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		<title>A-MAZE-ing Welcome for Oklahoma City Whole Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you fly over western Oklahoma, you’ll see a corny welcome for the Whole Foods Market store in the form of a maze spelling out “Know your farmer, know your food” along with the Whole Foods logo. The corn field is open for visitors and sends a message that local farmers are excited to see [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you fly over western Oklahoma, you’ll see a corny welcome for the Whole Foods Market store in the form of a maze spelling out “Know your farmer, know your food” along with the Whole Foods logo. <span id="more-1460"></span>The corn field is open for visitors and sends a message that local farmers are excited to see whole foods and their local sourcing approach.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Whole Foods opens doors on Wednesday, October 12th at 8:00am!</strong></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Store hours will be 8:00am – 10:00pm daily.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>A-MAZE-ing welcome for Whole Foods Market in Oklahoma!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WholeFoodsMarketCornMaze.jpg"><img src="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WholeFoodsMarketCornMaze.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="164" /></a></p>
<p>P Bar Farms has created a ten acre corn maze with the Whole Foods Market logo to welcome Whole Foods Market’s Oklahoma City store.  This ten acre corn maze encourages Oklahomans to “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” and to have FUN with your food.</p>
<p>P Bar Farms was founded in 1907 during the Oklahoma land run. It was a conventional farm until 2001, when Loren Liebscher read an article in Progressive Farmer about corn mazes.</p>
<p>The following year, P Bar Farms opened their first corn maze, which has become an annual destination for families across the region. Whole Foods Market is the leading natural and organic foods retailer and will open its second store in Oklahoma (and first in Oklahoma City) this fall.</p>
<p><strong>The corn maze will be open until November 12th.</strong> It is open Thursdays and Fridays from 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am – 10:00pm. <strong>For details, visit <a href="http://www.pbarfarms.com/">www.pbarfarms.com</a></strong></p>
<p>P Bar Farms is located on Interstate 40 between Hydro and Weatherford, about 70 miles west of Oklahoma City. It’s near exit 88 for visitors coming from Oklahoma City.</p>
<p>Whole Foods Market helps support local farmers and food producers to further benefit the local economy, helps ensure the freshest product in store, and educates shoppers on sustainable farming practices.</p>
<p>Oklahoma City’s Whole Foods Market will partner with P Bar Farms on healthy eating initiatives and farm-to-table events.</p>
<p>Chris Henning<br />
Oklahoma City Personal Trainer</p>
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		<title>How to Exercise to Improve Your Golf Game and Lower Your Score</title>
		<link>http://www.getfitokc.com/2011/07/07/how-to-exercise-golf-improve-lower-score/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every golfer wants to improve and get better. Even the recreational golfer wants to hit the ball further and lower his scores. Golf provides a great way to relax, strengthen friendships, close business deals, and even earn money if you happen to be good enough. Getting better can be approached in several different ways that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every golfer wants to improve and get better. Even the recreational golfer wants to hit the ball further and lower his scores. Golf provides a great way to relax, strengthen friendships, close business deals, and even earn money if you happen to be good enough. Getting better can be approached in several different ways that range from lessons to expensive equipment. Conditioning takes a back seat and is often neglected altogether.<span id="more-1436"></span></p>
<p>The most common way to lower your score is to get professional lessons and practice. However, this may cause some potential injuries if the body is in a de-conditioned state. According to Paul Chek, 90% of peak muscle activity is used when hitting a golf ball. In comparison, bodybuilders using heavy weights will only lift 90% of their maximum a total of 4-6 times.</p>
<p>How many times do you strike a ball during a round? I imagine it ranges anywhere from 40-60 times! That&#8217;s over 10 times what a bodybuilder does for similar effort. As the round progresses whether you realize it or not, you are less physically prepared to maintain proper posture and strength levels than when you started.</p>
<p>The average golfer takes up the sport at an advanced age where their physical status has become de-conditioned. The consistent thought on golf over they years is that it is a game of touch and skill. Golf has not been generally accepted as being an athletic endeavor until recently (think Tiger and the young guns on tour today). The simple fact is that golf is a very athletic sport and requires a functional exercise program, stretching regimen, and joint mobility work.</p>
<p>Conditioning must be a part of your golf program if you are serious. In addition to improving your score, it will also improve your health!</p>
<p>I caution you to be very careful when choosing a strength and conditioning program. Most folks will seek the help of a personal trainer or go to the bookstore for help. Most golfers going down this path will notice they can walk from hole to hole much easier but their score hasn&#8217;t improved much. Why is this?</p>
<p>The problem is that most trainers and books are still focused on bodybuilding techniques which focus on increasing muscle mass. Golf is a functional exercise and a training program can not be written using bodybuilding principles. Bodybuilding is not focused on precision timing, control, accuracy and skill. Bodybuilding is designed to get big and look good for judges. Bodybuilding has no place in golf functional fitness.</p>
<p>According to Chek, golfers utilizing bodybuilding principles have sedated their nervous system&#8217;s ability to organize and synchronize complex multi-joint movements.</p>
