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July 2011 USA Making History Team USA Swimming World Championships, Huge International Swim Meet where only 42 Swimmers were chosen to represent Team USA at World Swimming Championships, the last International Swim Meet before London 2012 Olympics!
The Results of Team USA Swimming World Championships! Pro Athletes I am Very Proud of & Work with as their Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Science Specialist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Sports Nutrition Specialist: Tyler Clary Team USA World Pro Swimming Champion & Speedo Athlete & Cullen Jones Current USA Olympic Gold Medalist, Sports Illustrated Sports Man of The Year Nominated Athlete, Grio's Top 100 History Makers in The Making in Pro Sports & The Top 10 Good Guys in Pro Sports, Swim Representing Team USA at Worlds Live on NBC Sports Details ’2011 Swimming World Championships’ Coverage Starting July 24
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NBC SPORTS AND UNIVERSAL SPORTS PRESENT MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF COVERAGE OF THE 2011 SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Swimming-World championship men's 200m backstroke final result
Fri, 29 Jul 11:26:00 2011
Men's 200m backstroke final result from the world championships in Shanghai on Friday
I am the Exercise Science Specialist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutrition Specialist to Speedo Athlete, 'Turbo' Tyler Clary Wins Bronze Medal for USA Swimming! Representing Team USA Swimming at Worlds!
1. Ryan Lochte (U.S.) 1:52.96 2. Ryosuke Irie (Japan) 1:54.11 3. Tyler Clary (U.S.) 1:54.69
4. Zhang Fenglin (China) 1:56.39 5. Radoslaw Kawecki (Poland) 1:57.33 6. Stanislav Donets (Russia) 1:57.36 7. Sebastiano Ranfagni (Italy) 1:57.49 8. Kazuki Watanabe (Japan) 1:57.82
Swimming-World championship men's 400m individual medley final results
Sun, 31 Jul 11:29:00 2011
Results from the men's 400m individual medley final at the world championships on Sunday
I am the Exercise Science Specialist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Nutrition Specialist to Speedo Athlete, 'Turbo' Tyler Clary, So Proud, He Wins Silver Medal for USA Swimming! Representing Team USA Swimming at Worlds!
1 Gold Medal. Ryan Lochte (U.S.) 4:07.13 2. Silver Medallist : Tyler Clary (U.S.) 4:11.17 Bronze Medal: 3. Yuya Horihata (Japan) 4:11.98 4. Huang Chaosheng (China) 4:13.62 5. Ioannis Drymonakos (Greece) 4:14.62 6. David Verraszto (Hungary) 4:15.67 7. Wang Chengxiang (China) 4:15.89 8. Roberto Pavoni (Britain) 4:19.85
Olympic Gold Medalists Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin Highlight the Field
TV Coverage Will Begin This Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – July 20, 2011 – NBC Sports and Universal Sports will combine for over 20 hours of coverage of the 2011 Swimming World Championships in Shanghai, China.
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With heightened Anticipation & Excitement, The NFL Season has touched down & kicked off the 2011 Season in August! Many NFL Anaysist have worried about the Conditioning of the NFL players, without their normal intense training schedule of two a days with their team, because of the NFL lockout.
August 9, 2011 was reported on the NFL Network that, with the season just starting, already, Ten NFL players have torn their Achilles tendons. Achilles Tendons being torn are a serious injury, as can leave players out for the rest of the season.
It is critical for the NFL players & any Athlete going into their season to be Specifically Conditioned, Educated in Training Smart in practicing Injury Prevention.
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I am Passionate in Sports & NFL, having it instilled in me at a early age, from my Dad & with my all My Years in College, Having My College Advisor/Mentor/Favorite College Professor, working with & being a NFL Cowboys & NFL Miami Dolphins NFL Sports Psycholgogist PhD.
I do not want to see these talented & passionate NFL athletes lose out on their much anticipated 2011 Season due to lack of Proper Preparation Conditioning & Injury Prevention Training Techniques, be forced to be out for the season with the common Achilles Tendons Injury.
Achilles Tendinopathy Explained
Achilles Tendinopathy is commonly known as Achilles Tendonitis, although AchillesTendinopathy is the more correct medical term. Achilles Tendinopathy is a common source of Achilles pain that can also produce lower Calf pain or heel pain. It is common running injury that is most frequently due to overuse.The Achilles tendon, as referred to in Greek mythology, is situated above the Heel and forms the lower part of the Calf muscles. It is a continuation of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscles of the Calf and attaches to the heel bone. It is the strongest tendon in the human body and its function is to transmit the force of these muscles to produce the push-off during walking and running.
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Achilles Tendinopathy is usually characterised by degeneration (Tendonosis) of the tendon – this can be seen when people have Achilles Tendon surgery. Achilles Tendonosis is a breakdown in the Achilles Tendon, with small, focal lesions within the tendon without an inflammatory response. The degeneration means that the tendon does not possess its normal tensile strength and may be liable to rupture with continued sporting activity.
Until a tissue sample is taken at surgery to determine whether there is Achilles degeneration (Tendonosis) or Achilles inflammation (Tendonitis), this condition is referred to as a 'Tendinopathy'.
Achilles Tendinopathy Signs & Symptoms
Achilles Tendinopathy usually comes on gradually, and is more common in those aged over 40. There is Achilles pain, which is worsened by activity, and the focal areas of degeneration often feel tender to touch. Often the Achilles Tendon feels very stiff first thing in the morning. The affected tendon may appear thickened in comparison to the unaffected side.
Crucially, the differentiating feature of Achilles Tendinopathy compared to Achilles Paratendinopathy is that the painful area moves slightly when the ankle is moved up and down. This is because the Achilles Tendon moves during ankle movement, but the Achilles Paratendon doesn't move.
As an Exercise Physiologist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Nutrition Specialist, Exercise Science Specialist, I highly Recommend Every NFL Player & Athlete to follow these
Achilles Tendon Injury Preventions:
Staying healthy and being in good shape are the best ways to prevent injuries. General steps to help prevent any type of injury include:
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1. Exercise regularly.
If you have not been working out regularly, check with a doctor before starting.
I highly recommend my favorite workouts, to Incorperate Aqua Training Pool workouts as they are excellent Training & Conditioning in & Strengthening Preventing Achillies Tendinitis.
Aqua Training Benefits:
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~Aqua Training also supports and massages the body as you exercise. All of the benefits of land exercise-without the sweat.
~Reduced blood pressure, stress and risk of injury.
~Often recommended following surgery to minimize postoperative swelling
~Burn more calories during and after exercise.
~Increase Intensity & Conditioning by adding my Favorite Method of Training Weight Training & Plyometrics, Speed, Agility Training in the Pool! Add Ankle Weights, Free Weights & Weighted Medicine Balls to your Pool Workouts! Every Exercise Athletes perform on dry land, can be performed & with increased Fitness & Performance benefits executed in the Pool Workouts.
