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2011-10-29T18:29:00.000-07:00

2011-09-27T20:15:00.001-07:00

The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee.

Charlotte, NC- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center will host the 14th annual Queen City Amateur Boxing Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and under and $10 for ages 13 and over.

The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Boxers will compete competing in three categories: Youth (ages 8-14); Senior Youth/Novice (ages 15-16); and Open (ages 17 and older).

The Charlotte Boxing Academy is a nonprofit organization created in a partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and the Police Athletic League. This tournament is sanctioned by USA Boxing Inc., the national governing body for amateur boxing in the United States.

Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
943 W. Sugar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28213

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Queen City Boxing Invitational

2011-09-27T17:25:00.000-07:00

Charlotte, NC- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center will host the 14th annual Queen City Amateur Boxing Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and under and $10 for ages 13 and over.

The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Boxers will compete competing in three categories: Youth (ages 8-14); Senior Youth/Novice (ages 15-16); and Open (ages 17 and older).

The Charlotte Boxing Academy is a nonprofit organization created in a partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and the Police Athletic League. This tournament is sanctioned by USA Boxing Inc., the national governing body for amateur boxing in the United States.

Sugaw Creek Recreation Center

943 W. Sugar Creek Road

Charlotte, NC 28213

(704) 596-0107

Does Matthysse have to KO Erik Morales to win on September 17th?

2011-08-16T13:31:00.000-07:00

Does Matthysse have to KO Erik Morales to win on September 17th?

Ortiz: I’m going to end Mayweather’s career on September 17th

2011-08-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

Ortiz: I’m going to end Mayweather’s career on September 17th

Oliver McCall Vs. Bert Cooper

2011-07-01T02:05:00.000-07:00

Oliver McCall Vs. Bert Cooper Next Month!?

By James Slater: Talk about a genuine blast from the past match-up! According to Boxrec.com, 1990’s heavyweight contenders/world champions Oliver McCall and Bert Cooper are set to rumble next month, for the vacant IBU strap. Set to go on a fight card in Atlanta, Georgia that will also feature Dannie McDermott and Bobby Gunn in action, the two forty-somethings will fight on July 16th.

Top 10: Recovery Foods.

2011-05-31T08:54:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Recovery Foods.....

The importance of replenishing muscle glycogen stores as well as fluids after heavy exercise is well understood by sports scientists and coaches. But the relatively recent discovery that muscle glycogen synthesis is more rapid if carbohydrate is consumed
immediately after exercise has focused attention on early post-race strategies to promote recovery and enhance subsequent performance.

After a workout, your body's stores of glycogen -- the carbohydrate that is stored in the muscles and liver -- are depleted. If you don't replenish them, your body won't recover properly and your performance will suffer during your next workout. This is particularly important for athletes who partake in intense training sessions or competitions. If you only workout a couple of times a week, you will likely restore your glycogen between sessions; however, athletes who train hard almost every day must really pay attention to what they eat immediately after they exercise.

PACQUIAO VS. MOSLEY POST-FIGHT: PACQUIAO WANTS THE PEOPLE TO BE SATISFIED

2011-05-08T19:35:00.000-07:00

"Of course I'm happy because I know I won the fight, but like I said, my first concern is the satisfaction...I want the people satisfied with the performance...I don't care if I hurt my face," stated pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao, who spoke to the media during the post-fight press conference about his dominant unanimous decision victory over Shane Mosley. Check out everything he had to say.

USA Boxing Finalizes the 2011 Pan Am Qualifier Squad | News | USA Boxing

2011-05-08T19:30:00.000-07:00

USA Boxing Finalizes the 2011 Pan Am Qualifier Squad | News | USA Boxing

The 13 boxers representing the United States will be: male light flyweight Michael Bennedosso (Fort Carson, Colo.), male flyweight John Franklin (Fort Carson, Colo.), female flyweight Christina Cruz (New York, N.Y.), male bantamweight Luis Feliciano (Milwaukee, Wis.), male lightweight Toka Kahn-Clary (Providence, R.I.), female lightweight Queen Underwood (Seattle, Wash.), male light welterweight Pedro Sosa (Bronx, N.Y.), male welterweight Errol Spence (Desoto, Texas), male middleweight Luis Arias (Milwaukee, Wis.), female middleweight Tiffanie Hearn (Louisville, Ky.), male light heavyweight Jeffrey Spencer (Fort Carson, Colo.), male heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.), and male super heavyweight Danny Kelly (Washington DC).

2011-03-28T18:25:00.001-07:00

Boxing Champ Terri Moss Gives Fitness TipsMar 24th 2011 2:30PM / by Blane Bachelor

Don't let Terri Moss's easy smile, 5-foot-1, 108-pound frame or the fact that she's a grandmother fool you: This former undercover narcotics officer packs a serious punch. Literally. The Atlanta-based Moss, who's 45 and also known as "The Boss," is the Guinness Book of World Records holder as the oldest female boxing champion and competed as a top-ranked fighter for most of her career. Now retired, she runs a women's boxing fitness program at Decatur Boxing Club, trains fighters and runs Atlanta Corporate Fight Night, an amateur charity event. Here, she discusses her career, ACFN and why boxing is such a great workout for women.

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2011-03-28T18:24:00.001-07:00

Boxing - Prize Fight inks 16-year-old
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By Gary Digital Williams After almost 200 amateur contests and numerous championships, 16-year-old Dusty Harrison of DC will take the plunge into the

USA Boxing Finalizes the 2011 Pan Am Qualifier Squad | News | USA Boxing

2011-03-23T07:18:00.000-07:00

USA Boxing Finalizes the 2011 Pan Am Qualifier Squad News USA Boxing

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The 2011 United States squad for the first 2011 Pan American Games Qualifier, March 25-29, in Cumana, Venezuela has been finalized. All 13 Olympic weight divisions will be represented at the event with boxers in the 10 men’s weight divisions and three women’s weight classes competing for a berth in the 2011 Pan American Games October 13-30, in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Revolution Park Sports Academy

2011-03-20T18:37:00.000-07:00

Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame

2011-03-16T19:11:00.000-07:00

H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, Chairman Emeritus

Dear Friend,

This is to announce and invite you to an important press conference announcing the 2011 inductees to the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame and the unveiling of the new display section for memorabilia located behind the main ticket office of Bojangles Coliseum on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

You will be highly impressed with the quality of the new display at the Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd. in East Charlotte. The Coliseum, as many will remember, was the scene of many great boxing matches including the Eusebio Pedroza-Bernard Taylor world featherweight championship in 1982 which ended in an exciting draw.
Again, the inductees this year reflect the rich history of boxing both amateur and professional in this area in the last 100 years.
We are expecting many members as well as other celebrities for this event. Refreshments will be served and the press conference will commence at 2:00 p.m. sharp.
Thanks,
H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, Chairman Emeritus

Those with golden glove box their way to Knoxville - CharlotteObserver.com

2011-03-06T06:13:00.000-08:00

Those with golden glove box their way to Knoxville - CharlotteObserver.com

Basaldua, 23, is outstanding Saturday. He boxes when he's expected to punch and punches when he's expected to box. At one juncture, he motions with his gloves, and it's subtle, inviting Lawrence to stop moving and fight.

The referee points to Basaldua and briefly halts the fight. In amateur boxing, you don't use your gloves to perform. You use them to punch.

"I was trying to get fans excited," Basaldua says.

He did and they were and his arm is up before the decision is announced.

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Golden Gloves, golden opportunity - CharlotteObserver.com

2011-03-04T19:20:00.000-08:00

Golden Gloves, golden opportunity - CharlotteObserver.com

MIKE BASALDUA began boxing when he was 14. He's had about 45 fights and won 35 of them.

When he was 19, he hit the wall, or the wall hit him. He took a three-year break. He had a son, Isaac, now 21/2. He got a job at Firehouse Subs. This fall, he returned.

"I see a more focused fighter," says Simpson.

Basaldua, 23, changed because his life did.

The University of Boxing: 2011 North Carolina State Golden Gloves Champoinship!

2011-02-18T13:30:00.000-08:00

The University of Boxing: 2011 North Carolina State Golden Gloves Champoinship!

Elevate Lifestyle Magazine

2011-02-12T14:29:00.000-08:00

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According to Al Simpson, president of USA Boxing Southeast, more than 250 boxers from the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee will enter. About 30 will be female since this is the first Olympics in history that will have female boxing.

Iron Mike Tyson - A great look back...

