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EDITOR'S NOTE
MANY OF YOU know
how much I love and am
motivated and inspired
by stirring quotes. In her
book, This is. I am. Thank
you., my sister-in-law Tracy
Gillespie collected hundreds
of powerful quotes of hope,
widsom, comfort, strength,
and empowerment and put
them all together at your
fngertips for an endless
supply of just-what-you-needed-to-hear words to help in
almost any situation.
As I was pondering what to write this month, I looked to
her book for inspiration. I read so many quotes that moved
me, but this one (by Ralph Waldo Emerson) reached out of
the page and grabbed my heart. It said, "To leave the world
a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,
or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life
has breathed easier because you lived that is to have
succeeded."
On February 21, 2013, my father left this world after a
lengthy battle with congestive heart failure and Parkinson's
disease. He fathered seven children (and was a step-father
to four others) and imparted to us his drive and ambition,
work ethic, and strong beliefs to care about the wellbeing
of others and to make the world a better place. We are his
legacy. He succeeded in life.
My sister Deborah was killed in a tragic car crash May 24,
2015. Friends and family to this day continue to post on her
Facebook wall saying how much she is missed. During her
life, she fought to open people's eyes to global warming and
she encouraged others to do their part to take care of this
earth. She brought smiles to people's faces with her angelic
singing. She nurtured and took care of the sick. She drove
an old beat up Toyota Echo and made less than $15,000 a
year. She succeeded in life.
I know that many of you are trying to reach your goals
in 2016, whether it be to lose weight, compete in your frst
bodybuilding show, get that job promotion or a raise, or buy
your dream car. I wish you the best in your endeavors. Just
don't forget that it is the simplest things buying someone's
lunch, calling an old friend, caring for the poor, showing up
when a friend's parent is in the hospital, fghting for the
rights of those who are less fortunate that mean more and
add up to a truly successful life.
And so I challenge you this year to help one life breathe
easier lend a hand to your neighbor, encourage someone
to achieve a goal, offer to work out with someone at the
gym who is struggling. Let's get out of our own heads and
let's not get so lost in our own pursuits of greatness that we
forget what life and success are really about.
Until next time,
LaRue V. Gillespie
LaRue V. Gillespie is the Editor in Chief and Creative Director for Max
Sports & Fitness Magazine. E-mail her at editor@maxsportsandf itness.com.
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PRESIDENT'S POINT
FOR MOST OF US, beginning a
new program or doing something that
weve never done before can be very
overwhelming and confusing. You may
have seen an advertisement on TV or
the Internet or you may have heard one
on the radio claiming to have the next
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help you get rid of all of your extra fat
in no time at all. But how do you know
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even safe to take? And how do you use it? What type of training program
should you include? What about your diet?
I can tell you one thing for sure about ads for weight-loss pills, the
old adage still holds true after all of these years: if it sounds too good to
be true, it probably is. The key to effective and safe fat loss is an overall
approach that combines proper nutrition, a sound training program, and
quality supplements that will assist in accelerating the fat-burning process.
There are several fat-burning and weight-loss supplements on the
market today, so how do you know which is the right one for you? For
starters, I would recommend visiting one of our Max Muscle Nutrition
stores. Inside each Max Muscle location in a Certifed Fitness Nutrition
Coach (CFNC), who has been trained to assist our customers get the
very best results. CFNC's will perform a free nutrition consultation to
determine what your goals are and the very best approach to achieving
them. We also have a state-of-the-art body composition analysis
machine called the InBody that our CFNCs can use to determine what
your baseline, or starting point, is so he or she can accurately track
your progress, evaluate where you are each week, and make necessary
changes or modifcations to your program. By taking this proactive
approach, CFNC's can deliver you better and faster results.
Max Muscle has introduced two awesome new weight-loss supplements
this year to give our valued customers even more options when it comes
to getting into their best shape. The Total Weight Loss System (TWLS)
was designed to give you an all-in-one complete weight management
solution by creating a stack that targets weight loss in three very different
and specifc ways. The three individual products that make up this system
are Burn, Control, and Lose. Burn is a very effective thermogenic that
will help you stimulate your metabolism to get the fat-burning process
shifted into high hear. Control helps curb your appetite and control hunger
throughout the day, and Lose is a proprietary cleansing formula that helps
you get rid of the bloat by eliminating excess waste and build up in the
body.
For our more advanced customers, youll be excited to learn that we
have leveraged off the success of the Emerge line and created Emerge
HC. This truly innovative product combines brand new weight-loss
ingredients in a proprietary formula designed by Max Muscles Chief
Science Offcer, Dr. Phil Harvey. This is an extremely potent and effective
weight-loss supplement and has already been getting rave reviews from
many of our customers.
Both great new supplements are available at Max Muscle stores
nationwide now, so if you are serious about getting into shape this year,
visit a Max Muscle store and meet with one of our coaches, get a free
nutrition consultation, and learn how we can help you get real results.
Sean Greene is President of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition and executive editor
of Max Sports & Fitness Magazine. E-mail him at sean@maxmuscle.com.
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Executive Editor Sean Greene
Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director
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Gary Brazina, MD, FACS
Phil Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN
Contributing Writers
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Joe Wells, Karen Morse, Dr. Phil Harvey,
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We all love our social media platforms. Here, we

focus on what's happening with Max Nation
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@corrymatthews is training again!

She will be competing soon! Follow
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@maxmuscle559's post made us LOL.

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Back in Full Force
Cory Jackson has worked at Max Muscle Fayetteville for more than 4 years and
was a customer prior to that. Always into weightlifting, he didnt become a serious
powerlifter until about 2 years ago. He suffered a setback by blowing out his knee
while attempting a squat in 2013. After several months of recovery and rehab he
began lifting again. At frst he was only participating in bench press competitions and
only recently did he compete in all three lifts: bench, squat, and deadlift. In July, he
competed in all three disciplines, winning the overall best lifter trophy by putting up a
total of 1,585 pounds for the three lifts. This title qualifed him for the World Natural
Power Lifting (WNPF) competition in November in Atlanta. He competes in the 242
lb. weight class. Corys preferred stack is MaxPro, GlutaMatrix, Maxxtor, and 2TX.
Bill Porter, MMSN Franchisee, Fayetteville, NC
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Thank You!
I really wanted to contact somebody on what a great store owner

