Preventative Health

Creating a fitness plan to support a lifestyle through all stages of age and growth is imperative to maintaining good health.  Preventative health starts with an early attack on understanding what and when a body needs its exertion, fuel, and attention.  Dedication and long-term plans start with a regular level of exertion, or exercise.  Three to four times a week for at least 40 minutes is the recommended dose of physical activity.  Next, properly fueling your body is essential to supporting the dedication to long-term exercise planning.  Proper intake of proteins and carbohydrates pre and post physical activity are key.  For weight loss goals keep your nutrition plan at low-fat, low-sodium and low sugar levels.  Finally, attention!  The body needs proper attention to prevent injury and complete your fitness plan and work towards preventative health measures.  An occasional massage, proper shoes, hydration during physical activity and proper rest are just the tip of the self-maintenance iceberg.  A fitness plan can emerge and be complied differently for everyone.  It’s important to customize your plan to fit into your lifestyle or have someone do it for you.  Personal trainers are in business to keep you looking good and also help prevent future health issues.

Hey Ladies here is a 1200 calories meal plan to loss weight while training in MMAXOUT

Hey ladies here is a 1200 calories meal plan…

(Some are slightly under 1,200 – I would grab a handful of nuts, raisins, granola or the like before bed or in the evening if I needed it :)

Day One

Breakfast

  • 1/2 cup plain yogourt (fat free) with 8 small/medium strawberries, 1/2 medium banana and 1/4 cup fiber one cereal made into a parfait.
  • (Total: 200 cals)

Lunch

  • Veggie Sandwich with spinach, tomato, shredded carrot. broccoli, mushrooms, 1 tbsp fat free miracle whip and 1/2 tbsp dijon on 2 slices of multigrain bread.
  • 1 cup carrot sticks
  • 1 nectarine
  • (Total: 350 calories)

Dinner

  • Portobello Mushroom Burger, marinated in 1 tbsp Aged balsamic vinagrette – broiled and served on a Whole grain (diet) bun, with lettuce, tomato, onions, 1 tbsp fat free miracle whip, 1/2 tbsp dijon)
  • 8 spears of grilled asparagus
  • 1 large ear of corn on the cob
  • (Total: 350 calories)

Snacks throughout the day / evening

  1. 1 piece 12 grain bread, toasted with 1 tbsp fat free cream cheese (70 cals)
  2. 2 cups watermelon (80 cals)
  3. 1/2 cup Kashi Go Lean (100 cals)

All Day total: 1150.

Day Two

Breakfast

  • 2 egg whites made into an omlette with 1/2 cup chopped spinach, tomato, mushroom pieces)
  • 8 small/medium strawberries with 1/2 cup plain fat free yogourt.
  • (Total: 150 cals)

Lunch

  • Spinach salad with 1/2 cup broccoli and carrot, grated, 10 cherry tomatos, 1/2 cup corn, 1/2 cup black beans, and 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese. 2 tbsp balsamic vinagrette.
  • (Total: 420 calories)

Dinner

  • 4 oz lean pork, BBQ’d plain
  • 1 small baked (BBQ) potato with 1 tbsp salsa and 1 tbsp fat free sour cream.
  • 8 stalks grilled asparagus
  • (Total: 400 calories)

Snacks throughout the day / evening

  1. 1 cup special K cereal (100 calories)
  2. 1 nectarine or peach

All Day total: 1140.

Day Three

Breakfast

  • 1 whole egg and two egg whites cooked with 1/8 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup strawberries, halved
  • 1 piece 12 grain toast,
  • (Total: 300 cals)

Lunch

  • Pizza Bagels! 1 whole wheat, toasted then topped with 1/4 cup pizza sauce, spinach, tomato, red onion, pepper, and 1/3 cup reduced fat cheese. Bake in toaster oven until cheese is melted.
  • 1 nectarine
  • (Total: 400 calories)

Dinner

  • Spinach blueberry salad, 1/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese, 1/2 cup blueberries and a fat free balsamic vinagrette.
  • 2 pieces of toasted whole wheat baguette with home made garlic spread (becel spray and crushed garlic) and 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella reduced-fat cheese.
  • 1 skewer of shrimp on the BBQ (6 shrimp) to top the salad.
  • (Total: 500 calories)

Snacks throughout the day / evening

  • Nuts

All Day total: 1200.

Day Four

Breakfast

  • 1/2 cup fiber one cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3 boiled eggs – only eat the whites
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1 piece calorie-reduced 12 grain toast.
  • (Total: 275 cals)

Lunch

  • Veggie Sandwich with spinach, tomato, shredded carrot. broccoli, mushrooms, 1 tbsp fat free miracle whip and 1/2 tbsp dijon on a whole grain bun.
  • 2 cups watermelon and 1/2 cup blueberries
  • (Total: 400 calories)

Dinner

  • 8 shrimp, skewered and broiled (marinated – see below)
  • Veggie skewers with 6 tomatos, 6 mushrooms, 1 cup eggplant, 1 cup zuchhini marinated (shake in a ziplock bag) in 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh cilantro, basil, parsley.
  • 1/2 cup wild rice
  • (Total: 375 calories)

Snacks throughout the day / evening

  • All Bran Bar (130 calories)

All Day total: 1180.

