneed
you, to
without
attacking
the
growth.
I’ll
get
real
with
you,
without
insanely
attacking
weights, HX-1 just isn’t going to freakin’ happen. Redline’s®® the
the
weights,
HX-1
justepisodes
isn’t going
freakin’ physical
happen. intensity!
Redline’s the
catalyst that
fuels
of to
psychotic
catalyst that fuels episodes of psychotic physical intensity!
Hyperplasia X-2 or HX-2 is new muscle fiber that forms when
Hyperplasia
or HX-2 is
new known
muscle as
fiber
that forms
muscle fiberX-2
precursor
cells
satellite
cellswhen
are
muscle
fiber
precursor
cells
known
as
satellite
cells
™
stimulated. This is where the NO-Shotgun matrix shinesare
a
™ matrix shines a
stimulated.
This is light.
where
the([Nitric
NO-Shotgun
potent biochemical
NO2
Oxide-I’m talking
real Nitric
potent
light. NO2supplement)-induced
([Nitric Oxide-I’m talking
real Nitric
Oxide, biochemical
not some fake-@$$
vasodilation
Oxide,
not
some
fake-@$$
supplement)-induced
vasodilation
(opening up the veins and capillaries) literally floods the muscle
(opening
up the
veins and
capillaries)
literally
floods the
with massive
amounts
of powerful
muscle
building
“EX”muscle
(Ethyl
with
massive
amounts
of
powerful
muscle
building
“EX”
(Ethyl
Ester HCl) compounds. If you review the studies on arginine
Ester
HCl) compounds.
If you
review
studies
arginine
or glutamine,
these amino
acids
werethe
infused
intoonthe
blood
or
glutamine, to
these
aminoNitric
acids
wereorinfused
into hormone).
the blood
intravenously
stimulate
Oxide
GH (growth
intravenously
to stimulate
Oxide
or GH
This is why simple
AKG Nitric
chemical
salts
of (growth
Argininehormone).
(Arginine
This
is
why
simple
AKG
chemical
salts
of
Arginine
(Arginine
AKG) have proven to be ineffective at increasing muscle
size in
AKG)
have proven
to be ineffective at increasing muscle size in
three clinical
studies.
three clinical studies.
YES, IF YOU PURCHASED ANY NO2-TYPE
YES, IF YOU PURCHASED ANY NO2-TYPE
PRODUCT WITH ARGININE AKG, STUDIES
PRODUCT WITH ARGININE AKG, STUDIES
SHOW YOU GOT PUNKED! DON’T FEEL BAD,
SHOW YOU GOT PUNKED! DON’T FEEL BAD,
THE NO A-AKG SCAM RIPPED YOUR FRIENDS
THE NO A-AKG SCAM RIPPED YOUR FRIENDS
OFF TOO FOR ABOUT $75,000,000!
OFF TOO FOR ABOUT $75,000,000!
Take home message: three studies prove NO2-type products
Take
homeArginine
message:
three
studies
prove
NO2-type
containing
AKG
simply
do NOT
work.
Further,products
Arginine
containing
Arginine
AKG
simply
do
NOT
work.
Further,
Arginine
should be consumed with Citrulline in order to produce
nitric
should
be consumed
Citrulline
in
order to produce
nitric
™ with
oxide. NO-Shotgun
contains
the
sophisticated
compound,
™
oxide.
the does
sophisticated
™) which
ArginineNO-Shotgun
Ethyl Ester HCl contains
(AEX™
not need tocompound,
be injected
Arginine
Ethylenhanced
Ester HCl (AEX
) which does
not needtotofacilitate
be injected
and is further
with Citrulline
– necessary
NO
and
is furtherAlong
enhanced
Citrulline
– necessary
facilitate
production.
with with
these
ingredients,
Ellagic to
Acid
worksNO
in
production.
these ingredients,
Ellagic Acid
works in
™ with
concert withAlong
AEX™
and Citrulline
to further improve
NO output.
concert with AEX and Citrulline to further improve NO output.
There’s more: NO-induced vasodilation results in killer pumps in
There’s
more:
vasodilation
results
in killer
in
the gym.
The NO-induced
greater the pump
the more
muscle
fiberpumps
trauma.
the
gym.
The
greater
the
pump
the
more
muscle
fiber
trauma.
The pain associated with “The Pump” is what Arnold referred
The pain associated with “The Pump” is what Arnold referred
:KHQFRPELQHGZLWKVWUHQJWKWUDLQLQJDVHQVLEOHGLHW8VHRQO\DVDGLHWDU\VXSSOHPHQW7KHVHVWDWHPHQWVKDYHQRWEHHQHYDOXDWHGE\WKH)'$7KLVSURGXFWLVQRWLQWHQGHGWRGLDJQRVHWUHDWFXUHRUSUHYHQWDQ\GLVHDVH
Natural Muscle
September 2007
:KHQFRPELQHGZLWKVWUHQJWKWUDLQLQJDVHQVLEOHGLHW8VHRQO\DVDGLHWDU\VXSSOHPHQW7KHVHVWDWHPHQWVKDYHQRWEHHQHYDOXDWHGE\WKH)'$7KLVSURGXFWLVQRWLQWHQGHGWRGLDJQRVHWUHDWFXUHRUSUHYHQWDQ\GLVHDVH
SYCHOTIC
INTENSITY
to as “better than
to
than
sex”.asThe“better
Nitric Oxide
sex”.
The Nitric Oxide
vasodilating
effect
vasodilating
of the muscle iseffect
very
of
the muscle
very
similar
to that iswhich
similar
which
occurs to
in that
the genital
occurs
in
the
genital
region when one takes
region
one®takes
Viagra®when
or Cialis
. The pump is so pronounced in the muscle
® or Cialis®. The pump is so pronounced in the muscle
Viagra
(or genitals) that it is painful due to NO’s opening of the veins,
(or
genitals)
it is painful
due to
NO’sThis
opening
of the
veins,
arteries
and that
capillaries
like flood
gates.
condition
brought
arteries
and
capillaries
like
flood
gates.
This
condition
brought
on by NO (Nitric Oxide) over fills the muscle with nutrient dense
on
by NO
(Nitric Oxide)
over PUMP
fills the™!muscle
with nutrient
dense
blood
to produce
a NASTY
Consequently,
Arnold
was
™! Consequently, Arnold was
blood
to produce
NASTY
PUMP
way ahead
of hisatime
when
he associated
the pain/pleasure
way
ahead
of his time
associated
the
pain/pleasure
response
generated
by awhen
great he
muscle
pump as
better
than SEX!
response
generated
by
a
great
muscle
pump
as
better
than SEX!
Follow me closely here!
Follow me closely here!
The physiologic response to NO causes extra trauma to occur
The
response to
™ NO causes extra trauma to occur
whenphysiologic
the blood-engorged
muscle is subjected to INTENSE
™
when
the
blood-engorged
muscle
is subjected
weight training. Greater injury
to the
muscle is toa INTENSE
result of
weight
training.
Greater
injury
to
the
muscle
is a result of
™
significantly increased internal pressure (the blood-engorged
™
significantly
increased
internal
pressure
(the
blood-engorged
pump) within the muscle when muscle fibers rub violently
pump)
the during
muscletraining.
when muscle
fibers rub
violently
against within
each other
It is my personal
theory
that
against
each
other during
It is my
personal
theory that
when the
vascular
(veins training.
etc.) system
floods
the DAMAGED
when
the with
vascular
(veins nitrogenic
etc.) system
the DAMAGED
MUSCLE
powerful
andfloods
scientifically
proven
MUSCLE
with
powerful
nitrogenic
and
scientifically
protein synthesis stimulating compounds like, Branchedproven
Chain
protein
synthesis
stimulating
like, Branched
Chain
Amino Acid
Ethyl Esters
alongcompounds
with Beta-Alanine
Ethyl Ester
and
Amino
Acid
Ethyl
Esters
alongphysiologic
with Beta-Alanine
Ethyl
Ester
and
Creatine
Ethyl
Ester,
massive
changes
in the
muscle
Creatine
Ethyl
massive
the muscle
take place
andEster,
muscle
fibers physiologic
can be split changes
and new in
satellite
cells
take
place
and
muscle
fibers
can
be
split
and
new
satellite
can be formed to actually cause muscle HYPERPLASIA! cells
This
can
be formed
to actually cause
muscle HYPERPLASIA!
This
is where
both mechanisms
of hyperplasia,
HX-1 AND HX-2 take
is
where
mechanisms
of cells
hyperplasia,
HX-1
AND
HX-2fibers
take
place
I.e.,both
where
new satellite
are formed
and
muscle
place
I.e.,
where
satellite
cells areungodly
formed and
muscle
branch
and
split.new
Until
now, gaining
amounts
of fibers
HX-1
branch
and split. Until
now,
gaining only
ungodly
amounts
of HX-1
and HX-2-induced
muscle
occurred
by getting
jacked
on a
and
HX-2-induced
muscle
occurred
only
by
getting
jacked
on a
poly-pharmacy of bodybuilding drugs.
poly-pharmacy of bodybuilding drugs.
And, obviously with a massive pump and the off-the chain
And,
obviously
with a massive
off-themuscle
chain
bioactive
compounds
present, pump
so to and
are the
existing
bioactive
compounds
present,
so
to
are
existing
muscle
™
cells getting larger. It’s the muscle hypertrophic/hyperplasic™
cells
getting
larger.
It’s
the
muscle
hypertrophic/hyperplasic
TRIFECTA for gaining and even creating new lean muscle
TRIFECTA
for gaining and
even creating
new
lean
muscle
™ subculture
tissue! The NO-Shotgun
will be the
first
generation
™
tissue!
The NO-Shotgun
subculture
will betissue
the first
generation
to be able
to actually create
new muscle
(hyperplasia)
to
be able
to actually
create
new muscle
tissue testosterone,
(hyperplasia)
without
injecting
massive
amounts
of steroids,
without
injecting
massive
amounts
of
steroids,
testosterone,
insulin and IGF-1!
insulin and IGF-1!
Lastly, why have caffeine present when caffeine interferes with
Lastly,
why
have caffeine
interferes
with
creatine
absorption?
Wellpresent
studies when
show caffeine
that caffeine
interferes
creatine
absorption?
studies CEX
show
® that caffeine interferes
with regular
creatine Well
absorption.
,
the
first
ever
Creatine
®, the first ever Creatine
with
creatinetoabsorption.
CEXby
Ethylregular
Ester, appears
be unaffected
caffeine because of its
Ethyl Ester, appears to be unaffected by caffeine because of its
superior ethyl esterified chemical structure stabilized with an
superior
ethyl esterified
chemicalexplosive
structureenergy
stabilized
with an
HCl molecule.
Further, Redline’s
technology
HCl
molecule.
Further,
explosive
energythat
technology
allows
one to train
withRedline’s
the insanity
and intensity
initiates
allows
one to
withmuscle
the insanity
the process
oftrain
splitting
fibersand
andintensity
causing that
new initiates
satellite
the
process
of
splitting
muscle
fibers
and
causing
new
satellite
cell formation to reach our goal of HYPERPLASIA! Hopefully
cell
formation
to you
reach
HYPERPLASIA!
when
I run into
at our
the goal
gym,ofArnold
Classic or Hopefully
Olympia,
when
I
run
into
you
at
the
gym,
Arnold
Classic
™ Olympia,
you’ll have your own outrageous NO-Shotgunor
story to
™ story to
you’ll
haveme.
your
own
outrageous
NO-Shotgun
share with
Just
to give
you a heads
up—don’t take
NOshare
with ifme.