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Water Training Benefits
1. Buoyancy - The water environment offers athletes the ultimate arena to enhance performance while avoiding injury. Many runners perform sprints to increase speed only to find themselves injured and returning to slower speeds, or worse, resting from training in order to recover. Speed drills performed in the water are safer because of buoyancy. “For example, professional soccer players (like runners and other games players) are susceptible to running injuries such as shin splints, stress fractures, muscle strains, pelvic, groin, knee and ankle disorders. Incorporating Pool Workouts like, deep water running (DWR) (which can be considered as a low-impact aerobic activity) into a training programme could reduce the risk of these types of injuries. Water lifts the body’s weight off of lower body joints so that impact shock is lessened in the pool. That translates into a reduced risk of lower body injuries. Keep in mind that the more the body is under the water, the less impact shock will be placed on the body. For instance, training in neck-deep water reduces lower extremity body weight to about 10%, while training in waist deep water translates to a 50% reduction in the athlete’s body weight. Working in deep water, fully suspended, is fully non-impact. Consider this when designing jump training, or plyometrics, for a basketball player. Jumping in water can improve leg strength and vertical jumps as much as jumping on the ground. If injured, try starting the jump training in deeper water and over time gradually shifting to more shallow water to increase the demand on lower body musculature. Plyometric exercise involves a very fast, dynamic stretch of a muscle immediately before its’ forceful contraction. An example is a squat-jump. When you squat down, you're lengthening or stretching the leg and gluteal muscles. When you quickly leap up from that crouched position, you're contracting or shortening those muscles. When the stretching-shortening movement is done rapidly, the elastic or rubberband-like quality of the connective tissue induces a much more powerful contraction than would otherwise be possible. This creates a stronger, more powerful muscle.
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2. Range of Motion - Buoyancy also assists in moving through a fuller range of motion (ROM). Water assists the body in lifting body parts that on land would normally be susceptible to gravity, so a fuller ROM is more easily accomplished. Strength and flexibility are specific to the angle at which you work your muscles, and cross training is good because it works the muscles at many different angles. In the water, almost all joint angles are possible and supported by the water. Of course, positions where a limb would be out of the water would not be supported by the water and thus affected by gravity. Also, some positions would be ill-advised if that position involved being underwater or face-down in the water. Bigger ROM could mean stronger performance with less pain. For runners that could mean increased hip flexibility. For tennis players, a stronger backhand. For football players, increased kicking power.
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3. Overuse Injury Prevention – Cross training is perfect for supplementing one’s regular exercise program in order to gain greater fitness without excessive impact. This applies not only to impact shock (mentioned earlier in the buoyancy section) but also to joint over-extension. For example, during kick-boxing movements participants often “throw punches with such gusto that their elbows, shoulders, knees, and lower backs often pay the price. Extensor tendonitis (commonly called "tennis elbow"), overuse injuries of the knee, and strained groin and back muscles top the list of injuries. Post-workout soreness in and around joints is most indicative of this movement error. This soreness can be attributed to tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) which is commonly caused by overuse (repeatedly using the same muscle and tendon for a specific movement).
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3. Overuse Injury Prevention – Cross training is perfect for supplementing one’s regular exercise program in order to gain greater fitness without excessive impact. This applies not only to impact shock (mentioned earlier in the buoyancy section) but also to joint over-extension. For example, during kick-boxing movements participants often “throw punches with such gusto that their elbows, shoulders, knees, and lower backs often pay the price. Extensor tendonitis (commonly called "tennis elbow"), overuse injuries of the knee, and strained groin and back muscles top the list of injuries. Post-workout soreness in and around joints is most indicative of this movement error. This soreness can be attributed to tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) which is commonly caused by overuse (repeatedly using the same muscle and tendon for a specific movement).
In the pool, the water resists body movements in all directions preventing hyper-extension, thus avoiding post-exercise soreness. In a recent study experts tested the effects of land vs. aquatic plyometrics on power, torque, velocity, and muscle soreness. Experts found that muscle soreness was significantly greater in the land training athletes compared to the aquatic plyometric training group at baseline and each time training intensity was increased. They said that aquatic plyometrics provided the same performance enhancement benefits as land plyometrics with significantly less muscle soreness. Water training used as a cross-training tool is valuable in designing an overall training program that helps the athlete avoid overuse injuries.
4. Increased Movement Awareness – An aquatic environment allows you to analyze movement technique by slowing down movement patterns. Underwater cameras have been used to closely review range of motion, angle of leg swing and torque, and knee and quad flexibility. For example, tennis players could take their racquet into chest-deep water and practice forehand and backhand swing technique. Physical therapists at Los Alamitos Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy use aquatic training to aid the performance of their clients. In their article, “Aquatic Exercise Program as an Effective Alternative Method of Cross Training for Cross Country and Track Athletes,” they state: “Water provides an accommodating variable resistance which automatically adjusts to the degree of force applied. The degree and resistance encountered during aquatic exercise is directly related to the speed and direction at which the equipment is moved through the water. Aquatic exercise provides a true form of isokinetic resistance proportionate to the square of the velocity during movement. For example, moving an extremity at three times the speed generates nine times the resistance.” Training against this resistance helps maintain, and possibly improve, movement form and force.
4. Increased Movement Awareness – An aquatic environment allows you to analyze movement technique by slowing down movement patterns. Underwater cameras have been used to closely review range of motion, angle of leg swing and torque, and knee and quad flexibility. For example, tennis players could take their racquet into chest-deep water and practice forehand and backhand swing technique. Physical therapists at Los Alamitos Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy use aquatic training to aid the performance of their clients. In their article, “Aquatic Exercise Program as an Effective Alternative Method of Cross Training for Cross Country and Track Athletes,” they state: “Water provides an accommodating variable resistance which automatically adjusts to the degree of force applied. The degree and resistance encountered during aquatic exercise is directly related to the speed and direction at which the equipment is moved through the water. Aquatic exercise provides a true form of isokinetic resistance proportionate to the square of the velocity during movement. For example, moving an extremity at three times the speed generates nine times the resistance.” Training against this resistance helps maintain, and possibly improve, movement form and force.
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5. Improved Athletic Performance – Water’s pseudo-isokinetic resistance offers athletes a dynamic training arena. Performing sport-specific movement in the pool can be slow and easy, if that is the goal of the workout (maybe for injury recovery), or it can be forceful and challenging. If the goal of the training session is to increase performance then the movement design requires movements that not only mimic the athlete’s sport but also offers sufficient resistance to overload the muscle groups being used. Water’s resistance will automatically adjust to the degree of force applied. So as a trainer, you will need to be keenly aware of communicating the amount of force to be used during training movements. You will probably have to use metaphors to help clients understand how it should feel in their muscles. (Running in sand, moving through molasses and driving against the wind work well.) Also, consider designing movement to create symmetry for your client’s body. For instance, instead of only training the dominant side of the body used for sport performance, train both sides of the body to develop strength and coordination.
6. Enjoyment – Some athletes may find the water environment quite relaxing since the water’s buoyant effect lessens weight bearing, especially if weight bearing causes pain from an injury. Without the pain, the athlete may be willing to train more intensely than on land. The water also offers variety to a land-based training program. Most athletes anticipate variety in their workout and look forward to trying a new exercise modality.
5. Improved Athletic Performance – Water’s pseudo-isokinetic resistance offers athletes a dynamic training arena. Performing sport-specific movement in the pool can be slow and easy, if that is the goal of the workout (maybe for injury recovery), or it can be forceful and challenging. If the goal of the training session is to increase performance then the movement design requires movements that not only mimic the athlete’s sport but also offers sufficient resistance to overload the muscle groups being used. Water’s resistance will automatically adjust to the degree of force applied. So as a trainer, you will need to be keenly aware of communicating the amount of force to be used during training movements. You will probably have to use metaphors to help clients understand how it should feel in their muscles. (Running in sand, moving through molasses and driving against the wind work well.) Also, consider designing movement to create symmetry for your client’s body. For instance, instead of only training the dominant side of the body used for sport performance, train both sides of the body to develop strength and coordination.
6. Enjoyment – Some athletes may find the water environment quite relaxing since the water’s buoyant effect lessens weight bearing, especially if weight bearing causes pain from an injury. Without the pain, the athlete may be willing to train more intensely than on land. The water also offers variety to a land-based training program. Most athletes anticipate variety in their workout and look forward to trying a new exercise modality.