Day Five

Breakfast

  • 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites made into an omlette with 1/8 cup skim milk, spinach, tomato and 1/4 cup reduced fat cheese sprinkled on top.
  • 6 oz Orange Juice
  • (Total: 330 cals)

Lunch

  • 1/2 whole wheat pita stuffed Chicken Salad (1/2 small can of low-sodium light canned chicken with 1/2 cup celery chopped and 1 tbsp fat free mayo.)
  • 1 nectarine
  • (Total: 325 calories)

Dinner

  • 1 cup chicken breast, diced and skewered, broiled on BBQ
  • 1 large ear corn
  • Salad with lettuce, tomato, carrot, peppers and 1 tbsp balsamic vinagrette.
  • (Total: 400 calories)

Snacks throughout the day / evening

  • All Bran Bar (130 calories)

All Day total: 1185.

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MMAXOUT Fitness in Salem MA

What is MMAXOUT?

Have you ever wondered how professional fighters prepare for a fight? Designed to get you “fighting fit”, MMAXOUT combines the elements weightlifting, cardio, calisthenics, circuit training, kickboxing and mixed martial arts to offer a varied, but rigorous, strength and conditioning program for athletes of all levels.

Who is MMAXOUT for?

It doesn’t matter, weekend warrior or cage fighter, we understand that athletes are, quite simply, athletes.  The intensity, the frequency workouts and the pressure may vary, but we’re all looking for the same thing, a workout that pushes the limits of our physical, mental and spiritual boundaries. Serious competitors and recreational athlete alike… even the bookclub… if you bring your heart and the right attitude, we’ll provide the rest. MMAXOUT is the ideal workout, regardless of experience, skill or fitness level.

Why MMAXOUT?

MMAXOUT is a safe, fun and intense workout designed to push you to exceed your own expectations. With a team of world-class trainers and a fully equipped training facility, we’ll work with you to first understand your fitness goals, establish a baseline, and then show you how to beat your own expectations. MMAXOUT — push yourself further than you thought, but not faster than you actually can.

Classes will be starting June 1st.

Due to class populatrity space is limited to 15 people a class. You must sign up class space at the front desk. If you do not sign up for a space in class you are not guaranteed a spot in class, but walkins are welcome if there is space available.

Visit Dragon Within Mixed Martial Arts today!

11 Franklin St. Salem, MA 01970

Call: 978-745-8511

Basic Healthy Grilling Tips

1.  Cube or slice meat into smaller portions to speed cook time, SIZE MATTERS.  Or, you can use a quick-cooking option such as shrimp or fish for your meat.

2.  The faster foods are cooked, the less likely they are to develop dangerous charring.  THE SHORTER THE COOK TIME, THE BETTER.

3.  Move your food to a cooler part of the grill while flare ups simmer.

4.  Reduce your exposure to carcinogenic compounds.  GRILL SOMETHING OTHER THAN MEAT. Opt for low or no-protein peaches, plums, tomatoes, eggplant, corn or breads.

5.  You want to avoid burning but not rip the meat apart.  FLIP AT THE RIGHT TIME. Give it a gentle tug; its ready to flip when it comes loose without pulling.

6.  Keep your grill rack spick-and-span to prevent other bits from causing flare-ups.  CLEAN THAT GRILLING MACHINE!!

MMAXOUT Berks County

50 push ups

50 dead lifts

50 windshield wipers

50 Bag Flips

50 Pull ups

100 round Kicks in air per leg without dropping

50 Sprawl Balls

50 Single leg hop per side onto 12 inch box

Time: 34 minutes if you think you can complete it in that time frame record yourself doing it and send it to us… We will put your face all over the world…

Contact MMAXOUT Pennsylvania at 484-855-0301 and or at www.mmaxout.com

also mmaxout@live.com

MMAXOUT Canada Workouts

This is a drill we did at the end of an hour of intense training to finish the night off. This is done the length of the hall with out stopping 4 times and as fast and hard as you can. Looks easy but it kills you when it is at the end of a workout, they had a few choice words for me. …

CANADA

MMAXOUT FITNESS

Contact MMAXOUT Canada at www.mmaxout.com or

Phone: 506-430-0087

Email: drekonmaa@yahoo.ca

Jeff Newton talking about MMAXOUT Fitness

Been working out with MMAXOUT for years. I’m in CA now, but he still sends me some workouts to try. Very creative and varied; so many times I walked in his gym in PA to train, and I’m like “wait — you want me to do WHAT?” My muscles and lungs burn, but I feel great afterwards, and I just know that the workout made a real difference.
Jeff Newton
Highly recommend Bruce Drago health and fitness

Sardines Are Good for Cardiovascular Health, Memory, Joints, Skin and Energy Level

Sardines, a tiny, sleek and silvery canned fish, are one of the few foods that contain Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a nutrient found the body’s cells. In a nutshell, it’s believed to have antioxidant properties and is said to enhance physical energy. Studies have also found that CoQ10 benefits those with cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension and congestive heart failure. In addition to CoQ10, these little nutritional powerhouses are also ample sources of vitamin B12, selenium, omega-3 oils, protein, phosphorus and vitamin D.

Some folks have long been aware of the health benefits of eating sardines. In a 1984 issue of the Town & Country magazine, James Villas wrote an article entitled “The Unsung Sardine” in which he said that “ounce for ounce, sardines provide more calcium and phosphorus than milk, more protein than steak, more potassium than bananas, and more iron than cooked spinach.”

Today, a growing number of health care providers and nutritional experts are consistently touting the benefits of CoQ10, omega-3 oils, selenium, and vitamins B12 and D when it comes to cardiovascular health, memory, joints, skin and energy levels.

So go out and get your sardines, packed in WATER and watch your waistline melt away…