To build upon a past post by Jennifer Calderone on the subject of GPP. I wanted to share a short video clip of one of my young athletes. The “G-man” demos one round of gpp for the camera, but we typically perform 2 or 3 rounds (4 to 6 minutes block) as a warm-up.
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With the world’s dependance on technology for communication, I can’t help but think back to a paper I wrote in college. I had proposed the idea that the Internet would severely restrict human contact. We would find ourselves alone, immersed within cyberspace, human interaction a thing of the past. I can’t help but chuckle to myself when I think about how incorrect I was in my assumption of technology and the part it would play in our lives years beyond 1997. The effects technology have had are completely opposite of what I proposed. Due to technology, we have gained access to global communications in the convenience of our own homes. It has made our world smaller allowing for convenient and frequent interactions in a matter of seconds. With just a simple click of the mouse anyone can communicate to hundreds of people anywhere in the world.
Even though technology has had a positive effect on communication it has also had some negetive effects as well. The ease and convenience that has made our lives easier has also made us lazy. We spend more hours sitting, surfing the web, and chatting than we do moving. As a result, I would like to remind everyone of the word, moderation. Moderation allows us to keep our lives balanced. Without it we end up losing sight of what is important especially in terms of health and well being.
Although technology is wonderful, it is important to get out exercise and live life. Keep your life balanced, contact a Renegade trainer today.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
I can’t. These two words are more powerful than most. I posted a blog with a similar topic several weeks back but am revisiting it because I feel so strongly about it. There is nothing more frustrating to hear someone utter these words as they are the difference between success and failure. If you believe you can you will be able to do whatever it is you set out to do. On the other hand, when you say “I can’t,” the brain and body will immediately shut down. You are setting yourself up for failure. “I can’t” will hold you back from success. In terms of fitness the brain is powerful even if the body is not physically advanced; being able to safely push forward and continue is the only way to improve. Similarly, this holds true for all obstacles in life. The moment you believe you can’t any chances of accomplishment or improvement is over. I would also suggest not over thinking something, just do it. Over time it won’t even be a question as to whether you can or can’t, you just will.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
Boston, MA
Travel provides a unique opportunity and education unlike any other. It is one thing to read about distant places and observe photos in books but it is quite another when physically present. It is far too easy to remain stoic about others dire living conditions when so far removed from the situation. Viewing an event from a television screen makes it seem surreal and with a simple click of a button it disappears. It is quite another case when witnessing severe living conditions and other desperate situations humans endure before your very eyes.
Having lived in the same city my entire life, I often complained about the city and all of the troubles that lay within its boundaries. Yet in 2007 for the first time in my life I traveled outside the US to Belize. It was an experience far beyond what any book could every teach me. I realized for the first time how many “luxuries” I truly have and how others live without basics items I often took for granted. On a day trip beyond the confines of the resort, we were brought to an area where the natives did not have running water and their shelter consisted only of small huts. Upon return to the US, I did not view things the same way. As a result, I fully believe everyone must travel outside the US to fully comprehend how lucky we are.
Please keep this in mind and in wake of the recent Haitian earthquake and please help our friends in Haiti. Go to Renegadestyle.com and purchase ONE item of clothing, in return Renegade will donate THREE to individuals in Haiti.
Renegade is not a business that cares only about profit but is truly concerned with improving the lives of others.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
Do you believe hypertrophy is a sign of athleticism? Today, we are consumed with the visual and are led to believe that certain physiques and body types are more beautiful and more valuable than others. Yet these images are not indicative of function, health, or athleticism. However, many males still spend hours in the gym lifting different body parts creating overly inflated muscles, because they believe this will make them a better athlete. The problem with this is hypertrophy is counterproductive to speed and other elements essential to being a great athlete. Most of these pumped up individuals are far from athlete and in fact clumsy. That is a result of isolating the muscles and not training the body as one unit. The systems within the body do not communicate as they should and fail to be fluid and graceful. These same pumped up, seemingly strong, males that can lift or squat hundreds of pounds, will very often fail when attempting to hold up their own body weight in a simple table exercise.