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2. If you are not familiar with how to work out properly, read some fitness and workout books before starting, and/or consult with a Exercise Physiologist, Sports Medicine Specialist.
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3. Nutrition is Key & Paying Close Attention to Nutritional Deficiencies can Prevent Injuries & Protect You From Injuries!
Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. If you cover these three bases, exercise will strengthen your body. If you don’t, whether you exercise or not, you will wear down.
In addition to teeth and bone issues, insufficient calcium could lead to tight muscles, resulting in excess Achilles tendon strain. The U.S. Institute of Medicine’s Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) is 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium and 700 mg. of phosphorus daily for adults. The right amount and proportion of calcium helps the body in several ways: 99% goes toward strengthening teeth and bones, but some helps with muscle contraction. If a person’s diet provides too little calcium or too much phosphorus, their body siphons calcium out of teeth and bones and stops providing it to the muscles. Cola based soft drinks and some junk foods are high in phosphorous, unduly increasing the body’s need for calcium.
When your body is worn down by pain from intense training, fresh fruits & vegetables act as tonics. Their nutrients strengthen you body. Plant substances called phytochemicals increase your Immune System & Enhance your Resistance to Heart Disease, Cancer and other illnesses. Good source of phytochemicals include richly colored, berries, red grapes, leafy greens, carrots, pumkins, tomatoes and peaches.
Green Vegetables are important in preventing inflammation as they contain B-Complex Vitamins (often deficient in people with chronic pain & in athletes). Magnesium also helps to sooth and relax muscles & ease stress & chemicals that encourage the production of Serotonin, a brain chemical or neurotransmitter important for sleep and the regulation of mood states.
You Nutrition Can Prevent or Promote Inflammation. Some fats increase inflammation, while others decrease inflammtion. Chronic inflammation, or muscle pain, joint tenderness, angina & headaches, is a signal that hormones called Prostaglandins are out of balance. There are two kinds of Prostaglandins, one encourages inflammation while the other discourages it. The predominant type in your body depends on the food you eat.
Pro-Infammatory Fats are bad fats that cause inflammation & pain in your joints & body. When you eat excess animal fats and the partially hydrogenated oils that permeate many processed, fried and fast foods, you encourage the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. Steer clear of pro-inflammatory fats such as Butter, Full -Fat dairy products such as whole milk & ice cream, Margarine, Safflower oil, Vegetable shortening.
Anti-Inflammatory Fats are Healthy fats that help prevent & decrease inflammation in your joints & body. Anti-inflmmatory fats prostaglandins are derived from Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which are found in foods such as deep water fish, flaxseed and walnuts. A diet that emphasizes anti-inflammatory fasts may also inhibit the production of substance P, a neurotransmitter associated with pain & inflammation.
Healthy Anti-inflammatory fats which reduce inflammation in your body are:
Eggs, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Herring Fish, Pumpkin Seeds, Mackerel Fish, Olive Oil, Salmon, Sardines, Walnuts.
4. Maintain a good weight, neither underweight nor overweight.
5. Avoid smoking and excessive caffeine, alcohol, and drugs.
Excessive Alcohol use increases inflammation in the joints & body & has also been associated with Cancer of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Liver. Toxic compounds such as acetaldehyde are created when alcohol is processed by the liver. Vitamin C protects from some of the toxicity associated with acetaldehyde. Keep in mind many alchoholic beverages are complex mixtures that contain potent toxic chemicals otehr then alcohol. Nitrates contained in beer are known to be converted into potent carginogens (cancer causing toxins). If you drink, choose red wine. Alcohol exerts its toxicity by the combined effets of malnutrition and production of the highly toxic acetaldehyde. Consuption of green vegetables is a modifying factor in reducing cancer risk from alcohol. Alcohol profoundly affects the way Folic Acid is treated by the body. A Deficiency in Folic Acid has been associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Vitamin E, Thiamin, Glutathione also show up as Nutritional deficiencies. Alsoholics with thiamin deficts frequently have Heart Problems. People who regularly abuse alcohol also have low levels of Vitamin A in their livers. Alcohol stimulates the activity of the liver, which in turn causes Vitamin A to be broken down at a higher rate in the liver. Alcohol also causes an accelerated breakdown of Vitamin E. Since Vitamin E and Glutathione are required for the liver's normal detoxification processes, these nutritional deficiencies can directly lead to toxic consequences. Cell membranes are then destroyed, with one reults being alcoholic liver disease. In addition, alcohol can interfere with Vitamin D function. Since Vitamin D is crucial in maintaining Calcium & bone formation, a lifetime of Alcohol consumption will disrupt Calcium actions in the body & lead to Osteoperosis. Zinc deficiency is often seen in heavy drinkers. this deficiency leads to enhanced acivation of Carcinogens like nitrosamines. Low levels of Zinc & Vitamin A are associated with throat cancer. Concurrently, high intakes of zinc & vitamin A are associated with less throat cancer.
Light to moderate drinking of alcohol also slows down the burning of fats, leading to increased fat stoerage.
Regular alcohol use can increase the toxicity of over the counter and prescription medications, as well as environmental chemicals.
6. Spend as much of your exercise time as possible on soft, rather than hard, surfaces. Soft surfaces are easier on the muscles, joints, and tendons. Grass courts are better than clay courts. Floors with cushioning or mats are better than hardwood floors. A dirt or grass trail is better than a sidewalk. As always, keep moderation in mind: softer surfaces are good, but too soft a surface is bad. A surface is too soft if the heel sinks lower than the rest of the foot (i.e. in soft beach sand). If the surface is too soft, the Achilles tendon will be stretched too much.
6. In the case of Achilles tendons: pay particular attention to the need for gradual, rather than sudden increases in the distance, speed, and incline (steepness) of walking, stair climbing and running. For Achilles tendons, gradual increases also apply to the frequency and power of the sudden starts needed in racquet sports and sprints.
7. If you feel like you might be getting sick: reduce your workout level, stop working out in very hot and very cold weather, double check your diet, and get more sleep. When you feel better, do not jump back up to your previous workout level: gradually work your way back up in phases.
8. Listen to your body. Muscles get stronger as a result of the two part exercise/rest cycle: exercise breaks down the muscle, then the day or so of rest following the exercise builds them up to be stronger than before. Exercise makes muscles sore, which is good. This soreness is sometimes referred to as a pump or a burn, it is something that you work through, and it is makes you stronger.
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9. Learn to differentiate this soreness, which is good, from aches, pain, and tightness, which are bad. An ache, pain, or tightness means that something is wrong. Calf muscles can experience the good muscle soreness. Achilles tendons, which are not muscles cannot experience muscle soreness. If something is wrong, especially with the Achilles tendon: identify and address the cause, do not try to work through it.
Achilles Tendon Injury Prevention
Specific steps to minimize the risk of Achilles tendon injury include:
• Wear the right shoes and sports shoes. The way a person walks, runs, and jumps is related to their individual bio-mechanics: their bone, muscle, and tendon structure. Achilles tendon injuries can be caused by common bio-mechanical issues such as high arches, low arches, having legs of slightly different lengths, etc. Bio-mechanical issues can often be addressed by wearing the right shoes.
• Warm up before stretching or exercising. The term “warm up” should be taken literally: exercise muscles a little to heat them up just prior to stretching or exercise. Spend a minimum of ten minutes warming up. Warm up examples include: walking slowly at the beginning of a long or fast walk, slow cross court movements and volleys prior to playing tennis, a brisk walk before jogging, jogging before running, lifting lighter weights before lifting weights, etc. Focus on the leg muscles, with particular attention to the calf muscles.