<p>When you train like a bodybuilder your brain has not made any strides to improve balance and coordination of your muscles. Your muscles will also be out of balance because bodybuilding dictates abnormality. For a golf swing to be smooth, our golf swing chain must be synergetic (all muscles working in complement and support of each other without any muscle imbalance).</p>
<p>Treat yourself like an athlete and choose a program that is scientifically designed to create smooth synergistic golf swing.</p>
<p>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City Personal Trainer</p>
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		<title>Top 5 Bootcamp Exercises to Build Six Pack Abs Without Sit-ups</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I told you it&#8217;s possible to get six pack abs without doing a single sit-up of any kind would you believe me? Would you believe that you can reduce your back pain and even eliminate it without use of any sit-up? Would you believe me that the top trainers don&#8217;t have their clients do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1399" href="http://www.getfitokc.com/2011/06/02/top-5-bootcamp-exercises-build-six-pack-abs/getfitokc_bootcamp/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1399" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 15px;" title="GetFitOKC Bootcamp" src="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/getfitokc_bootcamp.jpg" alt="" width="193" height="123" /></a>If I told you it&#8217;s possible to get six pack abs without doing a single sit-up of any kind would you believe me? Would you believe that you can reduce your back pain and even eliminate it without use of any sit-up? Would you believe me that the top trainers don&#8217;t have their clients do sit-ups or crunches any more?<span id="more-1387"></span></p>
<p>All of the above is true. You can get six pack abs, reduce back pain, and Alwyn Cosgrove (one of the top functional trainers in the United States) doesn&#8217;t allow his clients perform crunches or sit-ups any longer due to the risks.</p>
<p>Back pain is plaguing Americans due to poor posture at work, heeled shoes, lack of exercise, and an booming obesity epidemic. Traditional sit-ups may actually help deteriorate your back and make it easier to injure. Hip mobility should also be looked at by an FMS (Functional Movement Screening) if you are experiencing low back pain to find all areas.</p>
<p>The purpose of your abs and core is to stabilize your body &#8211; the ab muscles, lower back, and lats protect your spine from over-flexion. In most sports, being able to stabilize your body is a key factor in success. Think of when you are running and need to stop suddenly, you brace your core. The same goes for everyday life &#8211; stepping off an uneven curb, your body will instinctually protect itself by bracing your core. If your core is weak, you are more prone to injury and the uneven curb may send you to the chiropractor.</p>
<p><strong>Do sit-ups work?</strong></p>
<p>Visually yes, functionally no. Let me explain, sit-ups and crunches are great for bodybuilders who are judged on individual muscle groups. If anything is out of scope for these guys, it means the difference between first and last place. Just because crunches and sit-ups visually improve your abs doesn&#8217;t mean they improve your bodies ability to stabilize itself. In fact, most recent research has proven these movements are detrimental to your back. Your body moves in three planes of motion, and the crunch and sit-up only perform in one plane. The top 5 ab movements listed below will help you stabilize your body in motion in all three planes, and help reduce or rid you of low back pain.</p>
<p>Training in a functional manner gives your abs a better overall appearance. In addition, functional core training ties your body together cohesively as one unit with everything working in synergy. Crunches and sit-ups just don&#8217;t give you synergy with the rest of your body.</p>
<p>I know science takes awhile to trickle down to regular folks and most of the time people resist change &#8211; but is it smart to ignore science when it proves your way doesn&#8217;t work?</p>
<p><em>So how do you build six pack abs without the crunch and sit-up?</em></p>
<p>What I&#8217;m about to show you is a smarter way to train your core and your abs via stabilization methods which should be at the core of any good workout program. The top exercises you can use to strengthen your abs in a functional training method. I recommend you add at least two of these in to your workouts three times a week.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>1. Plank to Side Plank </strong></span>(progress from one to the other after you can successfully complete 30 seconds)<br />
30 seconds x 2 sets.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">2. Floor Bridge Hold to One Leg Floor Bridge Hold.</span></strong><br />
If you have trouble holding this for 30 seconds, you can go for reps. Aim for 30 seconds x 2 sets or 12-15 reps x 2 sets.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>3. L-Hang.</strong></span><br />
Keep legs out in front of you to form a perfect L shape for 30 seconds x 2 sets.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>4. Swiss Ball Mountain Climbers. </strong></span><br />
30 seconds x 2 sets.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>5. Walking Pushups. </strong></span><br />
10 per crossover x 2 sets.</p>
<p><strong>BONUS MOVES</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Wood Chopper with medicine ball. </strong></span><br />
Some people use a cable machine but I&#8217;ve found a medicine ball gives a free range of movement and doesn&#8217;t yank back on you like some machines can do. Don&#8217;t go crazy with weight on this one. 12 per side x 3 sets.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Turkish Getup (advanced). </span></strong><br />
5 per side x 2 sets.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t recommend doing the Turkish getup without proper supervision from a Kettlebell expert. It is a complicated move and takes many months to perfect even with light weights.</p>