Brandon Brockway at Max Muscle Fair Oaks is. Over the past 7 years, he has helped me
with my pre/post supplements, protein, and fat burners. He's so knowledgable, but most importantly,
he genuinely cares.
I coach a boys youth AAU Basketball team, "Hawaii Heat." They are a combination of 3rd/4th
graders from the local area. While getting the team started, I asked Brandon if he could sponsor the
boys' shooting jerseys and he said, "No problem," without any hesitation. I was completely shocked.
He said, "You have been a loyal customer of mine for many years now, so let me give back to your
boys' basketball team." He was our frst sponsor. The boys were so excited and proud of their newwarm-up jerseys with the Max Muscle logo on the back. He also gave the boys Max Muscle water
bottles and bags. And I have to admit, they are pretty awesome!! The boys love them.
For our frst season of AAU basketball, the boys had a phenomenal season; they won 10
tournaments. They are also now currently Ranked No. 3 in Northern California, and Ranked No. 20
on the entire west coast, which consists of CA, AZ, NM, TX, NV, UT, CO, ID, WA, OR, and WY. It's
such a huge accomplishment and as their coach, words can't explain how proud I am of them, but we
also never forgot our sponsor/good friend Brandon Brockway. He was a huge part of the boys success
this season!! We just can't thank him enough! Not only do we need more business owners like him,
we also need more human beings like him! You should be proud to have such a big hearted and very
humble man representing the Max Muscle Family. We are proud to spread the Max Muscle message
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JOE'S CORNER
HEY JOE,
ho do I keep
my resoutios
gong stog?
HERE WE ARE moving into a new
year again. I have been through more
than 50 of these and at least 40 that I
actually felt the need to set some New
Years resolutions. They have changed
a little over the years, but overall the
same ones keep coming up every
January. Its a little unfair that before
every year ends, we go through a
2-month holiday binge of partying
with family and friends, and inevitably
we gain some extra pounds and
feel horrible. And the most popular
resolutions again this year are (drum
roll please) to lose weight, eat better,
and, work out consistently. Honestly,
they are all pretty much one in the
same.
I went to the gym on January 2nd
and of course there were hundreds of
people working out and I ended up
waiting to get on a bike. As I fnally
settled in on a bike, I looked around
at all the new faces and thought to
myself How long will this last? Here
we are a couple weeks later and I
would estimate that 25 percent of the
crowd has already started faking out.
Better for me as I dont have to wait
for a bike. So the New Years cycle
continues as the resolutions are made,
only to be broken come February.
However, congratulations are in order
to the small percentage who actually
make the change and take charge of
their life this year.
I propose that in 2016 we change
our resolutions to be a little different.
Lets not call it resolutions but simply,
lifestyle changes. Going to the
gym is not a goal or resolution, its
simply an essential daily function
no different than making sure you
go to work or getting the kids off to
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school. Eating a clean healthy diet

isnt the exception, its the rule. I
know its easier to say than to do, but
the resolution idea obviously is not
working for most people.
They say your brain needs 21 days
to develop a habit (some studies are
now saying you need even longer). So
be as strict as possible so that your
body adapts to your changes and let
them simply become a part of your
everyday life. I cant imagine starting
Joe Wells is the founder and CEO of

Max Muscle. He shares important tips for
healthy living and sports performance
every month. Read past columns on
MaxSportsandFitness.com.
my day without my healthy energy

shake. Its part of my lifestyle, and if I
walk out the door without drinking it,
it really affects my morning!
Here is my favorite morning shake.
It supplies about 40 grams of protein,
12 grams of fber, and plenty of
essential fatty acids. Give it a try!
Ingredients:
12 oz unsweetened coconut/
almond milk
1 cup of frozen berries
banana
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. hemp seeds
1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
1 scoop MaxPro Natural Vanilla
2 drops of liquid Stevia sweetener
This blends into awesome-tasting
and super healthy shake. It makes
two servings of about 12-16 ounces,
so either enjoy it all at once or start
your day with half of it and drink the
other half a couple hours later. This
will curb your appetite and energize
your morning.
Stop by your local Max Muscle
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From blasting belly fat to boosting your sex appeal,

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BY LINDA HEPLER, BSN, RN
EAT FISH OILS TO BLAST
BELLY FAT!!
Want to ward of that middle aged spread? Stock up on salmon and other
fatty fsh, say researchers from Kyoto University. The recent study found
that fsh oils can increase the amount of beige fat cells in your body,
which are a type of fat cell that can convert that unhealthy energy-storing
white fat to energy-burning brown fat.
FACTOID: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women

in America and is more deadly than all forms of cancer
combined. But only 1 in 5 women believes that heart
disease is her biggest threat. Source: The Heart Foundation
MAXIMIZING TEA
HEALTH BENEFITS
Most of us know that tea -- white, green and
black -- contains lots of healthy antioxidants.
But researchers from the University of Malaya
recently found that the temperature and length
of time tea leaves are steeped affects their
antioxidant properties and differs with the type
of tea. For the most antioxidant power, steep
white tea for two hours in either cold or hot
water. Green tea yields the most antioxidants
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The Experience Matters
Whether its sticking to a healthy diet, completing a diffcult

workout, or fnishing a project on the job, youre more likely to stay
motivated if youre enjoying it, say researchers from the University
of Chicago Booth School of Business. The researchers found that
while people tend to focus on the outcome of the effort both before
and after completion, (such as improved health from working out),
they value the experience itself while engaging in it and are more
likely to stick with it if they view it to be enjoyable. The scientists
say that this study is important because it helps us to realize that
were more likely to stay motivated if we choose experiences that
are both good for us and fulflling and enjoyable.
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Having a stressful day?

A new study from the
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others with a simple act
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A Private
Heartache:
Facing
Infertility
BY LINDA HEPLER, BSN, RN
Remember that birds and

bees talk when you were
an adolescent? Invariably, it
included a caution against
unprotected sex because it
only takes once to conceive
a baby. But for those couples
experiencing infertility,
conception is not that easy.
Infertility or the inability to conceive

after one year of regular, unprotected
intercourse affects more couples than
you may think, said David Adamson, MD,
founder and CEO of ARC fertility. Over
their lifetime, about one couple in six will
have diffculty getting pregnant when
they want to, he explained.
According to Dr. Adamson, the
underlying cause of infertility can be
determined to be a problem with the
females reproductive system in about
50 percent of cases, and with the males
reproductive system in about 25 percent
of cases. In some instances, the problem
is a combination of both female and
male issues, and in fewer situations, a
cause of infertility cant be found. This
is called unexplained infertility, he said.
This condition is probably caused by
as-yet-unknown egg, sperm, genetic,
immunological, and other conditions.
Conception 101
If you remember back to your 7th grade

sex education class, there are a number
of events (other than intercourse) that
must occur harmoniously in order to
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make a baby. First, during the beginning

phase of the womans menstrual cycle,
the hormones FSH and LH are released
from the brain, where they travel to the
ovaries, stimulating the growth of some of
her immature eggs in their shells (follicles).
These hormones also stimulate the
production of the hormone estrogen, which
eventually causes FSH to turn off limiting
the number of maturing follicles. During this
time, one of the maturing eggs becomes
dominant, and continues to produce
estrogen, while the remaining follicles die
off.
The rise in estrogen triggers a surge in
LH, which stimulates the dominant follicle
to release its egg, causing ovulation.
The egg is then captured by the fmbriae
(projections on the end of the fallopian
tubes) and swept into the tube, where it
awaits fertilization.
Once the follicle has released its egg, it
develops into the corpus luteum, a structure
that secretes yet another hormone
progesterone which prepares the uterus
for a fertilized egg to implant. Prior to this,
the womans cervix has begun to increase
the amount and thickness of mucus
production, so that if intercourse occurs,
it can capture the sperm and help guide it
toward the egg for fertilization.
If all goes as planned, the sperm will
travel to and fertilize the egg (conception),
and then the newly developed embryo will
travel down through the fallopian tube and
implant successfully into the wall of the
uterus. But there are many things that
can go wrong in this process.
Conception Challenges
In the womans body, abnormal levels of the

