Area Women with Disabilities Team Up to Take on a Philadelphia Triathlon

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 31, 2009 – Four teams of women, some with physical disabilities, some without, will test themselves in the SheRox/Danskin Triathlon in Philadelphia on August 2nd.  The Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports has created Team Phoenix to make it possible for women with disabilities to enter a triathlon in a supportive and fun environment.

Using accomplished Paralympic athletes as a foundation, Team Phoenix has recruited a varied group of women with disabilities. Some experienced, others just testing the competitive waters for the first time.

“One of the Team Phoenix goals is to create a pathway for young women with disabilities to connect with those who have been successful both in sports and outside the sport community,” says Isabel Bohn, Executive Director of the Center. Other goals are to allow women with disabilities to be more integrated into the sport community, to change perceptions, and make triathlons more accessible.

Team Phoenix mentor-athletes include Laura Schwanger, a multi-medalist in the Paralympics, her sport career spans decades and includes a bronze medal in Beijing last year. Schwanger, a veteran, now travels the country working with newly injured military personnel. Another is Pam McGonigle, a visually impaired runner with Paralympic success who was coaxed out of competitive retirement for this event. Hope Hand, a former IRS manager and Paralympic athlete and coach is yet another successful example, on and off the playing field. Women like these are important mentors and role models to young women with disabilities and those newly injured.

Team Phoenix athletes will compete in a relay format, where each competitor will do at least one leg of the three sport event; swim, cycle, or run. Each of the four teams has at least one woman with a disability on it.

Some of the athletes will compete in hand-cycles, which are adapted cycles powered not by legs but arms. Others will race the running leg in state of the art push-rim racing chairs. One athlete is visually impaired and will run with a guide runner.

The name Team Phoenix has a special meaning. Many of the athletes have had to rebuild shattered lives, or overcome a lifetime of challenge to get to the point where they can stand on a starting line. The myth of the Phoenix is an apt metaphor for the athletes of Team Phoenix.




Team Phoenix has been made possible in part by the generous and helpful SheRox/Danskin organization. “I don’t think this would have been possible without them, they “get it,” says Program Director, Jeff McGinnis.  

About the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports:

The Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports, based in Philadelphia, PA, serves people with physical disabilities of all ages, from new participants through Paralympic levels. The Center is a 501-c3 not-for-profit whose mission is to provide lifestyle sport and recreation to people with disabilities in a community based setting. Breaking barriers, decreasing the isolation often caused by a disability, and integrating people into their community are hallmarks of the Center. The Center operates eight sport programs including, skiing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, cycling, climbing, sled hockey, and aquatics. It also educates health care professionals about the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles for people with disabilities.

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About the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports:

The Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports, based in Philadelphia, PA, serves people with physical disabilities of all ages, from new participants through Paralympic levels. The Center is a 501-c3 not-for-profit whose mission is to provide lifestyle sport and recreation to people with disabilities in a community based setting. Breaking barriers, decreasing the isolation often caused by a disability, and integrating people into their community are hallmarks of the Center. The Center operates eight sport programs including, skiing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, cycling, climbing, sled hockey, and aquatics. It also educates health care professionals about the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles for people with disabilities.

Contact:

Jeff McGinnis, Program Director

PCAS

#4 Boathouse Row

Philadelphia, PA 19130

215.327.8943 (c) 215.765.5118 (o)

media@centeronline.com

A Ladies Only Fitness & Weight Loss Boot Camp In The South West

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Why Choose Physique Boot Camp?

Do you need help getting fit & losing weight?

Do you want firmer abs, thighs & buttocks?

Would you like to meet new like minded people?

At Physique Boot Camp we cater for the average woman who needs that extra help in getting fit and losing weight
We are here to help you achieve your goals whatever your age, fitness level or size!
Physique Boot Camp is designed to motivate and push you to your absolute limits, both mentally and physically.
Physique Boot Camp exercise and diet regime will blast fat and calories and work your entire body.

It’s going to be hard work, you’ll sweat and be sore but it’s a ton of fun!
You’ll also be so inspired by the changes you see in yourself – mental toughness, greater endurance and a stronger and leaner you!
We train in small groups of women although there may be male instructors and there will be no more than 15 women in any Boot Camp. The exercise sessions are varied and mainly outdoors regardless of the weather, so pack your rain mac!

 

And just in case you need a little more motivation - we train in some of the most beautiful locations in the South West (more UK locations coming soon) which makes the blood, sweat and tears (not literally!) a little more bearable and gets us out of the bed when the snooze button beckons at 6.30am.
The food you will be given will be strictly calorie controlled to ensure that you take in the correct amount of calories and nutrients for your body, all boot campers will have their vital statistics taken on arrival and again on departure, this includes body fat percentage, blood pressure, weight and measurements, so you can see the body fat and inches dropping right off!
The only thing you have to lose is weight!
Physique Boot Camp is designed for all fitness levels,ages, and sizes.
So if you are tired of being overweight, unhappy, lethargic or just need to boost your esteem then this Physique Boot Camp is just what you need to kick start your health and fitness regime!
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DONT DELAY IN BOOKING YOUR PLACE!
TEL: 01980 844037 / 07966 373606

email:info@physiquebootcamp.com

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PHYSIQUE BOOT CAMP

A Ladies Only Fitness & Weight Loss Boot Camp

in the South West of England
About Physique Boot Camp
How it all started...
As an experienced personal trainer I've seen it all!

Faddy diets, weight loss supplements, machines that claim to do all the work for you etc, etc... all with promises of weight loss and all with various degrees of success.
After lots of discussion with my clients I had a long hard think of another way that I could offer my services and I decided to set up and run a residential boot camp for women in the New Forest.
Our instructors have vast experience in helping everyone from absolute beginners to competitive athletes. The course is designed for women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels...which means there is something for everyone.
During your 5 day camp you will kick start the campaign to a 'New You'.