<p>If you want to ensure you are taking care of your lower back and want to build six pack abs, check out one of our local Oklahoma City or Edmond are Bootcamps. Our certified trainers put you through a progressive bootcamp that doesn&#8217;t just burn off the fat, it builds your body with a scientific functional fitness method. Other trainers are random without a solid program and &#8216;wing it&#8217; when directing workouts. That&#8217;s great if you want random results, come see us if you want professional bootcamp functional fitness.</p>
<p>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City Personal Trainer</p>
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		<title>What is Metabolic Training (MT)?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 17:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Metabolic Training (MT) is the new buzzword in fitness. However, it is not a buzzword to be taken lightly. In essence, it is a fat loss and fat burning tool you should be using two or three times a week. Metabolic training is used in our advanced bootcamp classes here in Oklahoma City and Edmond. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Metabolic Training (MT) is the new buzzword in fitness. However, it is not a buzzword to be taken lightly. In essence, it is a fat loss and fat burning tool you should be using two or three times a week. Metabolic training is used in our advanced bootcamp classes here in Oklahoma City and Edmond. <span id="more-1353"></span>Once a basis of fitness is reached, students can participate in metabolic training classes.</p>
<p>Metabolic training is a combination of training styles and methods done in a back-to-back fashion with minimal to no rest between movements. These can be performed in circuits for an entire routine, or at the end of your usual workout to fan the fat burning fire.</p>
<p>Metabolic training uses ideas from every aspect of exercise to to burn fat at an incredible rate. Resistance training, body-weight training, calisthenics, plyometrics, kettlebells, and just about anything else can be thrown in to a metabolic circuit. Perhaps the best thing about MT is you don&#8217;t need any equipment at all to get a very demanding workout. I prefer to throw in items like light dumbbells or kettlebells in to the circuits for some strength training. Weights also add to your fat burn which is what MT training is designed for.</p>
<p>MT sessions move along quickly and are short bouts of intense work followed by short recovery periods usually measured in seconds, not minutes. I guess you could call this a hybrid of Interval Training which usually has longer rest periods between your peak moments.</p>
<p>Our recent review of Rushfit from Georges St-Pierre and his trainer Eric Owings has a LOT of metabolic training in it. You can check out that review by visiting <a title="Georges St-Pierres Rushfit MMA DVD Workout Review" href="http://www.getfitokc.com/2011/04/23/home-workout-review-georges-st-pierres-rushfit-mma-workout/">Georges St-Pierres Rushfit MMA DVD Workout Review</a>.</p>
<p>For most, MT training is out of their comfort zone. People have been preaching the &#8216;burn zone&#8217; and other steady state cardio myths for years. People like putting in the 45 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill. For me, that&#8217;s just plain boring and hard to maintain over time due to the boredom. I find myself trying to get out of going to the gym instead of doing steady state cardio. It does have its place on recovery days, but for fat loss, steady state has taken a backseat to MT.</p>
<p><strong><em>Metabolic Training is vastly superior to steady state cardio for three reasons.</em></strong></p>
<p>1. You reduce your risk of overuse injuries from repetitive movements (i.e. Plantar Fasciitis).<br />
2. Burn MORE calories during and after exercise.<br />
3. Cuts your workout time in half.</p>
<p>EPOC expenditure after a metabolic session can burn fat for up to 48 hours AFTER you stop exercising. Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity intended to erase the body&#8217;s &#8220;oxygen debt.&#8221;</p>
<p>Science journals such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, The Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport, The European Journal of Physiology, The Journal of Sports Nutrition, and The European Journal of Applied Physiology have shown research that prove MT provides a nice afterburner effect.</p>
<p>Top trainers, such as strongman Chad Coy who uses the BodyBugg and other calorie counting tools to measure his clients calorie expenditure claims he has not seen 48 hours of EPOC, but up to 4 hours at an elevated rate. This seems to prove the afterburner effect as well. However, I have to believe the burn lasts much longer because your body is forced to adapt to this new type of strain you are placing it under. From my personal experience I know my body asks for more food for two days after an MT session.</p>
<p><strong>How do I use Metabolic Training?</strong><br />
Starting out I recommend you do a nice long dynamic warm-up that consists of similar movements to what your MT program will contain. This will get all the muscles synergistically ready to perform through an entire range of motion. Examples would be air squats, lunges, pushup rotations, jumping jacks, and jump rope. Get nice and warm through a full range of motion.</p>
<p><strong>Time your sets.</strong><br />
Instead of reps in our sets, we go for time in metabolic training. I recommend you buy a programmable GymBoss timer. The GymBoss will allow you to setup your timing so you know when to exercise and when to rest. Better yet, come to one of our Oklahoma City or Edmond bootcamps and let us time you.</p>
<p>Recommendations for time are the same for everyone if you are new to this type of training. Keep in mind, this will be extremely intense and you are asked to give 100% for the full time.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Level 1: </strong></span>30 second cycles of exercise, 30 seconds rest between exercises. Complete a full circuit and then rest for two minutes. 4 movements per circuit, 2 circuits maximum.<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Level 2: </strong></span>40 second cycle of exercise, 20 seconds rest between exercises. Complete a full circuit and then rest for one minute.  4 movements per circuit, 4 circuits maximum.<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Level 3: </strong></span>60 second cycle of exercise, 10 seconds rest between exercises. Complete a full circuit and then rest for one minute.  5 movements per circuit, 5 circuits maximum.</p>