Justgoing
to give
you aaround
headswith
up—don’t
take NOShotgun™
you’re
to walk
your man-boobs
Shotgun™
if you’re going to tears
walk around
with your
and cry estrogen-induced
that you’re
soreman-boobs
and can’t
and
cry
estrogen-induced
tears
that
you’re
sore
can’t
™ is and
move for three days. This is what NO-Shotgun™
designed
move
for
three
days.
This
is
what
NO-Shotgun
is
designed
™, I
todo! During my personal chest workout with NO-Shotgun™
todo!
During
my that
personal
chest
workout
withcompetitive
NO-Shotgun
,I
benched
weight
I hadn’t
done
since my
days,
benched
weight
that
I
hadn’t
done
since
my
competitive
days,
then after endless set and reps, wrapped up training with a
then
afterbest
endless
set The
andnext
reps,day,
wrapped
training
a
personal
51 dips.
I threw up
three,
45 lb with
plates
personal
best
51
dips.
The
next
day,
I
threw
three,
45
lb
plates
®
and a quarter on each side of the Hammer shoulder press for
® shoulder press for
and
a quarter
the Hammer
9 reps
and didon
theeach
Rearside
Deltofmachine
with 170
for 14 reps, that
9
reps
and
did
the
Rear
Delt
machine
with
170
for 14
reps,
that
was three more reps with 40 more pounds which
is an
insane
was
three
more
reps
with
40
more
pounds
which
is
an
insane
increase for the small posterior deltoid muscle. This is what
increase
for the
small
posterior deltoid
muscle.
This
is what
I mean when
I say,
NO-Shotgun™
is the
catalyst
that
fuels
Iepisodes
mean when
I
say,
NO-Shotgun™
is
the
catalyst
that
fuels
of psychotic physical intensity.
episodes of psychotic physical intensity.
™
There’s another special creatine in NO-Shotgun™
that allowed
There’s
another
special
creatine
in
NO-Shotgun
rats to swim several hundred percent longer thanthat
theallowed
control
rats
to
swim
several
hundred
percent
longer
than
the
group who incidentally drowned. Sad but true, the takecontrol
home
group
whohere
incidentally
drowned.
Sad but true,
the take
home
™ using
message
is don’t let
your NO-Shotgun
buddy
or
™
message
here
is don’t
let your
NO-Shotgunpumps,
using buddy
or
competitor
bury
you! The
blood-engorged
the killer
competitor
bury you!
pumps,
killer
workouts, staying
hardThe
longblood-engorged
after the gym and
actuallythe
making
workouts,
staying
hard
long
after
the
gym
and
actually
making
noticeable gains in muscularity are what you and I live for.
noticeable gains in muscularity are what you and I live for.
I’ve enthusiastically worked many late nights conducting
I’ve
enthusiastically
late nights
medical
research andworked
into themany
wee hours
of the conducting
morning in
medical
research
and
into
the
wee
hours
of
the morning
in
™ and
VPX’s state of the art laboratory to produce NO-Shotgun
™ and
VPX’s
state
of
the
art
laboratory
to
produce
NO-Shotgun
am so confident that it’s the best product in its class that I’m
am
so confident
that
it’sright
the best
product
in its classcompany
that I’m
making
an opening
offer
now to
any supplement
making
an
opening
offer
right
now
to
any
supplement
company
of $100, 000 if they can conclusively prove that their product
of
$100, 000
they can
conclusively
prove that
their product
is better
in a ifdouble
blind
University Study
at producing
lean
is
better
in
a
double
blind
University
Study
at
producing
muscle, greater ATP production, more explosive workoutslean
and
muscle,
ATP production,
more explosive
initiatinggreater
Nitric Oxide-induced
- blood
engorged workouts
pumps! and
initiating Nitric Oxide-induced - blood engorged pumps!
ACTUAL SCENES FROM THE NO-SHOTGUN
ACTUAL SCENES FROM THE NO-SHOTGUN
Jack Owoc,
VPX CEO and Chief Scientific
JackOfficer.
Owoc,
VPX CEO and Chief Scientific Officer.
MUSCLE HYPERPLASIA HX-1 & HX-2
™
ETHYL ESTER(EX) TECHNOLOGY INSURES
MAXIMUM ABSORPTION AND UPTAKE
– NO-Shotgun™ contains the key amino
acids (mentioned below), creatine and other
radical compound innovations that are
engineered with Ethyl Ester pharmaceutical
delivery enhancements. This means that these
important muscle building compounds enter
into the bloodstream AND THE MUSCLE
almost 100% intact. NO-Shotgun™ Ethyl
Ester (EX) Technology is far superior to regular
Amino Acids, Creatine, and Arginine where
you might only absorb 13% to 37% and only
while dieting have greater levels of lean muscle
mass retention. And, another study showed that
BCAA consumption had a powerful nutrient
partitioning effect resulting in rapid fat loss in
the abdominal and thigh regions, two areas of
concern for many men and women in regards
to fat loss. Consequently, this makes BCAAEX/
NO-Shotgun™ a prime choice for contest prep
or any other intense dieting. NO-Shotgun™ also
contains the potent Arginase enzyme inhibitor,
L-Nor Valine! This novel Nor Branched Chain
Ethyl Ester Amino maximizes the active life of
the AEX™ (Arginine Ethyl Ester) by preventing
the carnosine levels in muscle, the greater the
power. Regular carnosine is not absorbed well,
so the BAEX™ is used to maximize carnosine
production in muscle tissue. A recent study
showed that just 4 weeks of Beta-Alanine
supplementation significantly increased lean
muscle mass. More reps and less fatigue equal
muscle growth! Beta-Alanine Ethyl Ester rocks!
3) Creatine Ethyl Ester HCl (CEX™) – We know
that creatine is the most proven and potent
supplement to increase lean muscle mass and
strength. This specific “EX” form takes creatine
%HWD$ODQLQH%HWD$ODQLQH(WK\O(VWHU+&,$XWKHQWLFDWLRQ7HVWLQJIRU126KRWJXQDW93;5HVHDUFK'HYHORSPHQW)DFLOLW\
Beta Alanine
105 Beta Alanine Ethyl Ester HCI
100
95
90
% Transmittance
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
Carbonyl Band in Beta Alanine Ethyl Ester
50
45
40
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
Wavenumbers (cm-1)
All muscle building compounds have a unique finger print. VPX’s state of the art research & development facility verifies the authenticity of these complex molecular structures and
compounds with highly sophisticated testing equipment. VPX has had over $1,000,000 worth of raw materials tested! I’m going to get real with you; other supplement companies
don’t have the same sophisticated testing equipment as VPX. These supplement companies either purposely or unknowningly use “cut,” fake or bogus “raws” that yield no results
in return for your hard earned money. In fact, we just busted some clowns from NJ with close to $500,000 in bogus raw materials.
4% might actually get into the muscle! This
special and highly advanced EX technology
shuttles all NO-Shotgun™ compounds across
the muscle cell membrane where they can
cause explosive growth!
1) BCAAEX™ (Branched Chain Amino Acid
Ethyl Ester) Matrix – Another first in the
exclusive array of compounds found only in NOShotgun™ BCAAEX™ are the Ethyl Ester version
of these key muscle protein synthesizing amino
acids. BCAA’s have been shown to promote lean
muscle mass by increasing protein synthesis
and nitrogen retention in muscle tissue. Studies
have shown that subjects who consume BCAA’s
the body from destroying AEX™ and allows it
to increase GH and Nitric Oxide for extended
periods of time.
2) Beta-Alanine Ethyl Ester HCl (BAEX™) –
Another compound found only in NO-Shotgun™!
This beta amino acid is also sometimes
referred to as carnosine. Research shows that
it supports lean muscle mass and can enhance
muscle fiber synthesis. This nutrient actually
helps create carnosine in muscle tissue.
Carnosine is mainly found in muscle tissue and
can help buffer H+ (normalizing PH) so we can
exercise longer and harder-basically; it helps
delay fatigue. Research shows that the higher
to a whole new level! CEX™ is a membrane
permeable form of creatine that can enter
muscle cells without bothering with the regular
creatine transporters like sugar etc. This means
up to 98% can enter the muscle compared to
regular creatine where only 4% makes it into
the muscle! CEX™ does not cause bloating,
cramping, or stomach discomfort because it
doesn’t sit in the stomach — it gets into muscle
tissue fast to support the more production of
ATP for massive intra-cellular volumization,
muscle size, power, and strength!
4) L-Glutamine Ethyl Ester HCl (GEX™) –
This powerful amino acid is the most abundant
™
THE KEY TO
E X P O N E N T I AL GROWTH
amino acid found in human muscle and plasma. GEX™ addresses the major Glutamine absorption problem
by allowing it to be maximally absorbed—as much as 80% of regular L-glutamine cannot be absorbed by
the gut. L-glutamine can help increase muscle “fullness”, increase protein synthesis (the making of muscle),
and decrease catabolism (the breakdown of protein). It can also boost immune function, boost GH levels,
enhance glycogen re-synthesis, and boost anti-inflammatory cell function. New research shows glutamine
is highly correlated with glutathione (the muscles most powerful antioxidant) and can help protect muscles
from damage. According to some very interesting research out of the Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, glutamine concentration is 10% higher in type II muscle fibers vs. VA I fibers. Type II muscle
fibers have a large disposition for growth and are used mainly in weight training. After exercise, the same
researchers showed a 45% decrease in glutamine in both fiber types. This is why GEX™ is critical for
muscle growth and serious pumps.
FULLY
Y L
LO
LOADED
OAD
OA
AD
DE
ED
E D TOUR
The NO-Shotgun™ Fully Loaded Tour
coming to your town. VPX’s getting
the word out about NO-Shotgun™,
with training tips from IFBB Pro Toney
Freeman. Get more information and
see more amazing footage of the NOShotgun™ Tour at NOSHOTGUN.COM
5) Methyl Hydroxy Chalcone Polymer (MHCP) – This compound is found only in NO-Shotgun™! MHCP
improves cellular glucose utilization and increases the sensitivity of insulin receptors in laboratory studies.
Research conducted at Iowa State University and published in 2001 concluded that MHCP is a super effective
insulin mimetic! Since insulin helps transport amino acids and glucose into muscle tissue, the other ingredients
in Shotgun are further amplified. AND, you will get fuller muscle pumps due to the increased glycogen storage!
Professional bodybuilders inject insulin because insulin makes you HUGE. In fact, insulin is more anabolic
than testosterone, steroids and GH (Growth Hormone). MHCP is as close to real insulin as it gets.
6) Arginine Ethyl Ester HCl or AEX™ - mechanism of action is boosting nitric oxide (NO) production
which amplifies the effects of all muscle building compounds. Boosting nitric oxide in muscle tissue can
have many anabolic effects including increased nutrient transport and vasodilation (increased blood flow
which leads to massive muscle pumps!). Arginine can even boost natural Growth Hormone (GH) levels as
seen in a study published in the journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. A published study
conducted at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore showed that two weeks of arginine supplementation in healthy,
older individuals increased serum IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) levels and created an improved and
positive nitrogen balance (creating a more anabolic state for growth). DON’T BE FOOLED—THIS IS NOT
A SIMPLE CHEMICAL SALT LIKE “OLD SCHOOL” ARGININE AKG, this is a powerful, stabilized Arginine
Ester that is highly bioactive. Think about it, would you want an outdated six year old computer or the latest
version? Well, AEX™ is the latest and greatest!