2011-02-07T17:46:00.000-08:00

2011 North Carolina State Golden Gloves Champoinship!

2011-02-06T12:04:00.000-08:00

North Carolina 2011

State Golden Gloves Championships

March 4-5 Charlotte NC.

Sugar Creek Recreation Center

943 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213-5872

North Carolina Golden Gloves Sponsors!

2011-02-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

This tournament is an Olympic qualifier! North Carolinas most talented boxers will be competing in this championship!

We are looking for the support of the community to help these young athletes move to the next level of their anticipated boxing careers. We are offering sponsorship opportunities in order to help with the cost of equipment, travel, meals, and hotel stays for the athletes. We are asking for everyone that reads this message to pass this message along and to join us at the Sugar Creek location for the State Championship and consider becoming an event sponsor!

Charlotte Boxers edging toward Olympics

2011-02-04T18:02:00.000-08:00

FROM: WANDA GODDARD,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Three Charlotte boxers moved further up the ladder toward the Olympics by winning crowns in the just concluded North Carolina State Boxing Championships in a sold out Armory in Lumberton.

Very impressive was Michael Basaldua (Basaldua) of the Charlotte Boxing Academy who blasted past tough Noel Echevarria of Winston Salem in the 132 pound Open class. Basalduea was the most impressive boxer there after beating a highly vaunted Marine the night before.

Willie Jones of Charlotte edged out Hasan Young, another outstanding CBA boxer who recently moved here from Philadephia, to win the 141 pound class in a terrific match that saw action from start to finish.

Aishling Holt of Charlotte won the 125 pound open female championship.

Basalduea, Jones, Holt and Young are all now entered in the North Carolina Golden Gloves March. 4-5 here. If they win here they will be eligible to start their climb toward being eligible for the 2012 London Olympics. Women can compete for the first time in London.

"Despite the resurgence of amateur boxing which has greatly increased the numbers of participants I believe that North Carolina has a chance to have at least one person on the USA Olympic team. Several of our better amateurs will have another chance to qualify at our Golden Gloves here," H.A. (Humpy) Wheeler, chairman of the Charlotte Boxing Academy, said.

Results:

Open class division:

123 weight class Raheem Robinson of Raleigh defeated LeCourtney Murphy of Albermarle

132 weight class Michael Basalduea of Chalotte boxing Acadmey defeated Noel Echevarria of Winston Salem

141 weight class Ricky Perez of the Marines defaeted DeSean Hendricks of Roanake Rapids

152 weight class Willie Jones of Charlotte defaeted Hasan Young of Charlotte Boxing Acadmey

165 weight class Robert McCaskill of wilmington defeated Norman Watford of the Marines

201 weight class Paul Lynch of Sanford was an unopposed champion

201+ weight class Justin Lynch of Albermarle was an unopposed champion

Females:

132 weight class Melissa Parker of the Marines defeated Robin Conroy of Wilmington

141 weight class Kristen McKnight of Wilmington was an unopposed champion;

125 weight class Aishling Holt of Charlotte was an unopposed champion

Novice Division:

Charlotte had 3 winners

Wilmington had 2 winners

Lumberton had 2 winners

Marines had 3 winners

North Carolina State Golden Gloves Championships March 4-5, Charlotte NC 

Michael Basaldua North Carolina State USA BOXING 132Lb Champion

2011-01-30T17:00:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Mike on winning the NC State USA BOXING 132lb championship. The South East regional championships are next and then the Eastern Olympic Trials!!! Until then we have the North Carolina State Golden Gloves championships. All of these tournaments are Olympic Qualifiers!!

Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness

Many people see positive results from boxing trainings. You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and emotional balance.

Boxing training classes got across to the mainstream of physical fitness training a few years back. They have seen the benefits on the cardiovascular and toning of the muscles by these boxing training workouts. Tae bo work out videos also popularized these boxing and kickboxing exercises.

Cardio boxing training classes and the innovative variations of the sparring jabs, power punches, defense, and fitness has all blends of aerobics exercises. You will learn the proper execution of the punch and kick combinations for a more intensive workout that can help you become stronger and more confident.

The combinations you perform on the blocks, jabs, and kicks are executed to an imagined opponent. You may see classes where participants throw punches and kicks on the air. You will also find training camps that have quality equipment such as punching bags and you may also have the option of getting a partner that has padded hands.

You may also enjoy more benefits aside from the physical aspects of boxing trainings. Cardio kick boxing workouts allow you to burn out 350 to 500 calories in just an hour. It also helps maintaining the heart rate at 75 percent to 85 percent regular beat. This has been proven to be good and is the recommended range if you are exercising or into training.

Moreover, these boxing training classes improve your speed, resistance, and strength. Flexibility and the reflexes of the muscles are also enhanced. Repetitive motion on arms by sparring and jogging while you punch helps your arms and legs gain strength and power.

These workouts also enable your joint movements to build very efficient fitness results. These movements require you to develop balance and coordination that enables your body to be stable and maintain a good form.

These physical benefits you gain from boxing and kickboxing are just few of the many benefits that they can provide. You will be able to learn more about defense mechanism skills, which you may use in case of unwanted instances. You will also feel the satisfaction when you punch or kick. Relaxation and self-motivation is also developed.

You will feel a sigh of relief and feel that you are released from stressed. It also helps you to get rid of that anger that is inside of you. Once these things are releases, you may feel lightness into your body and peace of mind as well.

Many aerobic and fitness experts recommend boxing training lessons for beginners. It allows you to workout on your desired pace and body condition. Boxing classes let you to push yourself to the limit as long as you are safe and well conditioned.

Positive results await you with boxing training. You will enjoy a physically fit body and will keep you in better shape. You have the option working out and exercising at your preferred level and skill. Enjoy the fun of these boxing training programs.

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Fighters: Learn how to sell your fights! Part 1

2011-01-25T21:05:00.000-08:00

Fighters: Learn how to sell your fights! Part 1

By Robert Elmore: I can sit all day and night and talk about how boxing is dying and promoters are ruining the sport. But I won’t. I still watch boxing to this day and try to check out the new prospects when I get a chance. There are two major reasons why some have lost interest in boxing. One, half of the champions are not Americans; which I will touch more on in part two. And two and this is a big one to me; the fighters don’t know how to market themselves to get big fights and pay days.

Jack Johnson was a very flamboyant man whose lifestyle, cockiness, and dating white women made him a marked man. He lived in an era where black men were not allowed to fight for the title and he longed for a shot. So what did he do? He put together a two year campaign to fight with champion Tommy Burns. For two years, Johnson chased Burns and taunted him until finally the Canadian gave in. The end result: The fight drew 20,000 spectators, and Johnson won by T.K.O. Now Johnson had a fire blazing. He didn’t have to market himself anymore. He got the public to do it for him. After this fight, promoters began looking for the great white hope to take Johnson down. It would take seven years before that great white hope ended a seven year reign. What probably threw more logs on the fire was the fact that Johnson refused to face other black fighters. He didn’t want them stealing his glory. Each bout drew fans wanting to see him lose. Some wanted to see him lose because of his lifestyle outside the ring and other half wanted to see him lose because of his skill inside the ring. Either way, his fights sold.

Fighters: Learn how to sell your fights! Part 1

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The Best MMA Supplement

2011-01-25T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Best MMA Supplement

January 24, 2011
Jonathan Stamey
Editor/Dir of Operations

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Posted in The MMA Diet

I’m asked on a continual basis one of the following generic questions: What’s the best thing I can do to lose weight? How can I burn fat? I want to put on a little bit of muscle, how do I do that?

Shortly following my first question (what do you eat?) I’ve realized that my FIRST suggestion is almost always the same…eat more protein.

Protein is the Answer

For all those questions above, the answer could easily be to just consume more protein. Sure it’s slightly more complicated than that, but if there was only one thing I could suggest to everyone who asks me those questions…that would be my response....

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Holyfield vs Williams

2011-01-23T00:14:00.000-08:00

Holyfield-Williams no decision

By Brady Crytzer at ringside

Legendary heavyweight world champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) and Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11, 19 KOs) ended in a three round no-contest on Saturday night at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The 48-year-old Holyfield was cut over the left eye in round two by an unintentional headbutt and rocked by a Williams right hand in round three. After the round Evander said he couldn’t see and the bout was declared a no contest. The cut could very well jeopardize Evander’s scheduled March 5 fight against Brian Nielsen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the co-feature, former heavyweight title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (24-1-1, 10 KOs), who took the bout on short notice, won an eight round unanimous decision over 300lb, seven-footer Julius Long (15-15, 13 KOs). Johnson dropped Long twice in round eight. Scores were 79-71 on all cards.

