ML Athletics Fitness Programs for Groups, Corporate Companies, Personal Training, Small Group Training, Bootcamps, Nutrition, Supplementation and Designing Individualized Workout Programs. Serving Danvers, Billerica, Malden, Winchester and All Surrounding Middlesex, Northshore Area Residents. Fit Body Stop Studio by ML AThletics, 655 Boston Rd, Billerica MA 01821 Classes include TRX, KettleBell, Personal Training, Nutrition Classes, & more, visit http://www.mlathletics.com
Thursday, December 23, 2010
12 Week Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, Malden, & Lynnfield Body Transformation Bootcamp Challenge
Synergy 60™ Fitness is Offering A Fast and Effective Way to Lose Fat –
ML Athletics Fitness Programs & Lynnfield Bootcamp, North Shore’s fastest growing Fitness Boot Camp Providers, announces an exclusive 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge. With multiple locations: Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, and their Partner Location in Malden at the Malden YMCA as well as Rebecca's Lynnfield Bootcamp.
Michael LoColle has designed this program for those serious about getting back into shape. This intense challenge will deliver visible results in only 12 weeks. To achieve the best results, a 100% commitment is required. Michael understands that the only way to achieve your fitness goals is to fully commit to a program and one that has been proven to work.
Michael LoColle has over 2 decades of experience in the Fitness, Strength and Conditioning field as well as Nutrition Programming.
Michael & Rebecca are introducing a proven scientific approach to weight-loss using what they refer to as Synergy 60™ Fitness.
By integrating this system, which includes supportive eating and supplementation along with intense but fun workouts shows that you can lose weight.
Michael LoColle is incorporating this 12 week contest with their popular boot camps in Danvers, Winchester, Billerica, Partner locations with Rebecca LeSaffre in Lynnfield and Malden at the Malden YMCA. They are proud to be fitness professionals that offer a structured program with results.
“Synergy 60™ Fitness” is not like ordinary gyms, or other programs that offer an infomercial promotion to get you signed up, and then forget about you. They want to help you understand what works for you and your body. No gimmicks, no lies, just results."
Once you sign up you are eligible to participate in the 12 week contest and earn great prizes including a free 1 month membership to Boot camp.
The contest is being broken down into multiple categories and based on certain criteria such as: attendance, attitude, effort, improvement, weight loss, inches lost, endurance.
There will be 1 winner from each location.
Contest begins on Monday, January 10th and ends on Friday April 1st, this is a 12 week challenge and you must be willing to participate for the entire 12 weeks and adhere to all rules and guidelines. Rules & Guidelines are available here:
Danvers Bootcamp, Billerica Bootcamp, Malden Bootcamp, Winchester Bootcamp and Lynnfield Bootcamp Locations listed below:
Danvers BootCamp Morning held at the Danvers YMCA 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday
Danvers BootCamp Evening held at the Danvers YMCA 7:15-8:15pm Monday and Thursday
Billerica BootCamp Morning held at Flip City Gymnastics 6-7am Tuesday and Thursday
Billerica BootCamp Evening held at Flip City Gymnastics 7:15-8:15pm Tuesday and Thursday
Billerica Saturday Morning Bootcamp held at Flip City Gymnastics 7:30-8:30am can be combined with either the morning or evening class for a 3 day program!
Winchester Bootcamp Morning held at USA Tumble Kids on River Street 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday
Winchester Bootcamp Evening held at USA Tumble Kids on River Street 7-8pm Mon-Wed-Thursday
Malden BootCamp held at the Malden YMCA 6-7am Mon-Wed-Friday
Malden Bootcamp Evening held at the Malden YMCA 6-7pm
Mon-Wed Nutrition Class held on Monday Evenings and Bootcamp held on Wednesday Evenings
Lynfield Morning Bootcamp is held at the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St, Lynnfield on Mon-Wed-Friday 5:45-6:45 am
To register for the “Synergy 60” 12 Week Body Transformation Challenge and these locations Danvers, Billerica, Winchester, & Malden Visit http://www.mlathletics.com/ and fill out the online form
You may also register by calling Michael at
978.269.4070 or emailing fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com
Information regarding ML Athletics Boot Camp Program is available at
http://www.mlathletics.com/
To Register for Lynnfield Bootcamp or Malden Bootcamp visit: http://www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com/
You may also register for Lynnfield or Malden by calling Rebecca at 781-665-0343 or emailing rebecca@lynnfieldbootcamp.com
A Strong Body Creates A Strong Mind
Michael LoColle is the local Fitness Expert to Northshore area Danvers, Billerica, Malden, Winchester residents, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and ASFA Group Fitness/Boot Camp Instructor.
You can contact him by email at fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com or by phone at 978.269.4070.
