Randy Turner fights out of The Acadamy of Martial Arts.  He has been fighting professionally since 2009 with a professional record of 3 wins and 2 losses.  Randy trains at Free Form Fitness in Ottawa with personal trainer James Elliott.  Randy started taking martial arts seriously in 2007.  Intitially Randy started training for MMA purely for the fitness aspect of it and to learn a skill that can be incorportated in every day life.  As long as Randy can stay healthy he would like to schedule a fight every 5-6 weeks.  Ultimately Randy would like a title shot in 2012 against Bantam Title Holder John Fraser.  In Randy’s next video he talks about his strength’s his last fight which he won in a TKO in the first round.

Training Video by Randy “Relentless” Turner

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James Elliott of Free Form Fitness talks about his recent shoot with Inside Fitness.  Not only has James appeared in Inside Fitness he is sponsored by ABB Nutrtion he has appeared on Rogers TV Daytime Show where viewers can get tips and fitness advice.

James Elliot is going back to the CBBF Nationals this weekend. Since the last show in April James has turned up his training intensity and has become more determined then ever. After speaking with James he trained alone for this competition which gave him incredible focus.  He has packed on lean muscle and looks phenomenal heading into this weekend. His physique looks a lot tighter for this show and attributes that to his dedication to both his diet and six days a week in they gym. James preperation begane 16 weeks ago which makes him in peak condition. He is a true competitior and his knowledge about fitness, training, and diet is increadible. James appeared in Inside Fitness and has done multilple TV apperarnces for the morning show in Ottawa.  

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Kris Letang Summer Off Ice Training Session.  When Kris is doing the one leged lunges he is wearing a weighted vest. The weight vest is mainly used for athletic training.  The weighted vest is benificial because it’s use is not limited to one exercise.  Weighted vests helps athletes increase both speed and agility.  Not only can the weighted vest imporve speed and agility  it can help imporve strength and length of stride.  The weighted vest is to provide resistance without limitations of mechanices.  Furthermore, weighted vests have been shown to imporve athltetic performance.

Kris also trains with chains on the bench press.  The reason for training with chains is to increase speed by accelerating of your chest while bringing the bar down controlled to your chest.  As Kris brings the weight to his chest all the chains role into a pile on the floor. As he presses the weight up, the chains then come off the floor with the bar making the weight heavier. This is something that we can’t accomplish with regular old conventional training.

Kris Letang Lateral Lunges

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P.K. Subban’s Off Ice Training Program Consists of a workout with Clusters.  Clusters focus on a lot of hip drive with back involved.  For those of you that don’t know Cluster’s are excellent for strength maintaining and building mass while being explosive.  Cluster exercises are repeat efforts and rest pause methods with rest in between.  The rest period will allow P.K. to ATP and Creatine so he can be more explosive so P.K. needs repeatitve work.  P.K. is deadlifting 410 pounds in this exercise.  By pushing his feet into the floor it allows him to lift heavy weight.

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Mindi O’Brien is working on her last fitness routine before she goes to the European Arnolds in Spain. 

MINDI O’BRIEN

 IFBB PRO FITNESS CHAMPION (Canada’s First & Only)

2004 I.F.B.B. SW USA PRO CUP FITNESS CHAMPION

2004 C.B.B.F. CANADIAN NATIONAL OVER-ALL FITNESS CHAMPION

W.N.S.O. CANADIAN NATIONAL FITNESS PRO

2 Time W.N.S.O. TSN FITNESS CHAMPION

CANADIAN MUSCLE-MANIA BODYBUILDING CHAMPION

2 Time FVF NORTH AMERICAN FITNESS & STRENGTH CHAMPION

2004-2007 PERSONAL TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD – C.P.T.A.