Former heavyweight title challenger Monte Barrett (34-9-2, 20 KOs) and journeyman Charles Davis (19-21-3, 4 KOs) fought to an eight round majority draw. Scores were 77-75 Davis, 76-76, 76-76.

In an impressive display of brute power Cedric “The Boz” Boswell (32-1, 25 KOs) continued to roll stopping Dominique “Diamond” Alexander (19-10, 9 KOs) in the second round after knocking down his opponent three times with hard left hooks to the body.

Middleweight Willie Fortune (10-0, 5 KOs) won an eight round split decision over Donatas Bondoravas (10-2-1, 3 KOs). Scores were 77-75, 77-75 for Fortune, 77-75 Bondoravas. Fortune was almost stopped midway through the fight, but recovered well..

Unbeaten middleweight Domonique Dolton (10-0, 7 KOs) took a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over veteran Marcos Primera (20-23-2, 13 KOs). Scores were 80-72 on all cards.

Junior welterweight Miguel Gonzalez (13-2, 12 KOs) scored a third round KO over Ramon Guevara (9-21-2, 6 KOs). The bout was stopped due to the three knockdown rule.

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1) Jog : in one place for 3 minutes

2) Jumping jacks: 25 repeats    When landing, bend your knees slightly to reduce the impact on knee joints.

3) Crunches : 15 repeats Lie flat on your back with your knees bent. Place your hands behind your head with elbows pointing outwards. Support your neck with your hands. Keep your neck in a straight line with your spine. Flex your waist to raise the upper torso from the mat. Lower yourself until the back of your shoulders touches the mat.  Muscle worked: rectus abdominis

4) Hip Bridges : 10 repeats Lie on your back. With your hands at a 90 degree angle to the floor, lift your body off the floor to form a straight line, a sort of a bridge, from the shoulders to the knee. The position should resemble a table ... your hands and legs as the legs of the table and your upper body to your knees as the surface. Hold this position for two seconds. Squeeze your gluteus (butt muscles) and then lower yourself.  Muscle worked: Lower back, hamstrings and gluteus.

5) Step - up's : 1 minute You will need a stepper for this.  Muscle worked: hamstrings, gluteus, quards.

6) Reverse crunches: 15 repeats Lie on your back with your hands on your sides. Keep you knees bent. Bring your knees towards your head, till your hips come slightly off the floor. Hold this position for a second, and then lower your knees. Muscle worked: lower abs and obliques.

7) Mountain climbers : 1 minute Get your hands and knees and raise your knees like a starting block sprinter. Run in that position, supporting your upper body with the palms of your hands. Keep your back straight.  Muscle worked: triceps, deltoid muscle, gluteus, quards, hamstrings, calves.

8) Push - ups : 15 repeats Muscle worked: triceps, deltoids, pectorals.

9) Squat thrusts: 1 minute Stand straight. Now, drop to a crouch position. Immediately thrust your legs out straight behind on your toes, in push up position, now jump to pull legs  back to the chest, in crouching position , then  stand up straight,  Muscle worked: arms, legs, chest, and lower back.

Cool down by walking around, till your heart rate starts getting back to normal, stretch.

A minutes rest is needed in between exercise. Proper form is important. Do not hold breath. Sip water during the workout. This workout targets the whole body, improves cardiovascular efficiency and tones and strengthens the body.

USA Boxing Names Joe Zanders National Coach | News | USA Boxing

2011-01-19T08:25:00.000-08:00

USA Boxing Names Joe Zanders National Coach News USA Boxing

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – USA Boxing has selected veteran coach Joe Zanders (Long Beach, Calif.) to serve as the organization’s National Coach. Zanders started coaching amateur boxing in 1974, and was a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Coaching staff in Athens, Greece. Outside of the ring, Zanders spent 30 years as Youth Counselor with the Department of Juvenile Justice for the state of California and retired from that role in August.

Benefits of Cardio Interval Training

2011-01-19T08:16:00.000-08:00

Benefits of Cardio Interval Training

Among the highest risk factors are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain blood fats, and a family history of cardiovascular disorders.

Other researchers have added to this list another risk factor: the compulsive, hard-driving, highly anxious personality. The greater the number of severity, the greater the person's overall risk.

These threats to the heart can be divided into two main categories: those beyond individual control, such as age, sex, and heredity, and those that can be controlled, avoided, or even eliminated. Among those in the second category are what cardiologists call "the triple threat." These are the high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, and high cholesterol levels in the blood.

If you smoke a pack of cigarettes a day, your risk of having a heart attack is twice that of a nonsmoker. If you smoke, have hypertension, and eat a diet high in fats without any exercise at all, your risk is five times greater than normal.

The Healthy Heart

If these risk factors endanger the heart's health, what enhances its well-being and improves its odds of working long and well?

Obviously, quitting cigarettes and eating a low-fat diet will help. The next best thing you can do for your heart's sake is to give it what it needs: regular exercise or a complete cardio interval training.

The heart is a muscle, or, more accurately, a group or "package" of muscles, similar in many ways to the muscles of the arms and legs. And just as exercise strengthens and improves limb muscles, it enhances the health of the heart muscles as well.

Since World War II, several large-scale statistical studies have evaluated the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular disease. One well-known survey compared 31,000 drivers and conductors of some bus companies. The more sedentary drivers had a significantly higher rate of heart disease than the conductors, who walked around the buses and climbed stairs to the upper level.

The why and how behind these statistics were bet explained by classic experiments with dogs whose coronary arteries were surgically narrowed to resemble those of humans with arteriosclerosis. Dogs who were exercised were had much better blood flow than those kept inactive.

The exercise seemed to stimulate the development of new connections between the impaired and the nearly normal blood vessels, so exercised dogs had a better blood supply to all the muscle tissue of the heart. The human heart reacts in the same way to provide blood to the portion that was damaged by the heart attack.

To enable the damaged heart muscle to heal, the heart relies on new small blood vessels for what is called collateral circulation. These new branches on the arterial tress can develop long before a heart attack - and can prevent a heart attack if the new network takes on enough of the function of the narrowed vessels.

With all these facts, it is now boiled down to a single question: What should be done in order to prevent such dilemmas?

Some studies showed that moderate exercise several times a week is more effective in building up these auxiliary pathways than extremely vigorous exercise done twice often.

The general rule is that exercise helps reduce the risk of harm to the heart. Some researches further attested the link between exercise and healthy heart based from the findings that the non-exercisers had a 49% greater risk of heart attack than the other people included in the study. The study attributed a third of that risk to sedentary lifestyle alone.

Hence, with employing the cardio interval training, you can absolutely expect positive results not only on areas that concerns your cardiovascular system but on the overall status of your health as well.

This particular activity that is definitely good for the heart is a cycle of "repeated segments" that is of intense nature. In this process, there is an interchange periods of recuperation. It can both be comprehensive activity and moderate motion.

Consequently, the benefits of merely engaging into this kind of activity can bring you more results that you have ever expected. These are:

1. The threats of heart attack are lessened, if not eliminated

2. Enhanced heart task

3. Increase metabolism, increase the chance of burning calories, therefore, assist you in losing weight

4. Improves lung capacity

5. Helps lessen or eliminate the cases of stress

Indeed, cardio interval training is the modern way of creating a healthy, happy heart and body.

Amazing Kettlebell Workout Produces Superior Results

2011-01-18T22:54:00.001-08:00

With Russian kettlebells you can develop superior gains over traditional workout methods and save lots of space in your home.

The man who teaches Russian Kettlebell training is Pavel Tsatsouline. He is a former Spetznaz trainer. For those who may not know, Spetznaz is the Russian equivalent of the CIA or special forces.

As every high-risk agent would wish for, after studying some of Pavel's books you can definitely find out how to have explosive instant power ready at all times.

But, not everyone is a spy; in fact very few of us are. So what benefits does kettlebell training have for the average woman or man?

Kettlebell training can be a great way to lose weight, tone up the body, and stay in shape once you get it there with the added benefits mentioned above.

And not only that, kettlebell workouts may be better for you than weights. In one of his books, Pavel mentions some of the fitness tests that were used to compare kettlebell training to traditional workouts.

The kettlebell trainers seemed to be in much better shape according to Pavel. And Pavel would know - You can see a picture of Pavel on his web site. The guy is well muscled and toned for someone that avoids weight training like the plague.

