How 2 Live 4 Fitness: 2014

torsdag 20. mars 2014

Kiana Tom - Fitness model

Kiana Tom - A fitness model and a recipient of the United States Sports Academy Award

Tom had a tremendous success of "Kiana's Flex Appeal" the #1 rated fitness series in the history of ESPN, airing in 80 million homes worldwide for over a decade.

Name: Kiana Tom

Date of birth: March 14, 1965

Born in: Maui, Hawaii, USA

Occupation: Author, fitness model and actress

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Kiana Tom is an actress, a fitness spokesperson, and a former Raiders cheerleader, but most people know her as the extremely hot host of the ESPN2 fitness program Kiana’s Flex Appeal. She’s also been on the cover of Fitness Magazine, and appeared on The Drew Carey Show.

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Quick facts:

Kiana Tom joined in Eminem's music video "Without Me".
She posed nude for Playboy in the May 2002 issue.
Kiana was an actress in the Jean Claude Van Damme movie "Universal Soldiers - The Return".
Tom is the author of Kiana's Body Sculpting.
She is rated as one of the world's top 50 hottest celebrities by complex.

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The bikini swimsuit video from 1997

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tirsdag 18. mars 2014

Jean Claude Van Damme

The Muscles from Brussels

At the Challenge Coupe des Espoirs Karate Tournament (3-day tournament), Van Damme defeated 25 opponents before losing in the finals to fellow team-mate Angelo Spataro.

Name: Jean Claude Camille François Van Varenberg

Nickname: "Thne muscles from Brussels"

Date of birth: 18 October, 1960

Born in: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, Belgium

Occupation: Actor

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Quick facts:

Van Damme began martial arts at the age of ten.
At the age of 16, he took up ballet, which he studied for five years while training Karate and Kick boxing.
It was his father motivated him to start on a Shotokan karate school.
After he got his black belt, he started lifting weights to improve his physique.
Weight lifting eventually led to the Mr. Belgium bodybuilding title.
He opened a gym in Brussels and earned some modeling work, but he was enthralled with the idea of becoming a film star.
From 1976 to 1980, Jean Claude Van Damme compiled a record of 44 victories and 4 loss in tournament and non tournament semi-contact Matches.
Sherman Bergman is the only one who have ever knocked down Van Damme, during his 5-year full-contact career.

Van Damme on Facebook

Jean Claude Van Damme, from the movie: Kickboxer

Quote Van Damme

"Ballet is an art, but it's also one of the most difficult sports. If you can survive a ballet workout, you can survive a workout in any other sport"

The Epic Split

Most of us know about the Volvo Truck commercial that was released on YouTube, where Van Damme were doing the splits. But did you know that within the first 3 days, it had over 11 million views. It was so popular that Channing Tatum decided to make a parody (watch video).

See also:

Motivational Van Damme movies, worth mentioning

Hard Target - 1993
Double Impact - 1991
Lionheart - 1990
Kickboxer - 1989 (best movie)
Bloodsport - 1988 (best movie)

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IMDB
Wikipedia
JVCD (official site)
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søndag 16. mars 2014

Marzia Prince - Fitness Model

This blonde bombshell is the definition of perfection and the biggest distraction of them all. Yes we are talking about the fitness model, Marzia Prince.. The girl with a gorgeous face, perfect body and have won several bikini championships. A girl who as a weightlifter has more certifications than Joe Weider.

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Quick facts:

Her occupation is: Fitness model, Life coach, Trainer and Author.
Marzia is known by some as the "Princess of Pump".
At 32 years old Marzia Prince trained for the 2007 Ms. Bikini Universe pageant and won.
Some of her main interests are: Swimming, wakeboarding, biking, dancing, running, and shopping.

Marzia Prince Official Facebook Fan page

At her profile on bodybuilding.com, Marzia says: "I'm always looking for motivation whether is is a book, photoshoot, or a competition! It keeps me in check! Don't let negative thoughts, energy, or friends get in the way of your goals! Focus, regroup, then go for it! Live life, don't be LAZY!"

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YouTube Video - Mariza Prince Major Distraction Photoshoot by Per Bernal of Muscular Development.

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torsdag 13. mars 2014

He's missing a leg, but still he is super fit!