7) Redline® Energy Technology – There’s a reason Redline® is #1 in GNC® and Vitamin Shoppe® – It
kicks serious @$$! Redline’s® the catalyst that fuels episodes of psychotic physical intensity and also
so
promotes rapid fat loss! And, NO-Shotgun™ contains Redline’s® potent energy technology! If that wasn’t
n’t
potent enough, NO-Shotgun™ also contains citrulline, a compound that MUST be used in conjunction with
ith
Arginine to cause the release of NO (Nitric Oxide) and Ellagic Acid to boost further jack up Nitric Oxide and
nd
modify cytochrome p450*! Further, KIC is added to synergistically work with the world’s most powerful
ful
BCAA called, Leucine Ethyl Ester HCl to induce serious anabolism (muscle growth)!
1) Big Toney Freeman, training
some participants at World’s Gym in
Orlando, FL thanks to Bob’s Nutrition.
2) Miss Melanie interviewing a local
participant. 3) Danielle from H.E.A.T.
Nutrition in Tampa, FL mixing up a few
NO-SHOTGUN drinks. 4) Toney spends
some time training local participants.
Due to internal muscle trauma caused by high intensity training and peak contraction, splitting of muscle fiber occurs to form new
w
muscle tissue. I’ll get real with you; if you don’t attack the weights with psychotic intensity, HX-1 just won’t FREAKIN HAPPEN!!
MUSLCE RELAXATION
sarcomere
(myosin filament)
Z disc
(actin filament)
Z disc
PEAK CONTRACTION
NOSHOTGUN.COM
954.641.0570
©2006 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
©TRADE DRESS & TRADE DESIGN
10
11
contents
September 2007
TRAINING
Tricks of the Trade
by: “Tricky” Ricky Jackson
26
Training for Ms Bikini Universe
by: Marzia Prince
32
Muscleology Series- Abs of Steel
by: Eric Hoult
43
My USA Competiton Experience
by: Hugo Rivera
48
HEALTHY RECIPES
The Fit Gourmet
by Danielle Nagel
40
Quick and Healthy Meals
by: Gina Ostarly
46
56
MOTIVATION
Kristal Richardson-Fitness for Her
24 Pz’s Perspective
by Pz Hopkins
36
Welcome to my World by Coach A
54
CIRCULATION
Natural Muscle Magazine is distributed to select gyms and health related
businesses throughout the USA. If you would like to carry the magazine at
your location please call 813-961-4806, email [email protected], fax 813961-8736, or order online at www.naturalmuscle.net. There is a one time
fee for this. Natural Muscle Magazine is available free of charge at select
locations, limited to one copy per reader. No person, without written permission, may take more than one copy of each issue.
EDITORIAL/MATERIAL SUBMISSIONS
Email [email protected] for submission guidelines. Publisher assumes no
liability for safeguarding or return of unsolicited material. We reserve the
right to edit all material for clarity, content and length. Natural Muscle
Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading editorial or advertising. Natural Muscle Magazine will assume that all material is being
submitted for publication and if published, no compensation is due the
submitting party without prior agreement.
DISCLAIMER
Natural Muscle Magazine does not necessarily agree with the views in
articles and assumes no responsibility for any claims or representations
contained in this magazine or in any advertisement. Copyright © 2006
Natural Muscle Magazine, Inc., all rights reserved. Readers are advised to
consult their physician before starting a diet or exercise program.
12
training for the
bikini universe
32 32
the cost of competing
it ain’t cheap!
56
52
spinach
pasta
with shrimp
Skin Cancerand scallops
The New Silent Killer
40
On the cover: Mariza Prince
Photo by: Walt Ostarly
Location: www.caribbeanshores.com
Cover designed by:
Alex Gonzalez of Axis Design
www.AXISDZN.COM
13
14
15
16
17
18
Walt Ostarly photo
(he makes me look 20)
my two cents
Debbie Baigrie
Carpe Diem!..
or I will personally come beat you up!
R
ecently, many of us lost a good friend,
Jason Cohen. You’ve known him for
the last 8 years as one of our writers. I
considered him family. He was only 38 when
he passed away a few weeks ago after an almost 2 year battle with Melanoma. He was a
strong, healthy..and a very happy person. He
was one of the few that really had it all.
Jason had not one, but two successful companies; a beautiful and adoring wife, Jessica;
an adorable toddler, Carly; two homes; and
a few nice cars. He was a fitness model, fitness writer, and earned his pro card in Natural Bodybuilding. The family travelled, the
grown ups partied—and everything in life was an adventure. He was the kind of guy who
would be able to convince his wife that it would be a great idea to show up at a formal
engagement cocktail party wearing Halloween costumes, (it was the night before Halloween, after all)! That it funny stuff—Jason donning an Afro wig and Jessica dressed
as a naughty schoolgirl— casually mingling among the guests! One of the very many
adventures of Jason Cohen, Esq.
To make any sense of this life cut short, I believe it is Jason’s legacy to all of us to START
LIVING!
I have a friend who is very wealthy. At 53, he has enough money—from years of building an amazingly successful company—to do whatever he pleases, travel to wherever
his heart desires and buy whatever he wants. He had also won the heart of someone who
loved him for who he was, and not what he had—someone with whom he could enjoy
all of this.
Well, the last time I talked to him,
Jason and Jessica Cohen
he was still “threatening” to travel
to Costa Rica, he had pushed
away the woman and was still
making a place for himself in a
business that he created to be run
by extremely professional people
and starting yet another business.
I was listening to Mike and thinking, “what a waste, what a waste,
and.. what a waste”.
There are millions of Mikes out
there, you may be one of them.
What the heck is everyone waiting for? Have some fun, live!
Call that girl or guy you love and
tell them! Take a freaking vacation once in awhile.. you know
you want to...ahh those crashing
waves...! Appreciate the time you
have, just as Jason did long before
he ever got sick.
Jason Cohen really knew how to
LIVE. If you don’t, maybe it is
time to start? :-)
19
20
21
tricks of the trade
by “tricky” ricky jackson
Natural Bodybuilding Champion
q bringing my traps up
q cold protein sources
q squats for huge quads
final week water prep
I would appreciate your personal insight
on final week prep regarding water and
what your protocol is for obtaining super
tight thin skin without subcutanious water.
Any information that you may have is
greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ben
Water manipulation for the
final week can vary depending on the individual. It works
i n conjunction with
proper
sodium
and carb
manipulation.
In other
words
you ask
10 people this
question
and you
might get
10 different
answers. So, I
will give you the
metrhod I like and typically apply with my clients.
Keep in mind first that to get super tight
skin you must first have the bodyfat down
very low. Below the 4% mark. Second
about 8 weeks out your water intake
should be between 1.5 and 2 gallons per
day everday.
Step by step here is the process I like to
follow-
22
1. Sodium Load- Sat and Sunday the
weekend before a contest add sodium to
each meal. Cut added sodium down on
Monday/Tuesday to every other meal.
Wensday cut all added soduim. Thurs cut
sodium rich foods like egg whites. (You
may be able to add a little sodium back in
sat if you want to add some vascularity.
(But little or not water day of show.
2. Increase water- Starting
Monday increase water to
2.5 to 3 gallons of tap
water (do the same
on Tues.) Wens
go to 2 gallons
of distilled
water. Thursday, 1 to 1.5
gallons of
water. Friday cut water (staying
with distilled) .5 to
.75 gallons.
Sat- sip about
6 ounces per
meal.
3. Carb load- if you
are in good conditioning
with low bodyfat- typically you
can start carbing up wensday evening or
thursday morning.. If you feel flat carb
up every meal- if you are not flat every
other meal should suffice. Re-assess you
physique about 30-45 minutes after ever
carb meal. If you continue to look fuller,
vascular, and hard- keep the carbs in- if
you start to see afilm of water cut the carbs
back. If you are carb sensitive- do less
carbs and more good fats.
squats with a bulging disc
You once mentioned that you had a bulging disc in 2002 training for the NPC
Nationals. Can you still do squats with a
bulging disc.
Thanks,Dennis
I suggest you first consutl an orthopedic
doctor or a physical therapist if you have
not already to get an MRI and know exactly what is going on. The answer to that
questions for me is yes. But you really
more than ever have to stay with strict
form. You also have to have alot of confidence in your training partner for spot-
ting. Be sure your partner supports your
back and keeps you upright. I like to take
anti- inflams pre and post leg training. I
warm up my legs and lower back for about
7-10 minutes. I use a power belt for back
support. and I start using it with 225lbs of
weight- to be safe. (this was not the case
before my injury). I concentrate now on
a little bit lighter weight and higher repsstill with full range of motion.
Quick TipWhen carbing up pre-contest- pose
for about 10 minutes 30 minutes after
a carb meal. This helps pull the carbs
into the muscle cells. Look for the
muscle to jump when you pose and
look for increased vascularity.
Measure Body Fat By Yourself…
…with the FatTrack® GOLD Digital Body Fat Caliper and
Accu-Measure® Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester
ENDO
RSED
BY:
• Gold Standard Accuracy
• Instructions Included
• Measurement Info
FREEpe®
MyoTeaach
in ® GOLD
ck
FatTraackage.
p
Super-Accurate
Measurement of ANY BODY PART
Track your body measurements and progress as your muscles
grow and unwanted fat goes away!
Also available at:
visit us at
naturalmuscle.net
23
fitness for her
kristal
richardson
ph ot o
Co ry So re ns on
with
train, train. Why? So twice a year you can put your body through a brutal 26.2 mile run, battling pain, exhaustion,
fatigue, and injury the entire way? Why? And more importantly, how? How do they stay motivated?
And then I started training seriously for professional figure competitions.
That’s where I learned about motivation – especially during those periods when I have to do 2 hours of cardio and
an hour of weight training on 15 grams of carbs, and eat fish and broccoli six times a day for 6 weeks straight.
M
So how does this relate to fitness
and dieting?
It’s a four step process. A flaw in any of these areas
will jeopardize your ability to reach your goal.
Goal Setting –This is simple. Right? Not necessarily.
Most people don’t do a good job of determining the “feeling” aspect of their goal. For example, Sarah, a 31 year
old mother of two, wants to lose 20 pounds and has set that
as her goal. The problem with stopping here is that Sarah
has not articulated why she wants to lose the 20 pounds,
what feelings she wants to achieve, and what feelings she
wants to eliminate by achieving her goal. These feelings,
as we’ve already said, are the foundations of motivation.
So, Sarah, restates her goals. She wants to lose 20 pounds
because she wants to look better. By looking better, she
believes she will feel more confident and happier and be
sexier for her husband, because now she feels the opposite
and wants to eliminate those feelings. Designing the plan - Without a good plan, the best
motivation in the world won’t help. If needed, get the
24 Natural
2007
24
NaturalMuscle
MuscleSeptember
September 07
?