Speaking of muscle and tone, check out the incredible Ab muscles that Pavel can show you how to develope. Pavel, being an expert in physical training combined with his unique experience and insight is fully qualified to show you all about physical fitness.

Whether you are female or male, Pavel can show you the way to fitness. He has also collected for our benefit, what he believes to be excellent advice in nutrition.

Another thing I think that is interesting about Pavel and his work is that he brings his colorful and interesting Russian personality into play. For example, just think of the title of one of his books, Power to the People.

Me? I find that title humorous, but if I had to explain why I think it's funny, I'm not sure that I could. It might be the underlying but subtle notion that liberation is in order for someone. Come to think of it, I guess liberation is in order.

Pavel wants to show us a better way to fitness and free us from our need to spend an inordinate amount of time in the gym and spend it more wisely and effectively, so that we can have great physical fitness and time to enjoy it as well.

As you can see by glancing at his pictures, Pavel not only knows how to develop an amazing physique but he also knows how to keep himself flexible at the same time.

Maybe now you can understand why I think this man has some answers to fitness that we might not be able to find anywhere else, nor all in one convenient location either.

As always, consult a primary care physician before embarking on any fitness regimen. This article is for information purposes only and is not to treat, prevent or diagnose any physical condition.

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the author bylines are included and any hpyerlinks are left active on web pages. You may make minor editorial corrections.

HBO BOXING (THE MEASURE OF A MAN'S SOUL)

2011-01-16T10:31:00.000-08:00

Best Way to Start a Home Based Business and Realistically Make $500-$5000.

Those that have decided to take the smoother life and work from home have gained the benefits of a quieter and more flexible way of living. Nothing beats doing the things you love first, and working second. Most people think that working from home sacrifices the high paying jobs that you would get in the corporate world. This is far from the truth, many have started home based businesses or even just clerical tasks from the comfort of their desks while watching TV or taking care of the kids, all while still earning a sizable income.

The recent increase in businesses as well as the ability to track, make payments and interact over the internet has allowed many companies to outsource a lot of their work to regular people just like you and I right from the comfort of our own homes. Since there is no need to pay for an expensive office building with high monthly rents, these businesses can more than afford to pay at home workers to do everyday tasks. In most cases these are tasks that are usually done in the office with a computer, just as if it were at home.

Not all jobs are suitable for home based work, but MANY of them can be carried out using a laptop or PC with an internet connection. Working from home has all the benefits you can think of. Peace of mind, the absence of a nagging boss watching over you, the elimination of commuting, and more time on your hands.

So how do you find a great work from home job or business? There are quite a few opportunities on the web if you just look. Multi network marketing, internet marketing are amongst the more popular options. There are many other options that are similar and they all have one thing in common: anyone can get started without extensive technical skills. In fact, if you can type, you are already half way there. The internet revolution has made a lot of tasks simple plug and play, the easiest way to get started is to look for a packaged kit. When you are new to home business, having all the basics you need right at the beginning can allow you to make a smooth transition. A starter package will not make you rich but it's the best way to get your feet wet. The biggest mistake people make is that they try too much all at once. When you've become more adept to doing the type of home business, you can then venture out and be more creative with what you want.

If you've made the decision that you want to make money from home, this is the best place to get a head start. Don't fall for outrageous promises, get a realistic approach to starting a home business and start making and EXTRA $500-$5000 a month immediately.

Just remember, these businesses are designed so that ANYONE can make it work.

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You Can Reach Your Maximum Potential With Subliminal Messages

2011-01-13T06:51:00.000-08:00

Our minds are unique, every one of us is different, and as we grow and learn things we all progress slightly differently. We are all different, and perhaps some of us receive positive reinforcement in school and go on to do well academically. Others revel in sports, they receive constructive praise for their sporting achievements and really put in the practice - on the way developing the proper mindset and patterns of thinking required for sports success.

Sadly, people also receive negative feedback - being told they are no good academically, or that they won't ever be successful in a certain area. This causes a negative reaction in our brains. Some neuron pathways close down and others open up, but essentially we limit our very own potential. This is a small amount of self sabotage, but mainly a safety mechanism - to safeguard ourselves from further negative comments, feelings and inner thoughts.

These self beliefs and patterns of thinking just become part of our character, of who we are, and because of them we rarely live up to our full potential. However, you can break these habits and ways of thinking if you really want to.

An Easy Way to Change Your Beliefs?

Subliminal messaging will help to rewire your mind. Subliminal audio is a simple tool which sounds a little mysterious at first, but in reality it simply works to destroy your limiting beliefs and replace them with positive ones. Because they access your subconscious mind they can make changes where other regular methods of development fall short, and even when you are not consciously conscious of the messages they slowly build to shape your mind in a favorable way.

Subliminal audio is a powerful tool which can be used to encourage and shape your brain in many ways - everything from assisting to increase your sports performance, and you can even get albums Subliminal-Weight-Loss

Imagine if you were free from adverse self perceptions, if you had full self confidence inside and out, imagine how much more you could achieve.

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Planning Your Bootcamp Fitness Program

2011-01-08T17:34:00.000-08:00

By Georgette Pann

FITNESS BOOTCAMP KIT

This short report will explain the various strategies and elements that go into creating a boot camp fitness program and will walk you through part of the process of creating your own fitness bootcamp.

Types of Exercise

There are five basic types of exercise, and you may include some or all of them in your boot camp program, depending on what you’re trying to achieve. Exercise categories include:

• Resistance Training - Develops strength and power and endurance to a lesser degree. Examples: Push ups, pull ups, sit ups, body squats, any exercise using dumbbells, barbells or resistance bands and tubes.

• Cardiovascular Training - Develops heart and lung efficiency and endurance. Examples: Running,biking, swimming, aerobics, Tae Bo, and any activity done at an elevated heart rate for an extended period of time.

• Agility and Speed Training - Develops fast movement and precision reflexes. Examples: Sprints, running sideways or backwards, running tires and obstacle courses, shuffles, martial arts movements.

• Plyometrics - Develops power in movement and resilience. Examples: Vertical jumps, long jumps,medicine ball exercises, hopping, skipping.

• Stretching - Develops flexibility. Examples: Hurdler’s stretch, most yoga poses, toe touches.

The program will cover-

Fat Loss and Exercise Types
Equilibrium
Compound vs. Isolation Exercises
Cadence
Expect the Unexpected
Progression
Intensity
Exercise Order

Georgette Pann, BS Health/Physical Ed., Physical Therapist Assistant, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, SCW Certified Sports Nutritionist. She is the owner of Nutrifitness Personal Training and Nutrition Studio. She is creator of the Sure Victory Fitness Bootcamp Kit at FITNESS BOOTCAMP KIT

Interview with Evander Holyfield

2011-01-08T17:15:00.000-08:00

Interview with Evander Holyfield
By Chip Mitchell: Boxing fans, I recently had the opportunity to interview a legend. Folks, the ONLY boxer to win the World heavyweight title four times…. I give you Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield!

Chip Mitchell: Evander thanks for granting us this opportunity to interview you before your next fight.

Evander Holyfield: Okay

Chip Mitchell: Evander, how has training been going for your upcoming fight?

Evander Holyfield: Oh, everything is swell. Everything is swell.

Chip Mitchell: Evander, you are 48 years old and….

Evander Holyfield: (cutting in) Yes I am!

Chip Mitchell: Okay, well you’ve heard fans and media alike suggest that you retire. Let’s set the record straight. What drives you to keep boxing?

Instead of Pacquiao-Marquez, we get to see Pacquiao fight an old guy

2010-12-31T17:01:00.000-08:00

Instead of Pacquiao-Marquez, we get to see Pacquiao fight an old guy

December 31st, 2010
By Chris Williams: Just think boxing fans could have been given a treat of watching Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez for a third fight, boxing fans will have to settle for seeing Pacquiao beat up on 39-year-old Shane Mosley on May 7th.

This is so sad for the fans of the sport, this looking for the most money at the expense of competitive fights. In Pacquiao’s last two fights, fans have had to sit through mismatches against Top Rank stable fighters Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito.

HBO Boxing Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams

2010-12-31T04:29:00.000-08:00

HBO Boxing Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams

HBO Boxing Jean Pascal vs. Chad Dawson

Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Great disappointment.