Jonas Zimicki, 31, from Cambridge, has now been offered a string of modelling jobs after placing fourth overall in the Miami Pro UK Championships and won the first prize, dressing up as a peg-legged pirate in the fancy dress section.

This only proves that even those who are lacking a limb, are able to reach where they want when it comes to working their way to the fitness body. There is nothing in the way for you who have all your limbs intact to do the same and reach your goal!

He started with almost nothing..

When Jonas arrived in the UK, in the autumn of 2004, he had only recently lost his leg, spoke no English, and had a debt to pay; his sister, Alicia, had loaned him £5,000 to pay for his first proper prosthetic limb.

Quick "about":

"I took up fitness modelling off the back of devastating disappointment when I failed to make team GB at the Paralympics last year," he said.
His efforts were rewarded when he was crowned fitness modelling fancy dress champ at his first attempt, complete with wooden leg.
He moved to Britain in 2004 and wanted to compete for his adopted country after training alongside Jonny Peacock.
But he missed out on a place with Team GB and instead had to watch from his sofa.
Lithuanian-born Mr Zimicki was born with a deformed right leg which surgeon's amputated when he was 19.
"I took up fitness modelling off the back of devastating disappointment when I failed to make team GB at the Paralympics last year,' he said"
"I've been approached by magazines and agencies who have never met an amputee doing what I am doing," he said.
He started work as a gym instructor in Cambridge and visited schools in the city to lend children tips and advice on how to keep fit.
After a colleague encouraged him to train for fitness modelling, he received a few tips on nutrition and exercises that would help him to reach the goal.
He now have an average 100m time under 13.5 seconds.

Your mind is what's holding you back!

Photo credit: doyoueven.com

Miami Pro - UK Championships - Oct, 06, 2013.

This is a very motivational video showing Jonas Zimicki at the UK Championchip 2013

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mandag 10. mars 2014

Fitness Model - Amanda Adams

Name: Amanda Adams (Rowland)

Age: 27

Location: Atlanta, GA, US

Occupation: Fitness Model

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Extreme poses - Fitness Motivation

Here's inspiration for some exercises to try out for those who want a bigger challenge.

onsdag 5. mars 2014

Fitness and alcohol - How does it work?

Many of us are completely hysterical when it comes to alcohol and fitness. We are taught that alcohol does not belong to those who are determined to get the dream body. But is it really that bad? Can we not enjoy ourselves once in a while without having to destroy the results after all the previous training?

The fitness industry’s anti-alcohol stance is due, in large part, to the (lack of) nutritional content contained in alcoholic beverages. Ethanol, the type of alcohol found in drinks, has toxic metabolic byproducts called acetaldehyde and acetate. Both by-products help create that queasy nauseous feeling you get when you’ve put a few too many back. Chronic ingestion of alcohol can also mess with your digestion, making it difficult for your body to absorb nutrients like amino acids and B vitamins, and impairs protein synthesis.
One study also suggests that 2-3 beers per day can lower one’s testosterone levels.

Alcohol consumption can also mess with a carefully planned-out diet. Many alcoholic drinks are calorically very dense and packed with sugar. If you’re mixing your alcohol with things like energy drinks or juices from concentrate, or even having a few glasses of wine, you are giving yourself a sugary rush with each sip. Let’s also not forget that alcohol totally impairs your judgment. Those late night post-bar pizza runs can’t be too good for your summer beach body.

However, if users are able to practice some moderation with alcohol, a drink or two on occasion will not effectively poison your body and make you irreparably fat. There are some studies that suggest moderate alcohol consumption can provide health benefits. Much has been made of the heart-healthy components of a glass of red wine, but did you know that moderate beer consumption can improve your immune response and can reduce harmful C-reactive proteins (linked to heart disease)? All in all, alcohol is harmful when overdone. It can mess with your digestive system, liver, and diet. But if done within moderation and with clear judgment, it can be beneficial, and of course a ton of fun.

tirsdag 4. mars 2014

Healthy Recipes - Garlic Basil Shrimp

For your health - Garlic Basil Shrimp

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
1¼ pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¾ cup dry white wine
1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked orzo pasta, preferably, whole wheat

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then add the shrimp and cook, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Return the shrimp to the pan and cook just until heated through. Serve with orzo.
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 380 calories, 35g carbohydrates, 35g protein, 10g fat (1.5g saturated), 215mg cholesterol, 4g fiber, 490mg sodium