Michael LoColle, Owner ML Athletics
Direct Phone: 978.269.4070
Email: fitnesscoach.michael@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mlathletics.com/
Rebecca LeSaffre is the owner of Lynnfield Boot Camp, and is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, a NESTA Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, a SCW Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp Instructor, and a NESTA Certified Outdoor Fitness Trainer. In addition to her certifications, Rebecca will graduate in May from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
You can contact her at 781-665-0343, via email: Rebecca@lynnfieldbootcamp.com or visit her web site http://www.lynnfieldbootcamp.com/
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
12 Week Body Transformation Fat Loss Challenge ML Athletics Danvers & Billerica Boot Camp Ending Results
Hey All,
What an incredible 12 weeks we had with harder than normal workouts, boosted intensity levels, and just plain old sweat….
It certainly isn’t easy to choose the winner of any competition. It’s especially difficult when everybody puts their heart and soul into it- something that specifically typifies a body transformation contest. It’s important for everyone to realize that no matter who is the official winner of the contest, everybody who participated wins.
“A transformation contest gives that extra boost that many people need to push out of their comfort zone to finally make the complete commitment to change their bodies, and to change their lives. Sure, not everybody can win a prize. But certainly everybody wins because of the fact that the contest made everybody step up their game. The fact of the matter is that the group as a whole achieved better results than they would have without the friendly competition that constantly pushed them to get better.
I want to say thank you to everyone who participated as you all Killed it in my book and we saw some incredible results over a very small period of time. Remember we talk about living the life through being Healthy and if that is done the side effect is weight loss.
I can’t wait to see what the next 12 weeks hold for you as we are going to push you harded than ever before.
With over 121 inches and over 87lbs lost in just 12 weeks you can see how incredible these results are!
The Biggest Loser winners are listed below:
Winners were chosen based on percentage of Body Fat Lost and Inches Lost. We had a winner from each class.
Kristin Powderly lost 9.8lbs and 5 inches total
Andrea Dutile lost 15lbs and 19 inches total
Jean Treacy lost 5.8lbs and 11.75 inches total
Christine Cronin lost over 5lbs and 6.50 inches total
Please help me in congratulating them as they have done an outstanding job!
I also want to take a moment and announce the first ever ML Athletics Award Winners:
The KILLZ IT award which is awarded to the person that drives through each and every Danvers or Billerica Boot Camp workout with intensity.
Jeff Carlton from Danvers receives the KILLZ IT award
Christine Cronin from Danvers receives the KILLZ IT award
Janice Roberts from Billerica receives the KILLZ IT award
Heather Murphy from Billerica receives the KILLZ IT award
The Motivator award which is awarded to the person who helps to inspire and encourage others to push through each workout, giving it their all.
Andrea Brancato-Walke receives the MOTIVATOR award
The Warrior award is awarded to the person who 1. Has the best attendance in more than a year being with ML Athletics and 2. Pushes through each day even when they are hurt, sore, and feeling just plain lousy but still manage to bring it in and give it their all.
Dina Paskowski receives the WARRIOR award
Here are some of the prizes being awarded to the winners. Winners also receive a Biggest Loser Award!
- $25 Gift Certificate 9 Elm American Bistro Danvers
- Ultimate Makeover by Jamie Calorusso Salon ($100 value) Services Only
- 3 Months FREE Boot Camps for YOU ($315 value)
- 1 One-Month FREE Boot Camps Pass for NEW Friend or Family ($115 value)
- Full Body Massage with Denise V. McGarry ($100 value) Boston Location
- Jeannie Capiello Free Angelic Intuitive Reading & pair of earrings from the Ciao Bella Studio Angel collection ($95 value)
- Transitions Supplements, ranging from Carb Blockers to Weight Management tools ($40 or more in value)
*Prizes above differ with location.
Thank you all for making this a success and each one of you have pushed your individual limits and with that inspire others saying it can be done…
Awesome Job to everyone!
Your Fit Coach
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
3 Tips for Eating for Success # 2
Tip #1 - Fill in that Bad Diet gap.
Most people suffer from mindless eating at some point in the day.
It could be between work and dinner, maybe dinner and bedtime.
So you have to make sure that you are ready for that point in the day,
What’s the easiest way to do that? Prepare small healthy snacks.
Cut up vegetables have them ready in a sip lock bag or container,
slice up a piece of fruit with a tablespoon of all natural P&B.
These small snacks will tide you over until it’s time to have your bigger meal.
After dinner, if your craving hits, mix up a protein shake with some strawberries,
That will tide you over.
Tip #2 – So simple but yet not done enough. Enjoy your food and chew it longer.
If you are not zipping through your meal at 200mph then you will eat longer and feel fuller longer.