<p><strong>What types of exercises should be used in MT?</strong><br />
Compound, multi-joint, full body movements are the best. Burpees, tuck jumps, hip thrusts, dumbbell clean and press, dumbbell push press, one and two-hand kettlebell swings. The selection is endless, just make sure you use compound movements and stay away from linear movements such as a bicep curl. We are trying to get the body parts all working in unison.</p>
<p><strong>What kind of load should I be using?</strong><br />
Keep your weight relatively light and controllable. If you have issues handling the weight and/or performing the exercise with proper form you need to drop weight or remove it entirely. If you can&#8217;t do even light weights with proper form, you need to regress to a movement that you can do. Build up your strength and coordination and only then progress up to weights.</p>
<p><strong>How often should I use Metabolic Training?</strong><br />
Maximum of two full MT workouts a week. If you are tossing in a finishing MT circuit then you can do two to three times at the end of your regularly scheduled workout.</p>
<p>MT training can be quite beneficial when added to the end of a regular strength training workout. Shoot for a maximum of one 10 minute circuit if you are adding a MT circuit to the end of an existing strength workout. Be sure you are thoroughly warmed up for full body exercises. If 10 minutes is too much, start with 4 minutes and add two minutes every week until you hit ten.</p>
<p>Metabolic training is difficult but extremely rewarding. When you are done you know you gave all you had and that is very satisfying. Your belly will also thank you for it. Come see our trainers at our Edmond or Oklahoma City bootcamp locations to get a healthy dose of MT training.</p>
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		<title>Travel Tips: How to Eat Well and Workout With No Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 13:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point either for business or pleasure you are going to need to travel while your in the middle of a new workout program. Trips are one of the worst destroyers of consistent exercise known to man. People on trips feel like they can&#8217;t keep doing what they&#8217;ve been doing and tend to relax [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At some point either for business or pleasure you are going to need to travel while your in the middle of a new workout program. Trips are one of the worst destroyers of consistent exercise known to man.<br />
<span id="more-1298"></span>People on trips feel like they can&#8217;t keep doing what they&#8217;ve been doing and tend to relax their nutrition rules. One of the worst things for your health is doing great at home and then failing to work out on your trips. Failure can be avoided with proper planning and the right mindset.</p>
<p>With the right equipment and preparation, you don&#8217;t have to miss a single workout and can still get great results. Most hotels do not have decent workout equipment. If you are staying at some of the cheaper hotels you definitely need to pack some essential exercise equipment. Nicer hotels have very nice gyms but may not necessarily have the proper equipment for your needs. It is always a safe bet to pack a small essentials bag with the bare necessities required for a good workout.</p>
<p><strong>Make Time.</strong></p>
<p>The most important aspect is setting aside time during your trip to exercise. I&#8217;ve found the best times to do this are right before bed or first thing in the morning before your shower. During the day you are usually too busy to make the time and effort to get in a good workout. Another thing to keep in mind is if you are going to be doing a lot of walking that can be counted towards your cardio for the day.</p>
<p><strong>Choose the right workout.</strong></p>
<p>Travel workouts done in your hotel room can usually be done in the entrance of the room. This space gives you plenty of room to do push-ups, squats, sit-ups, and a wide number of exercises and stretches. In addition, the main room door can be used to secure your exercise bands for stability.</p>
<p>The focus of a travel workout should be to maintain your conditioning in all aspects of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility. The best movements for maintenance are bodyweight exercises with high repetitions. If your lucky enough to own a set of exercise bands then you don&#8217;t have to sacrifice anything in your workouts, you can do just about everything with a good set of bands.</p>
<p>If you are following DVD at-home workout such as Insanity or P90X you can still keep up without missing a beat. I&#8217;ve known people who take along Tony Horton on DVD and follow along while watching him on the computer screen. P90X and a wide array of other DVD programs can be done quite easily in a hotel with a good set of exercise bands. You may have to modify the moves to some point, but all of the exercises can be done with bands (even pull-ups).</p>
<p><strong>Pack the right equipment.</strong></p>
<p>Creating a portable and functional travel gym is relatively cheap and easy. The main goal is to only take items that have multi-purpose usage. Below we&#8217;ve made some suggestions on some specific brands if you don&#8217;t know what type of equipment to purchase.</p>
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<li>Exercise Bands</li>
<li>Yoga Mat (optional)</li>
<li>DVD (If you are working out with P90X or something similar)</li>
<li>Workout shirt, shorts</li>
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<p><a title="Bodylastics Exercise Bands" href="http://www.bodylastics.com/order.html" target="_blank">Bodylastics Exercise Bands</a>. Most sets come with a travel bag, door anchors, handles, and instruction manual. What&#8217;s also great is that these bands come with a lifetime guarantee. Optional DVD is also available depending on the package you pick. This is a good investment and is worth going all out, the most expensive set is $134.95 and is guaranteed for life.</p>
<p>I can vouch for the quality of these bands as I like to alternate them in occasionally to my normal routines.</p>