Carb Rotation Diet and Weight Loss Expert, Jayson Hunter, Featured in Newsweek

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 29, 2009 – An elite group of celebrity experts from various industries were recently featured in Newsweek in a full-page of the July 27, 2009 issue. Jayson Hunter, founder of the “Get Rid of My Gut Diet” for men, and the “Dress Size Reduction Diet” for women was chosen as one of America’s PremierExperts® based on his expertise and success in the weight loss industry. Jayson is a registered dietitian and has been called the “Guru of the Carb Rotation Formula for Rapid Fat Loss.”
The feature in Newsweek posed the question, “What is the one big business idea you would give business owners to help them thrive in our current economy?”  Hunter replied, “Everyone wants to have the energy at work to think clearly and focus on priorities, but many people don’t realize that what, when, and how much we eat and exercise can significantly influence productivity, morale, and safety.”
The experts quoted by America’s PremierExperts® in the article are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs.
America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.
For more information on Jayson Hunter please visit http://AskJaysonHunter.com/
To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com
About Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS:
Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience helping people lose weight fast. The Guru of the "Carb Rotation Formula for Rapid Fat Loss" is the author of The Get Rid of My Gut Diet for Men, and the Dress Size Reduction Diet for Women. Both of Hunter's books incorporate the principles of Carb Rotation to help people lose up to 15 pounds in just 30 days in a safe and healthy manner.
For more information on Jayson Hunter please visit http://AskJaysonHunter.com/


About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:
America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

San Jose Fitness Expert Announces Updated Corporate Wellness Services

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2009 – Contact Information:


Becky Williamson

lifeSport Fitness, LLC

408 265 1540

becky@lifesportfitness.net


San Jose Personal Trainer Launches Updated Corporate Wellness Program
San José, CA – July 27th, 2009

Becky Williamson, President of lifeSport Fitness  (http://www.lifesportfitness.net),

announced today that the company has recently updated their corporate fitness program with an integrated exercise and nutrition system that will improve the health and fitness profiles of Silicon Valley workers.
“We’ve been offering corporate fitness programs in San Jose and Santa Clara for many years”, explains Williamson, “but we’ve recently combined forces with several other entities which will greatly enhance our program offerings”.  lifeSport Fitness  has  partnered with Greg Justice, corporate fitness expert and president of the Association of Professional Personal Trainers (APPT),  nationally recognized Registered Dietician and weight loss expert Jayson Hunter,  and BJ Gaddour, co-creator of Workout Muse interval training soundtracks, to provide a multi-faceted approach to motivating corporate workers to eat better and move more.
It is estimated that over 70% of the deaths in America are due to chronic illness that develops from lack of movement and poor dietary habits. The Washington Business Group on Health found that obesity alone can cost companies $12 billion a year in direct medical costs, claims, lost productivity, absenteeism and higher health care premiums. Companies need to take an aggressive approach to improve employee health in order to remain profitable in these turbulent economic times.
Williamson’s corporate wellness program provides time and space-efficient total body weight loss workouts at the workplace. The training program caters to the corporate environment with 45-minute express workouts that do not require any expensive equipment and can be easily performed in any open space available at the company. In addition, the program features Workout Muse’s music interval training system that helps participants maintain optimal workout intensity.
The updated program also provides participants with meal plans and grocery lists to rapidly improve overall health, performance, and body composition. This nutrition system is the brainchild of Jayson Hunter of Prograde Nutrition, one of the country’s most prominent Registered Dieticians. It eliminates all of the guesswork regarding what to eat and is based on the latest scientific research.
This integrated training and nutrition program typically results in at least one clothing size reduction per person within the first month of starting the program. To offer flexibility to workers unable to attend on-site classes, all programs can be easily downloaded to an employee’s computer. This online component adds value for a company that has a geographically diverse workforce or a workforce that travels often.
For more information about lifeSport’s San Jose/Santa Clara corporate fitness program, please visit their Bay Area corporate fitness webpage at http://www.sanjosecorporatefitness.com.


lifeSport Fitness, LLC     14938 Camden Avenue., Suite #105   San Jose, CA  95124

408 265-1540     or www.lifesportfitness.net

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About lifeSport Fitness:
lifeSport Fitness was established in 1989 to help active adults, both the athlete and the non-athlete, improve and/or maintain their fitness level in order to enjoy a high quality of life. This is accomplished through private fitness instruction, small group boot camps, corporate fitness programs, online consultations, newsletter/ezine publications, and educational workshops/lectures.
The vision of lifeSport Fitness is to provide the tools and guidance necessary for each and every customer reach their personal fitness or athletic goals.

GE Healthcare gives Green Light to TurneRound Fitness, LLC (TRF) on Preferred Vendor List

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 25, 2009 – TurneRound Fitness, LLC (www.turneroundfitness.com) is pleased to announce its newest client partnership as a minority/women-owned vendor for GE Healthcare. In August, TRF will be participating in their first GE Health Fair in Raleigh, NC. They will be providing fitness demonstrations and material for employees regarding health and wellness.
"It is exciting to be working with GE Healthcare," said Pamela Turner, Founder & President. "Such an honor to be one of their preferred vendors. This opportunity gives us the exposure to affect healthcare awareness and prevention on a corporate level." When a personal trainer is needed for a Healthcare event, TRF will be listed as an GE authorized service provider.