• Stretch between warming up and exercising, and then again after exercising. Although there is some controversy about the value of stretching, many professionals believe that stretching helps prevent injury and that flexibility is a key component of fitness. Stretch the back, hip, thigh, and calf muscles. Tightness in one can lead to undue strain and tightness on the others.
Pay particular attention to stretching the calf muscles because they are directly connected to the Achilles tendon. Stretching can be done lying down, sitting, or standing, and without any equipment.
However, some stretches are easier to do with an elastic band pull, when leaning against a wall or on an inclined surface. Stretches are usually named after the muscle being stretched, i.e., gastroc (gastrocnemius) stretches and soleus stretches for the calf muscles. Stretch gently and slowly. Hold each stretch for half a minute to a minute.
As part of a stretching program, also consider massage. Lightly massage the calf muscles before exercising and massage the calf muscles and Achilles tendons after exercising. Although there is some controversy as to the benefits of massage, many health professionals believe that massage: reduces muscle and tendon tightness, promotes healing, reduces the time muscles need to recover from exercise, and increases flexibility. Use the fingers to massage the Achilles tendons. Use a rolling pin (or similar commercial device) for the calf muscles. Apply ice therapy after massaging the Achilles tendons.
Flexibility is difficult for many people to achieve: it often takes weeks or months of consistent stretching to achieve greater flexibility.
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• If you do aerobic and strengthening exercises on the same day, do the aerobic exercises first. In aerobic exercises, such as running or tennis, the leg muscles act as shock absorbers to protect the Achilles tendons, plus they work to keep the body aligned so that the Achilles tendons are not unduly twisted, stretched, or strained. Strengthening exercises, such as weight lifting, are done to the point of muscle exhaustion. If strengthening exercises are done first, then the muscles will be too tired to do a good job protecting the Achilles tendons during the aerobic activity, increasing the chance of injury.
• Strengthen the leg muscles, particularly the calf muscles. Many people with Achilles injuries have disproportionately weak calf muscles. Leg exercises can be done without any equipment, with an elastic band pull, with free weights, or with exercise machines. Good leg strengthening exercises include: lunges, hip flexion band pulls, half (chair) squats, clean and press, leg press, inner and outer thigh band pulls, leg raises, leg extensions, and leg curls.
Of particular benefit to the calf muscles, and therefore to the Achilles tendons, are calf raises and ankle band pulls. In order to help the Achilles tendon, focus on strengthening the eccentric (calf lowering) rather than concentric (calf raising) motion.
The anterior tibialis is the opposing muscle group to the calf muscles, so strengthening the anterior tibialis helps to stretch the calf muscles. The anterior tibialis is the small muscle group on the front of the lower leg: just to the right of the right leg’s shin bone and just to the left of the left leg’s shin bone. Its primary function is to flex the foot upward.
All of these exercises can be done in a variety of ways. For example, calf raises can be done with one or two legs using: standing or sitting calf raise machines, various leg press machines, a stool, a block of wood, a stairway, or on a curb.
If the exercises are done consistently and properly, muscle strength will improve in as little as two weeks. Proceed consistently and gradually. For the best results: read some exercise books, consult with a trainer at your gym, or consult with a physical therapist.
• Test for injuries after working out. Using the thumb and forefinger, lightly pinch different spots up and down the Achilles tendons. If the Achilles tendons are not sore, great. If they are sore, this may be an indication of Achilles tendinosis, which should be addressed right away.
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Olympic Gold Medalists Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Natalie Coughlin Highlight the Field
TV Coverage Will Begin This Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES – July 20, 2011 – NBC Sports and Universal Sports will combine for over 20 hours of coverage of the 2011 Swimming World Championships in Shanghai, China.
NBC Sports will kick off the coverage this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET and Universal Sports will air a two-hour primetime show each night during the week beginning at 8 p.m. ET. NBC will conclude the coverage on July 30 and 31 from 1-3 p.m. ET on both days. NBC’s Olympic swimming broadcast team of Ted Robinson, Rowdy Gaines and Andrea Kremer will call the races for both NBC Sports and Universal Sports.
In addition to the television broadcast, Universal Sports will have full multi-platform coverage of the entire event. UniversalSports.com will have LIVE coverage of all of the races, including the prelims, on a subscription basis. Fans can also visit Universal Sports’ new iPad app for up-to-date broadcast schedules, breaking news, video highlights, special features, photo galleries and more.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated U.S. Olympian ever, highlights this year’s star-studded lineup of athletes competing. Phelps is in search of a repeat performance of the 2009 World Championships, where he won five gold medals and a silver medal. This all came only a year after Phelps won his eight Olympic gold medals in Beijing. Phelps’ main competition in Shanghai will come from American rival and six-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Lochte. Lochte won four gold medals and a bronze at the 2009 World Championships and has been challenging Phelps throughout the Grand Prix season.
The Women’s field will include 11-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Coughlin became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100m backstroke Gold Medal in two consecutive Olympics. She will be joined by fellow American swimmers Rebecca Soni and Amanda Beard, who, along with Australian Stephanie Rice, figure to be major players in the women’s competition. Rice won three gold medals and set three world records at the Beijing Games in the women’s 200m IM, 400m IM, and the 800m Freestyle Relay.
2011 Swimming World Championships Broadcast Schedule
Date/Time (All Times ET)/Network
July 24 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. NBC Sports
July 24 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports (NBC Show Re-Air)
July 25 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports
July 26 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports
July 27 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports
July 28 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports
July 29 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Universal Sports
July 30 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. NBC Sports
July 30 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports (NBC Show Re-Air)
July 31 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. NBC Sports
July 31 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Universal Sports (NBC Show Re-Air)
| Clary, Tyler | 200 BK, 200 FL, 200/400 IM | Riverside, Calif. |
| Phelps, Michael | 200 FR, 100/200 FL, 200/400 IM | Baltimore, Md. |
| Jones, Cullen | 50 FR NewJersey |
| Lochte, Ryan | 100/200 FR, 100/200 BK, 200/400 IM | Daytona Beach, Fla. |
Happy Jubilent July Everyone!
I Hope you all are Enjoying Beautiful Summer Days with Your Family & Friends!
Shot of Shawn Rene Summer Health, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Prevent low blood sugar, also known a hypoglycemia. When the body does not have ample glucose, an important energy source for your organs, you can become fatigued, headachy, nauseous, dizzy, and anxious. Over time, it can loead to serious health problems, such as obesity & diabetes. Regulate glucose levels with Health & Dietary imporvements.
Choose Healthy Carbs: Your body converts carbs into energy to fuel your muscles & brain. If you don't eat enough carbs, your body takes from its own insufficient glucose supply & cannot produce enough energy to keep up with daily activities & especially intense exercise. Good carb choices include sweet potatoes (high in Vitamin A) & White Potatoes (higher in Vitamin C then organges), legumes, fruits such as bananas, mangoes, grapes, blueberries, whole grains like brown rice & oats.
Eliminate White Flour: Choose Whole-grain, fiber-rich foods, sich as whole grain bread, pasta, and bran muffins. White-flour products, including bread, cakes, and cookies, plus white rice, cause blood sugar to rise fast. Over time, they can stress your insulin-hormone system & potentially cause diabetes.
Be Aware of Cravings: People with low blood sugar often do not eat healthy or frequently and crave sugary & nutrient-poor foods. These cravings lead to overeating. Eating lean protein from vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains & fruits can help you avoid cravings.