If your current workout regimen is focused only on hypertrophy than it is missing other essential components of true athletic training. Contact a Renegade Trainer in your area.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
Hordonhealth.com
I’ve posted several blogs regarding nutrition because it is crucial to achieving results and health. I know this firsthand, as prior to any certifications; I was like many of you. I had no idea what to eat but was looking to become healthy and increase energy. I was taking cardio kickboxing classes three times per week to shed some additional weight but often found myself with little energy to propel me through the hour long classes. I had reduced my carbohydrate intake but not changed much else about my eating habits. In fact, I still recall the frequent trips to Subway after class. Finally, frustrated with the diet info that was out there, I began my own research into what constituted healthy foods. I began to integrate these foods into my diet and got rid of all else, especially trips to Subway and other processed foods. As a result, my energy level increased and my body fat decreased. Every week I shed more weight. What had originally taken me six months to loose 10 pounds with exercise alone, now only took me three months by combining both exercise and nutrition. Best of all I am now healthy and fit.
I am currently a certified nutrition manager and personal trainer. For more information, please contact me. Nutrition appointments are handled via phone so location is not an issue.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
The definition of health needs to be redefined. Health is not the next fad diet. It is not the next exercise craze and it is certainly not just a matter of losing weight. Skinny does not mean healthy. A lean person can be as unhealthy as an overweight one. In terms of health and weight loss, the only way to obtain health is through a proper diet of healthy foods and regular exercise. Most individuals, as a result of misinformation, view weight loss incorrectly. Instead of attempting to get healthy, they attempt to lose weight when in fact it should be the other way around. A lean figure is a result of health. If you are consuming the correct foods and working out regularly, the body will become lean and toned as body fat decreases.
For more information on changing your definition of health, please contact me.
Jennifer Calderone
jcfitnessfirst@gmail.com
Recently, while out to dinner I began observing many of the patrons at the restaurant as I waited in anticipation for my order of filet. I noticed several women wearing revealing attire and began to think about why this is. I arrived at the conclusion in the oddest of ways. My dinner arrived and the petite filet looked divine, I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it. It was grilled perfectly, slightly pink on the inside with juices intact. I cut a piece and bit in, however, my palette quickly became overwhelmed with salt and could barely taste the meat. This fine piece of meat was ruined with salt. Suddenly, I began to think of scantily clad women in the same regard, “over salted.” I came to the conclusion the reason why many women dress in such a revealing manner is to overcompensate for being overweight, underweight, insecure, unhealthy mentality and/or physically. By employing over-the-top clothing, make-up, and hair, attention is redirected to something other than their flaws.
Instead of optimizing beauty from the standpoint of health by eating properly and working out regularly, many women buy into quick fix topical solutions. These can never do for beauty what a diet of nutritious food and exercise can. For more on this topic don’t miss the January issue of DMC.
Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
Now that 2010 is upon us, I have already witnessed an influx of individuals at the gym. Whether it is due to new year’s resolutions to get fit and healthy, lose weight or simply due to the excess calories consumed over the long holiday season, this is one of the busiest times of the year for gyms and healthclubs. Most individuals begin the year with the best of intentions, yet as the days pass, weeks progress these good intentions slowly begin to fade. For many, it may only take a day of poor eating or not working out to throw them completely off track. They never return to the gym or initiate a cycle of poor eating that doesn’t stop. However, this does not have to be the case. Don’t become defeated because you’ve fallen off track. If you miss a day at the gym or make a bad food choice, forgive yourself and simply return to the gym and begin to eat better the very next day or at the very next meal. Remember two days of not working out is better than 6 months of not moving and one bad choice is better than weeks of poor choices.
It is important to cut yourself some slack when adopting new habits and making a lifestyle change. For more tips and continued motivation throughout the year, contact a Renegade trainer in your area.
Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
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Over the holidays I went away to visit family in Pennsylvania. Determined to work out, especially after endless hours sitting in a car, and no gym nearby I was forced to be creative. However, utilizing the principals of Renegade and the family farm, I was able to put together a great workout that was far different than what I am normally accustom too. The farm with its uneven terrain, hills, and acres of land, provided a variety of unique physical challenges. At each and every turn, I kept my body working hard never knowing what to expect. Best of all, I was able to perform a wide array of movements just with what was present. My workout consisted of a 15 minute jog both up and downhill, bear crawls, push-ups, log tosses, sprints uphill, depth jumps, and stair sprints. For those that travel often or enjoy variety, please understand a tremendous workout can occur anywhere.
As you begin your own physical journey of 2010 keep in mind thinking outside the box often serves one far better than staying trapped within. Contact a Renegade trainer in your area.
Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health
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