What is motivation
Ever wonder what motivates people to do things? Take marathon runners. I could never figure them out. Train,
y husband, Tom Richardson, is an author of
books on motivation. So, I’d better use his
definition here: Motivation is the energy behind
everything we do, and don’t do. Yes, we are always motivated. If you like to sit on the couch and watch TV, it’s
because you are motivated to do so. To put it differently,
and this is key, we are motivated to achieve, maintain, and
or eliminate an emotion or a physical feeling. You feel
hungry, you are motivated to eat, you feel sleepy, you are
motivated to sleep. The trick is directing your already
existing motivation toward your goals.
IFBB
pro
help of a professional trainer or nutritionist to figure out
a plan. What to eat and when, when and how to train, and
what supplements to take.
Executing the plan – For most people, beginning to
execute the plan is easy because the plan because of
its novelty and because it is new. But, then come the
hurdles.
• Hunger – overcoming cravings
• Tiredness – you’d rather not workout
• Frustration – with your progress
• Time Management - you think you have too much on
your plate
• Injury – causing pain and cutting into your motivation
End Result –Sometimes you’ll question the importance
of the end result. At this point, you have to go back to the
feeling foundation of your motivation
Here are some motivational tips:
Visualize end result –Put yourself in that place and try
to really imagine the feeling you are striving to achieve.
Break your goal down into smaller goals and take
time to look back and appreciate how far you’ve
come- Sometimes we get so caught up in the end result
that we forget to acknowledge the progress we’ve made
along the way. Setting small goals will keep you on track
and allow you to realize the progress you are making
towards the end result.
This is precisely how I must work when preparing
for a competition. I start preparing 12 weeks prior to a
show and, if I didn’t have small goals during those twelve
weeks, it would be too overwhelming.
We’re accustomed to convenience and expect everything to happen now! With fitness, it takes time and
patience. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Anticipate hurdles and develop action plans to
overcome them - There will always be hurdles. That’s
life; but you must find a way to persevere. For instance,
if you know you get tired in the late afternoon, arrange
your schedule so that you workout in the morning when
you have more energy.
Pay attention to what your brain and your body
(not just your sometimes-lazy mind) are telling
and take it one-day-at-a-time- The surest way to lose
motivation is to tell yourself, “I’ve always got to do this
(train/exercise/ diet).” “I’m just going to do this TODAY
and we’ll see what tomorrow brings” is the best way to
maintain motivation. If you’ve been dieting and/or working out strenuously and begin to lose drive and intensity,
your brain and your body may be telling you it’s time to
change-up your routine, bring in something interesting,
maybe cut back or schedule a break-day or reward.
Reward yourself for your progress - If training, dieting and exercise were always fun, people wouldn’t quit.
But, they’re not and that’s why folks lose motivation. So,
plan rewards – something that is meaningful and a source
of pride or pleasure for you. Label it as a reward. And
enjoy it as a reward. Learn from the folks who organize
races all around the country. They know one thing – folks
want rewards. That’s why they give away t-shirts or other
souvenirs. Runners tell themselves “It’s not enough that
I’m competitive and that running enhances my health
and does all sorts of good things for my mind and body.
I want to get something MORE out of this race. Give me
a reward.” If you’re going to keep up your motivation,
figure out meaningful rewards for yourself and start
scheduling them into your training routine.
You can contact Kristal at:
[email protected]
©Bodywell Nutrition LLC 2007. For best results, use Tight Curves in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program. Consult with your physician before starting any diet or exercise program.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
25
26 26 26
Natural
Muscle
August
07
Natural
Muscle
September
2007
Natural
Muscle
September 07
Natural
Muscle
August 07
Natural
Muscle
September
2007
27 27
28
Natural
Muscle
September 07
Natural
Muscle
August
Natural
Muscle
September
2007 07
28 28
29
30
31
Marzia
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Cardio- run/bike/swim or rollerblade for an hour
Weights- Circuit training with plyometrics or jump rope in between the circuits
Stretching- Yoga or assisted rope stretching
Day 1: Two workouts
Morning cardio- 30-45 min on an empty stomach (Rollerblade)
Afternoon- Weight training and plyometrics- back/chest/abs
Bedtime- Stretch
Day 2: One workout
Cardio- bike for one hour (spin class or bike outside)
Bedtime-Stretch
Day 3: Two workouts
Morning cardio- 30 to 45 minutes on empty stomach (Rollerblade)
Afternoon- Weight training and plyometrics- Legs/abs
Bedtime-Stretch
Day 4: One workout
Cardio- Run 4 to 6 miles (indoors or outdoors)
Bedtime- Stretch
Day 5: Two workouts
Morning cardio- Rollerblading
Afternoon- Weight training and plyometrics – Arms/abs
Bedtime- Stretch
Day 6: One workout
Cardio- swim laps for about one hour
Day 7: Rest and stretch
32
32 Natural Muscle September 07
PHOTOGRAPHER: WALT OSTARLY
‘blading her
Ms. Bikin
a Prince
Ms. Bikini Universe 2007: What I expected coming to the show:
I tried to be as prepared as possible. I talked to other girls who had entered it previously. I talked to staff members to make sure everything I was going to wear was within
regulation. I practiced walking in my high heels, doing my half turns, and smiling in
the mirror at home over and over again. I even had watched last years DVD many times
to get an idea how the girls walked, carried themselves, what they wore, and what I
should expect. You could say did my research! Since it was my first competition, I
didn’t want to spend a lot of money. So, I did everything on a budget. I really expected
to come learn and have a great experience in which I could hone my skills and then
come back knowing the ropes, so to speak. Never in a million years did I expect to
win my first competition!
Backstage:
I have done a few bikini contests in local clubs (many years ago in my early twenties!!)
but, never to this extent where I was televised and competing against over 100 of the
worlds most beautiful hard bodies! There were also many fitness stars I had looked
up to and read about in major magazines for many years that I competed against. I felt
like I was up against many forces. The competition was tough! I felt like the underdog
or rookie. Many of the girls who I talked to had done this competition before. They
had spent thousands of dollars on their sports-themed outfits and Swarovski crystal
bikinis. I didn’t know what to expect for my first show, so I had a bikini made with
shiny material and rhinestones. I felt like a used car standing next to a line of Ferrari’s.
Some girls even had a walking coach or agent to help them through the painful long
wait backstage. There was so much going on that I felt overwhelmed! Was I even
prepared enough? That is all I kept asking myself.
How it felt to win:
At first I didn’t know I had won! The girl next to me grabbed my arm and said “You
won!” I was like, “I didn’t hear my name!” It all happened so fast! How did I not hear
my name! I walked up to the first place spot, I felt like I was in slow motion and I
could feel the look of shock was on my face! I didn’t know whether to laugh because
I was so nervous or to cry for joy. I kind of did both. My smile was quivering and my
legs were shaking in my heels. I thought,” What?! I won the tall class!” I was shocked!
I had to go back out for the overall. I felt like I had achieved a huge victory winning
the tall class. After all, it was my first competition ever!! Then they announced the
overall and I was the only one on stage. They called my name again! I was living my
dream!! A dream I had wanted to do for four years!! “Marzia Prince is this year’s
2007 Ms. Bikini Universe…” I was on a smiling high that my cheeks hurt. I have to
admit writing how I felt on stage, brings a smile to my face right now. I am in absolute
disbelief. I still can’t believe it.
“If you’re not hard on yourself…who is?” I believe you need to be hard on yourself
to achieve your own personal goals. After all, you are the one who will really feel the
sense of accomplishment when you do achieve it! Work hard! Play hard! Live the dream!
Feels good! I’m ready for another challenge! C’mon world! Bring it on!
way to win the
ni Universe 2007
Natural
Muscle
September
Natural
Muscle
September
07 2007
33
33
34
35
pz’s perspective
photo by Billy the Kid
“I ain’t settlin’ for just getting by
I’ve had enough so so for the rest of my life
Tired of shooting too low, so raise the bar high
Just enough ain’t enough this time
I ain’t settlin’ for anything less than everything.”
---Settlin’ by Sugarland
tired of settling?
by: Pz
its time to sing
W
hat do you expect from your life? Are you
getting out of it what you deserve or are you
settling for less? Maybe you’re unhappy with
your job. Maybe your relationship isn’t fulfilling. Maybe
your health and your body aren’t in the greatest condition. Maybe your spirit isn’t being fed and is missing joy.
Maybe you feel small in the grand scheme and your voice
isn’t being heard. Maybe you don’t see yourself as worthy
of having it all. Maybe, just maybe, you’re settling.
I look around and can’t help but feel blessed. I’m
living in the most magnificent country on earth where I’m
free to think and do and say whatever I please because
those who came before me made it so. I was born a
woman at a time in history when women are encouraged
to soar and become whatever they choose—including
President—because those who came before me made it
so. I do what I love and love what I do and there are no
limits except those I place on myself. That’s the beauty
of it. That’s the beauty of what we’ve been given.
Think of it. Think of the majesty of life. Think of its
vastness and of all that is possible. It’s almost too much
to fathom, too good to be true. Some of us aren’t seeing
it for all that it is. Some of us have a vision that falls short
of the true picture. Some of us don’t think we can expect
more than we currently have. Some of us are acting out
of fear or anger or negativity or disdain. Some of us are
too busy hating or judging. Consequently, some of us are
shortchanging ourselves and missing out. Some of us are
just plain settling.
Say it isn’t so—well, it is.
That doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. The
wonderful thing about human beings is their capacity
to grow and evolve and, therefore, become an effective
instrument of constructive change. If you expect more you
can purposefully decide to have more. Maybe you’ve been
singing the wrong tune. Maybe it’s time for a new one.
36
a new tune!
PZ’S POINTERS
TO EXPECTING
MORE FROM
YOUR LIFE .
Do the work
and reap the
reward—A successful life requires action.
It doesn’t automatically happen. Sit back
and wait and
you’ll be sorely
disappointed.
No matter what
aspect of life we
are nurturing it
is up to us to
take responsibility. We have
to participate in
order to affect
the outcome.
Most relationships fail because the partners
didn’t do the work necessary to sustain each other and
allow it to grow. Most careers falter because the dreamer
dropped the ball on the 50-yard line and never picked it
back up to travel the rest of the way down field. Look at
Oprah or Gates or Mandela or Bono. Their lives are significant on the world stage because their work is equivalent to their reward. They fashioned and formed what they
wished to achieve through conscious dedication and perseverance. They expected an outcome of greatness. They
prepared for it. They wouldn’t settle for anything less. The
same holds true for each of us. Each, in our own way, can
strive for
the greatness we
were meant
to realize.
It is written
in the stars.
It is there
for the seeing, for the
believing,
for the asking, and for
the taking.
Wherever
you put your
attention is
where you
go—Our prisons are full of
men and women who put
their attention
on committing
crime. They became criminals and
have cultivated
a mentality that lives outside the law. Many have become
very good at their profession. The only way for them
to become productive citizens is to put their attention
elsewhere on a life that doesn’t include crime. They
have to learn to make choices that won’t result in them
being locked away from society but, rather, becoming an
integral and contributing part of it. The same philosophy
applies to everything we tackle in life. If you spend your
time training, chances are you will build a better body. If
you spend your time bingeing and purging, chances are
you will destroy the only body you have. If you spend
your time cheating, chances are you will ruin a loving
relationship. If you spend your time valuing life, chances
are you will honor life and revere it in all its forms. It’s
all in where you put your attention. Focus on the negative
aspects of life and you shall get exactly that—a life full
of negativity. The choices we make and the attention we
give to each and every thought and action will result in
the reality we create. These choices not only impact our
lives but those of the entire universe.