Tip #3 – I find that most people don’t get enough water in a day and
That’s when you start having cravings for food. That craving is actually
Dehydration and being mistaken for food cravings. Make sure you are drinking
Water throughout the day to help in keeping you full longer.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I know I stress this all the time this is just a quick reminder of how important it is……
Ok, so you're working your butt off. You're sweating. You're hustling. You're getting that exercise "high." Heck, not only are you now enjoying your workouts, but you want to learn more about how to make them more effective.
That's great!
It never ceases to amaze me how most people don't give their bodies a second thought. They think they just go to the gym...walk on the treadmill...throw some weights around...go home and eat whatever...
Seriously, the human body is the most complicated piece of machinery on the planet. Do they really think there's ZERO science behind exercise? Do they really think they can just eat whatever is in their fridge after working their butts off?
I dunno, maybe it's just me, but it drives me a little crazy when people look at fitness as nothing more than guesswork. Actually, it's a little infuriating.
Take post-workout nutrition, for example. Does it make sense that there be an OPTIMAL way to fuel your body after all the demands you make of it during your training session? Of course it does!
Bottom line: Recent studies have shown that a carbohydrate AND protein formula is more effective for rapid replenishment of muscle glycogen after exercise than a carbohydrate only supplement of equal carbohydrate or caloric content.
In other words, just drinking a "sports drink" after your workout doesn't cut it. The research indicates you need to fuel your body with just the right combo of carbs AND protein. And yes, this is hyper-critical to optimizing your efforts.
Here are two more things you need to know about getting the most bang for your workout buck:
1) As a proud Prograde Partner I'm pumped to let you know that Prograde Workout is now available on a FREE trial basis. There's just a small S & H fee.
2) On the link below you can also learn more about the research study on post-workout nutrition.
Yes, Prograde Workout recovery drink is based on this very research. It provides the right combo of protein and carbs that your body craves after a tough training session.
Just click this special link right here and find out for yourself how you can try it for FREE:
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Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
PS - If you want to optimize your efforts then you owe it to yourself to try Prograde Workout and see the results for yourself.
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PPS - Don't forget that January 8th is the cutoff for the 12 Week Fat Blast Body Transformation Challenge. This Challenge is for Both the Danvers Bootcamp at the YMCA and Calvary Episcopal Church as well as both classes for the Billerica Bootcamp held at Flip City Gymnastics.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #3
So far we've talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.
Now let's talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring them.
Chew your food slowly.
That might not seem it, but that is a BIG TIME tip.
Enjoy your favorites by taking your time eating them. That may mean finding a quiet space to eat when at a loud party. But it will be worth the little bit of extra effort.
And it's going to take about 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full. So take your time. Enjoy every bite with zero guilt.
Again, this might seem too simple, but it's not. It really can be this easy if you stay focused on your plan.
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Your Fit Coach,
Mike
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Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today's tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying away from the booze…..
Look, a drink or two isn't going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three...
I'm not getting on my soap box here. I'm just telling you something you already know:
Booze leads to bad decisions.
And in this case, we're talking about bad eating decisions.
When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calorie’s from the cocktails is one thing. But really it's the extra calories you chew that start to add up.
One piece of cake turns to two...
A handful of chips turns into a bag...
The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes...into your belly...
You get the picture. ;-)
Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
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P.P.S. Don't forget to visit http://www.mlathletics.com Get ahead of the pack and sign up now!!! Space is becoming increasingly limited.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1
I know you know this.
You know you know this.
Fail to plan, plan to fail.
You can't just HOPE you're going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can't just do the same old things you've been doing. You can't just miss breakfast, have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and not go a little insane on the cheese platter ;-)
You have to plan your meals.
You have to plan your workouts.
You have to set your goals in stone.
You don't want to be the person that comes out of the holidays 5 to 10 pounds heavier, do you?
If you don't plan your strategy from preventing it, well, you can PLAN on getting some new clothes that fit your new size. This is far from doom and gloom. You can still enjoy your favorite foods at parties. You can still have a great time. But what you can't do is just free-for-all it and stuff your face with everything put in front of you. You know that.
Tell you what: Plan on taking a nice 30 minute walk this weekend and do some solid thinking about what your plan will be, and when you get back home, put it on paper and commit to it.
And think about how great you'll feel about yourself when January comes after you've followed your plan. Oh, and be sure to reward yourself to by doing something special for yourself.
Always treat yourself when you know you’ve been good all week!
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach,
Mike
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P.S. - Don't forget to jump in and secure your spot for January's ML Athletics Billerica or Danvers Bootcamps. Free Trial last week of January Visit: http://www.mlathletics.com
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
It's recommended that we eat 6-10 fruits and vegetables a day. Here in the States it is reported the actual average of fruits and veggies eaten each day is just 2.
Yup, just 2, Now, I don't know where you stand on this, but overall, it really is a sad state of nutritional affairs.
But do not despair! It's not that tough to get more fruits and veggies in each day.
