Fit for Life's Summer SPEED Camp is coming!
Dates: July 9th- 27th
Times: M Tu Th Fri 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Cleveland Family YMCA Athletic Field 220 Urbane Rd Cleveland, TN 37323
Registration Information: www.fitforlifegetmoving.com
Cost: $250.00 per athlete
For questions or other information please call Coach Mac at 423-790-9336 or email michael.lesa@gmail.com referencing Speed Camp!
Look forward to having you involved during our 3 week Speed Camp and helping you get ready for your season.
FFL
May 23, 2012
Jun 9, 2011
Summer Speed Camp!
Hey guys,
Due to many happenings and much work going on, I have not been getting regular blogs on here however I will start getting some new items on soon. In the meantime I wanted to announce our Summer Speed Development Camp which will be held in Cleveland, TN during the month of July from the 11th- 29th.
The cost is $300 per athlete and registration is on the official website Fit for Life. Please check it out and join us.
Until later,
Coach Mac
Due to many happenings and much work going on, I have not been getting regular blogs on here however I will start getting some new items on soon. In the meantime I wanted to announce our Summer Speed Development Camp which will be held in Cleveland, TN during the month of July from the 11th- 29th.
The cost is $300 per athlete and registration is on the official website Fit for Life. Please check it out and join us.
Until later,
Coach Mac
Apr 15, 2011
Mar 26, 2011
www.fitforlifegetmoving.com
Hello everyone,
We have our new website www.fitforlifegetmoving.com up and running! We are still making changes and updates but it's functional and ready for viewing.
Hope to hear from you in the future and thank you for visiting the site.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy life as you live it to the full!
Stay Fit for Life! Get Moving!
We have our new website www.fitforlifegetmoving.com up and running! We are still making changes and updates but it's functional and ready for viewing.
Hope to hear from you in the future and thank you for visiting the site.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy life as you live it to the full!
Stay Fit for Life! Get Moving!
Linear Speed Training photos!
All photos in this posting used with permission:
These photos showcase a few local basketball players whose parents contacted us regarding speed and agility training. This is a linear/lateral speed day working on:
- Dynamic Warm-ups
- Plyometric jumps and hops
- Acceleration through sprints
If you have questions or would like to set up some training for yourself or child, please don't hesitate to contact us @ (423) 790-9336
By the way, these workouts are not only used for athletes but adapted as training protocols for any adult or child (over the age of 11) who has a desire to gain greater functional physical fitness, balance, elasticity, flexibility and coordination. Don't let the photos scare you into thinking you couldn't do it because believe me you can.
Jan 15, 2011
Choosing a Personal Fitness Professional!
Personal Fitness Professional?
As we look at the world/industry of sports, physical fitness and personal training many people make claims of being certified, licensed etc as trainers. Some have degrees in one particular topic of study while others receive their certifications by taking a test online and never having worked with a client. Who you choose to work with and hire as your trainer is a major decision as an investment of both time and money, so who you choose and how you come to your decision is very important.
Marketers of fitness products and trainers would like you to believe their product or exercise video can shed certain amounts of body fat, give you ripped abs or chisel you down to the figure you desire in just a short 6 weeks or less; what they fail to share while trying to get your money is that every persons genetic makeup is different in one way or another (though studies show we are 99.9% the same as the person next to us, that .1% is a major portion of what makes us genetically different from the next person).
My desire for this post is to encourage you the reader not to get caught in the web of trying the latest fad diet, exercise video or greatest techniques thinking it is the end all for getting the figure, weight loss or chiseled abs you've always wanted only to get discouraged and stop when the promised results don't come true. There is no fine print here but you find lots on other products like (results not typical along the bottom of the screen); remember these videos and other products are made to sell and make people money; the truth that you have to move and do something in order to lose weight and get Fit for Life is very obvious, but if they try to give you guaranteed results in a specific time turn the other way and look for someone or something else.
Stay Fit for Life! Get moving!
As we look at the world/industry of sports, physical fitness and personal training many people make claims of being certified, licensed etc as trainers. Some have degrees in one particular topic of study while others receive their certifications by taking a test online and never having worked with a client. Who you choose to work with and hire as your trainer is a major decision as an investment of both time and money, so who you choose and how you come to your decision is very important.
Marketers of fitness products and trainers would like you to believe their product or exercise video can shed certain amounts of body fat, give you ripped abs or chisel you down to the figure you desire in just a short 6 weeks or less; what they fail to share while trying to get your money is that every persons genetic makeup is different in one way or another (though studies show we are 99.9% the same as the person next to us, that .1% is a major portion of what makes us genetically different from the next person).
My desire for this post is to encourage you the reader not to get caught in the web of trying the latest fad diet, exercise video or greatest techniques thinking it is the end all for getting the figure, weight loss or chiseled abs you've always wanted only to get discouraged and stop when the promised results don't come true. There is no fine print here but you find lots on other products like (results not typical along the bottom of the screen); remember these videos and other products are made to sell and make people money; the truth that you have to move and do something in order to lose weight and get Fit for Life is very obvious, but if they try to give you guaranteed results in a specific time turn the other way and look for someone or something else.