The fix starts within—Life can be overwhelming. There
are days when we want to pull the covers over our head
and stay in the dark. There is so much to attend to it is
easier to do nothing. It is easier to turn the choice and
the power over to others who represent a system that is
disintegrating and corrupt. The unconscious among us
live in that permanent state of fear and doubt and despair
and pain. The conscious among us operate from a place of
love and clarity and courage and wisdom. There will be
times when all seems broken and we don’t know where
to begin to make the fix. We look outward and opt for
band-aids and duct tape and crazy glue and bubble gum
to plug up the problems so the dam won’t burst. Instead,
look inward and face each obstacle with the knowledge
that there is a consequence attached, not only for your
life, but for the collective good of all humanity. Your
decisions—big and small-- will take on new meaning.
Begin to see your existence connected to the universe in
a way that matters. You’ll be amazed at the care you’ll
give to the choices you make and you’ll start to expect
more from yourself and from life.
Be a friend to you—It’s hard for some of us to be kind
to ourselves. We forget to be our own best friend—cheesy
as that sounds. We feel guilty or uncomfortable and don’t
like to put ourselves ahead of others. You are the most
important person to you. Treat yourself with that degree
of significance. You can be selfish in a way that isn’t arrogant. You can put yourself first without stepping on others.
You can be humble, strong in spirit, and inwardly secure.
Look to your heart to lead you in the right direction.
Break the cycle of abuse— The incidents of domestic
abuse and violence towards women both at home and
world-wide by those characterized as an intimate partner
are staggering. Simply put, it means people are hurting
people they are supposed to love. Any person—man or
woman—living in an atmosphere of this nature is settling
for a life less than they deserve. This is a loss of personal
power. Now, more than ever, there is help and hope for
those who wish to make better choices for their future.
Where there’s the will, the way out will present itself.
Don’t stay in a situation where you aren’t respected or
are denigrated as a human being. No one has the right to
treat another in this manner. In doing so, you place your
sense of self worth in the hands of others. If you want
more than your abusive relationship is giving, you must
take a stand. Decide to step out from under the control of
another and take charge of yourself. Act bold even if you
aren’t. As you take back your power, eventually, you will
be. Only then, will you discover your own voice. Only
then can your light shine through and shine bright.
Recognize and appreciate your unique gifts— Nobody in the universe is quite like you-- nobody! That
uniqueness makes us valuable. Each of us had been given
gifts but part of the challenge is finding the key to unlock
the potential we have within. We can’t utilize what we fail
to recognize. One of my dearest friends told me not long
ago that she felt so lost because she didn’t have a tangible
skill like painting or singing or writing or something she
could specifically point to and be proud. She is one of
the most talented people I know. Her gifts lie beneath the
surface of the obvious but she has to be able to see them
for herself. The same goes for you. The universe is like
one massive, mysterious puzzle. We represent a piece, a
micro part, of that enormous puzzle and must uncover and
learn and appreciate all the curves and edges that only our
solo piece embodies. We must make it our life’s journey
to find a way to fit that piece into the greater design. That
is our mission—a mission to enhance and solidify the
landscape of humanity.
Everything doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone—And just what does having ‘everything’ mean? It
could be that having a life that has value is what matters
most. It could be that you love and are loved back is
everything to you. For purposes here, everything means
striving to attain the best that life has to offer and giving
the best in return. Life is fruitful and generous and has
a lot in the way of offerings and on many levels. If that
includes financial or material gains, fine. There is nothing wrong with acquiring material wealth earned through
honorable endeavors. One of my favorite quotes comes
from the original diva, Cher, who said, “I’ve been rich.
I’ve been poor. Rich is better.” Who wants to struggle? No
one does. When you are blessed with material wealth you
are in a position to do positive and constructive deeds for
those less fortunate. You have a responsibility to share—it
is a given-- simply because you can and it reflects your
pure intention.
You’ve been hurt.
Your heart has been broken.
Your world is about to come unglued.
What do you do now?
In Pz’s upcoming book,
CLUB SHATTERED,
You’ll find the answers.
NOW AVAILABLE!
Believe every word — “You have to believe in what
you’re saying,” Jennifer Nettles says about Sugarland’s
songwriting philosophy, “With this record I believe every
word I sing, every single one.” For anyone—country music fan or not-- who has listened to this beautiful woman
sing knows she speaks the truth. The same has to be true
of wherever your passion takes you. You have to believe
in your heart and soul that you bring everything you’ve
got to the objective at hand. A belief in what you think,
what you say, and what you do translates into a belief in
you. There is no way you can settle for anything less than
life’s bounty when you operate from a position of such
undeniable strength.
Passion makes perfect—The more you work at something the better you become. The more you practice the
closer you get to perfection. Add passion to the equation
and you can elevate yourself even beyond your dreams.
To me, passion makes perfect. When you have that burning desire to achieve or matter or make your mark it’s the
passion that is the tenth man on the team. It’s the passion
that will take you deep into unfamiliar fields. It’s the passion that advances you from the playoffs into the World
Series. Where is the passion in your life? What do you
care about most? Is it time to change your tune? When
you find your passion you won’t settle. Just follow the
trail of truth and it will lead you down your perfect path
to everything.
To order your personalized
autographed copy
simply log on to
pzpower.com
Pz is the author of Club Shattered. She is a motivational
writer specializing in the area of relationships and the
human condition.
Contact Pz with ideas, questions, or feedback: pzpower@
aol.com Visit her website www.pzpower.com
37
38
39
The Fit Gourmet
The Fit Gourmet
my big fat
greek dinner
By Danielle Nagel, APCA
The Fit Gourmet©
Personal Chef/ Fitness Professional
Nutrition & Natural Health Consultant
(made lean)
Big Fat Greek Salad
With White Beans, Kalamata Olives and Feta
Big Fat Greek Salad
4 servings 20 min 20 min prep
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce, cut into 1 inch ribbons
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
20 kalamata olives, pitted
1 cup herbed croutons
1 Whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, and pepper in a large
bowl.
2 Add lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tomato, beans, and feta; toss.
3 Either divide into 4 small bowls or keep in one large one.
Top with olives and croutons.
Nutrition Facts (not including the added protien)
1 serving (314g)
Calories 350, Calories from Fat 112,Total Fat 12.5g, Sodium
671mg, Total Carbohydrate 48.1g, Dietary Fiber 9.6g, Sugars
5.0g, Protein 13.8g
40
tless
this is a mea
dish,
also
but you can
add
ken
grilled chic
or tuna
the combo platter
)VK`I\PSKPUN»ZZ[
HUK 21/<
4\ZJSL=VS\TPaPUN
7YV[LPU:`U[OLZPaLY
;4
Garlic Hummus
The garlic in this delicious hummus gives it a great spicy kick! INGREDIENTS
10 min 10 min prep
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained, but save the
liquid)
6 tablespoons water (from the drained can you reserved)
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons tahini
6-8 garlic cloves, minced
DIRECTIONS
Combine all but the last 2 ingredients in a food processor
until smooth.
Stir in the tahini and garlic.
Chill in the refrigerator and serve with pita triangles, veggies,
crackers, or on a sandwich. Enjoy! 6 servings Three Cooking Tips
To Undress Your Garlic
Want to remove those garlic
skins easily? Try one of these
methods:
q Put the clove in the microwave on high for 10 -12 seconds. Skins peel right off.
q Use a rubber jar opener. Lay
clove in the middle of rubber
jar opener and cover clove
with the other half. Rub clove
vigorously and skin comes
right off.
q Use a large knife and lay
the blade horizontally across
the clove. Place one hand carefully on the blade and push
down with your hand cracking
open the clove. The skin comes
right off.
'!,
. /7 , %
) . 4 ( %
5 3 ! Stuffed Grape Leaves
½ Pound jar grape leaves, washed
thoroughly from brine and drained
1 Cup long grain rice
½ Cup pine nuts
1 Onion, finely chopped
¼ Cup parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoons dried dill or 3 tablespoons fresh dill
3 Cloves garlic, slivered
¼ Cup olive oil
½ Cup water
¼ Cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
1 Wash leaves under hot water. Soak them for 20 minutes and wash them
again, separating them to make sure all saltiness has been removed.
2 Parboil rice by allowing it to sit in boiling water for five minutes;
rinse and drain thoroughly.
3 Combine and thoroughly blend rice, pine nuts , onion, parsley, dill,
salt & pepper.
4 Cut off stem from ends of each leaf. Place shiny side down. Spoon
1-2 tablespoons of the mixture on wide end, fold up, fold both sides in
and roll up jelly-roll style.
5 Line rolls very tightly side by side, seam side down, in saucepan.
Place several garlic slivers in between the layers.
6 Add olive oil, lemon juice, water and bring to boil. Place a small heavy
plate over the leaves, lower heat, as far as possible, cover pan and simmer
very gently until leaves are tender for about 1½ to 2 hours. Every thirty
minutes check on water level, adding ¼ cup at a time if needed.
7 Cool leaves before transferring to serving platter. Decorate with
lemon wedges. .,;=,9;,?-09:;(;!
7LYMVYTHUJL9LZLHYJO.YV\W0UJ(SSYPNO[ZYLZLY]LK
INGREDIENTS
^^^]LY[L_MVYT\SHJVT
41
supplements
Harness the Power
of Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed intake may enhance endurance, metabolism and your overall health
By Anil Shrikhande, Ph.D.
A
dietary supplements called thermogenics.
Thermogenesis literally means “creating heat.” Thermogenics raise the
body’s core temperature and, in
turn, raise the metabolic rate and
accelerate energy expenditure
(calorie burning).
The tough equation
that’s so important for
weight management, “calories in = calories out,” becomes easier when a grape seed
product can accelerate the calories
burned during and even after exercise
by as much as 60 percent. s an athlete, you work hard to
maintain your muscle stamina and
flexibility. Are your blood vessels
– which continuously carry blood to your
muscles – also in great shape? Scientific
evidence shows adding grape seed extract
to your diet may improve your blood flow
and reduce your chances of having a heart
attack or stroke, and may also benefit your
daily work out routine. Researchers have long claimed that
red wine, concord and rubired grape juice,
as well as high-quality grape seed extracts,
are good for your heart. Some studies
indicate that substances found in grapes
and grape seed extracts may:
flexibility of blood vessels.
Blood vessel walls are, like
all tissues, a collection of
cells. This grape seed
extract acts on the endothelial cells which
contribute to the tone,
or flexibility, of the blood
vessel wall.
The interior of a blood vessel is called the lumen. Blood
pressure increases when the
lumen is constricted. Conversely,
blood pressure decreases when the
blood vessel walls are relaxed and
the lumen can dilate, or increase
in size. This effect, called vasodila• Reduce your risk of cancer and strokes
tion, helps the body achieve positive
• Reduce hypertension (high blood pres- physical gains beyond healthy blood
sure) and improve circulation
pressure.
• Reduce atherosclerosis (hardening of
A dilated blood vessel allows an
the arteries)
increased flow of blood to hungry tis• Increase calorie burning
sues, nourishing both smooth (organ) and
• Nourish organs and muscles, helping striated (skeletal) muscles and ultimately
them to work more effectively
allowing them to become more effective.
