Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ryan Terry: Training Of A Top Fitness Model


Hard to say what's more admirable: his lean, ripped physique, or his modest, smart personality. In this video 'Mister International' and top sports model Ryan Terry explains how he came by the body which won him a world title and a major sponsorship. Although he started out as a bodybuilder, he found he looked and felt better by going for the more athletic, aesthetic and commercial look of a fitness model. This was the key to his success which won him the title of Mister International in 2010, and made him the poster boy for a major sports nutrition brand. Moreover Ryan details his training, nutrition and diet, and demonstrates his workout.



Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Age Group Set from Gwinnett Aquatics

Lucas FerreiraGwinnett AquaticsHere's a set we did with our top Age Groupers (11-14) that worked really well:(SCM)4 rounds:5x100 FR - 1:20 / 1:30 / 1:4010x25 RACE - 0:40- IM order per round, dive on OddsTwo things were important to make this set as good as it was for us:1) The 100s were right at the kids' cruise interval (they had to work decently hard to get 2-3sec of rest only, nearly much

Mucho Kicking For Distance

Ryan Woodruffryan.d.woodruff@gmail.comThe set below uses timed kicks for maximum distance. Mixing in some kick-heavy drill, this set lasts approximately one hour. In total, this is 35 minutes of kicking at high intensity. We gave our swimmers specific distances to shoot for during each timed kick, dividing them up into two teams. The numbers at the very bottom represent the running points

What is "Fit for Success?"

When creating the title of my blog, I couldn't help but name it "Fit for Success." Currently, this has a lot of meaning to me! I am running for Miss Boston 2012 in only 26 days, and "Fit for Success" is my platform. Each candidate in the Miss America Organization has a cause in which they promote throughout their year, and since I am so passionate about making America a healthier place, I knew I had to chose this as my platform. Fit for Success is a program that aims to teach children and teens the importance of living a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives. Regular exercise and proper nutrition will make you feel better on the inside and outside, leading to more confidence and self esteem which can lead to further success. As a (hopeful) Miss Boston, I plan to go to schools to inspire children to make healthful choices through Fit for Success! Take the stairs, play games with your friends, and grab and apple with peanut butter instead of a candy bar! Motivate your parents to buy delicious fruits and vegetables instead of chips! Obesity is far too prevalent in American society today... in 2010, no state had an obesity rate of less than 20% (Massachusetts' obesity rate is 22.2%!). 12.5 million children are currently obese in America, and I feel it is my job to begin making a difference. I hope to reach many people through this blog, and hope to be Miss Boston to have a louder voice in educating America about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to make people feel better about themselves!!!

The time to enhance your lifestyle is NOW! So, what are you waiting for? Get Fit for Success!!

Morgan


Welcome to Fit for Success!

Hello all,

My name is Morgan Berg, and for quite some time, I have had the desire to start a blog. When I woke up this morning at 5:30am and couldn't fall back asleep, I knew it was time to start Fit for Success! As a nursing major, I have always been passionate about exercise and nutrition, and I want to share this with the world... one follower at a time :) I'd like to blog about nutritious tips, work out ideas, and simple ways to stay healthy! It is easy to forget about the importance of health (after all, you only get one body!) so I am here to remind and motivate you to make changes to build a better "you." Feeling healthy on the inside and outside can lead to more confidence, higher self esteem, and ultimately, more success! So bear with me, I am no where near a professional writer, but I had to share my passion with the world, so here I am!

Lets get fit :)
Morgan

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Matt Acton & Chris Mahoney: Arm Finishers


"These exercises are mad painful", Matt warns. Perhaps mad painful, but surely very effective. IFBB Pro Matt Acton, imposingly ripped, and NPC competitor Chris Mahoney, massively muscled, demonstrate a big number of finishers for an arm workout with a bonus drop set. "Get it", is written on their caps. Both have got the way to strong, sculpted arms.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Michael J. Kowalski: Giant Sets For Mass


A young, massive bodybuilder reveals the secret of his size. In this video Michael J. Kowalski, who is a 25-year-old personal trainer from London, introduces himself, explains his training in detail, and demonstrates his chest and back routine performing Giant Sets for building mass. Giant Sets consist of heavy weights, low reps, and no rest, are repeated three to four times per session, and create a compact, intense and effective workout.