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Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strength training. Show all posts

Monday, November 2, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Advocare + Crossfit + Nutrition Plan = Success

They said it couldn't be done. They were all betting against her. Everyone but her mom and myself. Rachael and I were at her parent's house not too long ago. Rachael was looking at old pictures from her prom, and Rachael's mom told her that she still had the dress. Rachael wondered aloud whether she could still fit into it. Let's backtrack a little to a couple of months before.

Rachael had decided that she was ready to follow my plan. She would do whatever workouts, supplements and food plan that I suggested. Naturally we would do Crossfit workouts like my boot campers, she would continue taking Advocare supplements (I'll give you the list at the end) and she would follow the Zone eating plan. The results were what I expected. In 3 months she lost 9 lbs. 123 to 114, she lost 4 inches in her waist and she dropped over 10% of body fat. Not only did she achieve tremendous results, she got so much stronger and faster. The great thing is when you stay on track 85%-90% of the time, you could do the same. We still enjoyed our cheat meals twice a week.

So let's get back to the dress. Rachael put it on with ease. Obviously I was not surprised. So if you want to get back into your prom or maybe even wedding dress, you need to step your game up and follow the plan. Check out the picture below.





















Rachael's daily Advocare routine consists of MNS Max E, OmegaPlex, Meal Replacement Shakes (Vanilla is her favorite), V16, MuscleFuel and Catalyst before workouts and 2 scoops of Post Workout Recovery and 1 scoop of Muscle Gain after her workouts. You can find all of these by clicking HERE.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

New Jersey Boot Camps Workout

I've got a workout for you that you can do anywhere. The easiest place to do it would be on a track. Here it is:

Lunge 50 meters
50 sit-ups
Lunge 50 meters
50 push-ups
Lunge 50 meters
50 sit-ups
Lunge 50 meters
50 push-ups

This will take you 1/2 way around the track. After you've done your last set of push-ups, sprint the final 200 meters. Record your time from the start of your first lunge to when you cross the finish line after the 200 meter sprint.

Your goal should be 12 minutes or less. At MAX intensity, this workout should rock you. Email me your time or post your time to comments.









Stay Strong!

Josh

"I will give everything I have. And then I will find more within myself."

Thursday, October 15, 2009

New Jersey Boot Camps Workout

I have a quick video for you to check out. George is one of our All-Star Athletes. He has gained 10 lbs of lean muscle while improving his speed and strength. The video is of his last round of a grueling 5 round workout.



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Sunday, June 28, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge Warrior

Here are my before and afters. I apologize for taking so long to post them. I am happy with my improvements. My strength improved dramatically. I went from 18 pull-ups in a row to 25. My overall fitness is at a whole new level. Check out the pictures below.


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge Warrior

Neil Andrews is an absolute champion. He works as hard as anyone I know. The proof is in his results over the last 60 days. Great job Neil! I am really proud of you.



Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Advocare's Muscle Fuel





Is this you?
Someone who wants to gain the most benefit from your workouts
An athlete who wants optimal support for sports performance
Someone who wants to further enhance physical performance and endurance
Someone who wishes to slow age-related muscle atrophy



AdvoCare® Muscle Fuel is a unique, single-product solution that supports multiple muscle metabolic processes and helps maintain and restore energy during and after physical activity.* Its 28 vitamins, minerals, botanicals and other energy-producing intermediates synergistically enhance physical performance and endurance.* It also supplies essential muscle-gaining components during and after physical activity, helps reduce oxidative stress, facilitates workout recovery, maximizes training benefits, and helps you take your workout to the next level.* And it contains essential nutrients to fight age-related muscle atrophy.*

I use this product before all of my workouts. It flat out works. Still not sure? Check out the research below.

Order HERE!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Sparta Challenge - 300 Workout

Here's a workout for all of you Sparta Warriors out there.

5 rounds for time of

Walking Lunges (50 feet) with a 45 lb. barbell overhead.
21 Burpees.

Complete 5 rounds as fast as possible. Make sure your arms are straight. Do not bend them at all.

Let me know how you do.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge

Last Saturday, we did a group workout. It was an intense 17 minute battle. Here are the scores for the workout: Ethan did 328 reps, Dave did 350, Neil did 397, Lou did 311, Juan did 294, I did 383 and Cleaven did 414. Way to go Cleaven in topping the 400 mark!

It does not appear that it's going to get any easier. I think every one is okay with that. Our bodies have changed quite a bit and it's only been 18 days. Pretty amazing.

If you want to try a sample of our workouts, email mandel.joshua@gmail.com or call 908-418-1829 and I'll let you know when our next open workout is.

Have a great day!

Monday, April 13, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge

I have scores from Friday's workout. It was an intense battle. Lou finished in 23:37, Eric finished in 20:37, I finished in 20:04, Dave finished in 26:49 and Brian finished in 22:13. Ethan finished with a time of 32:15 and Juan go 30:20. Great job guys. This week's workouts are not going to be any easier.

I am so pleased with how everyone is doing. Dave said is stomach has already gone way down. The nutrition plan is simple and can be adopted into your daily lifestyle. It is not a diet or meal plan for only 60 days. The 300 Workout - Sparta Challenge teaches and trains you to break mental and physical barriers that transfer to everything you do in life.

Trust me; when you are done with a lot of these workouts, everything will just seem easy.

Have a great day and keep training hard!