By Thomas Gerbasi

Ego. Every fighter has one, and the greater the fighter, the greater the ego. Even the ones who speak softly and humbly outside the ring have that certain something, that belief that when it’s just you and him in a ring with nothing but gloves to speak with, you’ll be the one who talks the loudest.

And while ego may manifest itself in many ways, when it comes down to it, all the bluster in the world means nothing without substance to back it up. For all his talk, Muhammad Ali faced all comers, always putting his money where his mouth was. So when he calls himself ‘The Greatest’, you may not agree, but he certainly earned his way into the conversation.

It should have been that way for Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., the most gifted boxer of this era and one whose path to greatness seemed to be a given. Unlike Roy Jones Jr., his only real competition for ‘most gifted’ honors, Mayweather didn’t rely strictly on physical talent. He had a solid fundamental foundation, one that carried him through a stellar amateur career and which allowed him to improvise when necessary. He also possessed a mean streak, a Spartan work ethic, and a willingness to test himself early on that bordered on obsessive.

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Mayweather’s Latest Security Guard Rant Caught on Tape | ProBoxing-Fans.com

2010-12-27T21:06:00.000-08:00

Mayweather’s Latest Security Guard Rant Caught on Tape ProBoxing-Fans.com

Published: Dec 27 2010 by: ProBoxing-Fans.com

In this video provided by TMZ.com, Floyd Mayweather is in the midst of having his latest incident with security guards, this time a late night rant to a guard who asks him for I.D. as he tries to enter his gated community. The incident occurred just over a week ago, on Sunday, December 19th, when Mayweather rode up to the gate in an Escalade, which was painted to promote Miss Jackson, Mayweather's fiance and a model/actress. It's just the latest in a string of ugly incidents which are continuing to tarnish Mayweather's image, however justified or not it may be.
Mayweather explodes on the security guard in the video for asking for his I.D. He mentions that other residents don't have to go through this, including mentioning "Maloof" - the Maloof brothers own the Sacramento Kings and the Palms in Las Vegas amongst other properties, although it's not clear which brother(s) or other family members live in Mayweather's community - and he also talks about how he had a previous incident there which he says the guards lied about. This is where he was accused of assaulting one of the security guards by poking him in the face. He also says how you know I live there, I bought the house, and on down the line.

Shane Mosley vs Manny Pacquiao THE SLUGFEST 2011

2010-12-18T20:25:00.000-08:00

Jean Pascal vs. Bernard Hopkins: SHOWTIME Championship Boxing - Dec 18 a...

2010-12-14T18:08:00.000-08:00

In a bid to become the oldest fighter in the history of boxing to win a prominent world title, the legendary Future Hall of Famer and two-division world champion Bernard Hopkins will challenge WBC light heavyweight champ Jean Pascal on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10pm ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Cops: Husband Who Stabbed, Shot Boxer, On The Run - News Story - WFTV Orlando

2010-11-24T19:03:00.000-08:00

Cops: Husband Who Stabbed, Shot Boxer, On The Run - News Story - WFTV Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- One of the world's greatest boxers was stabbed and shot by her husband, Orange County deputies said Wednesday. Eyewitnesses told WFTV that Christy Martin was trying to leave her husband when he attacked her in their home near Apopka.

"My neighbor just told me that she was leaving and he just flipped," neighbor Trevor Williamson said.

Christy Martin, 42, was driven to a hospital’s emergency room by a motorist she had flagged down near the Deer Lake Subdivision in Apopka, deputies said. Doctors said Martin had stab wounds to her upper torso and left leg, and had been shot.

She's in the hospital with serious wounds and her husband and business partner is on the run, reportedly suicidal, deputies said.

Investigators said Martin was conscious and alert when they arrived and was able to tell them that she had been stabbed by her husband, 66-year-old James Martin.

Martin had returned to the couple’s Apopka home after being gone for two days. She told investigators that her husband confronted her inside their home with a knife and handgun and they began to fight. She told deputies she was able to get out of the house after being stabbed and flag down the motorist, who drove her to the hospital. Martin told officers she did not realize she had been shot during the altercation.

World Series of Boxing Rules Finalized

2010-09-20T11:37:00.000-07:00

World Series of Boxing Rules Finalized

All World Series of Boxing (WSB) teams today received copies of the final competition rules. Developed by experts, these rules will assist franchises in their preparations for the start of the season and help to prepare the boxers for their first competitive bouts of the Regular Season, which starts on November 19th.

The rules include a ranking procedure for the teams as well as the individual boxers.

Teams will be attributed three points for a 5-0 or 4-1 score at each match and the losing team will score no points. For a 3-2 result the winning team will get three points and the losing team will get one point. In the event of a draw, both teams will be awarded two points.

The team ranking used to determine the semi-finalists will be decided by the highest number of points won during the regular season. In the event that teams have an equal number of points, the ranking will be decided by the greater number of matches won. If the teams are still tied then the greater number of bouts won and, ultimately, the superior number of bouts won among the teams in question will be taken into account.

The best runner-up across all conferences will be determined according to the superior number of ranking points, or in the event of a tie on points the greater number of matches. If the teams are still tied, then the greater number of bouts won will be taken into account.

During the regular season an individual ranking will be established for boxers in each weight category. This all-important ranking will be used to determine the top individual boxers who will go through to the Individual Championships and a chance to qualify directly for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The ranking will be decided by the highest number of wins during the regular season. If boxers are tied on wins, then the formal for determining the ranking is as follows (in order of priority):

1) Number of bouts competed in (the boxer with a greater percentage of victories is ranked higher)
2) If the boxers are from the same conference, the head to head results are taken into account
3) The greater number of bouts won in away matches during the Regular Season
4) The greater number of points per judge obtained in victories. Fifty points per judge are awarded for knock-outs
5) The lesser number of warnings during the Regular Season

The Individual Finals will be held during the last weekend of May in Macau over two consecutive evenings. The first evening will feature the first three weight categories and the second will feature the remaining two.

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2010-09-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

RICKY HATTON CAUGHT ON VIDEO SNORTING COCAINE

2010-09-13T05:09:00.000-07:00

RICKY HATTON CAUGHT ON VIDEO SNORTING COCAINE

Floyd Mayweather, victimized or getting just what he deserves? - Pittsburgh Fight Sports | Examiner.com

2010-09-11T06:27:00.000-07:00

Floyd Mayweather, victimized or getting just what he deserves? - Pittsburgh Fight Sports Examiner.com

After being arrested on charges of grand larceny early this morning, Floyd Mayweather's public image could scarcely be any worse right about now. Only last week he was making headlines for racial insults hurled at long time rival Manny Pacquiao, and things seem to have gone downhill for the former pound for pound king since.

Obviously as far as his recent video appearances go, he is getting exactly what he deserves with the criticism he has attracted. Regardless of whether he or his father Floyd Sr thought he was saying anything offensive or not, he still did, and didn't have the sense not to broadcast his little speech on the internet to thousands of watching fans.

Ignorance of what offends people is hardly any defense in this case, and his subsequent apology really didn't make things any better either. Few saw it as a genuine display of remorse, and as a result several groups have since publicly condemned Mayweather for his actions.

That aside, the portrayal of Mayweather as the jealous boyfriend type by his former girlfriend and mother of three of his four children seems a little strange, as does the timing.

One minute Floyd is on his year long vacation, jetting all over the world, wasting money left right and center, and generally not looking too concerned with anything going on in his adoptive home of Las Vegas.

He then returns home, makes his offensive and idiotic home movies while hanging out with his friends in his mansion, and again maintains that he is in the middle of a year long vacation.

Then he finds out his on again off again girlfriend of some fifteen years is now seeing another man, goes to her house and attacks her in the middle of the night before stealing her phone?

The alleged theft of which incidentally, is a lot less impressive than the charge of 'grand' larceny makes it sound.

The woman in question did accuse Mayweather of something similar in the past, but before the trial dropped the charges, so her credibility isn't beyond question to say the least.

Couple this with the fact that Mayweather was already in the middle of a public image crisis over his racist comments and the timing seems strange to say the least.

Not that Mayweather has a huge amount of common sense it seems, but you would have thought he might have been laying low until the controversy surrounding his video appearances died down right now. That is instead of airing any grievances he has with a woman who has already accused him of battery in the past.

3 Ways To Use Bodyweight Calisthenics To Burn More Fat Than Your Regular Workout

2010-07-11T08:02:00.000-07:00

3 Ways To Use Bodyweight Calisthenics To Burn More Fat Than Your Regular Workout

Author: Eddie Lomax

There is some debate among fitness professionals about the best way to burn fat. Some say long, slow, aerobic exercise is best. Some say high intensity interval training is the way to go. But bodyweight calisthenics? Until now, nobody considers the fat burning power of high intensity bodyweight workouts.