hormones needed to orchestrate ovulation
and implantation, a blockage of the fallopian
tubes, fbroids or polyps in the uterus, or
even abnormal cervical mucus can cause
a pregnancy to fail, said Dr. Adamson.
Common male problems that contribute to
infertility include decreased sperm count
or motility (movement), abnormal shape
of sperm, as well as varicoceles (a vein
abnormality in the scrotum).
And a womans age is a very important
factor affecting fertility, said Jane Frederick,
MD, medical director of HRC Fertility in
Newport Beach, California. According to
Dr. Frederick, a woman is born with a fnite
number of eggs. Throughout her life, the
majority of these immature eggs will die,
many prior to puberty, then more with each
menstrual cycle. About 10 years prior to
menopause (approximately at age 40), few
follicles remain. This means that fertility
declines rapidly as we approach that age.
That biological clock is a very real thing,

she claimed.
The good news is that for many couples,
there is an easy enough fx. There are
easy tests that can be done when a couple
comes in for a fertility consultation, Dr.
Frederick explained. In addition to a
physical examination, these include blood
work to determine levels of reproductive
hormones, and ultrasound testing to
measure the follicle count in the ovaries
and to rule out polyps, fbroids, and uterus
abnormalities. A hysterosalpingogram
(HSG, an x-ray procedure) will determine
if the fallopian tubes are blocked. For
males, a semen analysis can be done as
well as a scrotal ultrasound if needed, to
detect a possible varicocele. Following the
results of the testing, the vast majority of
couples can be helped with medications (to
treat hormone imbalances and stimulate
ovulation), or simple procedures to correct
problems such as fallopian tube blockage
or varicoceles. Only about two percent
of infertile couples need high technology
treatments such as in-vitro fertilization
(IVF), said Dr. Frederick.
When to see a fertility specialist?
Women younger than age 35 who
are having regular intercourse without
contraception who are not pregnant after
one year should see a fertility specialist,
said Dr. Adamson. For those aged 35-40,
seek help after six months, and if 40 or
older, after three months.
High-Tech Treatments
When a simple fx for infertility isnt

possible, fertility experts have several more
advanced treatment options available,
said Rashmi Kudesia, MD, assistant clinical
professor of reproductive medicine at the
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
and reproductive endocrinologist and
infertility specialist at RMA of New York.
Two of the most widely used treatments are
intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro
fertilization (IVF).
IUI is a procedure where processed
sperm (sperm that have been washed to
concentrate the hardiest specimens into a
small amount of fuid) are inserted through
a small tube (catheter) into the uterus. IUI
may be combined with fertility medications,
which are used both to induce ovulation and
to stimulate the ovaries to produce more
than one mature egg. The goal of IUI is to
increase the number of sperm that reach
the fallopian tubes to better the chances
of conception. It is a frst-line treatment
used in situations of unexplained fertility,
low sperm count or motility, problems with
ejaculation, or cervical problems such as
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scarring (which may hinder the sperms

ability to enter the uterus). It is also
used for those requesting donor sperm
insemination. Couples may require more
than one cycle (round of treatment) in
order to conceive.
Although far less expensive than IVF,
IUI is also less effective, with success
rates highest in women under age 35.
In the best prognosis patients, said Dr.
Kudesia, IUIs have a success rate per
cycle of approximately 20-25 percent.
Another disadvantage of IUI, he added,
is that when this treatment is combined
with fertility medications, there is an
increased risk of multiple births.
IVF is a procedure in which the
ovaries are stimulated with fertility drugs
to produce multiple mature eggs, then
the eggs are retrieved from the ovaries
via a minor surgical procedure, examined
for maturity and quality, and sometimes
screened for chromosomal abnormalities.
The best quality eggs are placed
together with sperm in a culture medium
and incubated overnight. In some cases,
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
may be used to directly inject a single
sperm into each mature egg. After
confrming that the eggs have been
fertilized, they are allowed to develop
for as long as six days, then one or
more embryos (a maximum of three) are
transferred to the womans uterus via a
catheter. IVF is used when IUI has failed,
in situations of very low sperm count,
when the fallopian tubes are blocked or
damaged, or when donor eggs are being
used. It is often the frst-line treatment
for older women who want the highest
possibility of conception without delay.
According to Dr. Kudesia, IVF has been
used since the late 1970s, but success
rates have improved exponentially.
Current trends in IVF are moving

toward the transfer of a single embryo to
decrease the risk of multiple births. And
when the embryo has been screened for
chromosomal abnormalities, the success
rate with a single embryo transfer can be
quite high, approaching 50 percent in
the youngest patients, he added.
Cost of Treatments
While many insurance companies pay

for infertility testing such as blood
work, ultrasounds and x-rays as well as
surgical procedures or medications to
correct reproductive problems, few pay
for fertility treatments such as IUI and
IVF, making these procedures too costly
for many couples to consider. According
to RESOLVE, the National Infertility
Association, the national average cost
for one cycle of IUI, using your partners
sperm, is $900. IVF is even pricier with
an average cost of $11-12,000 per cycle,
more than double this fgure if using
donor eggs.
Planning for the Future
Young adults should plan their

reproductive life just as they plan their
education and employment, said Dr.
Adamson. For a young woman who
wishes to delay childbearing until her
mid-30s or beyond, elective egg freezing
may provide an insurance policy against
ovarian aging.
Egg freezing is becoming popular
these days, since studies have shown
that using frozen eggs for IVF is
comparable in success with using fresh
ones. But theres a hefty price tag
attached: Egg harvesting costs about
$10,000, storing the frozen eggs about
$1,000 per year, and using them an
additional $5,000. MS&F
Boost Your
Baby-Making
Potential
According to the fertility experts,

there are some things all couples
can do to optimize the chances
for pregnancy:
FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN
Maintain a healthy weight. Both

being overweight and being underweight
can interfere with male and female
reproductive hormones.
Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fruits
and veggies.
Exercise, but not too much. Excessive
exercise can throw of your hormone
levels.
Dont smoke or use recreational
drugs, and limit alcohol use.
Avoid environmental toxins, such as
household, lawn and garden chemicals,
heavily sprayed foods, and plastics.
These are endocrine disruptors that
can interfere with the reproductive
system.
Make sure any chronic illnesses, such
as diabetes or thyroid issues, are wellcontrolled. Some chronic illnesses can
cause ejaculatory problems or difculties
with ovulation.
See a doc if you suspect a
reproductive infection. STDs such as
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can scar
or block fallopian tubes and cause
problems with sperm quality.
FOR THE LADIES