 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that more than one third of U.S. adults are obese. Weight gain occurs when you consume more calories than your body uses. Maintaining a healthy weight will help prevent/control many diseases and conditions. The key is FINDING A BALANCE that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity.
GE Healthcare understands how wellness affects the business and employee bottom-line. "TRF is a perfect candidate for this undertaking. " says Janeen Uzzell, Manager, Global Healthcare Disparities. " We know that workplace effectiveness has a direct relationship to a healthy and active lifestyle." "We anticipate making a strong impact on the health fair attendees and remain committed to our partnerships with minority owned businesses like TRF."
TRF was founded with the mission to empower and motivate people to live healthier and fit lifestyles. Some of the services include one-on-one and group training, weight management, nutrition recommendations and bridal bootcamps. They are proud to serve the Northeast with a growing client base across the U.S.
Find out more about how they are turning dreams into reality by visiting www.turneroundfitness.com or by calling 732-616-4634 or 610-438-1509.

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TurneRound Fitness, LLC is a personal training service in the convenience and privacy of your home. You can achieve your weight loss or fitness goals with a peronalize plan fit for you without commuting to a gym.

New Yoga Studio now open in Monmouth County, NJ

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – When she first began practicing yoga in 2003, Jamie Segal-Hanley never imagined it would become such an integral part of her life. Never one to hit the gym, the Holmdel native found yoga to be a form of exercise she enjoyed, an excellent way to relieve stress, and a wonderful sense of community. Six years later, she is excited to bring the true yoga experience to her hometown with the grand opening of Elevate Yoga.
“Self care and a strong, supportive community are more important than ever. With that in mind, we’re honored to bring Elevate Yoga to the residents of Hazlet, Holmdel, Middletown, and the surrounding areas,” says Segal-Hanley.
The intention of Elevate Yoga is to create a safe and welcoming environment, supporting the ongoing practice of yoga. A vinyasa based studio, classes at Elevate focus on the dynamic connection of breath and movement. Offering classes daily for beginners to experienced students, Elevate Yoga has something for everyone.
With an experienced and passionate staff of teachers from throughout Monmouth County,Elevate Yoga is excited to give back to the community through karma work, workshops, Buddha Buddies children’s yoga, prenatal yoga, and many other activities.
Elevate Yoga is located at Bethany Crossing, 82 Bethany Road, Suite 5, Hazlet, NJ. Stay current with all the excitement and class schedule at www.elevateyoga.net.
For more information, please contact:Jamie Segal-HanleyElevate Yoga, Founder & Studio Directorjamie@elevateyoga.net732-888-YOGA

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Have 30 days to make yourself feel better? Life is short--Travel Lght!

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – www.burnthebaggage.com, A Resource for those experiencing a wrenching life change.
Do you have 30 days to help yourself get rid of emotional baggage?
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21st-- Resentment?  Envy?  Anger?  Loss?  Tough-Times?  Ready to rid yourself of the shackles of these useless emotions?  This new web based resource is the thing for you.  These five self-help journals premier just as more and more people are discovering the powerful message of choice in taking charge of their happiness, and the mental ability to change their lives.  Journaling is making a comeback.  Call it writing as therapy. And the price is exactly right: just $4.97 per title.  A very small investment in your own peace of mind.
Life’s too short to let old emotional baggage hold you back, or weigh you down, when other people are flying away, enjoying life, happy and carefree.  It’s a choice: Do you really want to cling to those useless feelings of resentment, envy, anger, loss, or the discouraging sadness of these current tough times?  Or do you choose to identify the luggage of life, the heavy, ponderous mental weight that keeps you from being happy and then dumping it all in the trash bin so you can soar?   Check out these e-books at www.burnthebaggage.com.
Five e-book titles: Resentment; Envy; Anger; Loss; Tough-Times.  Each e-book journal is 60 pages for a one month exercise you’ll do for yourself.  On the odd pages write whatever negative event or situation that interfered with your enjoyment of life that day.  Then, on the even page, write a positive, uplifting message that you create, or one based on the wonderful quotes provided.  After thirty days, rip out the odd, negative, useless pages and throw them in the fire--Burn The Baggage!  You’re left with a glowing, positive diary that you’ve created for yourself.  More important, you’ve made the choice to be a happy, more positive person free from emotional baggage that has weighed you down perhaps for years.

Remember--Life is short--Travel Light!

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Burn The Baggage is wholly owned and offered by Caffection, LLC, a resource for happy couples. Burn The Baggage makes no claim of professional counseling or advice, and is purely a self-help exercise. Caffection.com is a resource for couples who are best friends, a poorly served part of the population. Caffection offers daily quotes, weekly affirmations, monthly newsletters, and romantic items for free & for sale, and many interactive opportunities. Founded in 2008, Caffection, LLC is also a marriage equality website promoting the blessings and responsibilities of civil marriage for all, regardless of gender orientation. At Caffection, LLC we believe that marriage is for everyone.

Whey Protein Powder Benefits Goes Way Beyond Body Building

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 19, 2009 – Whey protein powder as a supplement has consistently been associated with that of the body builder and fitness enthusiast, what very few people actually know is that whey protein powder is often used by many people from all walks of life for the benefit of their overall health and wellbeing. Furthermore the use of whey protein is not new to the health scene, rather its recorded usage in Europe in 1749 gave rise to the beginnings of many spas throughout the Swiss, German and Austrian countryside, with people flocking to these centers to avail themselves of this great new product, which was derived as a by product of the cheese making process. This was not the first recorded use of the whey protein, as Hippocrates was in fact the first to recommend the use of this supplement to promote the health and wellbeing of his patients.
Although whey protein powder provides a valuable component to the nutrition needs of the body, it should be taken in addition to a well balanced diet, and not as a total replacement, but rather that of a supplemental product to contribute to your nutrition.
There are naturally a number of benefits that are provided by the whey protein powder, which when taken will aid in providing you with much needed energy, as well as revitalizing your muscles after exercising, which is of course an ideal partner to such supplementation.
There are numerous benefits, in terms of the body’s metabolism and cellular function that is bolstered by the intake of whey protein powder. These include the promotion of the correct intake of vitamins, proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, which further in turn helps the user in terms of the weight management goals; primarily due to the fact that the satiety, or fullness signals are given from the body, alleviating the sense of hunger. whey protein powder has further been linked to supporting the immune system because of the immunoglobulin found within the supplement. In some of the whey protein powder products there are additional supplements found therein, such as glutamine which has been linked to a number of medical benefits, including aiding in the faster recovery on a post surgical basis, as well as being used in the successful treatment of depression anxiety patients, not to mention those being treated for alcoholism.
As mentioned the whey protein powder is a product or by product made during the cheese making process, and with the advancement of technology one has access to the purest form of whey protein powders, commonly referred to as isolates, which one can implement within their daily diet to not only provide them with that added energy and boost, but also for their overall health and wellbeing.
Sport and Supplements has a range of approved whey protein powders, which has now become available to the public, via their online store, or should we say Sport Supplement Headquarters. Visit http://www.sportandsupplements.com/categories/Whey-Prote ... to view the latest and most advanced range of whey protein powders available today.