<p><strong>Keep your nutrition in check.</strong></p>
<p>- Drink plenty of water, particularly if you&#8217;re flying.</p>
<p>- Plan a healthy meal in your mind prior to eating out and stick to your plan as closely as possible.</p>
<p>- Aim for at least three times per day to keep you from feeling hungry and overeating at any one time.</p>
<p>- Pick up portable, healthy snacks at a local market so you won’t be caught hungry in front of the mini-bar.</p>
<p>- Go ahead and splurge on regional dishes or local cuisine, but balance your diet by choosing lower-calorie foods at other meals.</p>
<p><strong>Keys to Success</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Following a few simple guidelines can keep you on track with your goals while traveling on vacation or for business. Simple is best when moving from hotel to hotel.</p>
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<li>Pack your bands</li>
<li>Plan your workouts ahead</li>
<li>Grab some good portable healthy snacks</li>
<li>Make time to workout before bed or first thing in the morning</li>
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<p>I hope this short guide helps you continue your workout and fitness goals while you travel.</p>
<p>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City Bootcamp Instructor</p>
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		<title>At Home Workout Review: Georges St-Pierre&#8217;s RUSHFIT MMA Workout</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not a huge fan of MMA in general, but I do have respect for how these gentlemen train <span id="more-1280"></span>to be able to handle 5 rounds of non-stop combat. Unlike other sports, there are no breaks or time outs in MMA cage fighting. The winners of these MMA matches are generally in superior condition to their opponents. I&#8217;m just guessing here but I would say after the first or second round that skills take a back seat to who is in the best shape.</p>
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<p>GSP otherwise known as Georges St-Pierre has just released a new 8 week training program on DVD format. The set comes with a nice guide on nutrition, calendars based on the beginner, intermediate, or advanced workouts, and some basic guides on exercise.</p>
<p>RUSHFIT seems to be similar to P90X in layout with the calendars and guides. RUSHFIT is based on functional fitness similar to P90X but in a much more complete way. P90X still does a lot of isolation movements whereas RUSHFIT combines individual pieces to create a full body movement. Functional fitness focuses on building a foundation capable of doing real-life activities in real-life positions, not just lifting a certain amount of weight in an pre-defined arc created by a gym machine. In essence, it get&#8217;s you ready for the real world. MMA fighters MUST train using functional fitness &#8211; getting off the ground, explosive movements, and strength endurance. All of these elements are brought nicely together in RUSHFIT.</p>
<p>Each of the RUSHFIT workouts are divided in to 5 &#8217;rounds&#8217; or circuits. Georges says these are to mimic a real fight that lasts for five rounds. In each of the circuits you are pushed pretty intensely without many breaks. You are given about 5 seconds to move to the next exercise in mid-circuit. There are times where you get a short break between sets in a given circuit, and I have to tell you it doesn&#8217;t feel long enough.</p>
<p>I consider myself in pretty good shape but was really struggling at the end of round 3 to keep up with the guys on the DVD. When I finished the first DVD I was completely drenched with sweat and my muscles were filled with lactic acid. Next day I felt a bit sore but nothing major. Overall I was impressed with the complete approach brought to this new at-home workout. Good dynamic warm up, great circuit training, and good stretches at the end.</p>
<p>Probably the best feature of the entire series is proper form guides included on each DVD. Georges and his trainer Erik Owings discuss and demonstrate proper form on movements you may find difficult at first. This is a step above anything else I&#8217;ve seen with at-home fitness DVD&#8217;s. A lot of time and effort has gone in to this project and it really shows. I would love to see a follow up DVD available each month for those who want to continue with the program to keep things fresh and prevent possible overuse injuries.</p>
<p>Get yours today at <a title="George St-Pierres RUSHFIT" href="http://www.gsprushfit.com/" target="_blank">George St-Pierres RUSHFIT</a>.</p>
<p>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City Personal Trainer / Bootcamp Instructor</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Kettlebell Swing Exercise</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what is a kettlebell? The kettlebell or girya is a cast iron weight resembling a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell is used to perform ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. The term Pood is often used to refer to measurements of weight; it is defined as roughly 16 kilograms (35 lb). By their nature, kettlebell exercises build strength [...]]]></description>
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<p>So what is a kettlebell? The <strong>kettlebell</strong> or <strong>girya</strong> is a cast iron weight resembling a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell is used to perform ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.<span id="more-1243"></span></p>
<p>The term Pood is often used to refer to measurements of weight; it is defined as roughly 16 kilograms (35 lb).</p>
<p>By their nature, kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. The basic movements, such as the swing, snatch, and the clean and jerk, engage the entire body at once,<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 11px;"> </span></span>and in a way that mimics real world activities such as shoveling or farm work.</p>
<p>The movements used in kettlebell exercise can be dangerous to those who have back or shoulder problems, or a weak core and should only be used under the supervision of an Kettlebell expert trainer.</p>