Let's look a three ways you can use bodyweight routines to burn more fat than your regular workout. If you have tried long, slow cardio you probably didn't get the results you wanted. And for some, the more effective interval training is too intense for their fitness level. But bodyweight calisthenics are a great choice for the beginner and advanced exerciser.

Do Morning Calisthenics To Boost Metabolism

First of all, metabolism refers to the chemical reactions of breaking down food into energy. And when you are sleeping your metabolism slows down. After all, you are not eating anything or exercising during your sleep (or at least you shouldn't be).

So to kickstart your metabolism you should exercise. And the most accessible and useful forms of exercise in the morning is bodyweight calisthenics. So, when you wake up, a couple of quick circuits of bodyweight exercises and calisthenics gets your metabolism rolling and sets the pace for the rest of the day.

Important: the other thing you want to do to get your metabolism rolling is to eat breakfast.

Use Bodyweight Interval Training Instead Of Boring Cardio

Traditionally, many people turn to boring aerobic exercise to burn fat. If you've ever jogged on a treadmill or use an exercise bike for 20-30 minutes you know what I mean. Even though interval training is commonly held to be better at burning fat, many people still think aerobic cardio best.

But what if you combined your boring cardio with bodyweight intervals? Not only would your break up the monotony of the cardio workout, but you would burn more fat as well!

Here is what I mean. Suppose you are going to ride the exercise bike for 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes jump off the bike and do a quick circuit without rest of a lower body, upper body and core bodyweight exercise. Then get back on the bike and repeat for the full 20 minutes.

What this does is break up the breathing patterns and effort levels of your workout, making it harder. Harder work means more calories burned.

I would also contend that using your full body for your cardio actually builds a better, more muscular body. Plus, it is just more fun!

Juggernaut Training

First of all, Juggernaut? Yea, a Juggernaut refers to an unstoppable crushing force. And that is what you will become when you do these type of workouts. Plus, you'll burn a ton of fat.

Much like the Bodyweight Interval described above, you are going to COMBINE resistance training with cardio training. But instead of just doing this for the "cardio" portion of the workout, you are going to do this for the ENTIRE workout.

Think of doing circuits of different bodyweight exercises alternated with traditional cardio. You end up doing strength exercises when under cardiorespiratory stress, and cardio exercises when under muscular stress. This makes one tough workout. And also, the tougher the workout the more fat is burned.

If burning fat is a concern of yours, I think you can see bodyweight calisthenics are a great tool. Unfortunately, most people overlook bodyweight exercises as a fat burning tool, and end up never reaching their goals. I hope this article has shown you some quick ways to incorporate bodyweight calisthenics into your workout and reach your fat loss goals.

About the Author:

Coach Eddie Lomax helps you get the best at home workouts with the Ultimate Gymless Workout. If you think you know everything about bodyweight calisthenics workouts, check out the Above And Beyond Package.

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The Benefits of Situational Sparring

2010-07-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

The Benefits of Situational Sparring

All it took was one session to get better

Last Thursday, I think, was my most productive training session so far. Really, it was for no other reason than the fact that we situational sparred.

My training partner Manny and I worked hooks and uppercuts on the inside for 5 three minute rounds.

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May 31, 2010
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Do this workout two to three times a week with a rest day in between.

2010-07-07T16:39:00.000-07:00

Do this workout two to three times a week with a rest day in between.

Modify this workout to match your fitness level. Follow the recommended moves, or adapt them as needed by clicking on a similar exercise that is easier or more challenging.

Burn Fat Drop Pounds - MSN Health & Fitness - Fit Zone

This diet and exercise program should not be followed without first consulting a health care professional. If you have any special health conditions requiring attention, you should consult with your health care professional regularly regarding possible modification of this program.

Burn Fat, Drop Pounds
Trim inches off all over with this high-energy cardio and strength routine.
By Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Health & FitnessWhen you want to fight fat and firm up—whether you're looking to fine-tune your physique or give your body a major overhaul—it helps to increase the number of calories burned during each sculpting session. This workout does that by adding fat-burning bursts of cardio to your routine.

The result? You’ll strengthen all the major muscles in your body and blast extra calories to help decrease body fat all over. This circuit-style routine moves you quickly through a series of six high-intensity intervals followed by moves that combine upper and lower body action. The workout gets your heart rate up—so don't be surprised if you break a sweat and feel more exhilarated than usual when you're finished!

For maximum fat-burning, in addition to performing the routine below, add extra cardio on other days of the week (run, power walk, cycle, skate, swim, or use cardio machines at the gym.) If you are new to an exercise or activity, listen to your body's signals and lower the intensity or duration of your workout accordingly. By coupling powerful strength moves with cardio bursts and regular physical activity, you can shed fat in as few as six weeks. Ready, set, sweat!

How to do it:

Choose a weight that is heavy enough to challenge your target muscles, but not so heavy that your joints feel strained. Since you will be moving quickly through the moves, choose a slightly lighter weight than usual. Start with dumbbells that are at least 3-5 pounds and gradually work up to using six to 15 pounds, depending on the exercise.

Do not use weights during the cardio bursts. If needed, modify the high-impact movements, such as the jacks, and make them lower impact by performing the same movement without jumping. Move for one minute (or less if you are just starting) and try not to pause between exercises. Of course, if you feel tired or out of breath, slow down.

Start by performing one complete circuit: Do each cardio burst, followed by a strength move, then move on to the next set. Do each cardio burst for one minute, and perform 15 repetitions of each exercise. Move quickly when performing each strength move, but do not swing the weights. If you can swing them, your weight is too light. Once you've cycled through all six exercises, repeat the circuit for a total of two to four cycles.

Do this workout two to three times a week with a rest day in between.
Modify this workout to match your fitness level. Follow the recommended moves, or adapt them as needed by clicking on a similar exercise that is easier or more challenging.

What you need: Weights, a step or bench, and good pair of sneakers to provide support during the cardio bursts. Note: For those who have not worked out very much recently or in the past, wearing supportive sneakers is very important.

Get the moves:

Move 1:

Cardio burst:March—Step in place and pump your arms for one minute

Strength move: Biceps Curl with Side Kick

Make it easier
Make it harder
Move 2:

Cardio burst: Flutter Feet—Jog in place with your feet close to the ground. Speed up the pace so that your feet tap quickly on the floor for one minute. (Lower-impact version: March in place at double speed.)

Strength move: Lunging Front Raise

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Move 3:

Cardio burst:Leg Swing—Shift your weight from foot to foot, swinging your legs from side to side for one minute. (Lower-impact version: Alternate tapping each foot out to the outsides of your body.)

Strength move: Side Lunge with Press

Make It Easier
Make It Harder
Move 4:

Cardio burst:Scissor Job—Run in place and scissor your straight arms in front of your body quickly for one minute. (Lower-impact version: March quickly and scissor your arms.)

Strength move: Lunge Kick

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Move 5:

Cardio burst:Jacks—Jump out and in with both feet for one minute. Open to hop-width, no wider and keep your knees soft. (Lower-impact version: Alternate side lunges quickly.)

Strength move: Triceps Dip

Make It Easier
Make It Harder
Move 6:

Cardio burst:Kicks—Alternate kicking each leg out in front, keeping your feet below hip level for one minute.

Strength move: Modified Wide Push-up

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Two Drills That'll Improve Your MMA Boxing ~ MMA Boxing Techniques from The University of Mixed Martial Arts

2010-07-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

Two Drills That'll Improve Your MMA Boxing ~ MMA Boxing Techniques from The University of Mixed Martial Arts

Blast More Fat Quick Ciruit Workout - Diet Videos

2010-06-09T17:09:00.000-07:00

Blast More Fat Quick Ciruit Workout - Diet Videos
Try our circuit workout for a calorie and fat burn like no other! Featured expert: Jessica Bergenfield Host/Producer: Sarah Dussault

Muscle soreness after a workout: Is it necessary?- Diet Blog

2010-06-09T16:51:00.000-07:00

Muscle soreness after a workout: Is it necessary?- Diet Blog

This soreness is a result from pushing your muscles beyond what’s its used to. Novices or beginners can attest to that.