California K9 Kitchen Donates Gourmet Dog Treat Samples For Charity Event.

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 18, 2009 – Paws for Cause is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  The annual event raises funds to provide thousands of stuffed animals, modeled after certified Therapy Dog Ziba to hospitalized, special needs, less fortunate children and seniors.  Funds also support Chaplain Ministries who provide emotional and spiritual support for people enduring hardship or life crises. The program provides a message of hope and encouragement to those experiencing a personal tragedy; whether due to abuse, addiction, separation, sickness, disaster or even death.
When asked become a event sponsor, company President Joseph Lascola of California K9 Kitchen, Huntington Beach, Ca. said, “We donate a lot of product and participate in many animal charity events.  The Paws For Cause event seems like a great opportunity for us to participate and show how animals and humans together can heal the spirit.”
Other event sponsors include:

PetCo, Fritzy’s Mobil Pet Grooming, Rainbow Disposal, Doggie Town USA, Lazy Dog Café and many more.  For a complete list of sponsors and more information visit the event website:  http://www.pawsforcauseoc.org
California K9 Kitchen http://www.californiak9kitchen.com is an all natural gourmet dog treat company that provides weekly fresh bakery services to several Southern California doggie boutiques and other fine establishments catering to pets.  The company was established in response to the pet food & treat recalls of 2006 and is dedicated to delivering top quality preservative free treats.

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California K9 Kitchen is a gourmet dog treat company. We make cookies, cakes and bake at home kits which are available online and fine establishments that cater to dogs.

Food and diet advice for effective Bodybuilding

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 16, 2009 – The human body is a large machine, which needs to be taken care of in the right manner, and this also needs regular maintenance. The body needs to be given the right kind of food in the right quantities and there should be a reasonable limit to exercising and working out at the gym. Workouts at the gym will not help in achieving the desired results when you have a muscle pull and you will not be able to build the body which you have dreamt about for so long and the body will not be any better off with the extra pain. There are three stages, which are involved in the process of bodybuilding, and these include preparation, activity and recovery. The necessary rules for each stage need to be followed in order to achieve the desired results.
The food, which is consumed by the body, should be able to provide the body with the amount of energy that it needs to do the required amount of exercise. The food, which is being consumed, should contain a lot of carbohydrates. This food will perform the function of fuel for the body and this kind of fuel can be found in foods like rice, bread, pasta and potatoes. But when this kind of food is consumed without a proper exercise regimen to accompany it, the person will start putting on a lot of weight. This makes it all the more necessary to include exercise as a part of your training regimen.
Proteins are also very essential for the body when undergoing training for bodybuilding. Proteins are usually found in meats like lean meat and also in dairy products. This part of the diet will help to get muscles fast. This is similar to the process of tuning up a car and this will provide the car with the extra power that it needs for an exceptional performance. Lean beef or pork is an option and sausages should be completely avoided. A burger should contain eggs and milk, which are wonderful sources of protein.

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For more information on Bodybuilding please visit my Blog http://www.getmusclesfast.org/

This website is devoted to everything related to Body Building and will allow you to get muscles fast. Whether you are just starting body building as a beginner and just looking for basic information or at a more advanced level, there is something for you here at Get Muscles Fast.

Vonster Fit Outdoor Bootcamp Arrives in White Plains/West Harrison & Bronxville

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 14, 2009 – In 2009 Von White and Chris Rose decided to bring together more than 20 years of combined experience in the fitness industry to form Vonster Fit Outdoor Bootcamp.   At Vonster Fit our mission is to make a significant contribution to the well-being of every individual we touch through programs that encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Von White is a mother of three with a passion for healthy living.  Her unique ability to multitask inspires mothers and other individuals with a unique desire for fitness and a healthy lifestyle.   Von holds a B.B.A. from the University of Houston and is a certified Powerstrike Kickboxing Instructor and an American Red Cross as an AED & CPR provider.  Von has also been a winner of local push-up competitions, including against men
Chris Rose B.S., M.S.  is a Master Trainer for New York Sports Club in White Plains.  In the course of 18 years he has worked in nearly every capacity the fitness industry offers and has held or holds the following certifications:

American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist

Amercian College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor

American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist

AHA CPR & AED Instructor

Outdoor Emergency Care Certified

Red Cross AED & CPR Certified

American College of Sports Medicine Active Older Adult Certified

Lifestyle Management Nutrition Manager

ISCA Kickboxing Certified

Sivananda Yoga Instructor

NYS Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

YMCA Strength Training Director

YMCA Aquatic Exercise Instructor

YMCA Personal Trainer
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I'm not very physically fit?

Every exercise or drill can be modified in a way that makes it less strenuous. This enables us to work together as a group while still challenging each individual.

Where is the location we will meet?