<p>The kettlebell is now used by top sports teams, martial artists, athletes, Hollywood celebrities and everyday trainers throughout the world, due to the outstanding results people are getting.</p>
<p>The foundation kettlebell exercise is the kettlebell swing. The swing is usually performed with two hands for beginners. Advanced practioners will use 1 (the toss) or 2 hands.</p>
<p>The swing begins by hiking the kettlebell between your legs and thrusting it forward using your hips and posterior chain to propel the kettlebell forward and up in a circular swing movement before it drops under control back between your legs.</p>
<p>Below is a list of a few of the many benefits the swing provides to your overall fitness and health.</p>
<p>1). Kettlebells combine fitness and weight training in one workout at the same time. The kettlebell saves you money if you can not afford a gym membership or various other equipment.</p>
<p>2). Posterior chain muscles of the body such as the hamstrings, glutes, core and back are strengthened. This chain is often ignored by specific body part training routines with traditional weight training. The posterior chain is crucial for a number of sports as these muscles create the power base for sprinting, tackling, jumping and power movements.</p>
<p>3). Tabata training benefits from use of a kettlebell swing. Tabata training is ideal for kettlebell swings as this movement gets the heart rate soaring. Tabata training includes periods of 20 seconds exercise with 10seconds of rest.</p>
<p>4). Abs and core muscles are strengthened from the swing. These muscles provide the platform for other muscles to pull from.</p>
<p>5). Lower back all the way to traps are also trained during the swing reducing your risk of lower back injury.</p>
<p>6). High rep swings have been shown to reduce back injuries.</p>
<p>7). Swings build overall conditioning and speed fat loss. Studies show body fat burning occurs when training is performed at higher intensity levels rather than long slow endurance type training.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">How to Swing a Kettlebell Correctly!</span></p>
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<p>The kettlebell swing is the foundation movement for a large proportion of kettlebell exercises. To properly execute a swing it is advised to contact a local kettlebell expert in your area for proper instruction. The swing is a difficult movement to learn at first. The benefits though are high and this should be a standard in any type of fitness program you are involved in.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve watched a LOT of YouTube video&#8217;s and there are very few guys who know how to do it right! I still struggle with form myself.</p>
<p>If you live in the Edmond or Oklahoma City area I would highly recommend you contact Oklahoma City Personal Trainer <a title="Mark Howard, RKC Oklahoma City Personal Trainer" href="http://www.dragondoor.com/marc-alan-howard/">Mark Howard, RKC</a> at 405-249-8602.</p>
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		<title>Gold&#8217;s Gym International &#8216;thunders&#8217; Into Oklahoma City</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World&#8217;s Most Recognized Gym Chain To Open Two New State-Of-The-Art Facilities In OKC/ Announces Key Acquisitions From Aspen Fitness/ Partners With Mayor&#8217;s Fitness Initiative/ Will Provide Free Fitness Services For The City March 03, 2011 // OKLAHOMA CITY – Gold&#8217;s Gym International, the world&#8217;s leading authority in health and fitness, officially announced today its plans to bring [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-size: 20px;">World&#8217;s Most Recognized Gym Chain To Open Two New State-Of-The-Art Facilities In OKC/ Announces Key Acquisitions From Aspen Fitness/ <span id="more-1234"></span>Partners With Mayor&#8217;s Fitness Initiative/ Will Provide Free Fitness Services For The City</span></h1>
<p>March 03, 2011 // OKLAHOMA CITY – Gold&#8217;s Gym International, the world&#8217;s leading authority in health and fitness, officially announced today its plans to bring new world class facilities and more than 46 years of fitness experience to the Oklahoma City area. This includes the development of two new state of the art facilities and the acquisition of two Aspen Fitness locations. In addition, the company announced that it will immediately become involved in several health and fitness initiatives aimed at improving wellness and physical activity throughout the area.</p>
<p>Gold&#8217;s Gym&#8217;s move into the market will begin with two signature facilities designed to offer residents the most comprehensive fitness experience in the city. This includes a dynamic group exercise program filled with fun and exciting classes like Body Pump™, Zumba®, group cycling, yoga and Pilates that are free with membership. Both gyms will also feature signature amenities like the world famous Cardio Cinema®, which is an actual movie theatre in the gym, along with basketball and racquetball courts, personal training, free Kids&#8217; Club and the latest cardio and fitness equipment. All of this will be made available to residents at an affordable price.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled to bring the best in fitness to the Oklahoma City market,&#8221; said Jim Snow, President of Gold&#8217;s Gym International. &#8220;We think residents will be blown away by the amenities, services and affordability of our new gyms. More importantly, we look forward to serving the community long term. We are bullish on the Oklahoma City market and see this as the first of many moves we plan to make long term. We are actively looking for new locations and plan to expand aggressively in the near future. Our goal is help make Oklahoma City one of the healthiest cities in the United States and we look forward to working with residents, partners and the Mayor&#8217;s office to make it happen.&#8221;</p>
<p>As part of its move to Oklahoma City, Gold&#8217;s Gym has forged a partnership with Mayor Mick Cornett to join the &#8220;This City Is Going on a Diet&#8221; campaign. The company will work with the Mayor&#8217;s office to improve the city&#8217;s physical fitness levels and help the campaign reach its goal of a million pounds of weight loss. This will include bringing in Gold&#8217;s Gym&#8217;s celebrity trainers, hosting free seminars at its locations, offering the city free personal fitness consultations and providing free health and fitness content to residents.</p>