Here are some super simple tips to get you started:
1) Buy 'em pre-chopped
Look, I can be lazy, too ;-) There's nothing wrong with not wanting to go through the hassle of having to chop up fruits and veggies. If you want to buy them pre-chopped go ahead. It's much better for you than not eating them.
2) Carry 'em with you
Load up a plastic baggie with your pre-chopped veggies and bring them to work. Seriously, see how easy this can be!
3) Add real fruit to your yogurt
Have some yogurt for breakfast and add some fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
It's that simple!
Until Next Time!
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. The end of the year is almost here! Soon you will have to make your New Years Resolution and most people promise to get back into shape. Did you know that 90% of people do not stay committed to goals when made as a New Years Resolution.
Don't wait until then start now and get in before the rush. You'll be that far ahead of everyone else and not to mention closer to a beach ready body!!! Hey it's New England and before you know it the snow will be gone but those love handles won't be.
Start NOW!!! Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to see how other's have been benefiting from this program!
Here are your Location, Days, and Times for the ML Athletics Bootcamp Programs:
Danvers YMCA
Danvers Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Morning Danvers YMCA Indoor Boot Camp
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings at 6am – 7am
Danvers Calvary Episcopal Church
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:15pm-8:15pm
Billerica Bootcamp located at:
27 Cook Street at Flip City Gymnastics
Billerica Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings at 6-7am
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings at 7:15-8:15pm
Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to register for our upcoming session!
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Protein and Fat Loss
It takes about 25-27 calories to digest and utilize about 100 calories of protein, this means that your net consumption of calories is about 75 calories.
This is called the Thermic Effect of Food.
If you eat protein at every meal then you are forcing your body to work more and burn more calories basically burning fat!
Carbs take about 4-5 calories to digest and utilize about 100 calories of Carbs.
Don’t know what type of protein you need to use,
Well here is a list of some of the common proteins that you can add to your day:
Chicken
Lean Meat
Eggs, egg whites
Fish, Salmon, haddock
Beans
Protein Shakes: Some great shakes are listed here and I know most of my campers are really starting to utilize the benefits of what a protein shake can do for you.
Check out these sites for your protein sources if you’re looking for more protein for every dollar spent.
www.warriorstrengthcoach.getprograde.com and Supplements101 remember stick with the whey protein isolates for more protein absorption.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Turkey Day Protein Pancakes & Abs and Butt Bodyweight Workout from ML AThletics Boot Camp
It's been a great year here at ML Athletics. And I'm very grateful for you being a part of that success. This week being Thanksgiving I want to make sure I'm showing you how grateful I am.
But before I do... Let's get serious for a moment. You're going to eat a LOT of food this Thursday. You know it. I know it. And that's ok. I'm sure you've been working out just a little bit harder to prepare for it, right? ;-)
And I know you're going to get a good workout in on Thursday before you chow down, right?
Now, besides that, I also want to remind you one thing you do NOT want to do on Thursday is skip meals so you can stuff yourself with one big one. That's a no-no.
You still need to start your day right by boosting your metabolism with a solid breakfast. So here's a delicious Protein Pancakes recipe.
Thanks to the protein in the recipe your blood sugar won't go crazy like it can just by eating a huge stack of pancakes with sugary syrup. Nope, this recipe will fill you up, nourish your body and give your metabolism just the boost it needs.
You can get the Protein Pancakes recipe at
http://warriorstrengthcoach.getprograde.com/prograde-pancake-recipe.html
Be sure to let me know how you like it. I have tried it and it's pretty good
Now your Turkey Day Home Body Weight Workout to burn those extra calories before you chow down.....
Make sure to keep your abs tight on each and every exercise below creating a strong mid-section.
Side View Front View
Jump Squats
Start End
Frog Squats
Start End
Start Mid End
Start End
Start End
Your Fit Coach
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
ML Athletics Bootcamp Shares 2 Little Known Fat Burning Facts
Carbs, carbs, carbs. That's what everyone seems to want to talk about. How do I avoid carbs?
Well, what you should be talking about instead is, "How do I get more lean Protein into my eating plan?"
Now THAT is the right question.
You see, Protein is where it's at. Check out these two little known facts about protein:
1) Protein requires more calories to digest than carbs or fat. This is called the "thermic effect of food." In other words, your body uses more calories to digest protein than other nutrients.
Pretty sneaky, huh?
2) Protein provides satiety. That's a fancy way of saying you feel fuller for longer when you eat protein.
Good sources of Lean Protein come from foods such as:
Fish, eggs, poultry, lean beef...
But some people have trouble eating enough protein each day. Some people would like it to be more convenient for them.
Over the last couple of days since my last blog post 3 Tips to Using Protein Shakes I was asked what brands are good when it comes to protein shakes.
Well truthfully there are a million different kinds of protein on the market and making a decision about which one is the best is somewhat difficult with so many to choose from.