West Harrison/White Plains classes are on Tuesday  & Thursday at 6AM & Saturday at 7AM and meet at the West Harrison Athletic Field (1 Casarella Way).  

Bronxville classes begin at 6 AM, 10 AM, and 6:30 PM.  We will meet at the Lower Boyscout Field (near the baseball field) located at  1820 Midland Avenue.  All classes last one hour.

What types of exercises are included in the program?

We strive for total fitness, which demands the selection of many different types of exercise. For cardio conditioning, we run, skip rope (don’t worry if your not good at skipping rope, we have ways around that), and do a variety of footwork and callisthenic drills. For improved flexibility, we combine dynamic and static stretches as well as yoga, kickboxing, and other martial arts drills.  To develop strength and power, a mixture of bodyweight and partner-assisted exercises, along with resistance bands and some dumbbell work are used. In addition, you can expect plenty of core conditioning, circuit-style training, obstacle courses and more. You will never see the same exact workout twice.

What do I need to bring?

An exercise mat, one set of small hand weights (2 to 8 lbs.), A water bottle, running shoes, and a positive attitude. You can conveniently purchase any of the aforementioned equipment from our online store or, if you prefer, from local department stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, or Sports Authority.

What can you hope to achieve from camp?

Every individual responds differently according to the effort they put forth and their individual make-up. We think effort makes the biggest difference. Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway. Few individuals ever reach the limits of human potential. We believe in you. The greater your dedication and commitment the greater your results. The more closely you follow the strategies we develop for you based on your personal assessment the more body fat you will lose and the more firm your legs, buttocks, and overall body will become. You will get stronger. You will be more confident. You will gain muscle if you choose. You will look and feel the best you have in years.

Why should you participate?

We truly believe your health is your greatest asset. Without it, it is much more difficult to enjoy or cope with the many things that confront us in life. The investment in your well-being will pay dividends for years to come and yield a host of new friends who share and support your passion to be the best you can be.

What is my investment?

The investment per class is $17.50 if you come five days per week.  We offer two and three day memberships at a slightly higher per class rate.  These prices are just a fraction of the typical hourly fees charged by most personal trainers in the region ($40-$150).

When does the assessment take place?

The process of clearly identifying your goals and establishing the specific strategies necessary to ensure your personal success begins when you complete our online  Par-Q.  When we actually meet you we prefer, but do not require,  that you allow us to take a few basic measurements (weight, height, bodyfat percentage) for the purpose of evaluating your progress as time passes.  If you are interested in additional services such as nutrition consultations, meal planning, or personal training we will need some additional information from you prior to being able to offer you those services.

Will I be sore sometimes?

You may be sore for the first few days, but your body will adapt after that point provided you attend classes on a consistent basis.

What kinds of people attend camp?

All kinds of people.  Our programs are designed to challenge and inspire individuals of varying ability and exercise experience.

What is a typical day like at camp?

Never a dull moment with Vonster on the scene.  Each day presents new challenges intended to keep things fresh and suited to your ever improving levels of fitness.  You can count on a little running, dumbell and resistance band training, obstacle courses, and lots of core training each week.  Our top notch trainers will keep a watchful eye on your form to insure you safely get the best results possible from your workout.

When will I see results?

You will begin to feel better immediately.  The first change most people notice is how their clothes fit.  It is not unusual for people to lose one to two pounds per week.  We do not encourage people to lose more than this amount on a weekly basis because an excessive amount of lean metabolism driving muscle is lost.   This loss of lean muscle tends to encourage weight gain later on.
www.vonsterfit.com

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The fun and challenging way to get your body in shape. Vonster Fit Bootcamp will help you identify your goals and determine the safest,most effective, and fun ways for you to reach them. Classes are forming up now and in White Plains and Bronxville.

6 weeks of training for only £30 with Active Swansea

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 14, 2009 – Many of you have already converted your expensive gym memberships and are enjoying the benefits of the Active Swansea council corporate rate of only £20 a month.  
Now, for a 6 week period, your friends and family who have never been a direct debit Active Swansea customer can enjoy keeping fit for only £30 over the summer holidays - that works out at only £5 a week.
Dave Osborne, Indoor Leisure Manager said ““We are trying to encourage new customers to try out Active Swansea. As well as being value for money; because there are 6 centres across the city people will find there is a centre near their home or place of work.”
To qualify for the six week promotion, all you have to do is join at one of the 6 Active Swansea centres by this Sunday 19 July 2009.  The six weeks will then start on Monday 20 July.
The centres include Bishopston Sports Centre, Morriston Leisure Centre, Penlan Leisure Centre, Penyrheol Leisure Centre, Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre and Swansea Tennis Centre.
Visit http://www.activeswansea.com for full details.

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots Reviews - Scam Or Not? - Exposes The Unanswered Questions

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 13, 2009 – Fat Loss 4 Idiots Reviews - Scam Or Not?

After plunging in myself and thoroughly using the system, I am now ready to give to you MY fat loss 4 idiots review. I Also Know That almost all of the other Reviews online are Affiliates JUST making an attempt to sell the program and capture our emails without essentially putting the product to the test themselves. They are just trying to earn money and that Actually Ticks me off. When I try Products myself, I feel usually compelled to let others know of my Result. Good Or Bad. So Here is My Honest Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review.
First Off I wished To lose around 75-80 pounds. I found Fat Loss 4 Idiots to be Quite a DIFFERENT change from other weight loss and diet programs on the market. To Me it seems a large amount of the present weight reduction programs seem to focus in on trends or new dietary supplements etc. Also if you attempted any diet plan yourself you most likely feel as i do and that is that most all diet weight reduction systems are way too complicated or complex for me. They seem to demand you to truly change everything you routinely do. Fat Loss 4 Idiots breaks that mold. Im serious! Really serious!
Fat loss 4 Idiots is Truly a preferred program. Thats what made me first take notice.After using it myself now I will see why this is so. It is Truly primarily based on scientific research. What I like is you do not have to worry about Low Fat or low carbohydrate eating. The diet shows you the Right foods and most vital it shows you the right times to eat those foods. By Rotating your your foods and eating patterns you actually force quick metabolism and that then rips the fat away. Its straightforward to use. You actually get the precise directions to follow. You simply put in the foods that are your favorite then the program gives you precise directions. i love it, NO guesswork! Now you are told that in eleven days you may lose significant weight.
It completely worked for me!! No question. I am now 14 pounds lighter in only eleven days. I now need new pants. Hip Hip Hooray!!! Im so thrilled. I can not wait until the end of the subsequent eleven days. Guys, THIS WORKS. PERIOD!