<p>&#8220;I am grateful for Gold&#8217;s Gym offering yet another choice for Oklahoma City residents&#8217; health and fitness options to further the City&#8217;s goal of losing a cumulative million pounds,&#8221; Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said. &#8220;Fitness facilities such as Gold&#8217;s Gym are a natural ally for www.thiscityisgoingonadiet.com in our fight against obesity.&#8221;</p>
<p>The first two Gold&#8217;s Gym locations in Oklahoma City will be the Quail Springs facility at 2301 West Memorial Road and the Northwest facility at 3625 NW Expressway. Both facilities are specifically designed to cater to people of all shapes, sizes and experience levels. Be it a novice looking to start a workout routine for the first time, a high school, college or pro-athlete looking to up their game, or a long time enthusiast looking to get in shape for summer, each facility will have all of the tools, expertise and support they need to reach their goals.</p>
<p>The 54,000 square foot Quail Springs facility will feature two group exercise studios, a group cycle studio, functional training area, walking track, indoor basketball court, racquetball courts, free Kids&#8217; Club, pool, sauna and smoothie bar. The Northwest location will comprise more than 36,000 square feet and will offer two group exercise studios, a group cycle studio, an outdoor basketball court, racquetball courts, functional training, smoothie bar and a Kids&#8217; Club. Both clubs will feature the legendary Cardio Cinema® and both will offer the latest cardio and strength training equipment.</p>
<p>The preview centers and &#8220;pre-sale&#8221; for each club are now open. Construction on the clubs has already begun and both will soft open this spring with a grand opening celebration scheduled for June. During the pre-sale period, residents will have the opportunity to become Charter Members and join Gold&#8217;s Gym for significantly reduced rates. This includes a variety of limited time membership options like no enrollment fee, no contract and reduced bi-weekly dues of $9.99. In addition, charter members will receive access to both clubs as well as any future Gold&#8217;s Gyms in the Oklahoma City area. And of course, members will have travel privileges to more than 700 Gold&#8217;s Gyms in 42 states and 30 countries worldwide.</p>
<p>Additionally, Gold&#8217;s Gym has reached an agreement with Aspen Fitness to acquire both its Edmond location and the membership base of its Rockwell location. The company will immediately invest significant capital into the Edmond location, with upgrades to include new equipment, a new audio/visual system, new flooring, upgrades to the pool, sauna and more. The Rockwell location will remain in operation until the new Gold&#8217;s location on Northwest Expressway opens in late Spring. The company plans to transfer the Rockwell membership base to the new Gold&#8217;s Gym Northwest location upon its completion. All members who sign up for the presale will have full access to Rockwell and Edmond while the new Northwest and Quail Springs locations are being completed.</p>
<p>To reserve a charter membership, or for more information on the facilities, residents can call (405) 217-4334.</p>
<h2>About Gold&#8217;s Gym</h2>
<p>Established in Venice, Calif. in 1965, Gold&#8217;s Gym is the largest full service gym chain in the world with more than 700 locations in 42 states and 30 countries. Gold&#8217;s Gym offers the latest equipment and services, including group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, group cycle, Pilates and yoga. With nearly 3.5 million members worldwide, Gold&#8217;s Gym helps all kinds of people achieve their individual potential through fitness. For more information please visit www.goldsgym.com, www.facebook.com/goldsgym or www.twitter.com/goldsgym.</p>
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		<title>Stretch U Review &#8211; Stretching for Improved Health, Flexibility and Athletic Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why did I go to Stretch U? I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect when I visited Stretch U based in Oklahoma City, OK (actually in trendy Nichols Hills). I have been stretching and doing Yoga for quite some time and thought I was fairly flexible. Recently though I injured my back doing a Crossfit style [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><a href="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/strech_logo.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1219 alignleft" style="margin: 5px;" title="Stretch U" src="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/strech_logo.jpg" alt="" width="126" height="89" /></a><strong>Why did I go to Stretch U?</strong><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect when I visited Stretch U based in Oklahoma City, OK (actually in trendy Nichols Hills). I have been stretching and doing Yoga for quite some time and thought I was fairly flexible. Recently though I injured my back doing a Crossfit style workout and thought a good chiropractor would be good enough to get me back on track. Chiropractic did help immensely but I noticed a tightness in my right hip<span id="more-1210"></span> that my Chiropractor Vernon Millspaugh mentioned might be from a muscle imbalance. Based on this, I decided to give Nick Milla at Stretch U a phone call and get scheduled. I also added in a new routine focusing on my lower back, hamstrings and supportive core muscle groups.</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">When I left after the first stretch, I felt a rush of endorphins I had not felt in a long time and I just felt great. I&#8217;ve been back quite a few times and plan on going at least twice a week indefinitely. Each time I get the endorphins kicking in and my flexibility gets a little bit better. My back pain and hip tightness are now gone thanks to Vernon, Nick, and my new added strength training routine. I feel as good as new but know I need to keep with each to prevent this issue from recurring.</span></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">IMPORTANT: Vernon mentioned during the initial chiropractic adjustments to not stretch as those can effect the adjustment process. I waited three weeks before attending Stretch U or doing any type of Yoga or stretches.</h4>