Different proteins have different benefits:
Casein Protein - Slow digesting protein powders.
Egg Protein - Proteins that contain 100% egg protein.
Low Carb Protein - Proteins with under 10g of carbs per serving.
Milk Protein Isolate - Proteins that contain 100% milk protein concentrate.
Night-Time Protein - Formulated to be consumed just before sleep with slow-release / absorption being emphasized.
Soy Protein - Healthy protein source.
Whey Protein Blends - A blend of both Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate.
Whey Protein Concentrate - Concentrates typically contain 75 to 80% protein and are less expensive than Isolates.
Whey Protein Isolate - Isolates supply the highest percentage of protein (typically 90% or greater) and are filtered to remove nearly
My opinion is to stick with the proteins that offer the highest percentage of protein which is Whey Protein Isolate and here is one that I have used that is pretty good mixed up:
I use some of the different proteins mentioned above throughout the day, here is where I get my proteins as buying them in a store can be a bit more pricy I take my time to shop online where you get a better bargain and more protein for the money spent. That’s always a good thing!
Here is a link to some of the proteins I use: Supplements101 as an online store to purchase my proteins and some of my other supplements I use. Whey Gold Standard by Optimum Nutrition is a protein product that I have used from their site.
I have also used Prograde Nutrition’s Protein as well: Prograde Protein
The choice is yours when it comes to taste as there are different flavors to choose from, but remember one thing, you get what you pay for. So just because something is cheap doesn’t mean it’s the best and has the highest quality. Your body is worth it!
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Monday, November 9, 2009
3 Tips to Using Protein Shakes
Here is a question I got last week regarding when, how, with what to use protein shakes.
I went out and bought the whey protein mix today. I was wondering a couple things:
1. When is the best time for me to be having this in order to get the most out of it?
2. It says to mix one scoop with 8 oz of water, that doesn't seem like much is that enough or should I be doubling it?
3. I find that I am usually crashing at 3:30 in the afternoon when I slow down, should I be having a second one at that time?
Here are your answers.
1. Best times to use the shakes to get the most out of them is Before and After your workouts and I prefer to have one as soon as I wake up as it's easy and it gets your blood sugar to rise quickly which is what you need after many hours of fasting.
2. The 8oz of water is up to you, it's all about consistency if you like it a bit thicker or a bit more watered down that is up to you. Try different amounts to see what you like better.
3. I would recommend a shake in the afternoon if you are crashing but that is usually due to a lack of sugar and I mean good sugar so have a shake with say a piece of fruit or a cup of mixed fruit.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. Danvers Bootcamp evening class held at the Calvary Episcopal Church just about maxed out, space available for 2 more people and then we are closing it off. First 2 to fill out the form on the site get first dibs. http://www.mlathletics.com/bootcamp
We still have some spots available for the Morning Danvers YMCA Bootcamp and Billerica Bootcamps. Get in now before they fill up.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
ML Athletics Transformation End of Week #2
I attached the video from my workout today with a bit more intensity than I had from my previous couple of transformation videos. Your body takes about 2-4 weeks to adjust to a new routine and you have to take into account your lifestyle as well and how quickly you can get things together.
You will see that I am using a heavier weight combined with cardio interval training using a tri-set/superset combo.
What does that mean? A tri-set is 3 exercises back to back for 3 different body parts. A superset is a combo of two or more exercises for the same body part.
Here is my workout broken down for 11/3/09
1. Dumbbell Chest Press X as many as I can do
2. Dumbbell Chest Fly X as many as I can do
3. Dumbbell Shoulder Press X as many as I can do
4. Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise X as many as I can do
5. One Arm Dumbbell Row X as many as I can do
6. Double Arm Dumbbell Back Fly X as many as I can do
Transformation video from end of week #2
Until Next Time
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
90 Day Body Transformation Workout 1
So here it is my 90 Day Body Transformation. When I was working a regular job which is the normal 9-5 but we all know that it’s really much more than that, I was able to really focus on myself since my days were very much routine, with breaks, lunches, a few minutes here and there for myself.
Well about 6 months ago my personal life and work life was completely rearranged and I went from working for someone to working for myself. My days are actually longer and the chaos has made it challenging to focus on myself. My days are very much normal in a certain sense, kids, house projects, long work hours, chaos. I am still eating well (should be better), working out (not as intense).
The last 6 months have been crazy and well the important thing is to get back on track as quickly as possible. It’s ok if you let yourself go but how quickly are you going to get yourself back on track.
So here is what I am doing, I am going to chronicle my 90 day transformation for you step by step, with workouts that I am doing, the types of foods I will be eating, nutrition tips and fitness tips to help you along in your own transformation.