You should ask your doctor before undertaking any diet, but I believe you can find they would counsel Fat Loss 4 Idiots to you.
Fat Loss 4 Idiots has become the Top product on the market. Now i know and see why. It Friggen works!

So Again Most Fat Loss 4 Idiots Reviews are created by Affiliates Trying to make money from us and most even try to get our e-mail address too. YIKES!! YIKES!!! So Here is what i suggest and what I myself Always do. I am going to the Main Site to order All my products. Of Course I am going to provide the Link to the Official Site Right Below.  

                                   

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Fat-Burning Secrets Of Twin Brothers who won “The Biggest Loser”

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2009 – (New York, NY)- Weight Loss twins share for the first time how they shad a combined total of 350 pounds. The “Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM)™”fat burning system which allowed them to skyrocket past the competition and win The Biggest Loser, Season 4!

Log ontohttp:// www.TruthAboutDietsCourse.com and access the entire patented system online. Bill and Jim practically take you by the hand and walk you through the system they used to shed 20 pounds a month for eight months. It includes the following:
1. A fitness guide called “Truth About Diets - The Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM™) Fat Burning System”
2. Bill and Jim’s Private Workout Videos
3. The RAM™ Instant Online Diet Generator
4. The RAM™ Program Diet and Activity Journal
5. Bill and Jim’s 4-Week Diet and Exercise Quick Start Blueprint
The Rapid Action Metabolism™ has been proven to enable consumers to:
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? Speed up your metabolism naturally
? Get rid of stubborn belly fat, cellulite, and excess flab
? Lose up to 20 lbs a month from simple tweaks to your diet and activities


Bill’s mantra on “The Biggest Loser” was: “To become half the man, so that he could be twice the man”, Bill went from weighing in at 334 lbs to 170 lbs, losing a total of 164 lbs. Jim was the biggest weight-loser on the show losing 186 pounds.
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Kettlebells And Surfing: How To Use One To Improve The Other, And Vice-versa.

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 08, 2009 – OUT OF THE BOX THINKING: SURFING AND KETTLEBELLS

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS


Swing hard. Lock tight. Stay focused.

Paddle hard. Charge in. Stay focused.
Two sets of actions requiring a quick and intense total muscular engagement, mental sharpness at the apex of the move and maintained concentration to continue with the movement performed.

In case you haven’t figured it out, I’m referring to the Kettlebell Swing and a surfer taking off into a wave! You have to completely engage your hips and glutes to push the bell forward, compress your abs and lats, pull your knees up and lock up tightly at the top of the swing and maintain your focus if you’re going for reps. Without focus, your form goes and you know what happens next. Same thing with surfing: you spot your wave in the lineup, turn your board around and start paddling like a maniac, every stroke as hard as if it were your last until the wave comes upon you and you pop up and charge onto the face of the wave and stay focused at every turn, taming the hydraulic energy the way you tame your arc in a snatch or control the up and down parts of your swing.
The similarities don’t end here. When the swell’s hitting, paddling back and forth, breaking through the waves to get back into the lineup can be quite exhausting. It’s like a VO2 Max, punctuated only by the lag between sets or your ability to catch one wave after another. Doesn’t matter if you’re tired, because when your interval timer beeps, you know you have to go for your required amount of reps in X amount of time, and if you slow down in your paddling, you ain’t catching that wave! Shallow breathing, “tchuh, tchuh, tchuh” is what gets you there!
Of course, one can draw just about any comparison between working with kettlebells and any other sport. I recall Pavel at my RKC Certification weekend talking about plyometrics and athletes who did jump squats increasing their vertical leap by 2/3 less that the group of athletes who only did KB snatches. How does this relate, you may wonder? Well, again, paraphrasing Pavel, there is no sports specific training for the general population, unless you’re knocking at the door of the Nationals in any discipline.

However, if you’re like me and have a hobby that requires a certain amount of strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance such as surfing (or basketball, archery, martial arts etc.) continue on with your general physical preparation (GPP) and simply go out and practice more of the sport itself!
If you’ve taken the RKC Certification Weekend Workshop, you’ve been drilled about the importance of the Swing and the Turkish Getup, which contain the fundamentals of movement. (I’m not going to explain the latter, because you probably know about it already and if you don’t, you can read Brett Jones’ essay on the Getup or download Geoff Neupert’s teleseminar with Brett about it.)
I intend to demonstrate that Kettlebell drills can literally be applied to any activity and how they mimic the activities’ movements (especially before the San Diego workshop which I KNOW will have a few surfers enrolled!), though focusing on surfing for the purpose of this article.
One of the biggest challenges in surfing is finding your balance. Here you are, standing on a piece of foam and fiberglass thinner than your kettlebell’s handle on a liquid surface with a body of water that is chasing you and threatening to collapse on top of you. Aside from expert longboarders who found that balance, most surfers stay pretty low upon take-off, particularly on a short board, whereas a newbie will more often than not try to stand upright right away, once they get past their knees, that is (in which case I recommend burpees on land and on your board). As a result, their legs are not solid, their upper body starts flailing and splash, off the board!
Observe the traditional surfing stance: low center of gravity, feet slightly turned out with the knees pointed in the same direction as the feet, solidly anchored at the heels and gripping the board with the toes. The back is straight, the chest is open. Looks like a deep squat to me!