SPORTLAB NUTRITION SPOKESPERSON/FITNESS ATHLETE MODEL

PERSONAL TRAINER/STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

PRESIDENT of TEAMOBRIEN FITNESS & NUTRITION STUDIO

COMPETITION HISTORY

 2008-IFBB FITNESS OLYMPIA-7TH overall

2008-IFBB ATLANTIC CITY PRO SHOW-2nd overall

2008-IFBB FITNESS INTERNATIONAL-9th overall

2007- IFBB FITNESS OLYMPIA-10th Overall

2007- IFBB EUROPA SUPER SHOW- 3rd Overall

2007- IFBB FITNESS INTERNATIONAL/ARNOLD CLASSIC – 12th overall

2006- IFBB OVERALL BEST FITNESS COMPETITOR – Gene X Awards

2006- IFBB WEST PALM BEACH SUPERSHOW – 4th Overall- 1st in Routine Round

2006- IFBB FITNESS OLYMPIA – 8th Overall

2006- IFBB EUROPA SUPER SHOW-2nd Overall-1st in Routine round

2006- IFBB NEW YORK PRO SHOW-5th Overall-1st in Routine round

2006- IFBB FITNESS INTERNATIONAL/ARNOLD CLASSIC-10th Overall

2005- IFBB FITNESS OLYMPIA – T 7TH Overall

2005- IFBB CHARLOTTE BULK NUTRITION SHOW-3RD Overall- 1st in Routine round

2005- IFBB EUROPA SUPER SHOW-3RD Overall

2005- IFBB NEW YORK PRO SHOW-6th Overall

2005- IFBB FITNESS INTERNATIONAL/ARNOLD CLASSIC-10th overall

2004- IFBB ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

2004- IFBB FITNESS OLYMPIA-9TH Overall

2004- IFBB SOUTH WEST USA PRO CUP –1st overall- 1st all 4 rounds

2004- IFBB AWARDED THE HORIZON AWARD – Best IFBB Newcomer

2004- IFBB FITNESS PRO CARD- EARNED

2004- CBBF 2004 CANADIAN FITNESS & BODYBUILDING M.V.P.

2004- CBBF CANADIAN FITNESS CHAMPION-Overall Champion-1st all 4 rounds

2003- F.V.F. NORTH AMERICAN FITNESS & STRENGTH CHALLENGE-1ST PLACE

2003- CBBF WEIDER INVITATIONAL –SLOVAKIA GRAND PRIX-3RD PLACE

2003- WNSO MUSCLEMANIA-Canadian Women’s Body Building Champion

2003- WNSO MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-4TH PLACE

2003- WNSO FIRST & ONLY CANADIAN TO QUALIFY FOR WORLDS IN BOTH SPORTS

2002- F.V.F. NORTH AMERICAN FITNESS & STRENGTH CHALLENGE-1ST PLACE

2002- WNSO TSN FITNESS SERIES-1ST PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

2002- WNSO MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-4TH PLACE

2001- WNSO TSN FITNESS SERIES-1ST PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

2001- WNSO MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-1ST RUNNER UP

2000- CBBF GUEST PERFORMED AT THE TORONTO PRO SHOW

2000- CBBF MS.FITNESS ONTARIO-1ST PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

1999- CBBF MISSISSAUGA CHAMPIONSHIPS-1ST PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

1999- CBBF FITNESS CANADA NATURALS-3rd PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

1999- CBBF MS. FITNESS NATURAL ONTARIO-1ST PLACE- 1st in all 4 rounds

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Joseph Benavidez and Urijah Faber demonste a 3 punch combo and some conditioning.  It’s a basic one-two combo with a strike to the body.  This combo is a very effective way to get your opponents hands up to be able to land a body shot.  You need to get into close range to land an effective body shot. Getting in the correct position to throw and land the punch is an essential factor when attacking the body. It may sound obvious but it’s essential to make sure that your feet are in punching range—if you’re out of range and over reach then you’ll lose all of the power from the punch. Having stepped slightly to the side of your opponent, all of your weight will be on your left side.  Make sure you’re not leaning over the knee of your left hand.  Make sure your body weight is just before you knee and then throw the punch to the body.