Get Enough Protein: Slow the rise in blood sugar by eating protein such as chicken, soy or lentils with every meal or snack. For example, choose protein-and-nutrient-rich nuts instead of white-flour pretzels, which are high in sodium & nutritionally empty.
If you have low blood sugar, your cells get the signal your body needs fuel, which leads your liver to release more glucose into the bloodstreem. This increases blood glucose levels, triggering the pancreas to produce insulin so cells can use the sugar. If blood sugar increases too much, the pancreas releases excess insulin. Supplementing with Vitamins & Minerals, including Magnesium, Vitamin D, Calcium, Omega-3's, and B Vitamins, can combat low blood sugar symptoms by helping with cell metabolism & cell sensitivity to insulin.
Shawn Rene Summer July Fruit of the Month: Coconuts
Everyone has gone wild for this tropical fruit, now found in just about every breed of natural product.
Coconuts are a great source of Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, Coconut Water is a Nutrient-rich way to stay hydrated during workouts or to satisfy kids juice cravings.
A nondairy alternative to yogurt, creamers, and frozen treats, Coconut Milk provides Calcium & B Vitamins like its Cow-Milk counterparts. Try So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk
Dried Coconut flakes are a perfect crunchy addition to dark-chocolate treats. Try Good Cocao Organic Superfood Chocolate Coconut Omega-3
Smooth, Protein-and-fiber-rich coconut spreads are tasty additions to smoothies, dressings and desserts. Try Nutiva Coconut Manna, Earth Balance Coconut Spread
Cococnut's rich Cooking Oil can help increase metabolism & stabilize blood sugar, while lending exotic flavor to stir-fries & popcorn. Also moisterizes skin & cuticles. Try Dr. Bronner's Fair-Trade & Organic coconut oil.
Shawn Rene Summer Nutrition Preventive Medicine Tip:
(Pictured Photos Shawn Rene Zimmerman Celebrity Health Fitness Expert New 2011 Fitness Sport Lifesyle Photo Shoot!)
Avoid Artificial Colors, which are harmful toxic chemicals to the body & have been linked to Cancer, Diseases & illness.
Choose Real Food: Switch from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese to an all-natural barnd, or Whole-Wheat Pasta with Olive Oil & Natural Cheddar. Swap tubes of blue yogurt for plain white with blueberries or honey on top. Choose 100% fruit juice, look for color additives.
Buy Organic: By definition, USDA Organic Prodcuts do not contain Artificial Colors.
Make a Spalsh Into Fitness!
Shawn Rene Sculpting Summer Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sports Medicnie Tip: Combine Weight Training, Speed, Agility, Plyometrics In The Pool!
In my Training, I have been doing a lot of Pool Workouts Incorperating Weight Training, Conditioning Speed, Agility, Plyometrics & Sculpting Moves in the Pool! Pool Workouts are Energizing & Refreshing! I have also been creating a lot of Fun & Body Sculpting Aqua Ballet Workouts! My Personal Tip is to Challenge Your Self is to Add Weighted Medicine Ball & Weights as Bonus Sculpting tools to Your Workouts! Youth & All Ages Love my Pool Workouts! Sculpt & Refresh Your Entire Body!
Every Workout that can be Performed on dry land, can be performed in the Pool, & with zero impact on your spine!
(Pictured Photos Shawn Rene Zimmerman Celebrity Health Fitness Expert New 2011 Fitness Sport Lifesyle Photo Shoot!)
Shawn Rene's Personal Sculpting Sensational Summer Workouts Have Been Including:
Pool Conditioning Workouts using Weight Training, Medicine Balls,
Plyometrics , Speed, Agility in the Pool.
Sculpting & Conditioning Workouts I do also incorperate lots of Balance & Weight Training on the Bosu Balls & Cable Machines focusing on Strengthening, Elongating & Sculpting Long Lean Tight Toned Muscles & Lines.
Water Training Benefits
1. Buoyancy - The water environment offers athletes the ultimate arena to enhance performance while avoiding injury. Many runners perform sprints to increase speed only to find themselves injured and returning to slower speeds, or worse, resting from training in order to recover. Speed drills performed in the water are safer because of buoyancy. “For example, professional soccer players (like runners and other games players) are susceptible to running injuries such as shin splints, stress fractures, muscle strains, pelvic, groin, knee and ankle disorders (8,9). Incorporating deep water running (DWR) (which can be considered as a low-impact aerobic activity) into a training programme could reduce the risk of these types of injuries.” Water lifts the body’s weight off of lower body joints so that impact shock is lessened in the pool. That translates into a reduced risk of lower body injuries. Keep in mind that the more the body is under the water, the less impact shock will be placed on the body. For instance, training in neck-deep water reduces lower extremity body weight to about 10%, while training in waist deep water translates to a 50% reduction in the athlete’s body weight (2). Working in deep water, fully suspended, is fully non-impact. Consider this when designing jump training, or plyometrics, for a basketball player. “University of Maryland researchers found that jumping in water can improve leg strength and vertical jumps almost as much as jumping on the ground.”(10) If injured, try starting the jump training in deeper water and over time gradually shifting to more shallow water to increase the demand on lower body musculature. Plyometric exercise involves a very fast, dynamic stretch of a muscle immediately before its’ forceful contraction. An example is a squat-jump. When you squat down, you're lengthening or stretching the leg and gluteal muscles. When you quickly leap up from that crouched position, you're contracting or shortening those muscles. When the stretching-shortening movement is done rapidly, the elastic or rubberband-like quality of the connective tissue induces a much more powerful contraction than would otherwise be possible. (11) This creates a stronger, more powerful muscle. There is also no risk of falling. If the athlete slips or loses their balance, the water “catches” him/her.
2. Range of Motion - Buoyancy also assists in moving through a fuller range of motion (ROM). Water assists the body in lifting body parts that on land would normally be susceptible to gravity, so a fuller ROM is more easily accomplished. Strength and flexibility are specific to the angle at which you work your muscles, and cross training is good because it works the muscles at many different angles. (2) In the water, almost all joint angles are possible and supported by the water. Of course, positions where a limb would be out of the water would not be supported by the water and thus affected by gravity. Also, some positions would be ill-advised if that position involved being underwater or face-down in the water. Bigger ROM could mean stronger performance with less pain. For runners that could mean increased hip flexibility. For tennis players, a stronger backhand. For football players, increased kicking power.
3. Overuse Injury Prevention – Cross training is perfect for supplementing one’s regular exercise program in order to gain greater fitness without excessive impact. This applies not only to impact shock (mentioned earlier in the buoyancy section) but also to joint over-extension. For example, during kick-boxing movements participants often “throw punches with such gusto that their elbows, shoulders, knees, and lower backs often pay the price. Extensor tendonitis (commonly called "tennis elbow"), overuse injuries of the knee, and strained groin and back muscles top the list of injuries, says Hamner, who's a spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine.”(12) Post-workout soreness in and around joints is most indicative of this movement error. This soreness can be attributed to tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) which is commonly caused by overuse (repeatedly using the same muscle and tendon for a specific movement). In the pool, the water resists body movements in all directions preventing hyper-extension, thus avoiding post-exercise soreness. In a recent study performed by the Ohio State University of Columbus, Ohio, experts tested the effects of land vs. aquatic plyometrics on power, torque, velocity, and muscle soreness. Experts found that muscle soreness was significantly greater in the land training athletes compared to the aquatic plyometric training group at baseline and each time training intensity was increased. They said that aquatic plyometrics provided the same performance enhancement benefits as land plyometrics with significantly less muscle soreness.(4) Water training used as a cross-training tool is valuable in designing an overall training program that helps the athlete avoid overuse injuries.