See your gyno regularly, especially
if youre experiencing pelvic issues.
Problems such as uterine fbroids,
hormonal imbalances, and endometriosis
can lower pregnancy potential.
FOR THE GUYS
"Since its intoductio

in the U.S. in 1981,
IVF and othe simila
techniques have
resulted in moe than
200,000 babies."
Source: WebMD.com
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Keep things cool down there

by avoiding hot tubs, prolonged
sitting, or laptops on the lap. Heat
causes decreased sperm motility and
production.
Get regular action. Of course its
important to have sex during your
partners ovulation. But recent research
indicates that sperm are healthiest with
no more than a few days of abstinence
at a time.
Ditch the soy. Tofu may be great for
your heart but it may adversely impact
sperm health.
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WORKOUT 1: Rope Training
Do all four rope exercise for 15 seconds each, then
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Alternate Arm Waves
Arm Waves
Arm Circles
Side Throws
WORKOUT 2: Circuit Training
Box Jumps
4 sets of 10, both feet
4 sets of 10, single-foot
Deadlifts
3 sets, 8-12 reps
Push Press
3 sets, 8 reps
Lateral Raises
3 sets of 10, 15, 20 reps
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 15 reps
Set 3: 20 reps
Drop weight every set
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Do 8 sprints pushing sled 50 yards, resting
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Note: Incorporate these workouts into your training schedule.
Exercise descriptions are listed on the following pages.
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Rope Training
For Arm Waves, grip each end of
the rope frmly with both hands
and start swinging your arms up
and down at the same time to
create parallel movements that are
going up and down like wavelike
motions with the rope. For Arm
Circles, swing ropes out to your
sides in wide circles. For Alternate
Arm Waves, swing one arm up
frst and then the other. For Side
Throws, keep feet grounded
and pivot side to side, throwing
ropes over to the side of you.
Note: Maintain the velocity
and fow of the waves for
entire interval no matter how
bad it burns. Heavy rope
exercises are a way to
increase your cardio and
build your core.
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Box Jumps
Stand in front of the box with feet directly under the hips
and hands by your sides. Lower yourself into the jumping
position by bending at the knees and hips. Keep your
head up and back straight. Explosively jump from the
crouched position while swinging your arms. Land
softly on the center of the platform absorbing the
impact with your legs, preferably your heels. Stand
tall after landing on the box. Return to starting
position by either jumping backwards off the
box, or by stepping down and repeating the
movement. This exercise will develop lower
body strength, as well as increase your
vertical jump.
Deadlifts
Starting the pull, the

S
bar should be centered
over your feet. Feet
should be at least hipwidth apart. Pull the
weight off the foor by
straightening your legs
and keeping your back
sstraight and fat. Keep the
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a close to your body at
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mind that your shoulders
and hips must come up
at the same time. Dont let
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back. Squeeze your glutes as soon as your legs approach
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full extension (you are squeezing your

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but it also pertains to other
muscles like the lower back and
glutes.
Push Press
Make sure youre exhaling through the

upward movement and inhaling during
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Upward Movement Phase:
Slightly fex the hips and knees, keeping
torso erect. Immediately follow with an
explosive push upward by extending the
knees. Keep torso erect and tensed. At
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ankle joints. At maximum plantar
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Push the bar with the arms to a fully
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Downward Movement Phase:
Lower bar to shoulders. Flex hips and
knees slightly as bar touches shoulders.
Straighten the hips and knees before
the upward movement phase begins
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Lateral Raises
Grasp dumbbells in front of thighs with

elbows slightly bent. Bend over slightly
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upper arms to sides until elbows are
shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height
above or equal to wrists. Lower and
repeat. Keep elbows pointed high while
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Sled Push
Load sled with desired amount of

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In honor of Valentines Day,

we are featuring our Team
Max Athlete Leah Ward and
her other half, Jackson Ritt,
both competitors, who have
given us their inside scoop
on overcoming the hurdles
they endure when it comes to
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The month of February is a special

time of the year for us. Not only do
we celebrate Valentines Day in our
household, we celebrate Leahs birthday
on the same day. In case you are
wondering, yes, that does mean two gifts.
With that said, over the last few years,
especially during Valentines Day, we
often receive questions on how we have
managed a healthy lifestyle through
both the on and off seasons with the
popular topic including how to deal with
being hangry. Living ft and healthy
together defnitely has its challenges,
especially when it comes time to step on
stage. We have outlined a few tips that
have helped strengthen our relationship,
plus we are providing a killer couples'
workout.
Food: When it comes to food, we love to

shop, prep, and better yet, eat together.
Because diet is 80 percent nutrition,
we realized instead of shopping,
cooking, and eating solo, we might as
well spend it together. This has helped
us communicate better and hold us
accountable to healthier food options, as
well as create unique food concoctions.
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RITT &
BY JACKSON
LEAH WARD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMESPATRICK.COM
Things that were a chore for us before

are now looked at as a bonding event.
Do you ever witness the hangry
side of your loved one? Us too! This
is actually a great deal simpler to get
through than many people think. For us,
it is about communication. We inform
each other when our energy is down and
start feeling the hangry mode creeping
up on us. Plus, we apologize in advance
for any unkind words that could possibly
be said!
Going Out: It is important to make time

for going out, whether it be for dinner,
a movie, or just a friends house. We
make sure to enjoy time well spent with
family and friends as often as possible
and try to limit our dining out to one

to two times a week. Our advice is to
fnd healthy restaurants with good food
choices and take a peek at the menu
in advance so you can have an idea of
what to order when you get there. This
will help reduce your stress of what to
order and help you succeed in sticking to
your meal plan.
Motivating Each Other: Our last bit

of advice is to be there for one another
when motivation is lacking. Getting off
track is easy; the beneft of having a
'swolemate' is to have him or her there
to keep you accountable, motivated, and
to remind you why you started in the
frst place.
exercise: Believe it or not,

working out together can be a fun
experience! Below are a few of our
favorite exercises that you can do
as a workout together with your
swolemate. We suggest a 15-minute
treadmill warm-up where you walk
at an incline of about 10 to 15
percent and at a speed of about
2.5 to 3.5. This is a great time to
connect and start the workout on a
positive note. Put your phones away
and spend some time talking with
each other. Ready for the workout?
Here we go!
1. Elastic Band Bis, Tris, & Back

Do 3 sets of 10 reps
Using an elastic band, have your partner put the band under his/her feet while
you use the band to complete 10 curls. Have your partner move the band so it
goes behind his/her back for support while you pull the band, complete 10 rows.
Move the band back down to the feet. Facing your partner and leaning forward,
complete 10 tricep kickbacks with your palm facing your body (do one arm at a
time for more resistance) or both arms at once.
2. Partner Pull-Ups
Do these with a wide grip, palms facing away
from face. Need help? Bend your knees 90
degrees and have your swolemate stabilize
your ankles. You can use this as leverage to
pull yourself up!
3. Plyo Box Jumps

Do 4 sets of 15 jumps
Face each other and
place the plyo box in
the middle. Alternate
jumping onto and off
the box. Increase the
diffculty by jumping with
one leg at a time.
4. Medicine Ball Sit Ups

Using a weighted medicine ball, complete 20 sit ups doing the following
movement: have your swolemate stand on your feet while holding a
medicine ball. Complete a full sit up without the medicine ball. When
you reach the top of the frst sit up, grab the medicine ball. Holding
it behind your head complete another sit up handing the ball to your
partner at the top. Alternate with and without the medicine ball until
you reach 20 reps. Note: No medicine ball? Do 30-40 reps.
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5. Bench Pushups & Dips