• Enhance physical endurance
More blood flow into muscle tissues
and cells, called perfusion or pump, is
You would have to eat a lot of grapes desirable to people who are health- and
or raisins, or drink gallons of wine, to fitness-conscious.
consume the same level of active compoThis powerful circulatory effect
nents analyzed
lends the
in most studuse of preies. High-qual- Grape seed extracts have properties that are mium grape
ity grape seed comparable to another well-known molecule: seed extract
extract is an ex- nitric oxide (NO), as the two have similar meta- to at least
cellent alterna- bolic pathways.
three applitive because it
cations that
is a pure source
appeal to
of procyanidins, compounds believed to be the health-conscious, waistline watchers
responsible for grape’s benefits, without and gym buffs alike.
the added calories, sugar or alcohol.
Benefits for the Health-Conscious
How premium grape seed extracts
According to the 2006 Update of Heart
work
Disease and Stroke Statistics published in
Grape seed extracts have properties Circulation, about one in three U.S. adults
that are comparable to another well-known have hypertension, or high blood pressure.
molecule: nitric oxide (NO), as the two It’s the number one risk factor for having
have similar metabolic pathways. One a stroke, and contributes to heart attacks,
patented ingredient, available as Mega- heart failure, kidney failure and hardening
Natural-BP, has been shown to affect the of the arteries. A recent study indicates
42
grape
seed extract may help in all of these areas – a
major benefit to anyone concerned with
his or her long-term health.
“Results of the first human clinical
trial on grape seed extract were impressive. Participants in the two groups receiving MegaNatural-BP grape seed extract
experienced an equal degree of reduced
blood pressure,” says C. Tissa Kappagoda
M.D., professor of cardiovascular medicine at UC Davis Health System. That’s
good news for the one third of adults who
must manage this condition.
Benefits for Waistline Watchers
The same grape seed extract properties
that reduce blood pressure may also impact the millions of men and women who
are trying to manage their weight. Balancing energy and activity poses a challenge
to men and women everywhere.
Early research into the action of grape
seed extract led to its new role in a class of
Benefits for Gym Buffs
Grape seed extract offers an additional benefit to the hardcore athlete
when this supplement is paired with a
well-studied nitric oxide precursor – the
amino acid arginine.
Arginine is a substrate of nitric oxide,
which means it is required for nitric oxide
production or synthesis. When paired with
arginine, MegaNatural-BP grape seed
extract upgrades the reaction between
arginine and ENOS (an enzyme found
in the endothelium of the blood vessel)
to produce nitric oxide, thus giving the
athlete a double punch. This combination
provides a boost to natural nitric oxide
production and works as a catalyst to
stimulate considerable blood profusion,
or pump, to those hard-working muscles.
In clinical trials, this unique ingredient
combination has been shown to result in
a nearly five-minute increase in physical
endurance.
Just as you are careful to select only
the best quality foods for their nutritional
value, it also makes sense to choose a
premium grape seed extract to ensure
you get the maximum benefit from your
supplement.
MegaNatural-BP is available through
most local health food retailers. Products
featuring MegaNatural-BP include GNC’s
Burn 60, Pro Performance Nitric Oxide
Maximizer and Ultimate Thermo Pump
formulas.
43
muscleology series
Abs of
THE WO
By Eric Hoult B.S., Pro Bodybuilder
Special Feature: Zarah Pacheco
Photo’s by StevenMartine.com
I. Concentrated Ball Crunch
Muscle Position and Execution:
• In a seated position place feet shoulder with
• Hand position can be: Narrow grip elbows forward or
wide grip elbows flared out.
• Have someone spot you and lift bar off and help you
forward to starting position
• Step 1-Keeping arms tight, slowly come down with
bar, keeping upper torso tight, take a breath before being movement
• Step 2-Bring the bar just blow chin level, keeping grip
tight. Elbow should just break 90 degrees at the bottom
of this movement.
• Step 3-Slight pause at the bottom of the movement, blow
out the air on the way up.
• Step 4- Is a deeper movement that requires more flexibility, and could put more stress on shoulderjoint. If you
feel you need to go deeper * This movement should be
done with the assistance of a personal trainer
Super-V
Tips and Form:
• Always keep your feet flat on the ground
• Always keep a tight grip with a closed grip (thumb
wrapped around index finger)to keep bar from moving
or slipping off your hand
• Narrow grip works primarily the anterior deltoids and
the upper pectorals
• Wide grip works primarily the anterior deltoids and the
medial Kneeling
deltoids
Rear Delt Raises
• Release the air slowly and controlled
• BOUNCING at the top or bottom of exercise, could
cause future problems with shoulder joints
II.Solid Plank
.Solid Plank
Sissor Crunch
• Seated position, with feet inside shoulder with
• Bend torso and touch chest on legs
• Arm are on the outside of your legs, dumbbells in a
neutral position
• Step 1 Keep eyes on the mirror, lift arm straight out
away from your legs
• Step 2 Raising arms to a horizontal position, pausing
slightly at the top
• Step 3 Coming back down to starting position in a
controlled fashion
• Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 thur 3
Tips and Form:
• Very important to use a weight that is not to heavy
• Very important to keep your chest down on your legs
throughout this movement
• Do reps in a controlled fashion, Do not swing the
weight up
• Pinch your shoulder blades together at the end of each
movement
44
STEEL
RKOUT
III. Sissor Crunch
• Seat on a bench with a back support and your feet flat
on the floor
• With your arms bent and elbows slightly in front of your
body, palms facing your body
• Hold dumbbells about neck height
• Step 1-Inhale then press dumbbells overhead, and rotate
dumbbells to neutral position half way up
• Step 2-Blow out your air, and finish rotating dumbbells
until palms are facing away from the body
• Step 3- Slight pause at the top of movement and repeat
steps
Tips and Form:
• These should be done at a moderate tempo
• Try not let the dumbbells go to wide on the way up
• Always keep a tight Closed Grip
• Keep torso upright and tight in the seat
• Always use one fluid motion throughout movement- NO
BOUNCING
VI. Super-V
• Stand with feet hip to shoulder width apart, holding cable
in a neutral position (palm facing side of leg)
• Keep your feet flat on the ground, keeping the weight
balanced on the whole foot
• Offset your feet (one foot back), on the side that you
are doing the side raises
• Hold on with none work hand to keep body square
• Step 1-Hand on side in neutral position
• Step 2-Raising up arm in controlled fashion
• Step 3-Raising arm to a horizontal position
• Step 4- At the top of each movement, remember to
squeeze, and a pause slightly at the top
Concentrated Ball Crunch
Tips and Form:
• Always keep your shoulder square
• Keep your knees slightly bent
• Always start off with a light weight to warm up the
shoulder joint
• This exercise makes a really nice finishing movement
For more information on Muscleology videos, clothing,
products, and nutritional information Call 1-877-2834338 or visit us at our website muscleology.com
Remember to always start out light and slow when attempting any exercises in these articles. Always consult a professional trainer, if you are having any problems preforming
these exercises. Proper technique with moderate weight
will always give you better results apposed to heavy weight
with sloppy form. Natural Muscle September 2007
45
In the Kitchen
with
Gina Ostarly
HEALTHLY DOES NOT
If you let it, being healthy can become boring and bland in the
kitchen. Eating clean does not have to be savorless in taste. Look
for new and creative ways to add tang to some of your old dishes
for continued success in the kitchen!
Changing from olive to coconut oil will give many of your old reci-
kingclip
& shrimp
veggie
stir fry
pes a new spin on flavor as well as abundant health benefits!
I tried a new fish, Kingclip, for this recipe. I eat a a lot of fish and
wanted to try something new. It can be fishy smelling, but is not
fishy in taste.
Fillets are generally thick, so add a little more cooking time. Apparently Kingclip is from the eel family (and arguably not a fish),
but very flavorful and without any bones. It is firmer than most
whitefish, closer to monkfish than a flaky white and holds well
while cooking. Don’t be afraid to experiment. The worst thing
that can happen, is you find out you don’t like it.
photos by Walt Ostarly
46
46 Natural
Muscle
September
2007
Natural
Muscle
September 07
T HAVE TO MEAN
BORING
Kingclip/shrimp veggie stir fry
Ingredients
• Kingclip fillet
• dozen shrimp (2 kabobs)
• 1 large zucchini sliced thin
• 12 asparagus spears
• 1 large carrot shredded
• peppers diced (optional)
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• parsley chopped
• minced onion
• pepper
• paprika
Directions
• Wash fish and shrimp thoroughly
• Make shrimp kabobs
• Slice kingclip fillet in to approx. 6 smaller fillets
• Garnish both fish and shrimp with chopped parsley,
minced onion, pepper and paprika
• Set aside
• Preheat 2-3 tbs. coconut oil in pan or wok on low/med
heat
• Saute shredded carrot, sliced zucchini, garlic, celery, asparagus
• Stir well to coat the veggies with oil
• Cook 10-15 min, stirring frequently
• Add 1/4-1/2c water depending on pan size if needed
• Add King clip and shrimp to sauteed veggies
• Cover pan with lid, and continue to cook another 15-20
min on low/med heat
or until done.
Adding water and covering while cooking will keep vegetables and fish/shrimp moist.
ENJOY!
NaturalAugust
Muscle
Natural Muscle
07 September
2007 47 47
My 2007 USA Bodybuilding
By Hugo Rivera
A
few weeks ago I had the pleasure,
and the honor, to compete at the
2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding &
Figure Championships promoted by Jon
Lindsay in Las Vegas, Nevada. I must say
that this was not only a challenge but also
a lifelong bodybuilding goal that I had set
for myself 18 years ago when I first started
bodybuilding.
I competed at a weight of 158-lbs,
believe it or not, and placed 4th on the welterweight class (which is a class between
the lightweights and the middleweights).
The key thing is that in order for one to
compete at this show one must qualify
by winning or taking at least second on
a Level V bodybuilding contest which
is what is called a “National Qualifier”.
Because I was not qualified, I first had to
compete at Peter Potter’s NPC Southern
States Championships a couple of weeks
prior to the USA. I won the welterweight
class there and then for the first time in
my life, put myself through the rigorous
challenge of achieving another all time
best condition in a couple of weeks.
One thing I love about bodybuilding
competition is that by performing it, one
can always learn a few things that can be
applied to the rest of your life. Through this
year’s preparation I learned a few things:
1. Put Your Best Foot Forward:
About The Author
Hugo Rivera, About.com’s Bodybuilding Guide and ISSA Certified Fitness
Trainer, is an internationally-known best-selling fitness author of over 8 books on
bodybuilding, weight loss and fitness, including “The Body Sculpting Bible for
Men”, “The Body Sculpting Bible for Women”, “The Hardgainer’s Bodybuilding
Handbook”, and his successful, self published e-book, “Body Re-Engineering”.
You can visit Hugo Rivera at www.bodybuilding.about.com, at www.HRFit.net,
and his new site www.losefatandgainmuscle.com.