4. Increased Movement Awareness – An aquatic environment allows you to analyze movement technique by slowing down movement patterns. Underwater cameras have been used to closely review range of motion, angle of leg swing and torque, and knee and quad flexibility. For example, tennis players could take their racquet into chest-deep water and practice forehand and backhand swing technique. Physical therapists at Los Alamitos Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy use aquatic training to aid the performance of their clients. In their article, “Aquatic Exercise Program as an Effective Alternative Method of Cross Training for Cross Country and Track Athletes,” they state: “Water provides an accommodating variable resistance which automatically adjusts to the degree of force applied. The degree and resistance encountered during aquatic exercise is directly related to the speed and direction at which the equipment is moved through the water. Aquatic exercise provides a true form of isokinetic resistance proportionate to the square of the velocity during movement. For example, moving an extremity at three times the speed generates nine times the resistance.” Training against this resistance helps maintain, and possibly improve, movement form and force.
5. Improved Athletic Performance – Water’s pseudo-isokinetic resistance offers athletes a dynamic training arena. Performing sport-specific movement in the pool can be slow and easy, if that is the goal of the workout (maybe for injury recovery), or it can be forceful and challenging. If the goal of the training session is to increase performance then the movement design requires movements that not only mimic the athlete’s sport but also offers sufficient resistance to overload the muscle groups being used. Water’s resistance will automatically adjust to the degree of force applied. So as a trainer, you will need to be keenly aware of communicating the amount of force to be used during training movements. You will probably have to use metaphors to help clients understand how it should feel in their muscles. (Running in sand, moving through molasses and driving against the wind work well.) Also, consider designing movement to create symmetry for your client’s body. For instance, instead of only training the dominant side of the body used for sport performance, train both sides of the body to develop strength and coordination.
6. Enjoyment – Some athletes may find the water environment quite relaxing since the water’s buoyant effect lessens weight bearing, especially if weight bearing causes pain from an injury. Without the pain, the athlete may be willing to train more intensely than on land. The water also offers variety to a land-based training program. Most athletes anticipate variety in their workout and look forward to trying a new exercise modality. If your athletes are open to alternative workouts they may also be open to using music to make the training sessions more enjoyable.Water Training Considerations
1. Frequency – While most athletes train daily, it is not recommended to train in the pool exclusively. Using water training as a supplemental workout to an already strong land-based program is optimal. A water session is most valuable for post-event recovery, like after a marathon, triathlon, tournament, game, etc. Although studies have shown that VO2 max can be maintained by a 6 days/week water running program, there is not a study that I’m aware of that indicates that full sports performance can be maintained with only water training. One to two workouts in the pool per week can help to maximize skills improvement. The design of a water training session would depend on the desired skill to be improved. If the training goal is cardiovascular maintenance, then aquatic deep-water running would be an appropriate training mode. If flexibility and greater ROM is the goal, then a workout including a thorough cardiovascular warm-up followed by movements that graduate from small ROM to large ROM would be appropriate.
2. Intensity – Attaining the proper intensity for a workout strongly depends on the trainer’s ability to communicate and educate clients. Deep water runners use cadence monitoring to manipulate exercise intensity. Running at 76 – 80 cycles per minute with each leg will help duplicate the type of training used for cardiovascular endurance land running.(7) According to Christopher Drozd, author of “The Pose Method of Running,” “Faster runners tend toward a more rapid foot turnover than their slower counterparts. Take for instance, the Disney film, "Endurance" featuring an antelopian Haile Gebrselassie on a cross country jaunt, or any Michael Johnson sprint. These world-record holders run with a cadence well in excess of 200 steps per minute. Stand at the finish line of a local footrace and note the quick turnover of the frontrunners, too. Typically 180 to 200 steps per minute. Whether intentionally or intuitively, top athletes exhibit a similar stride rate. Shorter distance runners use a slightly higher cadence than marathoners. The minimum cadence that elicits the stretch reflex is 180 steps / minute, or 15 taps of your left foot every 10 seconds.”(13) Again, aquatic training will be different than land training so if increased speed is the goal of the training session, have your client aim for a cadence that mimics land training as close as possible. Music can also be used affectively as a motivator. 150 – 160 BPMs (beats per minute) music in shorts bursts, with extended usage, may be utilized. Adding acceleration can increase the exercise intensity but should not be used exclusively. This is where interval training or a 30 second – 1 minute recovery cycle can be used. Applying muscular force is a much more effective application for fatiguing muscles. Ask you clients often for their perceived exertion levels and adjust the movements and cueing instructions accordingly.
3. Duration – The beauty of water exercise is that athletes can exercise longer than they would on land because of the luxurious environment of the pool (buoyancy, cooling effect of the water, hydrostatic pressure) and the cushioning nature of water. This increased duration of exercise has positive affects on fat-burning and endurance, i.e., the longer you exercise, the more caloric expenditure is necessary. (14)
4. Speed of movement considerations – While aquatic exercise does enhance the trainer’s ability to analyze movement patterns as the execution of movement is slower, it may negatively affect true sport performance. If an athlete’s focus is speed, the water may impair this training. Water is 12 times the resistance of air, and movements in the pool are slowed down. As viscosity and other properties of water, do create resistance, and can positively affect an athlete’s power and strength, it will necessarily slow the movement patterns. For slow twitch athletes like long distance runners, this slowing of muscle memory and patterning may not negatively affect athletic performance. However, in fast twitch athletes like football, hockey and short-distance runners, where powerful short moves are a necessity, slower movement patterns can be the difference between a Gold medal and a Bronze. Intermittent use of aquatic exercise (once or twice a week) would be recommended to increase flexibility, endurance and recovery. Exclusive or extended use of water exercise would not be recommended. 5. Concentric contraction limitations – Even though the water does provide resistance in all directions, it should be noted that the type of contraction used by the body to move in the water’s resistance is almost always a concentric contraction. The exception to this is the calf muscle when used in the landing phase of vertical rebound movement. Training with only this type of contraction will probably not lead to great gains in strength. To assist the body in building strength in the water, add resistant equipment that elicits an eccentric contraction, such as resistant tubing. Be sure to find the tubing that is treated to withstand use in chlorinated water. It will last longer.
6. Competitive Athletes – Many athletes come to the pool with a very high level of fitness confidence. They may have a cavalier approach to the water workout so you may need to educate your clients carefully about the properties of the water to avoid overzealousness. Some land-based athletes, may not think the pool is a challenging environment, so an instructor must instruct them on appropriate movements and watch that they do not strain themselves.(6) Training clients as partners helps to avoid over training and also creates a healthy level of competition which athletes are accustomed to. The addition of equipment will probably be necessary once basic water skills are mastered. Athletes are eager to try new training methods and come to expect new challenges. So be ready for them.
7. Getting Athletes in the Pool – Use equipment to offer challenge, establish measurable standards, include them in planning the movement that is sport specific, and work them hard. Do these things and the water session will sell itself. Be careful to assess if your client has a water phobia and avoid pushing them unnecessarily.
Taking athletes into the pool can be an outstanding athletic training tool. Pool workouts can significantly improve sport performance and shorten recovery time. Aquatic exercise can improve flexibility, ROM and reduce the rate of injury while creating a challenging change of pace for any athlete.
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I have really been Enjoying my roots of 14+yrs of Dance at Professional Dance Studio with New York Times NYC Pro Ballet Dancer (My Best Friend) & Her Mother, My Dance Teacher since I was little, Julliard Graduate Ballet Dancer & USA Olympic Choreographer as Instructors in Summer Intensive Ballet & Jazz & Modern Dance. I am enjoying Training there hard Five Times a Week, Loving my Passion of Intense Dance Training!