Do 4 sets of 15 pushups & 15 dips
Using a bench, have one person get
in a pushup position with their feet
on the bench while simultaneously
having the other person use the
bench to complete dips. Perform 15
reps of each and then switch.
6. Mountain Climbers
Do 4 sets of 30 reps per leg

rnate bringing your
your arms fully extended, alte
In the pushup position with
stay stationary.
ning up a mountain. Arms
legs forward like youre run
8. Weighted Lunges
Do 4 sets 20 reps
(Not pictured) Each of you use a weighted straight bar and follow behind your
swolemate until you complete 10 walking lunges (per leg) without touching your
knee to the ground. The person in front is your motivation and also determines the
pace. After 10 lunges, turn 180 degrees and follow your swolemate back another
10 lunges. Hows the view?
9. Bicep Burn
Do one set each
This is a fun one! It is up to your
swolemate to decide what you need.
Here is how it works: You are now
the boss. The goal is to burn your
swolemate's biceps. Using multiple
dumbbell weights, put him/her
through a bicep workout until they
can no longer go. It is up to you to
adjust the workout based on their
speed and demeanor. Just remember,
youre up next!
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Rose Scarborough
32, NPC Bikini Competitor,
Team Max Athlete
What is your favorite body part to train and

favorite exercises to perform? My favorite body
part to train is my glutes! I'm not naturally blessed with much

junk in my trunk so I'm proud to say I've built this booty from
scratch. I've found that sumo squats, jump squats, walking
lunges, straight-leg deadlifts, good mornings, and cable glute
kickbacks, along with really focusing on that mind/muscle
connection, have really helped shaped my behind.
How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by constantly setting
new goals. I've found that setting a
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I'm truly inspired daily by my clients. I always

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with me. Another huge inspiration in my life
has been my coach, IFBB pro, mother, and
friend Camile Periat. She has taught me so
much not only about health and the ftness
industry but she's taught me about self love
and acceptance and inspires me to work hard
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somewhere. I'm not just naturally thin or
blessed with a high metabolism and six pack
abs. I've had three kids and honestly I just
woke up one day and decided, "I don't want to
feel this way about my body anymore. I want
feel healthy and confdent!" So I changed my habits and set small,
attainable goals. It's never too late to set and
accomplish new goals.
What are your top fve training

tips for your sport?
1. You can't out-train a bad diet. If you

want to see your bodys full potential, diet
is a huge factor. Fuel you body for success.
2. Always focus on your form.
3. Don't be afraid to lift heavy!
4. Get enough sleep! Muscles repair
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A Little More Rose...

Above anything, I am a wife and a mother to three
very active, wonderful, and crazy little boys. I'm an
ACE-certifed personal trainer, group ftness instructor
and NPC Bikini competitor. Competing has lit a fre
deep inside me and drives me to lead a healthy,
active lifestyle and to be a positive role model. I love
the platform competing has given me to show other
women and moms out there that it's never too late to
begin a lifestyle change or to follow your dreams. For
me, competing isn't about being the best, but about
being better than I was yesterday.
Training Regimen
Normally I do 20 minutes of light cardio to warm up

my muscles before weight training and I do 40 minutes
of HIIT (high intensity interval training) on the stairmill
after weight training fve times a week. When I'm on a
show prep, I'll add 50 minutes of low-intensity, fasted
cardio in the morning.
Monday: Legs Glutes/Quads focus
Tuesday: Back/Shoulders
Wednesday: Biceps/Triceps
Thursday: Legs Glutes/Hamstrings focus
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Full upper body
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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
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Anything! Take Melissa Fillmore,
41, from Pasco, WA for example.
This dynamo of a woman has
fve children ranging in ages
from 7 to 20 years old and has
reshaped her body from her
heaviest at 209 pounds and
45 percent body fat to her ofseason average of 135 pounds
and 13 percent body fat. Along
the way she has proven that
anything is possible if your goals
are bigger than your obstacles.
Started on the Rock Wall
Melissa's Stats
Height: 5 foot 3
Before: 209 pounds,
45% body fat
Stage Ready: 120
pounds, 6-9% body fat
Off Season: 135
pounds, 13% body fat
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When Melissa and her husband went

on a rock-wall climbing date several
years ago, she fell in love with the
sport and wanted to get stronger
so she could improve her climbing
skills. The schoolteacher hired a
personal trainer and began learning
how to strength train. As she slowly
got stronger, she noticed her body
started refecting the changes and
she lost weight.
This was the beginning of a
love affair with ftness that has
transformed not only her body, but
her career as well. Now a Certifed
Personal Trainer and NPC Womens
Physique Competitor, this busy mom
now spends her days teaching others
how to reshape their ftness lives.
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Melissa loves Max Muscle products

and shops at Max Muscle Tri Cities,
WA where she works with owner
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on the stage and off. She
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protein in several favors,
MM Glutamine, BCAA, Max
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need syrup, she shared), Max
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during grow season.
Melissa admits to being
a cardio queen in the past,
but now understands that
cardio works best for her as a
mood enhancer and strength
training creates defned
muscle groups. She strength
trains fve days a week and
does cardio on a limited basis
depending on if she is on or
off-season training.
As a perfectionist, Melissa
is often her own worst enemy,
so she is constantly working
to be her own biggest fan.
She has fought through
setbacks including neck and
back pain, and has learned
to adjust certain exercises.
When life gets stressful,
Melissa admits to still craving
chocolate. This is when
my goals have to be bigger
than my obstacles! she said
proudly. MS&F
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Five Tips To Stay on Track

with Your Nutrition
When you cant fgure it out, track
your food. It becomes a math
equation instead of a guessing
game.
1. Eat clean. Your body wasnt made

to deal with a bunch of additives and
preservatives.
2. Carbs are not bad. Processed food
and sugar is the problem
3. Dont give everything up. But make
yourself earn the extras.
4. Be prepared. Prep food in advance
and eat frequently throughout the day.
Keep your metabolism up. (Hunger is not
a bad thing; it means your metabolism is
working.)
5. Drinks count too. Watch the contents
of lattes, sodas, iced teas and smoothies.
If we dont pay attention we can get a lot
of calories and sugar from unsuspecting
places.
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As her strength increased, weight

loss became a by-product. As Melissa
learned how to use nutrition to fuel
her body, she learned how to create
a calorie defcit, that the quality of
calories matter, and portion control is
necessary.
Once suffering from bad posture and
a lifetime of dieting attempts, she now
focuses on what she loves the most,
which is lifting and shaping her body
to refect her ftness goals. Before her
transformation, she had high blood
pressure and was pre-diabetic. Now she
has plenty of energy to keep up with
her kids who are all very proud of her
and brag that both their parents are
bodybuilders.
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Something
Had To
Change
BY JACKIE CLASSEN
Glenn Tiong, 39, from Rowland

Heights, CA had always been
a skinny kid and as an adult
struggled to build lean muscle.
However, when he married and
started his own family, one thing he
didnt struggle to do was to gain
excess and unhealthy weight. Over
the years, busy family life raising
four children and a demanding
work schedule fnally created a real
weight problem for him. After a visit
to the doctor, the results were clear:
something had to change.
Turning Point
Glenn and his wife had visited their

doctor for a general physical and the
results were not pretty. Glenn was pre-
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diabetic and obese (according to the

charts). His wife, who was already
diabetic, was told she needed to go on
insulin. The news was a wake up call for
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Glenn talked the doctor into giving
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pay off, and in three months the couple

returned to visit the doctor. Glenn had
lost weight and could see positive
changes in building lean muscle. He
had more energy for work and play and
his wife had documented a reduction in
her sugar levels. These positive results
were enough for the doctor to agree to
not put his wife on insulin and enough
for them to see these were lifestyle
changes they needed to make for their
family. You just dont do it for yourself,
you do it for the people around you,
like your family, and to show people
that it can be done and you can be in
inspiration for others, said Glenn.
At frst the Tiongs just knew

