Tactix What an awesome workout!

Ok so last night we had another free Demo of our Tactix class.  What an awesome workout.  This is not another Cardio Kickboxing class, you learn so much more and you don't even hear the music.  I took the class myself to experience what our clients have been loving.

Your heart rate is slowly elevated with the warm-up and dynamic stretching and I was already starting to sweat. Since most were new we learned proper kicking and punching techniques.  I learned how to put my power into the moves; deep lunges to front snap kicks, rotating elbow strikes. You truly get a sense of finding your inner strength and can picture how these moves could be used in self defense.  And of course the sweat is just pouring off you at this point, your heart rate is at maximum levels.

Just when you think you are ready for a break then came out the mits and pads, and the adrenaline comes back and you are ready for more.  Using your power against the pad, while your partner is straining to hold it steady.  What an amazing sense of power and control you experience by directing your energy into the pad. Jab, cross, heal strike, elbow strike again... Wow it is just amazing what kind of core strength it takes to get those kicks and punches to land just perfectly on the pad.

Now your ready for a break, oh no now we need to do our adrenaline drills... Ok I have it in me the adrenaline is still rushing through me.  So we run, speed punch, then run back and speed punch again.. not done yet add a jump squat, not done yet add a burpee almost done... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.. Phew... Are we done? No, it's time to do some more core work then finish with an awesome stretching and flexibility sequence.
After experiencing the Tactix class for myself I could truly see why it could be addictive. I used every muscle in my body and boy was it awesome.

So if you are tired of the same old workout class, find a Tactix class near you.  http://www.jmbfitness.com/TACTIXtraining.php

Starvation Diets Can Cause Deadly Heart Rhythms

Starvation Diets Can Cause Deadly Heart Rhythms

Weight loss typically reduces blood pressure, improves blood sugar regulation and blood fats, and enhances metabolic Rapid weight loss through starvation diets (800 calories or less per day) often causes decreases in muscle tone, and heart rhythm disturbances. 

Bulgarian scientists, in a study of 29 obese adults on starvation diets, found that 20 of the subjects developed a potentially fatal heart rhythm called ‘acquired long QT syndrome.’  This greatly increases the risk of ventricular fibrillation and sudden death.

In the normal heart, impulses travel across the chambers and cause a uniform contraction of the atria and ventricles (upper and lower chambers of the heart).  Starvation alters cell health and impairs normal conduction of the impulses.

Following starvation diets to lose weight is like throwing the baby out with the bathwater – you will be the skinniest corpse in the cemetery.  (Annals Internal Medicine, 150:501, 2009)

Workout 4 A Cause Charity Event - August 14th

Most of us saw the news and or read the story in the Daily Local News over the past month about a local man, Kevin Mengel Jr., who was killed by his wife and her boyfriend.

Many of us also know that this young man’s father is Kevin Mengel Sr. - owner of FastSigns in Exton. Kevin Mengel Sr. is a member and strong supporter of our On Tap Network, he is also a long-time member of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Board and a good friend to all.

Great Valley Adventure Boot Camp will be holding a Special Saturday Boot Camp in the West Chester Area on August 14th at 9am. All proceeds will go directly to the "Kevin Mengle Jr. Children's Trust.

The donation for each attendee is $5 or more, to help the children through this difficult time and have a significant impact on their future.

 Please Help Us Make this event Successful.

When: Saturday August 14th 9:00AM

Where: West Goshen Community Park, West Chester

What to Bring: Exercise Mat, Water, and a Towel

Please Note: Each Participant will be asked to complete a brief medical history and release in advance of attending camp to be sure we are aware of any conditions for which you will need modification of exercises.

Register or make a Donation at http://www.Workout4ACause.com

This holiday busy season and your fitness goals....

If anyone knows, owning and running your own business can take many hours of many days and your holidays tend to be working days.  Believe me, I wouldn't trade my business for the world. However, I have found I can totally relate to my clients when they say, "I just can't find any time in the day to exercise".  Yes, I said it, sometimes I do not think I have time to exercise. Yes, I am a dedicated professional that is encouraging all my clients to find the time to exercise while thinking in the back of my mind, "When am I going to get my workout in today?" So, I compromise and I park a little further from the door, I take the stairs and I take the few minutes I may steal to add any exercise into my day.
Maybe I have more opportunities than most to include exercise, however, your workout with me is your workout not mine.  Does that mean I am perfect and I am able to do everything on my list while also getting in my exercise.  No, I am not perfect, I am human and find that I have to prioritize and balance my life just like everyone else. So, my message to you today is to take time this holiday season to slow down and prioritize your life, find balance, don't forget about your own personal needs and take care of your health.  Be sure to include some sort of exercise into your day.  If you just don't want to think how to get started or what to do to incorporate exercise into your life, call a professional a Personal Trainer, or join my next Boot Camp.   
Make the commitment to yourself today! Put balance back into your life and rely on a trained professional to help you meet your goals.