You will get to see my transformation and how I get back into shape day by day. To stay connected and watch me go through my transformation you can follow me on http://twitter.com/mlathletics for up to the minute info about what I am doing, or friend me on facebook to get first look at my workouts as they get uploaded http://www.facebook.com/michael.locolle
We all get busy and the first thing to go is our workouts and taking care of ourselves. I am making my commitment to myself and to everyone out there. I have just put myself out there and made it so I can’t fail meaning I am now accountable to you!
Check out my first video in the series:
ML Athletics Boot Camp Instructor 90 Day Body Transformation Video 1
Until Next Workout
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Danvers Bootcamp Pre/Post Workout Meal Choices
I put together a list of good choices of pre/post workout meals. Remember there is a difference in what you eat before and after your workouts.
I'd suggest the bulk of the calories in the pre-workout meal come from carbohydrates. Because your body depends on glycogen stores to fuel your workout, you'll need something to fill those stores. As you'll be leaving some time before you workout, choose some low-GI carbohydrates to ensure a steady release of energy and avoid a crash before you’re workout .
Why Low GI Carbs? A low GI diet is based on foods with a lower ranking according to the glycemic index. The glycemic index (GI) is a system for rating carbs, according to how fast they raise our blood sugar levels. The higher the GI a food, the faster the rise in our blood glucose.
The glycemic index separates foods into three categories:
- High Glycemic Index Foods (GI 70+), cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels.
- Intermediate Glycemic Index Foods (GI 55-69) causing a medium rise in blood-glucose.
- Low Glycemic Index Foods (GI 54 or less), causing a slower rise in blood-sugar.
I listed below some of the lower GI foods:
Glycemic Index of Fruit:
Apple 38
Cherries 22
Grapefruit 25
Grapes 46
Kiwi 52
Orange 44
Pear 38
Plum 39
Glycemic Index of Vegetables:
Broccoli 10
Cabbage 10
Carrots 49
Green Peas 48
Lettuce 10
Mushrooms 10
Onions 10
Red Peppers 10
Sweet Potato 54
Good combo’s of fats are good to add to this meal as well if you choose such as cashews, almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, low or no salt peanuts as this will keep amino acids in your blood throughout and after your workout.
Fats contain 9 calories per gram of fat and that makes them a great source of high sustaining energy for a workout!
Check out the GI on the following Fats:
Glycemic Index of Nuts:
Cashews 22
Peanuts 14
Walnuts 15
I was asked the question is there a difference between peanuts and the rest and yes there is. It comes down to the way they are processed. Peanuts are usually processed with a high amount of salt and those are the ones you want to stay away from. That is really the only difference worth mentioning but I prefer to go with the other choices of nuts rather than peanuts.
You'll also want to include protein in your pre-workout meal. Why? Because protein contains amino acids, the building blocks of muscle.
Choose a slow-digesting protein, such as meats, cottage cheese, Yogurt the high protein kind such as Chobani, protein shakes such as a slow burning casein.
So basically, you want a combo of the above to create a great pre-workout formula for sustaining an intense workout!
Your post workout meal should be just as important as this is where you are going to give back to your body everything that was just depleted.
For Post-workout you can use the combo of the Protein sources above, as well as, fish, chicken, lean meat that is 93% lean.
For your Carbohydrate source: choose a simple sugar that will replenish your vitamin and mineral stores. After an intense workout you will have depleted all of your energy stores. This is such an important meal to make sure your body doesn’t start to eat away at your amino acids in your muscles.
Apples, Blackberries, Cherry, Cranberries, I think you get where your simple sugars come from. A lot of fruits have what you need to get that body replenished.
Stay away from the sugars that are known as table sugars:
Candy, chocolate, muffins, oh I think you get the idea. Stay clear of these as all they will do is spike your insulin and this will just cause you to store fat and not release it for energy….
I hope this answers those questions that came in and I want to thank you for asking them. If you have any questions on this post you know what to do…. Comment below and I’ll answer them as they come in.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach,
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
ML Athletics Bootcamp Pre/Post Workout Meal Importance
Ok, here it is, everyone tells you to eat 5-6 times per day. Easy, Right? Well maybe, but you’ll have to adjust for what you have going on that day.
- Are you working out?
- Do you have a busy day of running around ahead of you?
- Are you planning on taking the day off from work and curling up under the blankets?
You really have to think about what you are doing so you can make sure you are not taking in more than you need in calories per day. You have to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight.
Once you figure this out and pre-plan your meals around that, you will start to get results.
The focus of this post though is the very first bullet point above.
- Are you working out that day?
If you are working out then you better fuel up for your pre-workout and your post-workout meals. Going into a workout you want to make sure you have the proper nutrition so that you can last a good 45-60 minutes.
There are important reasons as to why you want to fuel up for a workout and refuel after a workout.
You want to fuel up before your workout so that your body is not pulling energy from your muscle protein stores. Breaking down your muscles for energy will not help you burn more calories.