Nathaniel Fitch inducted into Carolinas Boxing Hall - Bastrop, LA - Bastrop Daily Enterprise

2010-06-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

Nathaniel Fitch inducted into Carolinas Boxing Hall - Bastrop, LA - Bastrop Daily Enterprise

Nathaniel “Sweet Red” Fitch has been inducted into the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame.

After graduating from Bastrop High, Fitch enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1977 where he began his career as an amateur boxer.

Transferred to Fort Bragg, N.C. in 1983, Fitch went on to win the 1983 All-Army championship, the 1983 Interservice championship, the 1984 Olympic Sports Festival championship, the 1985 National ABFC championship, the 1987 National Golden Gloves championship and the 1987 Eastern Olympic Trials.

Becoming a Pro Fighter: The Training Regimen

2010-05-24T15:34:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: The Training Regimen

May 24
Becoming a Pro Fighter: The Training Regimen

Jonathan Stamey
Editor/Dir of Operations
Posted in MMA Blog

Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, Cinderella Man, Ali, and Diggstown (which surprisingly is my favorite boxing film) all have at least one thing in common: the prerequisite training montage. I’m sure Marky Mark’s upcoming portrayal of Irish Micky Ward in ”The Fighter” will be sure to follow suit as well.

And with shows like HBO’s 24/7 and Spike’s Primetime/Countdown series there’s no doubt that people are enamored by their favorite star’s training rituals, well, that and the story behind it all.

To me there’s nothing more interesting than to go behind the scenes and see how an elite athlete fine-tune’s their craft.

Now I don’t know about ”elite athlete” or anything, but that was my attempt at a segue into my own training montage/regimen/rituals.

I’ll go over what it is that I do during the week to prepare for my future first pro bout. Before I do that though I’ll give you a little more background info on how I got to this point.

Laying the Foundation

In truth, I feel like the foundation is already there. If anybody without an amateur background has spent more time developing their skills for no reason I’d be surprised.

I started training myself initially in boxing when I was 22 and eventually moved into a lot of MMA and grappling.

My hope was always to compete, but I didn’t know when, or how, or even if I’d be comfortable when that opportunity arose. So that’s why I say I was training for no reason—because there really wasn’t one. There was no specific goal other than to get better.

When Krishna (my new boxing coach) got his first look at me I think he thought that what he was seeing was natural talent. Which is a logical assumption based on the information he had.

I’ve never fought and no coach developed me.

But it took a shit ton of work to look like I had ”natural talent”. I sucked for a long time before I figured things out.

The same goes for my physique. I ”look” like an athlete, but that’s not because I was an athlete to begin with. I’m sure many a friend of mine could tell you that.

It’s come from years of strength & conditioning and proper nutrition.

My foundation has been built with nothing more than a work ethic. The only thing that comes naturally to me is coordination. Perhaps I’m discounting that more than I should, but I still think a majority of my improvement has come simply from determination.

I won’t stop working at something until I get it right.

”Amateurs practice til they get it right. Professionals practice til they can’t do it wrong.”
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Now I’m working on the second part.

The Training Regimen

I would love to be able to train for a living. Just fight, that’s it. But I can’t right now. Financially it’s just not possible.

It’s not the perfect environment to improve under. It is what it is though, and I have to deal with that. I imagine many a fighter has dealt with the same circumstances so I’m not going to bitch about it.

As of right now I’m only getting to head down to train with my coaches once a week. We all have financial and temporal restraints that keep us from doing more. But it’s a start and I’m thankful for that.

Since I’m only with them briefly I have my own training regimen throughout the rest of the week.

It’s not like I’m not used to this already and have no direction. I’ve gone coachless for years and done alright for myself.

So what do I do?

First of all I do get to work a little bit with our students. Every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday I attend my own classes to help teach and train.

We’ve steadily had about 5 to 10 guys showing up for my partner and I’s MMA classes in the past 2 years. But since it’s MMA, a lot of the focus is on grappling—that, and I’m helping teach it so I don’t get a whole lot of work on my boxing.

Just the same…it’s better than nothing.

About six weeks ago I started back with my resistance training every afternoon Mon-Fri, and my strength/endurance has shot up tremendously. To be honest with you though it’s really tailored more for ”beach muscle” as opposed to functional muscle. Nevertheless, it’s helped. When I have a specific date for my fight I’ll transition to a more sport-specific routine.

The diet started right along with the the resistance training. And I would say that this is the part that most people fuck up. The casual exercisers all the way up to the professional level athletes. You’d be surprised at some of the crazy misconceptions I hear about nutrition. They range from mild ignorance to the downright delusional.

Mostly it’s just because nobody’s ever told them how to do it correctly.

Spending a lot a years bodybuilding (once again for no reason…other than vanity) I’ve learned there is a definitive science to fueling your body.

You get to the point where you’re no longer eating for taste—you’re eating for performance.

In the last week since starting on the road to my first professional fight I’ve added back in the cardiovascular training and the skill work.

Perhaps the two most important parts.

For the time being I’m just doing intervals for the cardio. Taxing the body hard by sprinting on the field or on the stationary bike for set periods of time followed by rest…rinse and repeat.

I’ll add in the more tedious longer runs…or road work as they call it when I know a specific date for the fight.

As for the skill work—it’s going to change everyday depending on what I think I need work on.

Some days I’m going to spend time on the heavy bag (or in the laboratory as I like to call it), and other days I’ll spend my time working on the focus mitts. My friend Shannon helps me out with that—despite only doing it for a short time she’s the best mitt holder I’ve ever had.

Hopefully as I progress I’ll be spending more and more time with my coachs and getting a lot of quality sparring in.

That’s about it. I’ll keep you updated when I change something or add in anything new.

Let me know if any of you want a more detailed post about nutrition, S & C workouts, or boxing drills.

I’m off to Charlotte for my second training session with my new coaches. I’ll post about that tomorrow.

Becoming a Pro Fighter: Seein' the Black Lights ~ Beginners MMA | MMA Beginner Training

2010-05-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: Seein' the Black Lights ~ Beginners MMA MMA Beginner Training

May 08, 2010
Jonathan Stamey
Editor/Dir of Operations

They said there’s no way to learn from dominating everybody. But there’s always plenty to learn when you take your beatings. Krishna told me that it gives you pause, and that before you move forward you feel like you need to dissect everything you did incorrectly. Which he said, “Is exactly what you’ve been doing from the time you got out of the ring to this very moment, and that’s a good thing.”

Becoming a Pro Fighter: A Venerable Second Pair of Eyes...Your Trainer

2010-05-08T19:13:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: A Venerable Second Pair of Eyes...Your Trainer

May 05, 2010
Jonathan Stamey
Editor/Dir of Operations

There’s a reason why fighters have trainers. I think for a while I thought that I could train myself just as good or better than someone else could train me. And that may be true to a certain extent, but there’s one thing I’m absolutely sure of—a fighter can never reach his full potential alone…that includes me.

My main reason for bringing that up is what I experienced this past Thursday at my second training session.

Becoming a Pro Fighter: Seein' the Black Lights ~ Beginners MMA | MMA Beginner Training

2010-05-08T19:06:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: Seein' the Black Lights ~ Beginners MMA MMA Beginner Training

They said there’s no way to learn from dominating everybody. But there’s always plenty to learn when you take your beatings. Krishna told me that it gives you pause, and that before you move forward you feel like you need to dissect everything you did incorrectly. Which he said, “Is exactly what you’ve been doing from the time you got out of the ring to this very moment, and that’s a good thing.”

Becoming a Pro Fighter: D-Day

2010-04-29T19:33:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: D-Day

Fear is a powerful thing. It shuts some people down, and for others it’s a motivator.

Becoming a Pro Fighter: The Training Regimen

2010-04-29T19:23:00.000-07:00

Becoming a Pro Fighter: The Training Regimen

Some days I’m going to spend time on the heavy bag (or in the laboratory as I like to call it), and other days I’ll spend my time working on the focus mitts. My friend Shannon helps me out with that—despite only doing it for a short time she’s the best mitt holder I’ve ever had.

Hopefully as I progress I’ll be spending more and more time with my coachs and getting a lot of quality sparring in.

Boxer finds his passion, improves his life

2010-03-11T10:46:00.000-08:00

Boxer finds his passion, improves his life

Duty was misdiagnosed and treated for bipolar disorder when he was 6 years old, according to his mother, Carrie Duty.
Unfortunately, he was put on medication that made his symptoms worse, she said.
"He was very impulsive, very agitated easily, couldn't keep his thoughts on one thing at a time," she said.
Carrie wanted a second opinion.