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<h4><strong>What is Stretch U?<br />
</strong><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">Stretch U uses techniques developed by Physical Therapist John Carey. John has been using the same stretching techniques on professional athletes for many years. Stretch U is also endorsed by Dr. Calvin Johnson, founder of Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedic Hospitals; specializing in sports medicine, joint health, and cartilage regeneration. As far as I know, it is one of the first specialized places to offer a systematic approach to stretching health.</span></h4>
<p>Stretching has been shown scientifically to improve many facets of your physical well being. Some of the health benefits of being flexible include:</p>
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<li><strong>Reduced Muscle Tension</strong></li>
<li><strong>Increased Range of Motion</strong></li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Muscular Co-ordination</strong></li>
<li><strong>Increased Circulation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Increased Energy Levels</strong></li>
<li><strong>Improved Athletic Performance</strong></li>
<li><strong>Improved Quality of Life</strong></li>
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<h4><strong>Who is stretching for?</strong><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Quite simply everyone should be doing some type of stretching. As you get older you become less active and lose muscle tone and also ligaments and tendons begin to tighten up. This tightening reduces range of motion. Most people think this is a natural occurrence and that it&#8217;s just part of getting older. I completely disagree with that idea. Today I am more flexible than I was in my twenties.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: normal;">Be sure to ask Nick for your first stretch for <strong>FREE</strong>. This will let you try out the service and you can see for yourself the benefits stretching can provide. However one time is great, I would suggest a full month so you can see some massive improvement in your mobility and muscle tension.</span></h4>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">&#8220;If you value hitting the golf ball farther, being able to pick up your grandchildren, and reducing muscle pain go see Nick Milla at Stretch U today.&#8221;</h4>
<p><strong><em>- Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Oklahoma City Personal Trainer and Boot Camp Instructor</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Christian Henning</strong><br />
NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City and Edmond Personal Training<br />
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		<dc:creator>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I go to the gym I see a lot of trainers doing the right things. However, you&#8217;ll see the older trainer “experts” still preaching and teaching the old and ineffective methods for building muscle. Consider that these out-dated techniques will lead to injury, produce mediocre results, and take way too long to see progress. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I go to the gym I see a lot of trainers doing the right things. However, you&#8217;ll see the older trainer “experts” still preaching and teaching the old and ineffective methods for building muscle. Consider that these out-dated techniques will lead to injury, produce mediocre results, and take way too long to see progress.<span id="more-1199"></span></p>
<p><div id="attachment_1341" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 279px"><a href="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/getfit-bootcamp-okc.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-1341" title="getfit-bootcamp-okc" src="http://www.getfitokc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/getfit-bootcamp-okc.png" alt="Get Fit Boot Camps" width="269" height="279" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">GetFit Bootcamp Oklahoma City / Edmond</p></div>Most of these old school trainers want you to workout 5 or 6 times a week doing exercises you should not be doing (think of an injury that puts you out of action for weeks at a time). Who has the time for that? Since we all have busy lives as it is (family, work, play) it doesn’t seem practical to spend six days a week working out, does it?</p>
<p>The <em>truth</em> is…</p>
<p>… You <em>can </em>easily<em> </em>start building a <strong>buff body</strong> in 3 days a week &#8211; 45 minutes per workout.</p>
<p>And that’s not a gimmick, it&#8217;s TWICE the results in HALF the time!</p>
<p>Throw away your old-school trainer and old school 1980&#8242;s training technology you were taught because with three 45-minute workouts a week, <strong>Boot Camp Training</strong> turns ancient fitness techniques upside down.</p>
<p>Combining science and proven exercise techniques, Boot Camp training combines progressive exercise movements and High Intensity Interval Training to produce dramatic results that convert even the most die hard old schooler.</p>
<p>Get ripped, strong, and flexible in a fun environment all <em>without</em> long bouts of boring cardio.</p>
<p>So what makes Boot Camp training different from 3 sets of 10 rep workouts trainers are still dishing out today?</p>
<p>That’s a good question.</p>
<p>Where old school personal trainer programs are 3 days of muscle building and 3 days of long boring cardio (think 6 days), Boot Camp training is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">focused on muscle building AND fat loss in the same session</span>. Boot Camp training speeds up the fat loss process without cannibalizing the muscle you’re adding.</p>
<p>Just because ancient trainers aren&#8217;t using these techniques does not mean they are easy. I guarantee you will get the best work out you can possibly get in HALF the time.</p>
<p>GetFitOKC.com will be opening registration for boot camp fitness classes in Oklahoma City and Edmond this summer.</p>
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<p>Christian Henning, NASM-CPT<br />
Oklahoma City Boot Camps</p>
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