When you watch surfers carving, i.e. doing turns, cutbacks and other tricks up and down the face of the wave, you’ll see them constantly shifting between a squat and a deadlift stance, sometimes with their back almost perpendicular to the face of the wave, seemingly defying gravity. Their hips generate the power to perform aggressive turns, their shoulders and upper body squared off in the direction of the movement, relaxed to the point of tension, compressing when snapping a turn. In a recent teleseminar hosted by Geoff Neupert, Brett Jones qualified his version of hard style training as “a crisp, athletic, fluid yet powerful movement”. The very essence of a surfer who makes their moves fluid, seamless.
Now, the catching of the wave and carving are the fun parts of surfing, almost the easy part. Before you get to your feet, you still need a solid ability to paddle and I’ve seen quite a few people who couldn’t even balance on their stomach without rolling over! So your paused goblet squats need to be supplemented with serious unilateral work through swings, snatches and presses! Snatches will provide the explosive hip power to pop up, as will swings, in addition to conditioning your lats and low back while lying prone on the board. Presses and swings (particularly on the downswing) will improve your paddling strength (all-out illegal snatches are also great for that, the same ones you use to establish your VO2 Max rep range).
Practicing your kettlebell drills, even the troubleshooting drills if you have areas that need your attention, to improve your kettlebell drills will improve your surfing, even if by the sheer conditioning you’ll get (especially if you’re landlocked or there is no swell for you to go out and surf!) and if you are considering surfing, or are a beginning surfer, you’ll develop skills that you can directly translate from your work with kettlebells on land to your performance in the water.
Because a surfer spends more time paddling than they do actually surfing (and sometimes, you can sit around for 20+ minutes before charging for a wave, along with the entire lineup!), endurance is the key. Below is a suggested program you can follow. While designed with surfing in mind, it doesn’t differ much from any other workout you may do with kettlebells. Remember, folks, we have 6 major moves we work off of. Variety comes from weight, reps, combinations of exercises and anything else your imagination calls for! All you need is one snatch-size kettlebell or one size below.
Warm-up:

-20 Burpees.

-2 sets of 10 single leg deadlift per leg, holding the KB with both hands.
Swings:

-3 sets of 5 single arm swings, without breaks in between hands (30 total non-stop reps).

-3 sets of 10 alternating swings.:30 between sets.

-2 sets of 20 two-handed swings. :10 between sets to reset.
Squats:

-Goblet squat, sitting “in the hole”, maintaining a straight back, open chest, “long spine”, shift your weight from one foot to the next, about 5 times each side.

-Reverse ladder  5-1“pause at the bottom” goblet squats :30 break in between.

-Front Squats: 3 sets of 5 per leg (no bounce).
Snatch-Military Press Complex:

-Alternating sides, ladder 1-5. Perform on complex on the left arm, switch arms by swinging one time and going up to the snatch on the other arm, continue until all repetitions are completed. Rest one minute in between and repeat cycle.

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New Legal Steroid Alternatives Offering Massive Muscle Gains Launched by SDI Labs

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 07, 2009 – Wellington, Florida – SDI-LABS has made its name by manufacturing top quality, effective 100% legal anabolic steroid alternatives and pro-hormones at discount prices for athletes and bodybuilders for years.  SDI-LABS caters to athletes looking to push the envelope with that extra edge to get a more explosive, extreme physique.  SDI-LABS has now made it easier to securely buy all of their legal anabolic steroid alternative supplements from the newly launched website, http://www.MailOrderAnabolics.com.  And, for a limited time you can save more with their ‘Buy 3 Get 1 Free’ offer!  Best of all, these supplements are accepted within major sports leagues and are not “banned” or considered “illegal” substances.  SDI-LABS offers natural steroid alternatives to combat the illegal drug abuse within baseball, football, bodybuilding and other professional sports.
Through the newly launched http://www.MailOrderAnabolics.com website you can find all the information you need to securely order SDI-LABS’ sophisticated new products.  These powerful steroid alternatives trigger massive increases of the same analogs of testosterone found in the body after oral administration of anabolic steroids such as Methandrostenolone (the active ingredient in the anabolic steroid DIANABOL®) and Stanazolol (the active ingredient in the anabolic steroid WINSTROL V®).
It’s a fact that athletes want to increase performance, decrease body fat, obtain bigger stronger muscles and gain an edge on the competition.  After years of dedicated research, SDI-LABS products, including D-BOl and Winni-V, have been unleashed along with a complete line of hardcore fat reducing and muscle building anabolic products. They are guaranteed to promote massive muscular gains fast! With the launch of the new website comes the introduction of SDI-LABS’ newest supplements, Anodrol Orals, Liquid D-BOL and Liquid WINNI-V. These highly anabolic products are being offered as a ‘Buy 3 Get 1 Free’ special for a limited time.  Finally, a true legal alternative to prescription anabolic steroids is available. These products are extremely powerful, yet are technically considered dietary supplements and available legally without a prescription.
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Do You Suffer With A Stiff Knee In The Morning? - Special Report On Ways To Deal With The Pain