One Year Later
something had to change, but they
After a year of making consistent,
positive, lifestyle changes, Glenn
really didnt know what to do so they
began doing research. They learned
has lost the extra weight and built
about macros and how they should be
lean muscle. He feels good and has
consuming more lean meats, fsh, and
energy to play with his kids and take
poultry, and how they had to cut out
care of his family and that is what his
empty calories from too much sugar.
transformation was all about. He is
Glenn started doing 30-45 minutes of
now an inspiration to his coworkers
cardio and body weight
exercises in the morning
at home and then would
do another hour of weight
training in the evening.
His wife focused on
cardio, and they both
worked to clean up their
nutrition.
They eliminated diet
sodas, cookies and
chips, and other junk
food from their diet and
consumed more high
protein foods and ate
fewer carbohydrate foods
to help them stay full.
Glenn asked his friend Ray
Petrola for ftness advice
and was told to go visit
Max Muscle Fullerton and
see owner Joe Medina
for help with quality
supplements to fuel his
body. Joe was able to help
educate Glenn how to fuel
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and family and regularly encourages

others to make healthy lifestyle
changes. According to Glenn, Nothing
is impossible for a person with a big
dream. MS&F
5 Tips To Stay Motivated
Embrace your current state. If

you are obese, accept where
you are today.
1. You need to have a goal. I set a sixmonth goal to get down to 150 pounds.
When you meet one goal, you immediately
set another goal.
2. Keep looking in the mirror. This
helped a lot because I could see the
changes. Take pictures so you can see a
visual progress.
3. Keep taking pictures.
4. Eliminate the negative. Take all the
negative thoughts and negative people
around you and block them out.
5. Stay positive and focus on the goal at
hand.
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Methioninee
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Move over Kim & Kanye.

Make room for these
power couples that when
paired help your body
absorb their nutrients
better than eating each of
them alone. To maximize
the health benefits youre
getting from your food,
try these superfood duos.
FEBRUARY 2016
We can get so focused on

the health benefts of a certain
vitamin or nutrient that we miss
a crucial link, explains Elaine
Magee, MPH, RD, and author of
Food Synergy. Food synergy is
like adding 1 + 1 and getting 4
instead of 2. Certain nutrients
in diferent foods can produce
amazing results when eaten
together, she adds.
Tomatoes & Olive Oil

Reduce Stroke Risk
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant (another carotenoid, in fact) found in

tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. A 2012 study published in the
journal Neurology found that men with the highest levels of lycopene in their
blood were 55 percent less likely to suffer from stroke than those with low
levels of blood lycopene.
But dont just eat them plain! Fat-soluble lycopene nourishes the body more
when paired with a heart-healthy oil such as olive oil. Cooking tomatoes boosts
the antioxidant benefts by releasing even more lycopene.
For a tasty appetizer, roast grape tomatoes tossed in olive oil and your
choice of spices for about 20 minutes. Serve on slices of a fresh whole wheat
baguette.
Green Tea
& Black Pepper
Boost Weight Loss
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the

world, second only to water. Green tea is wellknown for its many health benefts, including the
ability to whittle your waist due to the presence
of a potent plant-derived compound known as
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG, for short).
However, during the digestive process, EGCG
is broken down rapidly. A Rutgers study found
that adding black pepper to the mix slowed the
breakdown of EGCG, so it stuck around longer to
do its job.
To supercharge weight loss, grind some spicy
black pepper onto your salad at lunch and serve
alongside a cup of freshly-brewed hot or iced
green tea.
Oatmeal & Strawberries

More Energy
Chromium is an essential mineral that plays a role in blood sugar

regulation and converting the food you eat into the energy you
need to tackle your workday and your workout. According to the
University of Maryland Medical Centers website, as many of 90
percent of American diets are low in chromium. Those most likely
to be defcient? The elderly, pregnant women, people with excess
sugar in their diet, and those who do a lot of strenuous exercise.
Oats (as well as other whole-grain cereals) are a good source
of chromium. Studies show that a healthy dose of vitamin C
helps your body absorb more chromium than when taken alone.
Slice some C-rich strawberries into your morning bowl of oatmeal
to enhance chromiums energy-boosting effects and boost your
immune system in one delicious bite.
Eggs & Spinach

Better Vision
Environmental factors such as exposure to UV

light from the sun can damage proteins in the eye,
which lead to formation of cataracts (buildups of
protein in the lens of the eye that cause vision to
become cloudy). Leafy green vegetables like kale
and spinach are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin,
two types of carotenoids that are important
for healthy eyes and help decrease your risk of
cataract formation.
Eggs not only supply another serving of these
vision-enhancing carotenoids, but the yolk provides
a source of healthy fat to increase your bodys
ability to absorb more of these nutrients.
Instead of your regular Eggs Benedict for
brunch, try Eggs Florentine or simply throw some
spinach into your next whole-egg scramble.
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Coffee & Cinnamon

Rev Metabolism
AMANDA FREESEMAN
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As you get older, metabolic rate begins

to decline. Health professionals believe
this is due to the fact that muscle loss
tends to increase with age, making
it more diffcult to burn off calories.
Numerous studies have confrmed that
not only can a cup of coffee help you
stay awake, it can also speed up your
metabolism which in turn can lead to
fat loss.
For an extra boost, add some spicy
cinnamon to your cup the next time
you brew a pot of joe. Studies report
that cinnamon also boosts metabolism,
supports the digestive process, and
helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
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Protein is an essential nutrient that

helps keep your muscles, bones, and
organs in working order. Protein-packed
snacks help build muscle and keep
energy levels stable in between meals.
If youre looking for a snack that fts
the bill to have on-hand post-workout,
almond butter is a good choice. To
maximize muscle-building effciency,
slice up half a banana to eat with your
almond butter. The complex carbs from
the banana will give you the energy
you need right away, while the protein
works to help your body recover and
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Tip: Eat a
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Dont just stop with these

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For Crust:
1 cups almond four

Tbs raw honey
cup fnely ground cashews
tsp sea salt
6 Tbs coconut butter
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
For Chocolate:
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This February, don't underestimate the power of vegan
chocolate decadence for a strong heart and body!
STORY & PHOTO BY SUSAN IRBY
Creamy, luscious, rich,

decadent: just some of the
words to describe snowy, sultry,
romantic February. Those
were the most popular words
expressed when asked what
comes to mind when hearing
the word February.
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DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly

grease a 9-inch tart pan with an additional
tablespoon of coconut butter.
2. In a food processor, combine the four,
honey, cashews, and salt. Add the coconut
butter and pulse until mixture becomes a
coarse meal. Add the lemon juice and pulse
until combined.
3. Press mixture into the prepared tart pan,
covering bottom and slightly up the sides.
Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
4. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over
medium heat, do not stir.
5. Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan
over medium high heat until it just begins
to boil. Pour the coconut milk over the
chocolate, add the vanilla extract and stir
using a wooden spoon until smooth and
glossy.
6. Pour chocolate mixture over the baked
crust. Cover with plastic wrap and place in
the refrigerator for 3 hours or until set.
7. Slice into 16 slices. Serve chilled topped
with fresh raspberries. Store any remaining
torte in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size: 1 slice