If you fuel up your body will use a combination of the carbohydrates from the food you eat and pull energy from your fat stores which means you burn calories efficiently = fat loss.
How long before a workout should you eat?
Roughly about 60-90 minutes before so that you’re not keeling over and well getting sick….
Why Re-fuel after a workout? Two reasons:
Your energy levels are depleted and have to be replenished.
A proper meal about 30-45 minutes after a workout will help you recover and heal quicker. Your muscle tissue needs to be repaired for muscle growth. Ultimately this is an important one since muscle burns more calories than fat does, but that’s a topic for another post…..
So make sure you are getting what you need for your pre and post workout meals. This will make all the difference in how much fat you burn and ultimately how fast you want to reach your goals!
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach,
Mike
P.S.
Don't forget that the Danvers Bootcamp Evening Location was moved and we have 5 more spots left. The Danvers Bootcamp Evening Class is now located at the Calvary Episcopal Church on the corner of Cherry and Holten right across from the Danvers Town Hall.
We now offer 2 Locations:
Danvers Bootcamp located at the Danvers YMCA and Calvary Episcopal Church
Billerica Bootcamp at Flip City Gymnastics on Cook Street
Check out www.mlathletics.com for more class times and locations.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Friday, October 2, 2009
ML Athletics Danvers & Billerica Bootcamp Referral Winners!!!
Before we get to the Winner's I want to mention that over the next couple of weeks those that started about 3 months or so ago will be getting a re-assesment done.
Our first bootcamp re-assessment was FANTASTIC with 4.25 inches lost from all over.
This is why inches rule over the scale! Congrats to Denise in Danvers!!!!!
Also Congrats to Jenn in Danvers, She is one on my PT clients!!!
She lost a total of 10lbs and 5.5 inches!!!!!
Help me Congratulate both of them!!!! Just comment at the bottom of the page and help me say AWESOME JOB!!!
Pics will be up on the site in the next week!!!
Now onto the Referral winners this month
Remember refer 1 person that signs up and get the next month half off!
Refer 2 people that sign up and get the next month for FREE!!!
Congrats to the following people!!!
Christine A Billerica Has 2 for the month of October!!!
Christine C Danvers Had 3 for the month of September!!!
Janice R Billerica has 2 for the month of October!!!
Dina P Danvers had one for September!!!
I want to thank you for trusting me in referring your freinds.
Have a great weekend!!!
Mike
P.S. Don't forget that our evening class in Danvers will move locations next Tuesday night. The all indoor bootcamp in Danvers will be located at the Calvary Episopal Church on the corner of Cherry and Holten Street, across from the Danvers Town Hall.
Days Tuesday and Thursday
Times 7:15-8:15pm
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
5 Nutrition Tips to Help You Lose Weight
I have some new updates regarding the Danvers Boot Camp Location for the evening class.
We are moving indoors starting the week of October 5th. The location for the indoor boot camp for the evening class will be at the Calvary Episcopal Church.
ML ATHLETICS FAT BLAST BOOT CAMP OFFERS FREE 1 WEEK TRYOUT PRIOR TO EVERY BOOTCAMP!
Visit http://www.mlathletics.com/ TO SIGN UP!
ML Athletics believes that these boot camps are not for everyone and believes that you should test drive your fitness program just as you do a purchase for a new car. But we guarantee that when you’re done test driving you won't want to walk away!
Danvers Boot Camp Date and Time are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings at 6am – 7am Danvers YMCA Indoor Boot Camp
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:15pm-8:15pm Danvers Calvary Episcopal Church
Second location is now starting in Billerica located at:
27 Cook Street at Flip City Gymnastics
Billerica Boot Camp Date and Times are as follows:
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings at 6-7am Begins Week of 10/5
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings at 7:15-8:15pm Begins 9/29
These boot camps are designed for all fitness levels. To register or for more info go to http://www.mlathletics.com/
Now on to your 5 Nutrition TIPS for the week!
1. Write down what you eat every day for the next 30 days. The only way you know what type of changes to make is to find out what you have to change.
2. Take the time out to prepare your meals for the next 2-3 days out. Cook foods that stay good for that amount of time.
- Mix up some Tuna
- Hard Boil eggs for the next couple of days
- Steam Veggies
- Cook Chicken or Lean Meat.
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I think you get the idea. If it’s already made then you can easily take what you need from it.
3. Stay away from these foods:
- White Breads
- Potatoes
- Foods High In Sodium
- Vending Machine Snacks, yes they are easy but not good for you.
4. Include plenty of protein into your day.
- Protein builds muscle and the more muscle we have the more calories we burn.
5. Include Plenty of Fruits and Veggies into your day = Water Soluble Foods
- These foods are filled with water and the more of this you can have the fuller you will feel throughout the day and the less you will crave salty or sugary foods.
Stick with it for 30 days and these will become routine for you.