Shawn Rene NEWS June, 2011
Get Your Summer Shine On Inside & Out!
Shawn Rene Celebrity Health & Fitness Expert, Celebrity Trainer, Exercise Science Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Medicine Specialist, Nutrition Specialist
Motivational & Life Coach
June, 2011 Special Message from Shawn Rene!
I Hope Your Are Enjoying Your Summer Everyone! Summer Months Paradeing in Glorious Sunshine & Perfect Weather to Enjoy Outdoor Activites! Make sure with the Increased Summer Heat & Hummidity you are Aware of Mineral & Possible Serious Nutritional Deficiencies. Be sure to Follow my Immediate Happenings, News & Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine & Sports Nutrition Tips on My Twitter Page at www.twitter.com/ShawnReneFit
Harvard Health Research Studies have shown Deficiencies in Essential Minerals & Magnesium can cause severe Cardiovascular Health Issues. Many People show symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency, if goes un attained, Serious Health Issues will Arise. Symptoms of Magnesim Deficiency are common in Summer, with the excess of persperation & is aplified in Athletes & is very serious if not attained to. Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms can be Muscle Fatigue, Exaustion, Muscle Cramps, Muscle Spasms, Irregular Heart Beat, Exaustion, Increased Muscle Soreness, Decreased Rate of Workout Recovery.
Getting Personal With Shawn Rene I Encouarge You to Take Your Workouts Outside! I have been Greatly Enjoying a lot of Highly Effective Pool Conditioning Workouts, for My Own Personal Workouts & My Clients Training Sessions With Me.
My Pool Workouts have been a Highly Effective Hit! I train Athletes to NYC Professoinal Ballet Dancers to Women & Youth of all Fitness & Athletic Beginner & Advanced Levels. In my Innovative Pool Conditioning Workouts I incorperate Speed, Agility, Ballet & Weight Training Conditioning Workouts all in the Swimming Pool! I Thrive on Making Workouts Innovating, Enjoyable & Challenging & Highly Effective. I find it very Effective to Incorperate Several Multi-Joint Exercises, Working on Multi-Planar Motions. This Increases Neuromuscular Receptors, Utilizes Instrinsic Muscles & Increases Neurological Cells. In other words,You are Working Many Muscles at Once, Increasing Muscle Isolation & Toning, Increasing Core & Muscle Control, Muscle Endurence, Muscle Conditioning.
What are my Personal Workouts Like? I Love to Keep my Workouts Fun & Shock Invigorate, Energize & Revitilize My Body! My Summer Workout Tip: Energizing Aqua Total Body Conditioning Workouts! I love doing my Pool Conditioning Workouts Aqua Ballet & Aqua Total Body Conditioning! I have formulated Energizing Conditioning Workouts incorperating Weight Training in the Pool along with Speed, Agility, Plyometrics & Aqua Ballet all combined. Top NFL Athletes know the benefit of Aqua Training. Every Football Speed Agility Drill, Plyometric Exercise, can be done in the Pool! I have my clients do a lot of NFL Style Speed, Agility, Plyometric Exercises in the Pool! It is amazing, no impact on the joints, you can go harder & longer. The Best Athletes in the NFL train in Aqua Conditioning, that is why the smart ones, are able to continue in the sport for so long, they train smart. Advanced Athletes & Youth of all ages & Athletic Levels greatly benefit from Aqua Workouts. The water serves as amazing Resistance & is very Theraputic. Aqua Workouts also are excellent Workouts for individuals with Back Pain & Injuries. Aqua Training serves as my favorite Advanced Athlete Workouts & Sports Conditioning for Youth to Adults. My Clients love their Aqua Total Body Conditioning Workouts, its perfect for all ages athletic abilities & shapes & sizes! I find Aqua Workouts are excellent for youth, who want a Fun, Effective Workout to Enjoy in the Summer. Youth who generally feel it's chore to work out, really are enjoying the Aqua Workouts. They are a combination of Wonderful non impact exercises that Condition & Tone the Muscles & Energize the Body & Revitilize!
(Shawn Rene Beach Workout Photo Shoot)
I also do Pilates Aparatus workouts (gymnastic type conditioning training) on the Pilates Appartus's the Cadillac, Reformer, Wunda, Ladder & Wheel.
Pilats Cadillac Apparatus
Pilates Wunda Machine
Pilates Ladder
Pilates Reformer Machine
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I Love training with Weight Training Super Sets High RepsWith Speed & Agility & Plyometric Internvals. I Absolutley Love Football Field 50 yard & 100 yard Full Out Sprints, Running Bleachers, Speed & Agillity Training on Football Field. With My Advisor, Mentor & Favorite Professor In College Being NFL Sport Psychologist, PhD, Motvational Speaker, NFL Training style & NFL Motvational Mind Set, Is Passionatley Instilled in Me.
I also have been Loving My Dance roots of Professional Ballet, HipHop, Modern & Jazz Dance Training with my Best Friend Andrea Emmons, NYC Professional Ballet Dancer.
Photo of Andrea in NY Times Magazine for Her Outstanding Ballet Performance
My Best Friend, Andrea Emmons (photo above) Studied at NYU & is a Breath Taking NYC Professional Ballet Dancer & been graced in New York Times Magazine for her outstandnding Professional NYC Ballet Performances.
Her Mother Teresa, is Highly Respected Julliard Gradaute & Internationally Renowned Dancer & Olympic Ice Skating Choreographer. She has been my Dance Coach & Professionally & Intensely Trained Me in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Modern Dance for 14+yrs.
(Photo of Shawn Rene NEW 20011 Lifesyle & Fashion Photo Shoot)
Shawn Rene is Andrea's Exercise Physiologist/Exercise Science Specialist/Sports Medicine Specialist, Sports Nutrition Specialist & Training her in Fitness & Nutrition. Andrea & Shawn Rene have been Working out hard Together Every Day! Shawn Rene is training Andrea in her Pool Conditionng Workouts with Weights Training! Shawn Rene created a Elongating, Invigorating Aqua Ballet workout incorperating Weight Training, Agility, Plyometrics, Swimming Exercises, Speed Training, Total Body Conditioning in the Pool! Shawn Rene also trains Andrea on the Football Field, doing Shawn Rene's favorites for Speed, Agility, Sprint training & hitting Shawn Rene's Personal Gym. Andrea, Trains Shawn Rene in Ballet, Jazz, HipHop Modern Dance.
Shawn Rene & Andrea are training for Fitness Beach & Dance Photo Shoots Together. They have Health & Fitness & Dance Project Ideas Together for Women & Youth & Athletes. Shawn Rene is very Passionate in Being Positive Role Model to this Generation of Total Lifetime of Health & Fitness Inside & Out!