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – How do your knees feel in the morning?
Do you have discomfort first thing in the morning or does the discomfort settle in during the morning. or afternoon hours?  
If you suffer from a stiff knee in the morning, you may have the onset of osteoarthritis, a condition that commonly affects the knees and causes the deterioration of the joint. Osteoarthritis is an incurable condition that can strike anyone at any age, although it is more common in older individuals.
There are other reasons why you may suffer from having a stiff knee as well.  Ligament or meniscus injuries can create this kind of problem as well.
Here are some ideas that you should think about if you have a stiff knee problem:
1.) Talk to your doctor
2.) Maintain a healthy weight
3.) Stick with an anti-inflammation diet
4.) Remain active
5.) Take painkillers when needed
6.) Wear a knee brace
Osteoarthritis is not a life threatening condition, although it can be crippling.  Unfortunate but true in many cases.  Ligament injuries and meniscus tears can feel crippling at times too. - Maybe you can relate?  If you experience a repeated stiff knee in the morning, you can stave off the effects and symptoms of this condition by taking the right steps.
Talk to your Doctor
Only your doctor can diagnose osteoarthritis or other knee ailments. You should not make the mistake of trying to diagnose these conditions on your own. Your physician will typically do a manual examination, ask you some important questions and may ask you to undergo an MRI or x-ray. This is nothing to be alarmed about and can help give you a firm diagnosis.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
If you are overweight, you will want to trim down in order to keep the stress off your knees. Most people who experience a stiff knee in the morning do so because they have osteoarthritis, ligament or meniscus problems and are overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce knee pain and inflammation in an otherwise stiff knee.
Remain Active (Physician approved activities please!)
If the doctor has diagnosed arthritis or osteoarthritis of the knee, then it is important that you remain active. While you may be tempted to stay off the knee because of pain, this may not help the condition and can hasten joint deterioration. Swimming and walking are two good exercises that can help your knee. Using a knee support and having proper shoe wear is important as well. Braces can really help you maintain proper knee alignment and the support that they provide can really help reduce your knee pain.
Take Painkillers, But Only When Needed
Painkillers can be addictive and cause a tolerance in the system. Moreover, pain killers can hurt your stomach. You should only take this kind of medication when absolutely necessary and if the pain is unbearable.
Wear a Knee Brace
A knee brace will support your knee by helping to maintain proper alignment. An affordable and low profile brace can help keep your knee from getting stiff and can help give you instant relief from the pain.
If you believe that you can benefit from pain reduction and increased stability due to the symptoms of osteoarthritis or other knee ailments then you should consider a knee support today. Many OA or "unloader" knee supports can be very effective for OA, and there are a myriad of different supports for meniscus and ligament issues as well.
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Idealbody4life Will Help You Lose Weight This Winter And Reward You For It!

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 06, 2009 – Forget Army style Boot Camps, were you get treated like a useless recruit rather then an individual with unique fitness goals. Idealbody4life treats each client as an individual and as a result our group classes have maximum of 12 people per class with 2 personal trainer. This allows us to make sure that each client receives personal attention in order to make sure that not only risk on injury is reduced but also to help achieve the desired results.
In order to lose weight and increase muscle tone here at Idealbody4life we believe that the workout plan should cover all aspects of fitness. Thus during our group classes we offer resistance training, boxing, pilates as well as cardio drills.
In order to provide further motivation to our clients, Idealbody4life is currently offering 5 free personal training sessions to any client who will lose 5 kilos in 5 weeks.
As part of the training strategy we recommend 4 training sessions a week, which will include 2 personal training sessions. Idealbody4life personal training team will arrange an easy to follow workout plan, which will be provided to the clients when not trained by the personal trainer.
Serge, owner of the Idealbody4life, believes that as part of any successful weight loss strategy, personal trainer need to not just train but also educate clients, in order to reduce client’s reliance on the personal trainer over time as well as to assist lifestyle change.

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Muscle Building Workout Routines - For Super Fast Results

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 03, 2009 – Considering the fact that everyone is different in age, size, shape, endurance and strength, different people are going to require different muscle building workout routines. These muscle building workout routines ideally should be carried out according to the recommendations of your family doctor or even better, an experienced personal trainer. However, in absence of that, there are many general muscle building routines which can be very effective that apply to most people.
Your mentality and attitude is one of the most significant factors to work on, as determination and sharp focus need to be maintained in order to receive the ideal results that you are looking for. This is one of the most important aspects to your success in building muscle and achieving that body you're striving for.
In your muscle building venture, it is important that you shed any excess fat that may be present, and build your muscle up. So, being keenly aware of your food intake is quite important in this whole process. As I've said in the beginning of this article, there is no one size fits all in your muscle building workout routines, so the types of foods you take in should be determined in relation to your current physical stature or status. However, the manner in which you consume these foods should generally remain the same. This would be eating about six to a maximum of eight small meals throughout the day, as opposed to three big ones. This helps boost your metabolism for achieving maximum results in body performance and burning of excess fat.
It is generally a good idea to eat carbs after every meal to keep the metabolism moving after each meal, as well. Supplements of protein may be taken every three or four hours or so, and you should try to avoid based food or snacks as much as you possibly can. Sleep and rest is also quite important, you should do your best at sleeping for at least eight hours every night.
Muscle building workout routines should consist of around 3-4 workouts every week, once again depending on your own personal needs. A person doing muscle building that plans on working out to take part in a body building competition would typically work out around six days of the week, taking maybe only one day out of the week for rest.
An individual desiring weight loss and tone muscle would only require around a few days a week. Getting enough rest in between your sets is extremely vital in getting your muscles to grow to their maximum stature or build. The larger weights should be utilized for building up your muscles more, whereas the smaller or lighter weights are to keep your currents muscles at their peak size or tone them up.
If you do happen to have a personal trainer, your muscle building routines should be looked over and reviewed frequently by them to be assured that the maximum effects are being attained and you are up to par with your full potential.
What are the muscle building workout routines that will work best for you?
Currently the number one rated muscle building program is Vince DelMonte's "No Nonsense Muscle Building."  A review of that program can be viewed here http://www.pcti-system.com/BuildMuscle/