48
48 Natural
Muscle
September
2007
Natural
Muscle
September 07
photo by Lina Rivera
If you decide to do a bodybuilding competition, simply put your absolute best
effort at following all the components
required of a contest preparation. If you
do that, inevitably you will achieve your
best condition ever, and by doing so, you
already become a champion. Let the judges
place you where they feel you should
go and regardless of where you place,
just be happy that you did everything in
your power to get in your best shape ever
and be proud of yourself. By approaching bodybuilding competition with this
mindset, it becomes a positive experience
that regardless of placing, you will cherish for the rest of your life. This mindset
was key for me also to be calm at all times
and not worry about who might show up.
I just knew I was in my best shape ever.
Championships Experience
7 Tips To Balancing Your Bodybuilding Contest Preparation With Life
Preparing for a bodybuilding or figure competition make it difficult for most people
to go through their contest preparation without affecting other aspects of their life.
2. It Is All In The Mind:
To me, preparing for a bodybuilding
contest is really much more of a mental
endeavor than a physical one; it is all in
the mind. If you ever embark on such an
endeavor, be very clear about the reasons
you are doing it (which in my opinion
the reason should be to achieve your best
shape and to get to know what you are
made off), and use those reasons to drive
you through all of the adversities that you
will find. And believe me, adversity will
show up when you least expect it! It may
show up in the form of added stress at
work, low energy levels, food cravings,
lunches at work, birthday parties with
plenty of bad foods, insomnia combined
with a voracious appetite, etc. It is your
job to remind yourself constantly of the
reasons you decided to choose such a challenging endeavor and not only go through
with the contest preparation flawlessly but
also do it with a smile and do not make
those around you (such as your family and
co-workers) miserable.
People always ask my wife and son
if I am cranky as I do a show and they are
always baffled when they both shake their
head and say that I am the happiest camper
ever. I may be very lethargic at times but
even then I keep smiling. Even when I am
faced with adversity I just keep my cool
and keep going. For instance, I lost my cell
phone after the pre-judging at the USAs.
However I just figured that eventually it
would either appear or I would just use my
cell phone insurance and get me a new one.
I did not let that negative event bother my
mindset in the middle of a bodybuilding
show. As a result, I remained unaffected,
just focused on the task at hand and the
cell phone was turned in by someone at the
office where the event was held and thus
given to me on the following day.
So be strong mentally and know that
if you want something bad enough (which
in order to do a bodybuilding competition
you really need to want it) then you can
accomplish anything provided you are
determined enough to follow through with
the plan that will get you from A to B.
3. Become As Machine Like As Possible, Especially When It Comes To
Food:
Many bodybuilders torture themselves
dreaming about cheat foods and what they
would love to be eating. In my opinion,
this sort of behavior is a sure fire way to
torture yourself throughout the contest
prep and to get into a bad mood due to the
fact that you cannot have such foods. The
most successful competitive bodybuilders
however learn to not even think about that
and only focus on what they will look like
onstage and as a result everything they
do helps to achieve that look. Therefore,
there is not thought about cheating; reason
why I can take my family to eat at a nice
restaurant and I simply eat my food as they
enjoy theirs.
Along the same lines, when you
wake up tired in the morning and know
that you have to do your morning cardiovascular exercise, do not even think about
it; just do it! Become a machine with a
clear and set schedule, and execute that
schedule without any emotion regardless
of how you feel. Only envision the end
result which is you looking your best
ever in front of your family and friends.
4. Enjoy The Journey:
I always say to enjoy the journey as
though it is very challenging, it goes by
quick. When you are on stage, cherish
every second up there as that time goes
by even quicker. And of course, always
take something that you learned from the
experience and apply it to other aspects
of your life.
Conclusion
One last thing I would like to note is that
bodybuilding or figure competition is more
of a team effort than what most people
think. Full family support, the aid of a
good trainer and the encouragement of
your friends can make a huge difference
in the whole outcome. Make sure that you
thank those people who help you out each
and every day as without your team it will
be very hard for you to be successful at
bodybuilding (or figure) competition.
Many times we have seen competitors do really well on their contest preparation but
only while heavily neglecting family time, relationships and even work.
Here are some tips on how to balance the rest of your life with the rigors of
getting ready for a bodybuilding or figure show, if you ever choose to do one.
1. Choose The Right Time To Do A Bodybuilding or Figure Show
Pick a time when other things in life will affect your contest preparation the least. For
instance, if you are getting married in the next 12 weeks or starting a new job, then it
is probably not a good time to get ready for a bodybuilding or figure show. Pick a time
when your life is reasonably stable and with no major problems in progress.
2. Manage Your Time Properly And Plan Ahead
Create a daily schedule that allocates time for your training, your work and even family
time. We like to weight train and do our first cardio session in the morning if possible
and then do the second cardio right after work.
3. Anticipate Schedule Conflicts And Problems
The better you can anticipate problems and schedule conflicts the easier it will be to adapt
your schedule and continue with your contest preparation through them. For instance,
if you know that in an upcoming week you have a business trip, prepare in advance and
plan for that so that your contest preparation does not get impacted adversely.
4. Do Not Expect Everyone Around To Adapt To Your Mood Swings
Many times dieting causes one to become anti-social. Even when not in the mood to
talk to people just smile and be polite. Express the fact that you do not feel well due
to the low energy levels created by tons of exercise coupled with low calorie dieting.
Maintain a positive attitude and when you don’t feel good just focus on your fitness
goal and how you are going to look onstage. Do not expect others to take mistreatment
because they are competing.
5. Do Not Use Your Bodybuilding Competition To Avoid Life Problems
Sometimes problems come up as one is getting ready for a bodybuilding or figure show.
Use your time management skills to face and resolve problems as quickly as possible.
Do not use your contest preparation as an excuse to avoid them.
6. Make Sure That Your Diet Is Properly Planned Out And The Food Prepared
Know what to eat and when to do so in advance. Your meal times should be part of
your daily schedule. Also, prepare your food in advance and carry the food with you
at all times on a cooler. Without this sort of planning and preparation it will be impossible for you to get ready for a competition. I would recommend always that you hire a
bodybuilding coach (if you are really serious about competing) as him or her can show
you not only the diet/training part but all the other aspects that are part of the sport as
well such as presentation, posing, suits, etc. In my case, I know that without the aid of
my trainer Tim Gardner I would not have been nearly as successful as I have been in
my competitions as there are just too many details involved in competition.
7. Make Sure You Get Proper Sleep
Getting proper sleep will help with your recovery and also to maintain high energy
levels and thus a better mood. Make sure that you adhere to your schedule and go to
sleep at the designated time.
Natural
Muscle
September
Natural
Muscle
September
07 2007
49
49
50
BODY
BUILDING.COM
at the
2007 LA Championships
By: Brenda Kelly
T
he Vyotech 27th
annual LA Bodybuilding, Fitness
and Figure Championships always bring a stunning display of physical
talent. California is well
known for some of the
best physiques in the
nation but this show has
another reason it seems to
be a step above the typical
armature event. The 131
competitors who were
in the LA’s know this is
the last chance to qualify
for the NPC USA’s held
one-week after
in Las Vegas on
July 27 and 28.
The USA’s is an
IFBB Pro qualifier and had over
400 Bodybuilding and Figure
athletes all gunning for their
Pro card. Go to:
www.Flexonline.com for the complete
list of competitors were
on stage in Vegas.
Many athletes who
desire to become an
IFBB Pro use the LA’s
for a stage warm up if
they have already qualified. Many more who
have not qualified and
want to go to the
USA’s have this
one last shot.
Yo u c a n
feel the excitement in the Veteran’s Memorial auditorium
and the atmosphere has the
electricity that
only high qual-
Laura Coleman
ity level competitors
can bring to a crowd. I
was there supporting my
girlfriends, Laura Coleman who competed in
the Figure class “C” and
Venus Ramos who competed in Fitness. They
both won their categories! Congratulations
to all of the winners
and competitors. You
all looked amazing. For
complete contest results
and placing go to: www.
GetBig.com.
IFBB Pros Gina
Aliotti and
Bob Cicherillo were the
emcees for
the evening
awards show
and the audience is packed
with celebrities. I was at
the Bodybuilding.com booth
and here is the impressive
list that stopped by to say
hello - IFBB Pros Quincy
Taylor, Melvin Anthony, Chris Comier, Kevin
Levrone and Eric Bui
who was on the judging
panel. IFBB Fitness Pros
Tanji Johnson, Kristen
Nicewarner and Cynthia
Bridges-Satalowich, IFBB
Wo m e n ’s
Bodybuilding
Pros Cathy
LeFrancois
and Marika
Johanasson,
Bodybuilding.
com writer and
model Maria
Kang and my
good friends Lauren Powers and Scott
Minard all came to hang out and we all had
a blast. Photographers were snapping away
like crazy as you can imagine with all of
this star power watching the show.
The Bodybuilding.com booth rocked
and we gave away tons of cool free merchandise. A special thank you to Abbas at
ProFight for some awesome samples. The
crowd loved them! Tank you also to Marc
at www.BodyTemple.net for the swingy
sexy skorts you gave to Marika and I.
They were hot!
One of the highlights of the night on
stage was a pose down from the Men’s
Bodybuilding USA qualifiers who were in
the audience! They all looked in fabulous
shape already and we knew the judges in
Vegas were going to have their work cut
out for them.
Jon Lindsay Productions puts on
spectacular events including the LA’s and
USA’s. Go to: www.Muslecontest.com for
a complete schedule of upcoming contests.
Buy a ticket and get motivated just being
around all of these dedicated athletes. Get
an autograph and snap a PIC with your
favorite Bodybuilder or fitness model, pick
up some free samples, shop for the latest
fitness apparel and jump start your exercise
plan. Who knows? The next time a national
Pro qualifier comes up; YOU just may be
on stage receiving YOUR Pro card.
51
skin cancer
THE NEW SILENT
KILLER
M
ary Katherine Grant was a successful 68-yearold career woman who managed hospitals with
hundreds of people, traveled the world, enjoyed
golfing, and loved spending time in the sun.
The latter is what took her life.
We’ve heard it all before: Don’t talk to strangers,
be careful when alone at night, smoking isn’t good for
you… but never “the sun can kill you!” Our family, like
thousands of other families, learned the hard way: it can.
And now, with all the talk about the disappearing ozone
layer and environmental/global warming, there is a desperate need for much more awareness of the dangers of
the sun, and skin cancer.
I wish my aunt realized the dangers before skin
cancer cut her life short.
When we think of the effects of the sun’s rays on our
skin, we usually think about the exposed areas of our bodies and our face. Those dreaded signs of aging we begin
to see in our 30s, as well as the pain of a good sunburn,
immediately come to mind. But the effects of the sun on
the scalp are rarely considered, if at all.
This easily overlooked area of skin, hidden by a full
head of hair, is where it started for my aunt.
After her hairdresser told her of a small, irregularly-shaped mole hidden by her hair, my aunt visited
her dermatologist for a checkup. The news was grim:
cancerous melanoma. After more visits to her dermatologist, and then many more skin experts, my aunt was
diagnosed with STAGE 4 skin cancer – the final stage
immediately before the terminal phase, Stage 5. There was
little all those specialists could do. She had no previous
symptoms. No pain. No weakness. My aunt felt great,
looked even better and traveled the country weekly. But,
she was rapidly dying.
After multiple surgeries over three years, various
expensive medications and treatments, the cancer spread
deeper into her skin, into the dermis. The specialists tried
to stay ahead of the aggressive cancer by removing the
cancerous areas, including a four inch by four inch plate of
her scull, but by then the cancer had spread throughout her
body. It attacked her lymph glands, her bone, her brain.