The best of personal training games for the Nintendo Wii - latimes.com

2010-03-10T15:47:00.001-08:00

The best of personal training games for the Nintendo Wii - latimes.com

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Does Mosley Have a Chance Against Mayweather?

2010-02-17T12:46:00.000-08:00

February 17th, 2010
By Niko Tricarico:
Well, let’s examine what attributes he holds over little Floyd. First of all, Mosley hits harder. That’s a no-brainer. So, one for Mosley…let’s see what else, what else? He’s…he’s taller. That’s another thing. Mosley is taller than Floyd. There’s no getting around that one either. What else? He seems like a nicer guy. So, Mosley has a more pleasant disposition than Floyd. I guess that doesn’t really work for this list though.

The truth is that Mosley has a very slim chance at victory on May 1st. Over the course of his career he has demonstrated immense ineptitude’s when dealing with technically proficient fighters and there is no one more capable at exposing that flaw than Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mosley lost to Forrest twice, Wright twice, he was losing to De La Hoya twice before he was able to goad Oscar into a brawl, and he lost to Cotto. Forrest stayed tight and peppered Mosley with jabs, straight rights and upper cuts. Wright beat him with a jab and only the jab (why Mosley didn’t incorporate lateral footwork and head movement to offset Winky’s offense, especially in the rematch, is an absolute mystery). Oscar was beating him with the jab, but then again Oscar loves to mix it up and against Mosley he paid a heavy penalty for his lack of commitment to a sound game plan. And Cotto pretty much beat Mosley with the jab and straight rights too.

Mosley has no jab of his own to speak of; instead he dangles his left hand out in front of his opponent like a buoy in an ocean and then winds up with his right hand. Against Mayweather this is a mistake. When Mosley throws a punch, he leans back, twists his entire body, loads up and releases his fist like a sling shot stretched to the limits of its elasticity. When a puncher winds up like that against Mayweather he very calmly ducks, leans back or darts in with blinding speed hitting the aggressor with a quick left hook and then smothers the punch by keeping close to his opponent. His reflexes are too precise to be hit by a telegraphed punch. Mayweather will not be goaded into a brawl. He will not lose his cool. He can not be rattled, shaken or thrown off his game. He is too strong mentally and too confident in his ability. How does Mayweather beat a good fighter like Mosley so easily? The same way he beats everyone else…

1. The Straight Right Hand

He bends forward at the waist and widens his stance so that he can lean back onto his right foot if his opponent throws a punch. He then, like a spring loaded coil, throws his right hand, ducks underneath the counter and usually ends up somewhere behind his befuddled foe. If he’s not countering with it, he will often times lead with the straight right hand. This becomes more prevalent as the fight goes on and his confidence builds.

2. The Left Hook

As with the straight right hand sometimes he leads with the left hook and sometimes he counters with it. When he leads with it he lunges in, hits his opponent with the left, smothers the counter, then raises their head by pushing up under their chin with his forearm and smacks them with a right before bouncing back out of range. Mayweather is so fast on the draw and his reflexes so precise that he can throw the counter left hook after his opponent does and still make contact first. He did this against Hatton when he check hooked him into the ring post.

The way to beat Mayweather is not by coming forward and throwing hooks. He blocks looping right and left hands with hilarious ease. He cocoons himself in a shell and raises his elbows up deflecting punches as though a child were attacking him. In order to have any shot at beating him a better strategy would be to create angles and come up through the middle, which is why a good jab has proven effective against Mayweather.

But Mosley doesn’t have a jab does he?

Young boxers who are on the rise - News - FOX Sports on MSN

2010-02-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

Young boxers who are on the rise - News - FOX Sports on MSN

Results NC State Siver Gloves Championship

2009-11-15T18:24:00.001-08:00

On November 14, 2009 Paul Duty had is first amateur boxing match. This fight was to determine the North Carolina Silver Gloves Lightweight Champion for various weight classes. Paul fought a determined battle according to his coach Tony Douglas. Coach Tony instructed Paul to find his opponent and push him as hard as he possibly could. Coach Tony states that Paul performed exactly as he was instructed to. Paul fought three hard rounds. Paul Duty won the North Carolina Silver Gloves Championship Lightweight (132 pound) Championship in his division.

Paul will advance to the Silver Gloves Regional Championships

Congratulations Paul!!!

Stay tuned.

2009-11-01T18:55:00.000-08:00

New Boxing Gym opening Orientation

2009-10-28T18:37:00.000-07:00

Orientation November 4,2009 7pm

1403 North Charlotte Ave Monroe NC 28110.
This gym is our second location. This location is located in a building with a local newspaper http://www.elsoplondeportivo.com/soplon/ . This location unlike our first location is fully equipped with heavy bags, speed bags, boxing ring, locker room, showers, and a boxing equipment store. We have a small indoor venue at our location also. The gym is on the top floor of the newspaper building. The first floor has the newspaper offices, a small cafeteria, and a soccer equipment store.

Bodyweight Calisthenics To Burn More Fat

2009-10-28T18:19:00.000-07:00

3 Ways To Use Bodyweight Calisthenics To Burn More Fat Than Your Regular Workout

Author: Eddie Lomax

There is some debate among fitness professionals about the best way to burn fat. Some say long, slow, aerobic exercise is best. Some say high intensity interval training is the way to go. But bodyweight calisthenics? Until now, nobody considers the fat burning power of high intensity bodyweight workouts.

Let's look a three ways you can use bodyweight routines to burn more fat than your regular workout. If you have tried long, slow cardio you probably didn't get the results you wanted. And for some, the more effective interval training is too intense for their fitness level. But bodyweight calisthenics are a great choice for the beginner and advanced exerciser.

Do Morning Calisthenics To Boost Metabolism

First of all, metabolism refers to the chemical reactions of breaking down food into energy. And when you are sleeping your metabolism slows down. After all, you are not eating anything or exercising during your sleep (or at least you shouldn't be).

So to kickstart your metabolism you should exercise. And the most accessible and useful forms of exercise in the morning is bodyweight calisthenics. So, when you wake up, a couple of quick circuits of bodyweight exercises and calisthenics gets your metabolism rolling and sets the pace for the rest of the day.

Important: the other thing you want to do to get your metabolism rolling is to eat breakfast.

Use Bodyweight Interval Training Instead Of Boring Cardio

Traditionally, many people turn to boring aerobic exercise to burn fat. If you've ever jogged on a treadmill or use an exercise bike for 20-30 minutes you know what I mean. Even though interval training is commonly held to be better at burning fat, many people still think aerobic cardio best.

But what if you combined your boring cardio with bodyweight intervals? Not only would your break up the monotony of the cardio workout, but you would burn more fat as well!

Here is what I mean. Suppose you are going to ride the exercise bike for 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes jump off the bike and do a quick circuit without rest of a lower body, upper body and core bodyweight exercise. Then get back on the bike and repeat for the full 20 minutes.

What this does is break up the breathing patterns and effort levels of your workout, making it harder. Harder work means more calories burned.

I would also contend that using your full body for your cardio actually builds a better, more muscular body. Plus, it is just more fun!

Juggernaut Training

First of all, Juggernaut? Yea, a Juggernaut refers to an unstoppable crushing force. And that is what you will become when you do these type of workouts. Plus, you'll burn a ton of fat.

Much like the Bodyweight Interval described above, you are going to COMBINE resistance training with cardio training. But instead of just doing this for the "cardio" portion of the workout, you are going to do this for the ENTIRE workout.

Think of doing circuits of different bodyweight exercises alternated with traditional cardio. You end up doing strength exercises when under cardiorespiratory stress, and cardio exercises when under muscular stress. This make one tough workout. And also, the tougher the workout the more fat is burned.

If burning fat is a concern of yours, I think you can see bodyweight calisthenics are a great tool. Unfortunately, most people overlook bodyweight exercises as a fat burning tool, and end up never reaching their goals. I hope this article has shown you some quick ways to incorporate bodyweight calisthenics into your workout and reach your fat loss goals.

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New Boxing Gym Opening

2009-10-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

1403 North Charlotte Ave Monroe NC 28110.
This gym is our second location. This location is located in a building with a local newspaper http://www.elsoplondeportivo.com/soplon/ . This location unlike our first location is fully equipped with heavy bags, speed bags, boxing ring, locker room, showers, and a boxing equipment store. We have a small indoor venue at our location also. The gym is on the top floor of the newspaper building. The first floor has the newspaper offices, a small cafeteria, and a soccer equipment store.