306 cal., 24.2 g fat, 12.9 g saturated fat,
24.3 g carbs, 3.5 g protein, 3.8 g fber
Susan Irby is a Certifed Fitness Nutritionist and food healer, award-winning network television and radio personality, and the creator of The Bikini Chef brand, its recipes and content, which promotes "fgure
fattering favors." She has penned 9 books and just ran her frst marathon at age 50! Visit Susan online at thebikinichef.com, susanirby.com and bikinilifestyles.com.
Copyright Susan Irby, the Bikini Chef 2016
What else does February bring to

mind? Fitness competitions, staying
strong to drop those last few unwanted
holiday pounds, and knowing that bikini
season is not too far away. Weight loss,
building muscle, and leaning out are all
components that one would not think a
dessert recipe could accomplish, but with
the right ingredients, absolutely Yes!
This months recipe delivers on all the
February hot spots. Healthy fat-releasing

fat from coconut, healing phytochemical
ellagic-acid flled fresh raspberries, and
rich dark chocolate often referred to
as the food of the Gods not only give
this recipe its deep, delicious favor but
also push forward powerful nutrients
for energy, muscle stamina, fat balance,
and even weight loss, if you can stick to
only one slice.
An added feature of this chocolate
torte is it is gluten-free, dairy-free, and
vegan, which means there are no eggs
or cream needed to achieve the creamy
texture; just let the almond four,
cashews, and coconut do the work.
Indulgence has never tasted so good.
For this month of love, share the taste
of a ft, strong body with your Valentine.
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1 cup reduced fat coconut milk
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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Best Foods to Eat for Muscle Defnition
BY KAREN MORSE, MPH
STRENGTH TRAINING is important

for muscle growth and defnition,
but if you want to look toned and
ft, remember the old adage, Abs
are made in the kitchen. Certain
nutrient-rich foods can help you
sculpt a lean physique by boosting
blood fow to the muscles and
helping with recovery after a
workout. Weve done the research
to give you the eight best foods to
eat for muscle defnition.
2. Beets
1. Avocado
Heart-healthy fats containing omega-3

fatty acids such as avocados can keep
you svelte because your body would
rather use them for fuel than store them
as fat.
A 2014 study published in the journal
Diabetes found that subjects who
consumed unsaturated fats (like those
found in avocados) accumulated less
belly fat than those who ate similar diets
and used oils derived from saturated fat
sources.
How to eat: Mash half an avocado and
spread on whole-grain toast. Finish with
a little freshly ground pepper for a great
breakfast or snack.
After an intense sweat session, the

dietary nitrates in beets can enhance
vascular function and aid recovery. Beets
are also a good source of the amino
acid betaine (pronounced BEET-uheen), which several studies have shown
boosts muscular strength.
How to eat: Love beets? Cook and
toss them in salads. If the thought of
beets makes you cringe, try adding raw
beets to a berry-based smoothie or use
chocolate protein powder to mask the
favor.
3. Chia Seeds
Ch-ch-ch-chia! Yep, the same tiny

seeds that caused Chia pets to sprout in
the 80s deliver major health benefts,
including the ability to sculpt lean
muscle.
Chia seeds are packed with flling
fber as well as omega-3 fatty acids.
In fact, chia seeds boast the highest
level of omega-3s of any known plant!
These little seeds are rich in potassium,
calcium, phosphorous, and manganese
all essential to healthy muscle function.
Also a good source of the antioxidant
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quercetin, chia seeds help reduce postworkout infammation.

How to eat: Sprinkle chia seeds into
yogurt, your morning breakfast cereal,
or add to protein drinks.
fatty acid called gamma-linolenic

acid (or GLA), which helps regulate
metabolism.
How to eat: Add whole hemp seeds
to salads or blend into smoothies for a
muscle-building boost.
the Woods due to its visual similarity

to a fuffed chicken. A cup of maitakes
gives you three times your daily
allowance of vitamin D.
How to eat: Slice and saut into stir
frys or add to omelets.
6. Millet
8. Red Bell Peppers
4. Edamame
If youre a vegetarian
or vegan who is
serious about
increasing muscle
mass, adding
soybeans (a.k.a.
edamame) to your
dietary repertoire is a
must. With a whopping
29 grams of protein
per cup, these little
beans are bursting
with antioxidants to
aid your recovery.
Soy also gives your body a boost of
nitric oxide to increase blood fow to
the muscles. And dont worry, guys:
while soy does contain compounds
called phytoestrogens, there is plenty
of research that shows it wont effect
testosterone levels.
How to eat: Steam or boil edamame
in shells. When done, add a sprinkle of
salt, pop them out of their pods, and
into your mouth.
Move over quinoa, theres another grain

in town. This lesser-known superfood
is actually a seed, but its not just for
the birds. Millet is a good source of
magnesium, which enhances blood fow
to your muscles, giving them that overall
toned look that youre after, as well
keeping blood pressure in check. One
cup of cooked millet gives you 6 grams
of protein and the complex carbs you
need for sustained energy.
How to eat: Use millet the same
way you would quinoa -- as a rice
substitution, in breakfast bowls, and
tossed into salads.
7. Mushrooms
5. Hemp Seeds
You may have been a bit skeptical when

you frst heard about hemp seeds, and
yes, they do come from the cannabis
plant. But dont worry, the seeds contain
very little THC, the chemical responsible
for making you high, and wont effect
you as such.
These super seeds are a complete
protein and contain all nine of the
essential amino acids that our bodies
cant produce on their own (and that our
muscles need to get stronger). Hemp
seeds are also a source of an omega-6
FEBRUARY 2016
Its no secret that vitamin D (a.k.a.

the sunshine vitamin) defciency
is on the rise due to the number
of hours we log indoors and use of
sunscreen to combat skin cancer.
While supplementing to get your
daily dose of D is a good idea for
most, mushrooms are one of the
few plant-based foods containing
ergosterol, a precursor to one of the
active forms of vitamin D.
The most vitamin D-rich mushroom
is the maitake, also known as Hen of
Got stress? Even if your diet and

exercise game is on point, stress
makes your body produce cortisol
the hormone that triggers the fght
or fight mechanism that enables us
to react quickly when our survival is
threatened. The response encourages
the body to store fat (particularly in the
abdominal area) so that we dont starve
to death.
A study at the University of Trier in
Germany found that vitamin C can help
lower levels of cortisol. A cup of red bell
peppers contains 157 percent of the
recommended daily value of C.
How to eat: Red bells are great
sliced and eaten raw. Serve with two
tablespoons of protein-packed hummus
for a perfect snack. MS&F
What about pH?

When your body is overly acidic
(has a low pH level), it can
decrease your ability to build
muscle. You can help to alkalize
or increase your pH levels by
eating a variety of fruits and
vegetables and making sure you
stay hydrated every day.
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Carnitine: Good for Weight Loss and More!