She suffered a stroke that rendered her left side unusable.
On a Wednesday afternoon, my aunt took herself to the
hospital complaining of a headache. She slipped into a
coma. Three days later, my aunt died from a silent killer
– that started from a small, almost unnoticed mole. She
died from skin cancer.
My aunt was one of the estimated 10,710 people in
2006 who passed away as a result of skin cancer.
Once she was diagnosed, there was nothing I could
do to help my aunt, but I can help my clients, others,
and myself by bringing this subject to the forefront. As a
52
52 NaturalMuscle
MuscleSeptember
September 07
Natural
2007
Studies have shown that sunlight is actually needed to
prevent certain cancers (lung, colon, breast and prostate ),
diabetes, multiple sclerosis and asthma. However, people
can often get too much of a good thing. You have to be
careful when you go outdoors. If you want to prevent skin
cancer, it is very important to follow these steps.
1) Wear a hat with two to three-inch brim all around
and wear long-sleeved shirt and pants. Tightly
woven fabrics like denim are better than loosely woven
cotton or linen. Wearing a hat and protective clothing is
more effective than using a sunscreen according to recent
studies. This is expecially important for those people who
are fair-skinned, turn red after 10 minutes of unprotected
sun exposure, who have 100 moles and who have history
of skin cancer either self or family. Look for clothing
that are made from sun-protective fabrics. There is also
a laundry additive that has a UV protectant which can
be used to wash clothes with.
2) Apply sunscreen properly 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Cover the exposed parts of your
body thoroughly with the right sunscreen. Use sunscreen
with an SPF of 15 or higher. Apply sunscreen even on
cloudy days because 80% of the sun’s UV rays pass
through the clouds. Also protect your lips by applying a
lip balm that has sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.
Re-apply sunscreen every two hours while outdoors
expecially after swimming and if you sweat heavily.
3) Try not to stay outdoors more than 20 minutes
during the peak hours when the sun’s rays are the strongest which is from 10 am to 4 pm.
professional esthetician, I make it my business to look and
make suggestions to my clients. Along with a qualified
dermatologist, I can help in the prevention of skin cancer
one person at a time.
Don’t wait until your hairdresser finds a mole. Visit
a qualified dermatologist today. They will check you for
irregular skin conditions, and instruct you how to do the
same at home – it could save your life. Make an appointment to see a dermatologist and have your entire body
checked regularly. Learn the ABCD’s of melanoma and
spread the word (A-Asymmetry, B-Border, C-Color, DDiameter). Awareness, education and early detection are
our best defense. Most importantly, ALWAYS WEAR
SUNSCREEN!
For more information and to make a donation,
please check out the skin cancer foundation at: www.
skincancer.org
Michelle G. Bouse, celebrity make-up artist
& licensed esthetician. For more information call
877.691.8647 or go to http://www.michellebouse.com
4) The best sunscreen, however, is an internal
sunscreen built with nutrition. Eat plenty of chlorella,
spirulina, goji berries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, astaxanthin, carrots and nutrient-rich superfoods
to boost your skin’s natural UV protection (takes about
30 days of nutrition to boost skin levels). Add foods to
your diet that are rich in carotenoids such as tomatoes,
peaches, broccoli, watermelons and spinach. Carotenoids
are powerful antioxidants and protect against the sun’s
damaging UV rays.
5) Do a monthly skin exam. Did you know that skin
cancers can develop in parts of your body that are not
exposed to the sun? Look for moles, spots or freckles
that are asymmetric, have an irregular border, variation
in color and are more than 6 millimeters (the size of a
pencil eraser). See a dermatologist if you find any moles,
freckles or spots that look suspicious.
6) If you take medications, be aware that some prescriptions drugs such as antibiotics, diuretics, tricyclic
antidepressants and over- the-counter nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs like Aleve and Advil can make your
skin more vulnerable to sun damage.
53
welcome to my world
Interview and photos by:
Dr. “Coach” Atherton
MY WORLD, features a Track and Field triple jumper this month.
Monica Cabbler is few inches away from qualifying for the
next Olympics. She was introduced to me by my first fitness
Champion, Mocha Lee, over 6 years ago. Since then, I have
gotten to know her better, admired her values and work ethic
and thought you might like to know her also. In college, she
broke the triple jump record for the University of Georgia, was
an All-America, and in her spare time, was the homecoming
Queen! Today, she is a corporate spokesperson.
Monica is beautiful, insightful, fun, and she know where
she Is going and how to get there – that puts her ahead of
most of us! Read her answers, check out the images and
you’ll soon see why I hope one day to be her coach in the
world of fitness.
My Name is Coach A, Welcome to MY WORLD.
Born :Roanoke, VA
Marital Status: Single
Education: B A from
The University of Georgia
Age:31
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 145
Monica Cabbler
54
What do you consider your greatest triumph?
I experience my greatest triumphs whenever I exceed my personal records or expectations.
List some of your athletic achievements?
8-time US Track & Field Indoor/ Outdoor National Championship Finalist; 3-time USA Olympic
Trials Automatic Qualifier; NCAA All-American, SEC Conference Championship Team, Broke
UGA Collegiate Triple Jump Record/ various Meet Records, and VA records; Ocean Spray Training
& Travel Grant Winner/ Women’s Sports Foundation
What do you do for a living?
I work as a Corporate Spokesperson specializing in public speaking, media, commercial modeling
and promotional campaigns. I have also assisted the Health/ Wellness initiatives of companies such
as: Wellpoint/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Coca-Cola Company, American Lung Association, etc.
My professional background is in sports marketing, branding and Favorites?
community relations under my
company umbrella: Cabbler & Associates, headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
How did you get involved in athletics/fitness?
I was lead by example at a young age by my mom and grandmother - who both made workingout a part of their lifestyles. My good friend, Mocha Lee, a consummate fitness superstar, has
inspired me with her friendship and also she introduced me to Coach A and the A-Team family.
This resource plus my strength-training regimen for track and field has been a catalyst for me into
the fitness industry.
Favorite book, movie, cheat food?
Favorite Book: Battlefield of the Mind, by Joyce Meyer
Favorite Movies: Jerry McGuire, Glory Road
Cheat food: Mmmm… coookies, Rice-Krispy treats, and red velvet cake icing!
Who influenced you the most athletically, Academically?
A collective of people have influenced me athletically: the pioneers of the triple jump (Brian Wellman, Mike Conley, Kenny Harrison), Dr. Clayton Gibson & my NFL training partners at Vitality
Health Care, Coach Norton at UGA, plus my team of family & friends who keep me lifted.
My mom has influenced me the most academically and in life. She has always stressed the importance of good grades and good character in school (and I do mean “stressed”). She has instilled
a wealth of morals in me that will never be compromised.
Who do you want to emulate athletically?
Tiger Woods’ mindset and his ability to set a definitive goal, speak it into existence, and actually
attain it on the spot… despite the odds, setbacks, and what the critics say. Through perseverance,
he often manages to exceed the expectation and come out on top. I am striving to emulate that
capability on my course in athletics and in business.
How do you want to be remembered as an athlete?
I hope to be remembered as an athlete who… “reached her true potential through faith and diligence”, “helped influence the state of Track & Field in the U.S.”, “gave back and used the stage of
sports to glorify God’s work in her”, and who showed “an intense work ethic and competitive edge
to the world of business”.
What else do you want the readers to know about you?
I am launching an array of Kids’ Fitness and Wellness Initiatives designed to encourage youth and
parents to lead active lifestyles in an effort to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic in the United
States.
If you had a magic wand and could instantly change something about your life, what would it
be?
More hours, more Sundays, less distractions!
Tell me something about you that I don’t know?
Believe it or not, I am a whiz at Fantasy Football. Don’t sleep on my top picks! And tune in to: www.
monicacabbler.com for updates on my product launches, upcoming events, corporate partnerships,
and ways that YOU can be involved. Thanks in advance for all of your support and prayers.
55
the
CO$T
of Competing
“
I always say I couldn’t have
picked
a more expensive
sport to love.
”
!
It All Adds Upts–c
lip it out
Here’s the list of cos
and make yourself a budget! ..
$_____ Gym membership
$_____ Workout wear/gym shoes
$ _____Personal Trainer
$ _____Figure Coach/choreographer
$ _____Nutritionist
$ _____Supplements
up)
$ _____Food (eating healthy can add
s
shoe
n
titio
mpe
_Co
____
$
$ _____Show suits
$ _____Tanning/oil/bikini bite/Makeup
e)
$ _____Accessories (jewelry for stag
nails
and
ir
_Ha
____
$
otel)
$ _____Travel expenses (gas/airfare/h
fee
$ _____Contest entry
$ _____Annual organization fee
$ _____Music (fitness)
56
56 Natural
Muscle
September
2007
Natural
Muscle
September 07
One of the first things I go over with anyone approaching me about competing is COST. Figure
and fitness competitions can dent your wallet in a
big way!
I recommend spacing out expenses so that they don’t
hit you all at once. It is more manageable this way.
If you are competing in 3 months, set small goals
to take care of certain items each month–chipping
away at it, so to speak. Preparing for your first show
takes a lot of energy, and wondering how you are
going to pay for it all should not take away from
your preparation!
Be aware of your expenses and how they can and
will add up.
There are alot of ways to cut corners.
S h o p
around! You can save by finding a trainer
w h o
also has a competition background
and
can guide you nutritionally and
with stage presence. Search
the Internet for show suits,
this can be one of your biggest
expenses. There are several
consignment/rental sites.
I use Lydia Haskell’s site,
www.fitnessandfigurecompetitionsuits.com.
Practice doing your own tanning and makeup before the show.
Share
you travel expenses with another
competitor such as hotel room and travel to
and from airport. These are just some examples.
Before setting out to compete, you should budget
yourself with what you can and can’t do for preparation. If you don’t, you will find yourself stressed out
and not having fun.....AND HAVING FUN IS THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING!
I always say I couldn’t have picked a more expensive
sport to love. But, I do love it, and have found ways
to make it work.
Just know this going in!
57
58
Publisher/Editor
Debbie Baigrie
[email protected]
Art Director
Alex Gonzalez
Web Design
Shelly Dickson
Contributing Writers
Dr. John Atherton
Jason Cohen
Sherry Goggin
Eric Hoult
Pz Hopkins
Brenda Kelly
Skip Lacour
Richard Nannis
Danielle Nagel
Gina Ostarly
Kristal Richardson
Hugo Rivera
Russ Yeager
photographers
NATURALMUSCLE.NET
John Atherton
Bill Dobbins
Debbie Baigrie
Skip Faulkner
Eric Freimanis
Alex Gonzalez
Walt Ostarly
David Paul
Gordon Smith
59
60

Natural Muscle September 2007

Transcription

Similar documents

4TH ANNUAL KAMLOOPS

media information - Australian Iron Man Magazine

Sohad.Body mechanics, moving, positioning

Biologi Kertas 2 Pep Percubaan SPM

Using a Recovery Week to Propel

A Phlebolith in the Anterior Portion of the Masseter Muscle

Perineal Herniation in a Bichon Frise

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig`s Disease)

Kenneth S. Saladin - McGraw Hill Higher Education

Veterinary Information Pack VIP Vet Physio