Sport Psychology is to the Mind, what Sports Nutrition is to Lactic Acid... Remove the Negative Toxics! Health ♥☺♬
Shawn Rene Exercise Science Sports Medicine Preventative Medicine & Nutrition Summer De-Stress♬ Your Body Tips!:
~Avoid Processed Foods, they create Stress on Your Body & Nervous System
~ Stress can aggravate skin disorders & skin cancer, by damaging Immune Cells in the Skin
~ Eat Diet composed of 50-75% Raw Foods, Fresh Fruits & Veggies High in Flavonoids & Minerals. Flavonoids are a Special Compound Scavenges & Neutralize Dangerous Free Radicals
~ Substances Vital to DNA Repair: Vitamins B3 B6 B12 Folic Acid, Choline, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Methionine
~ High Dietary Levels of Potassium & High Blood Levels of Potassium correlate to Decreased Cancer & Tumor Growth
~Eat Potassium Packed Cancer Combating Foods: Avocados, Bananas, Oranges, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Spinach, Potatoes
Shawn Rene Exercise Science Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology Immunologic Deficiency Signs:
~Immunologic Zinc Deficiency, Decreased T&B Cell Function Increased Infections & Slow Healing
~Immunologic B5 Deficiency Symptoms Lowered Immunity & Increased Irritation of Stress
~ Immunologic Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms Low Energy Metabolism, Lower Cellular Immunity
Speak Positive Words of Life! Ur Words Define Your World Just Like A Seed Defines The Fruit♥ ~ShawnRene
Shawn Rene Exercise Science Sports Medicine Nutrition Exercise Physiology Health Tip:
Make sure your diet contains plenty of Immune Boosting, Muscle & Tissue Repair, Cancer fighting Vitamin E!
Health Benefits of Vitamin E: Prevents Cancers, Involved in DNA Repair, Prevents Heart Disease, Prevents Strokes. Eat Vitamin E (tocopherol) Rich Food Sources: Green Plants, Wheat germ oil, Legumes, Veg Oils, Nuts, Seeds
Antioxident Spices to add to Summer Cooking! Basil, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Turmeric, Oregano, Ginger, Cinnamon, Rosemary
Shawn Rene Exercise Physiology Summer Tip:
Focus on Your Posture! Your Spine is Your Life Line! Poor Posture, can poorly effect your Breathing & cause Back Pain & lax, weak abdominals.
Posture Controls Biomechanics, Good POSTURE ="P"elvis in Neutral+"O"pen Collar Bones+"S"houlder Blades Back & Down+"E"longate Back of Neck
Shawn Rene’s Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology Expert Advice on the Severity of Nutritional Deficiencies:
Our Genes are influenced by Nucleic Acids, RNA & DNA. When RNA is affected, it influences Cell Activity & Muscle & Tissue Repair Healing. Nutritional Deficiencies you must be aware of & monitor & are serious, as they affect our Nucleic Acids RNA & DNA Cellular Activity, Muscle & Tissue Building Repair & Healing. My Passion Adding Health to Your Life!♥ Shawn Rene Exercise Physiologist/Sports Medicine Specialist/Sports Nutrition Specialist/Exercise Science Specialist ♥ Professional Athlete & USA Olympic Gold Medalist 2010 Sports Illustrated Sports Man of The Year Nominated Athlete's Celebrity Trainer
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Shawn Rene's Role Model Dad, Dan Zimmerman, 80's Natural Bodybuilding Champion & 2011 National Natural Bodybuilding Champion Masters 55 & over, 2011 Honorably Hailed by Jack LaLanne's Team as Health & Fitnes Role Model, Gladiator Fit in 50's! 2011 Family Island Vacation, Shawn Rene's father Dan, mother Lori, brother Isaac & her all working out in Aruba together! Family Fitness Fun!
Shawn Rene's Brother Isaac (23yrs old) & their Father, Family Work Out Bonding Time!
Family Time Working Out Together in Island of Aruba 2011!
Shawn Rene's (23yr old) brother Isaac, Super Athlete Soccer Star, Fitness Model & Life Guard! 
Fitness Family Fun in the Sun! Shawn Rene's Dad! Family Island Aruba Vacation 2011
Zimmerman Fitness Family Island Aruba Vacation 2011
Shawn Rene's Father, Dan & Mother, Lori
What you do, your children will learn & observe & follow! Be role model to your kids! I Love My Parents! My parents are my Role Model's in Every Way Inside & Out!
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My Passion Educating, Motivating You to Live In Health Joy Peace Strength Inside & Out!
~Shawn Rene
Shawn Rene NEWS May, 2011
Living Well Healthy Living Health Fitness
~Shawn Rene was Honored to be a one of the Key Health & Fitness Professionals chosen for the Living Well, Healthy Living Expo May 14, 2011. Wonderful Event for Great Cause, Shawn Rene was amongst Doctors & Health Professionals. Educating on Healthy Living, Nutrition, Health, Fitness, Preventative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Prevention for Heart Diease & Cancers & Organic Eating. Shawn Rene Educated & Demonstrated Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Preventative Medicine. The memebers really Enjoyed having Shawn Rene Livening up the Event & Performing her Sports Medicine Stretches on those to relieve Muscle Aches & Back pain. Shawn Rene then Demonstrated & Educated them on their Muscular Inbalances, Problematic Muscular Areas, Helping to Correct it & Nutritional Deficiencies.
Shawn Rene is Passionate About Educating, Rejuvenating, Energizing & Revitilizing! Adding Quality Health Life Strength Into Others Lives, Bringing Out The Best In Them.
~USA Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones Competes in Swim Off at UltraSwim GrandPrix in Charlotte May 12, 2011 Competing for Spot on U.S. Worlds Swim Team. NY Times Writes on His Big SwimOff Race to the Spot on Representing the USA on the Worlds Swim Team!
NY Times writes about Cullen Jone's History Making Victory! Qualifying for Worlds! May 12, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/sports/jones-beats-teammate-in-swim-off.html?_r=1
NY Times writes about the History Making Gear Up for Cullen's UltraSwim GrandPrix Swim Off! May 11, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/12/sports/swim-off-takes-toll-on-teammates-jones-and-schneider.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1
ESPN Writes about Cullen Jone's Qualifying for Worlds!
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=6535607
~USA Olympic Gold Medalist Collen Jones is Role Model to Youth. He is a Wonderful Athlete in & out of the Water. Cullen Jones, 2010 Sports Illustrated Sports Man of The Year Nominated Pro Athlete, 2011 Voted #1 Good Guys in Pro Sports, 2011 Voted Grios Top 100 History Makers In The Making In Pro Sports!
~Shawn Rene's Father Is a Health & Fitness Role Model! 80's Top Natural BodyBuilding Champion & 80's TV Best Body on The Beach Champion! Business President by Profession & Health & Fitness as His Life Style. He returned to Competition Stage after 24yrs Gladiator Style, so his Children could see him compete! He is a 2011 Natural National BodyBuilding Champion Masters Men 50 & Over! 2011 Honorably Hailed by Jack LaLanne's Team as "Health & Fitnes Role Model! Gladiator Fit in 50's!"
Shawn Rene's Father is a Role Model & Health Advocate on Importance of being Healthy Natural Athlete.
Shawn Rene & Her Father have caught the Eye of Hollywood Producers to Film Fitness Family of Health & Fitness Nutrition & Workout DVD's for
Naturally Healthy & Fit! Production coming up!
With Top Nutrition & Disipline & Healthy Livestyle Health & Fitness is the Fountain of Youth.
Shawn Rene's Thesis: "How Specific Proper Nutrition, Weight Training, Conditioning/Cardiovascular Training is The Fountain Of Youth!"
Specific Nutrition, Weight Training, Recovery/Sleep & Conditioning Training - Minimize the Negative Effects of Aging!
Specific Scientific Nutrition is 80% of Your Immune System Strength! - Shawn Rene
Shawn Rene & Her Father Dan Zimmerman, Family Island Vacation Aruba 2011
Shawn Rene Loves Her Family! Her Mother Lori, Father Dan, Family Island Vacation Aruba 2011!
Shawn Rene's Loves Her Family! HerYounger Brother Isaac, Super Athlete, Soccer Star & Fitness Model
Family Island Vacation Aruba 2011
~Shawn Rene Performing Health & Fitness in Aruba!
Tierra Del Sol Country Club & Golf Spa Resort
Aruba Family Island Vacation 2011
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