Researchers at the Kashan University of Medical Sciences
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on glycemic control. These fndings may also beneft women
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Magnesium (Mg) could play a role
in prevention of age-related loss of
skeletal muscle mass, power, and
strength directly through physiological
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infammation. Researchers from the
University of East Anglia and Kings
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leg explosive power (LEP), and
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of skeletal muscle mass and LEP.
Researchers concluded that dietary Mg
may aid conservation of age-related
loss of skeletal muscle mass and
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BY PETE CICCONE, CSCS, IFBB PRO
If youre serious about your ftness,

you understand that it is more than just
a "sometime thing." Fitness-focused
living is a way of life. The journey takes
time and effort. Research has shown that
sharing this journey with your signifcant
other can positively effect your
relationship. Meeting at the gym each
night becomes a part of the couples
together time. Restaurant choices,
dining, and social activities become
easier choices when both partners are of
a similar mindset.
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IFBB Pro fgure athlete and ftness

specialist Meriza Deguzman-Ciccone
(my wife) shares, You dont have to
actually work out together to beneft
from sharing a common ftness path.
Having your partner 'there' in the gym
at the same time youre there or at
least understanding what youre working
on, when youre tired, when youre sore
thats the important thing. Exercise
makes you feel great whether you do
it with others or you do it by yourself
but imagine being able to share this
positive experience with someone else
who understands and gets it. In my
experience as a coach, couples who
make gym time 'us' time as opposed to
'me' time tend to get better results.
This way your ftness program
becomes a together thing. What is
better than knowing your signifcant
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Photo by Doug Larson
Ultimately, the ftness lifestyle is an

individual choice. You are the only
one who can make the right food
choices or stay consistent with your
own meal plan and nobody is going
to do your cardio for you. But, having
someone to meet at the Stairmaster
each morning can sure make it
easier to roll out of bed!
other places value on being healthy

and ft? By taking care of himself (or
herself), and investing in his/her half of
the relationship, these behaviors become
investments in the partnership.
RELATIONSHIP GLUE
Sharing similar values is at the core of

any successful relationship. The ftness
Photo by Brett Seeley
Pete Ciccone, CSCS, IFBB Pro, is a professional

trainer, physique specialist and prep coach
in the Southern California region. He's a
published industry consultant and a respected
authority in Sports Nutrition & Exercise.
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lifestyle is founded on core values that

include making certain choices and
practicing specifc activities, investing
time, money, and energy into particular
things. Couples who share in the
investment of energy and resources into
living ft share in the rewards of this
investment.
The fip side of the coin is also true;
a couple in which only one of the
partners is involved in ftness may fnd it
challenging, or even divisive, as the one
partner commits hours per week at the
gym, makes particular food choices, and
chooses certain activities, restaurants,
and social functions that differ from the
other partner. In this case, a couple may
fnd issue with the time commitment and
different lifestyle choices of the ftnessminded partner.
Couples that share in the ftness way
of life are doing just that sharing.
When couples share goals and commit to
share in the work of the ftness lifestyle,
they also share in the rewards and
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supplement by Max Muscle,
has recently gotten a facelift.
Plus, three new favors
were added to the line-up:
Lemon Lime, Fruit Punch and
Orange Fizz. If you want to
lose fat or use fat as a fuel
source during exercise and
don't want the 'jitters,' then
this is the product for you!
Coming soon to your local
Max Muscle store.
BEST PROTEIN EVER
MaxPro ELITE improves on Max Muscle's MaxPro formula

and contains the perfect ratios of whey protein isolate, whey
protein concentrate, potassium caseinate, and micellar casein
for muscle protein synthesis and overall sports performance. This
advanced formula features 30g of protein, 6.6 grams of BCAAs,
4.4 grams of glutamine and zero fat. Eight delicious favors now
available in 2-lb. bags.
Great New Flavos On the Way!
FUEL YOUR WORKOUTS
Max Muscle's Pro BCAA and ARM are your pre- and post- workout
supplement buddies. Pre-workout, Pro BCAA supports the energy fuels needed
for high intensity and endurance workouts. And if your muscles ever needed
something to soothe them after an intense workout, Max ARM (Anabolic
Recovery Matrix) would be it. New favors are coming soon to a Max Muscle
near you so be on the lookout!
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Whats the best way to use our Liquid

Egg Whites? Imagine a protein drink
that you can make taste like anything
you want, any time you want. Chocolate,
Vanilla, Ice Coffee, or just Orange Juice.
You name it! You are only limited by your
own imagination. Our All Natural, 100%
Pure Liquid Egg Whites are pasteurized,
Salmonella tested, USDA & Kosher
approved. Best of all, they are double
fltered to have the smooth consistency
of milk. You can literally take one cup of
our egg whites, and make the fuffest
omelet you have ever had. OR, take one
cup of our liquid egg whites, and add
some sugar free chocolate syrup, and
you would not know its not chocolate
milk. YES REALLY!
One 8-ounce cup of our liquid egg whites
supplies 26 grams of Pure protein, with
only 2 carbs., No Fat, No Cholesterol,
and only 120 calories. The worlds best
protein for losing or managing weight,
and for building muscle. Its also a great
protein for kids and adults with health
issues who dont get enough protein.
NOTE that this is not a supplement,
its a Real, All Natural FOOD.
How much protein should you
consume in a day? The average Active
person requires approximately 1 gram
of protein per pound of lean body weight
per day. Protein is the building block
for muscle growth as well as helping in
the battle against body fat. Liquid Egg
Whites are the perfect source of protein,
for Gastric bypass patients, athletes,
World Class Bodybuilders and everyone
in between!
How often do you use our Liquid Egg
Whites? We recommend a minimum of
twi ce a day.
I d e a l l y, a s
soon as you
get up in the
morning,
and just before
bedtime.
For optimal
results keep
an extra bottle
of Liquid Egg
Whites at work for Children!
to enjoy their benefts
throughout the day!
Why take Liquid Egg Whites before
bedtime? Fitness enthusiasts have
known for decades that if you dont put
protein into your body before you go to
bed, your body will run out of protein
in the middle of the night. Once your
body digests all of its available proteins,
your body thinks it is starving itself.
To protect you, your body shuts down
and starts storing your own fat cells.
Your blood sugar still needs protein to
keep you going, so it starts consuming
the only protein source available at 3
am, your own muscle mass. Basically,
you are storing fat and eating muscle.
By drinking a high protein drink with
Pure Liquid Egg Whites just before you
go to bed, the egg protein will support
muscle growth for up to 4 to 5 hours.
Now the process is reversed for most of
your sleep time. Rather than storing fat
and eating muscle, the protein from the
Liquid Egg Whites, is allowing your body
to burn the fat at its normal rate while
building on the muscle. You will get
better nights sleep, and wake up more
alert and refreshed, and not as hungry in
the morning.
Perfect
Protein
100 % Guaranteed
Will stay good refrigerated
for 90 to 120 days, and can
be frozen indefnitely.
Chris LaCascia accomplished his amazing transformation
of losing 130lbs in only 9 months by drinking Liquid
Egg White Protein Shakes for 3 of his 6 daily meals.
order online or by phone
Pump Fits Both Half-Gallon

And Gallon Bottle!
For A Perfect Measurement 1 Pump Equals:
1 Ounce 1 Whole Egg
1.25 Egg Whites 3.25g of Protein
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Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach will work directly with you and
your specific goals to determine what supplementation your body needs
to perform at its optimal level. To achieve the physique and feeling
you have always wanted, healthy lifestyle changes are needed. Your
evaluation is designed specifically for you, your goals, and what you
want out of life. At Max Muscle, we'll show you a specific, yet simple,
way to eat properly.
Through your personalized Nutrition evaluation, we help you to understand:
What foods to eat
How it relates to your lifestyle
How much to eat
How to achieve your goals

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