Joshua Mandel

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sparta Challenge - 300 Workout

Josh Mandel here with more updates and scores. Yesterday was a tough one. 20 minutes of AMRAP: As many rounds as possible in a set amount of time. Neil posted 21 rounds + 5 pull-ups + 10 push-ups + 10 squats. Lou posted 13 rounds. Eric posted 21 rounds + 2 pull-ups. Dave posted 11 rounds, Juan had 17 rounds and 2 pull-ups, Ethan had 22 rounds + 5 pull-ups and 5 push-ups and I had 22 rounds. Everyone's bodies are already changing from the workouts, nutrition plan and of course the Advocare supplements. Are you ready for a change? Contact Josh Mandel - 908-418-1829 to get started!

Have a great day!

Sparta Challenge - 300 Workout

Here's a Sparta Challenge - 300 Workout update. Eric posted the following times: 2:58, 3:15, 3:20 and 3:17. Dave posted the following times: 4:08, 4:34, 4:19 and 4:32. I am sure you are wondering what workouts we are doing. To find out, contact Josh at 908-418-1829.

Have a great day!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Sparta Challenge - 300 Workout

We have some results for Day 1. The workout that is scheduled for today is extremely difficult. Dave Schmidt came in with a time of 47 minutes and 43 seconds. Zach Bullek finished in 34 minutes and 32 seconds. Ethan finished in a time of 39:46 and Juan in 46 minutes. Stay tuned for the rest of the scores. If you are Sparta Challenge - 300 workout material and want to be a part of the competition, contact Josh Mandel. 908-418-1829.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge...4 More Competitors

We've just added 4 more competitors! Check it out below!


The Sparta Challenge is a 60 DAY program designed to get all participants in the best physical shape of their lives. This Challenge is perfect for anyone wanting to increase their edge over competitors in any sport, someone wanting to cut body fat and increase strength, or just wants to look great. To be a Spartan Champion, the final test will be a timed completion of the "300 Workout"!

Last night, 4 competitors of the 300 Workout Sparta Challenge were weighed, measured and had their pictures taken. Make sure to check back as we add more competitors over the next few days.

Brian Pabst
















Age: 23
Weight: 276.5 lbs
Body Fat%: 26.8%
Right Arm: 16.25 Left Arm: 16.25
Chest: Around Arms: 58.5 Under Arms: 48
Waist: 47
Right Thigh: 23 Left Thigh: 24.5








Eric Rosenberger
















Age: 28
Weight: 173.5
Body Fat%: 12.9%
Right Arm: 13.25 Left Arm: 13
Chest: Around Arms: 48.25 Under Arms: 40
Waist: 33.25
Right Thigh: 20.5 Left Thigh: 20




Zach Bullek
















Age: 20
Weight: 212.5
Body Fat%: 20.2%
Right Arm: 13.25 Left Arm: 13
Chest: Around Arms: 51.25 Under Arms: 41.75
Waist: 37
Right Thigh: 22.5 Left Thigh: 22.25




David Schmidt




































Age: 29
Weight: 221
Body Fat%: 22%
Right Arm: 15.25 Left Arm: 15.5
Chest: Around Arms: 52 Under Arms: 42.5
Waist: 41
Right Thigh: 23.5 Left Thigh: 23.5




Brian Leventhal




































Age: 28
Weight: 147.8
Body Fat%: 13.2%
Right Arm: 10.5 Left Arm: 10.75
Chest: Around Arms: 44 Under Arms: 35
Waist: 32
Right Thigh: 17.5 Left Thigh: 17.25




Neil Andrews



























Age: 32
Weight: 177
Body Fat%: 14%
Right Arm: 13.5 Left Arm: 13.5
Chest: Around Arms: 49.5 Under Arms: 42.75
Waist: 33.25
Right Thigh: 21.75 Left Thigh: 21




Joshua Mandel



























Age: 30
Weight: 195
Body Fat%: 17.8%
Right Arm: 14 Left Arm: 14
Chest: Around Arms: 49.5 Under Arms: 40.5
Waist: 34.75
Right Thigh: 22.5 Left Thigh: 23




If you would like to participate in the 300 Workout - Sparta Challenge, contact Josh Mandel by phone: 908-418-1829 or by email: josh@newjerseybootcamps.com.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

300 Workout - Sparta Challenge is on!

The Sparta Challenge is a 60 DAY program designed to get all participants in the best physical shape of their lives. This Challenge is perfect for anyone wanting to increase their edge over competitors in any sport, someone wanting to cut body fat and increase strength, or just wants to look great. To be a Spartan Champion, the final test will be a timed completion of the "300 Workout"!

Last night, 4 competitors of the 300 Workout Sparta Challenge were weighed, measured and had their pictures taken. Make sure to check back as we add more competitors over the next few days.

Brian Pabst
















Age: 23
Weight: 276.5 lbs
Body Fat%: 26.8%
Right Arm: 16.25 Left Arm: 16.25
Chest: Around Arms: 58.5 Under Arms: 48
Waist: 47
Right Thigh: 23 Left Thigh: 24.5




Lou Sforza
















Age: 25
Weight: 200
Body Fat%: 24.1%
Right Arm: 13.5 Left Arm: 13.25
Chest: Around Arms: 53 Under Arms: 41.25
Waist: 36.5
Right Thigh: 23 Left Thigh: 22




Eric Rosenberger
















Age: 28
Weight: 173.5
Body Fat%: 12.9%
Right Arm: 13.25 Left Arm: 13
Chest: Around Arms: 48.25 Under Arms: 40
Waist: 33.25
Right Thigh: 20.5 Left Thigh: 20




Zach Bullek
















Age: 20
Weight: 212.5
Body Fat%: 20.2%
Right Arm: 13.25 Left Arm: 13
Chest: Around Arms: 51.25 Under Arms: 41.75
Waist: 37
Right Thigh: 22.5 Left Thigh: 22.25




If you would like to participate in the 300 Workout - Sparta Challenge, contact Josh Mandel by phone: 908-418-1829 or by email: josh@newjerseybootcamps.com.