Until Next Time
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Danvers Bootcamp Full Body Workout
This is one of the workouts that we put together for our Danvers bootcamp when we started them about a year ago. We decided to roll it out to you so that you can give it a go and get an incredible workout in just 45 minutes.
You always want to start with 1 or 2 exercises to warm up exercises to get the blood flowing followed by the workout.
Warm up
Jumping Jacks for 2 minutes
Jumping Jacks
• Stand on the balls of your feet with your feet shoulder width-apart and arms by side.
• Jump your feet out to your sides and raise your hands overhead at the same time.
Now that you’re warmed up we can start the workout
Workout 1
Start with Squats
Bodyweight (BW) Squat
• Stand with your feet just greater than shoulder-width apart.
• Start the movement at the hip joint. Push your hips backward and “sit back into a chair”. Make your hips go back as far as possible.
• Squat as deep as possible, but keep your low back tensed in a neutral position.
• Don’t let your lower back become rounded.
• Push with your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps to return to the start position.
Lunge
Forward Lunge/Walking Lunge
• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding dumbbells at arm’s length.
• Step forward with one leg, taking a slightly larger than normal step.
• Keep your back toe on the ground and use it to help keep your balance. The back knee should also be bent.
• Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
• Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat.
• For the forward lunge, drive off the front leg to return to the standing position.
• Fore the walking lunge, walk forward for all repetitions, alternating sides. Pull with lead leg to return to standing position, one step ahead of where you started.
High Knees
Run in Place/High Knees
• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Run in place driving your knees up as high as possible.
• Your other arm will naturally swing forward. Keep a bend in the elbow.
• Run in place at an interval pace.
Side to Side Squat Jumps
Side to Side Jumps
• Stand with your knees bent, abs braced, and hips back.
• Jump laterally and land with your knees bent and hips back to absorb the landing forces in your muscles.
• Repeat to the other side with as little rest as possible between jumps.
• Always land with your knees bent.
Repeat this Circuit 1 more time. The combination of both Legs and Interval Cardio Training will be extremely effective at burning calories.
Low Plank to High Plank Push up
Plank-to-Pushup
• Start in the top of the pushup position.
• Drop one forearm down and then the other.
• Raise your body in a straight line and rest your bodyweight on your elbows and toes so that your body hovers over the mat.
• Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold (brace) your abs tight. Contract them as if someone was about to punch you in the stomach, but breath normally.
• Slowly shift your body into the top of the pushup position. That’s one rep.
Push Up
Push-up
• Keep the abs braced and body in a straight line from toes/knees to shoulders.
• Place the hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
• Slowly lower yourself down until you are an inch off the ground.
• Push through your chest, shoulders and triceps to return to the start position.
• Keep your body in a straight line at all times.
Jumping Jacks
Jumping Jacks
• Stand on the balls of your feet with your feet shoulder width-apart and arms by side.
• Jump your feet out to your sides and raise your hands overhead at the same time.
Side Plank
Side Plank
• Raise your body in a straight line so that your body hovers over the mat.
• Keep your back straight and your hips up. Hold your abs tight. Contract them as if someone was about to punch you in the stomach, but breath normally.
Pike Press
Pike Pushup or Shoulder-Press Pushup
• Place your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width.
• Pike your hips up in the air as much as possible, so you are as vertical as can be.
• Slowly lower your head to the floor.
• Pause, and push with your shoulders and triceps back to the start position.
Repeat this Circuit 1 more time. The combination of both Upper Body and Interval Cardio Training will be extremely effective at burning calories.
Have a great weekend!!! Keep Burning those Calories!!!
There is still room for the next October sessions of bootcamp in Both Danvers and Billerica.
Just go to http://www.mlathletics.com/bootcamp.html to sign up
Your Fit Coach
Mike
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Friday, July 31, 2009
ML Athletics Danvers Bootcamp and the Big Race!
I'll get back to that in a minute though. I wanted to share a quick and funny video with you below. We do work hard in bootcamp but at the end everyone is there for the same reason. The classroom at the Danvers YMCA we had last night was just by chance and happened to have a few kiddie toys in it.
So we took advantage of the oportunity and had the big race last night. If you weren't there last night as a regular ML Athletics Danvers Bootcamper then you missed it.
For everyone else check it out!
Now onto the second topic. The bootcamp program in Danvers has gotten alot of good feedback so we decided to open up a second location in Billerica at Flip City Gymnastics on Cook Street.
The program is going to be a replica of the Danvers bootcamp with all the same attributes. We have worked hard on making sure that not only are we getting everyone into great shape but that we are developing a sense of community and working together as a team for one common goal. Getting Fit!
If you want to learn more about the programs or to check out the calendar of when the program will begin then here you go: Bootcamp Program
Remember that working out is hard no if's and's or but's, But it can be fun too!
See you all soon
Mike