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Dan Hardy explains his 3 punch combo. The theory behind leg kicks is very simple.  Leg kicks can be very effective when fighting your opponent.  Striking your opponent’s  thigh until they have difficulty putting weight on the leg can hold as a major advantage.  A  fighter that takes too many kicks to their leg, will cause your opponent to  switch stances in an attempt to protect it. This causes the fighter to be on the defensive and  to change their style and approach during a fight.  It also, makes it more difficult for your opponent to iniate offense, as well as eliminating their striking power and explosiveness. 

A few effectively landed kicks will immediately affect your opponents mobility.  While low kicks are primarily considered a muay thai technique, they have long been used in karate and other striking arts.

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Fitness Star Episode 3

Athletic Life spoke with Nicole Dumont bikini and sports wear competitor as well as Head Judge Darrin Robinson.  Darrin speaks about the integrity of Fitness Star Judging.  Continue to look out for the on going support of this fantastic organization. 

Fitness Star Episode 2

Fitness Star World’s second video includes an interview with Ania A. right before she goes out on stage  for the Bikini Round.  Also, highlights of the men’s sports wear round and interview with President James Erdt and Leroy Bascombe.  Watch out for the third and final video with the women’s sports wear round and interviews with judges and other competitors.

Fitness Star Worlds Episode 1

Athletic Life had the pleasure of being welcomed by Fitness Star to cover the World Championships.  Candice Kay got to do several interviews with competitors and judges as they prepared for the show.  The show started off with a demonstraion from the Kangoo Jumps Toronto who offer a different way to exercise.  Before the show started they gave a demonstration of how the shoes work.  James Erdt put on a spectacular show.  The show had lot’s of energy, the athletes were excited to compete and James did an exceptional job always engaging the crowd.  Every competitor looked amazing right from the Level 1 competitors all the way up to the Pro Division.  This video is going to be a 2 part series to show viewers how the compeition unfolded.  The next video will give more in depth look at more of the compeition as well as interviews with Owner of Fitness Star James Erdt and VP Leroy Bascombe.

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Triangle Agility Drill Training:

The difference between good skill players and the great athletes is forged in the offseason, off the field, and in the weight room.  Chris Dimry from Velocity Sports gives a demonstration of a few key drills for faster athletes looking for quicker feet.  All you need for this drill is the agility cones and a football.  This drill works on acceleration, deceleration, and cutting around the cones.  Furthermore, drills like this focus on footwork, and concentration when catching the football.  You only need a minimal amount of space for this drill so it can be performed in your backyard, field, or the park.  The cones are set up only 5 yards apart and are set up in a triangle.  For advanced athletes you would go through this drill 6-8 times in each direction for 2-3 sets.

The “W” Drill:

Once again you will be using the agility cones for this drill.  Again you will be working in a short 5 yard area.  This time you will be setting up the cones a yard apart alternating 3 on one side and 2 on the other side.  Again, this drill will be focusing on acceleration and deceleration.  The main objective in this drill is learning how to cut on your outside foot.  Football is not just about strength. In fact speed training for football might be just as important as weight lifting. The highest ranked players are more likely to outperform their peers in tests such as the 40 yard sprint than they are in the squat or bench press. You could say that speed separates the outstanding from the very good. But you certainly don’t have to be the fastest to perform at your best. Which do you think is more important? Acceleration or top speed? Consider this for a moment .  Wide Recievers average distance in most football plays is 10-15 yards unless you are an offensive or defensive lineman.  Quickeness off the ball and working on cutting is importarnt because unlike an Olympic sprinter football players will rarely reach their top speed unless it is for a long pass or on kickoff.

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GSP shows fighters a form of a take down in the Octagon. George shows and gives a brief explination how to take down a fighter below the knee during a match. He emphasises putting pressure on the knee and ankle. By even appyling a small amount of pressure below the knoee it will force your apponent down on the floor.  To outline what George does to ensure a take down below the knee:

• Begin your stance with your hands up in fighting position
• Fake punching to the opponents head-this will create your opponent to put more emphasis on protecting from a head shot
• Then drop sweep the leg by bringing your shoulder just below your opponents knee cap and by grabbing the ankle
• Doing this will cause your to fall to the floor
• When your opponent has his back on the floor this will put you in an offensive position to stike accorndingly

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