The truth is, your success in any fitness or workout protocol is largely in your hands and the genetic makeup you carry; however this to is true. As you consistently place imposed demands upon your body through increasing the intensity of your workouts, your body will adapt and make the needed changes (weight loss, body fat reduction, energy, vitality, etc) when you pay your dues. The acronym we use for this is SAID (Specific Adaptations for Imposed Demands) which just means as the body sees your serious about the changes you desire and are willing to put the work in through these success factors: (Also check out archived articles for further information)
- Show up (Consistency)
- Hard work (Intensity)
- Creating and following the action plan
- Have Fun (If you don't like to run, find something else for aerobic)
- Be creative (change things up)
- Listen to your body
- Plan for the long haul (lifestyle changes)
The brain will then recruit the needed muscles, nerve firing to do the work building strength and helping to burn the energy properly.
Back to the post topic of being a PROFESSIONAL! When you are choosing the trainer for you or your loved ones the following is something to be considered along with other items. Some people will charge less than others (national industry charge average is $40 per hr depending on geographic location which takes it up from there) but this shouldn't be your only reason to choose them as your trainer. Though it is tempting to choose someone who can give you cheaper rates, make sure they have your best interest in mind and are not just trying to go cheap to get more clients ,while not caring for the ones they have.
- A professional is someone who has acquired & possesses a body of knowledge that is not easily attainable without research, study and experience
- A professional is someone who serves their community with their experience and expertise
- A professional is someone who continually updates their knowledge base and experience over the course of time
- A professional is a someone who is held accountable for the service they provide to their community
Stay Fit for Life! Get moving!
Jan 14, 2011
Go Manny!
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These are a few pictures of some training with a a new friend from our area who has just recently been signed to play in the Indoor Football League (IFL) with a team in Oklahoma. My colleague has spent several weeks working to get him ready with some speed and agility training so I have taken over some of his training while he has been out of town. The footwork and agility drills in these photos are being done by our 6'3" 270 lb defensive end who will be starting in the IFL this upcoming season with realistic hopes of making the NFL some time this next year.
Emmanuel (Manny) Nkana was born in Peoria, Illinois and spent much of his childhood in Puerto Rico with his family where they served in missions work.
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His Vitals:
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If you follow football and want to check him out during this next season, look at the Indoor Football League information and keep your ears open for his name to be called in the near future for a team in NFL.
Go Manny!
Jan 11, 2011
Strength Training for the runner!
Hey guys,
For many years long distance runners thought if they incorporated strength training into their workout regimen, it would decrease their times or get them bulky making them less effective in the run! The truth is as you increase your muscle strength, endurance and stamina not only are their thoughts incorrect the findings are just the opposite.
I just completed some training with a marathoner (now 50 years old) who had attended a running clinic we conducted back in October and he then wanted to continue fitness training with me to prepare for the Marathon at Disney.
We trained 3 days per week in strength and I also changed him up with some speed and agility training to assist him with his endurance, foot/ankle strength and economy of motion for muscle stamina. Through the course of our training he gained tremendous upper and lower body strength and to top it off he started shaving time off his run (economy of motion is simply using less energy to travel the same distance which strength training improves due to building the strength of all the muscles activated in the run). Along with our training he was still running 3 days per week since you have to run if your going to be running. "You are only as fit as what you are currently doing" so he continued training.
He ran the half marathon this year due to not being able to fully prepare for the full and this is a message I received from him after the race.
For many years long distance runners thought if they incorporated strength training into their workout regimen, it would decrease their times or get them bulky making them less effective in the run! The truth is as you increase your muscle strength, endurance and stamina not only are their thoughts incorrect the findings are just the opposite.
I just completed some training with a marathoner (now 50 years old) who had attended a running clinic we conducted back in October and he then wanted to continue fitness training with me to prepare for the Marathon at Disney.
We trained 3 days per week in strength and I also changed him up with some speed and agility training to assist him with his endurance, foot/ankle strength and economy of motion for muscle stamina. Through the course of our training he gained tremendous upper and lower body strength and to top it off he started shaving time off his run (economy of motion is simply using less energy to travel the same distance which strength training improves due to building the strength of all the muscles activated in the run). Along with our training he was still running 3 days per week since you have to run if your going to be running. "You are only as fit as what you are currently doing" so he continued training.
He ran the half marathon this year due to not being able to fully prepare for the full and this is a message I received from him after the race.
"Best time ever ~Ran a 2:24 by watch waiting to see chip time. Over 27,000 runners at the start lots of getting around people and congestion at some parts of the race. All that said this is a Personal Record by 15 minutes so thanks for all the great training."
Chip time 2:22:59
Your challenge or competition may be different from his but whatever it may be strength, endurance and agility training will probably help.
Please contact us if you have interest and we will sit down to discuss your needs and some possible training for you.
Stay Fit for Life and Get Moving!
Dec 25, 2010
Merry Chrristmas and Happy New Year!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From our family to yours we hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Keep "Fit for Life"!
Michael and Lesa (Max & Maggie photos are used by permission though he often turns away from the camera)
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