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COVER STORY22 Ring-Ready Workout

Muay Thai expert and Max

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PublisherJoe Wells Enterprises,Inc.

Executive EditorSean GreeneEditor-in-Chief/Creative Director

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diet and nutrition, recalled products, steroids and

other related products and issues, please visit the

Federal Food and Drug Administrations Web site at

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Lisa Maiorana,Joe Wells,Don Dona,Linda

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Irby,Morgan Tran,Dr. Phil Harvey

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Sean Greene is President of Max Muscle and the Executive Editor of MS&F.

MAX MUSCLE'S 2TXhas men in their 30s, 40s,

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Jaime Lee Cash is an IFBB FigurePro, physical therapist, co-franchisee

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CELEBRATING & HELPING OTHERSOn March 24, we celebrated our 3rd year anniversary with 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler. We had

more than 200 people come celebrate with us. We did a fund-raising for Christian, a little kid who

suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). For more information, visit ChristiansFight.com. We

were able to raise $500 for him. Fernando Salas, Max Muscle Franchisee, Wesley Chapel, Florida

steered towards living a healthy lifestyleafter being chubbier in my younger years.I am excited to compete again this year,and hope to one day become an IFBB pro

figure competitor. This year, my mom hasentered into the MaxForm Life Challenge,so both her and I have been able to use alot of the Max Muscle products and haverecognized positive results from all of them,including the Cleanse & Lean and QuadraCuts! I am thankful and blessed that I get theopportunity to grow stronger physically andmentally each year, and to continue to usethe Max Muscle products to help keep mybody in balance with the shows that I amtraining for!

Eraca Sprague 19, Loveland, Colorado, via email

FEEDBACKBUZZ

Little Package,Big Punch!When it comes to exercise, manypeople allow their kids to skip

physical activity and put themselves

at risk for health issues as they

get into their teens. The trick is

finding out which activities your

child finds fun and stick to it. Meet

Lil Frankie, 6-year-old Gracie

Jiu-Jitsu fighter, sponsored by Max

Muscle Brentwood/Antioch. He

enjoys starting his day with Jiu Jitsu

training as a Gracie Fighter. His

parents are so proud of him and

his dedication to the sport at such

a young age. Lil Frankie recently

won 1st in Gi by tapping out all

his opponents and he took 2nd

in his first NoGi tournament with

two submissions and lost in the

final match. We look forward to

continuing to sponsor Lil Frankie

and being there as he gets older

and grows as a fighter.

Brenda Goudie, Max Muscle Franchisee,Brentwood, California, via email

Reading Break!This was taken before my first ever roadrace, the 31st annual B-rrry Scurry, in

Clinton, Iowa with the mascots of the event,and I'm pointing out (on the magazine cover)my goal: Be Great. My screen name onMyMaxMuscle.com is mandirigma44.

Duane Franzen, Jr., Iowa, via email

Stronger Each YearWith the help and the support of manyfamily, friends and my trainer, I continue tostay on the road to success for my upcomingfigure competition shows of 2012. I am 19

years old and live in Loveland, Colorado,and have stayed on the path of a good

diet and steady workouts for the last fouryears because my dreams and goals have

Take your picture with acopy of MS&For yourfavoriteMax Muscleproductsand email it [email protected] a chance to be

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(L-R front row):Darlene NewtonAntonek, Juan Cordova, Adam Zayas,Fernando Salas, 4 time Mr. Olympia

Jay Cutler, Mary Coury Leto, Albert

Penaranda and Ray Ramirez. (L-R backrow): Kevin Penaranda, Juan Acevedo,

IFBB Pro Mark Antonek, Max Muscle ofCarrollwood Franchisee and Regional

Director for the Tampa Bay area, Gilbert

Arvizu, and Jay Canals.

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We want to hear from you! Send comments, photos,

questions, likes, dislikes to [email protected].

MISSED IT? Find Parker Cote's article on our

website at MaxSportsandFitness.com!

LjY[qHYqf]$,1$g^Jgod]ll$L]pYk$hgkaf_Yl`]jjklk`go2l`]NPC Heart of Texas competition on September 10, 2011. Sheplaced 4th. Since then, she's done three more shows.

Turning 50 This Year!I saw your Facebook post about sending

you a picture for possible publishing. Sohere you go (above)! I am a personaltrainer, group fitness instructor and figurecompetitor. I teach all kinds of classes invarious gyms and rec centers around town. I

just started competing in figure competitionsin September 2011. I have done fourcompetitions and placed top 5 in Masterseach time. I am married with 3 kids, ages17, 15 and 11. To say my life is busy isan understatement! I will celebrate my 50thbirthday this August and I would love theopportunity to let all women know that it isNEVER too late to get the body you want!I weighed more than 200 pounds after thebirth of children! So I know what it takes tostruggle with weight loss!

Tracy Payne, 49, Rowlett, Texas

Featured ProfileTroy Hall (member ID: thall24), 40, of

Huntington Beach, Calif. joined the 2011

MaxForm Life Challenge on Jan. 4, 2011. He

lost 49.5 pounds and gained a better life and

new friends via MyMaxMuscle.com, Max

Muscle's online community for everyday

people who want to get in great shape and feel

great. Troy is an avid user of MyMaxMuscle,

often logging in about six times a day to post

journals and encourage others. We caught up

with him while he was vacationing with his

family to ask him a few questions:

Q: How did you find out about

MyMaxMuscle & the MaxForm contest?

A:I belong to Golds Gym in Huntington

Beach. I picked up the January 2011 issue of

MS&F, leafed through it and decided to join the

MaxForm contest. I logged onto MyMaxMuscle

the same day I started the contest.

Q: How much weight have you lost sincethe competition?

A:I've been steady but have dropped more

body fat Actually, its not what Ive lost,

but what Ive been able to do: running 5Ks,

running the Mud Run, playing in a basketball

league and working out twice a day. It's been a

complete lifestyle change.

Q: What is your top tip to share with those

competing in this year's MaxForm contest?

A:This is something I live by: plan your work

and work your plan. I say that all the time to

people.

True Inspiration(Shared by Parker Cote, who was featured in the January2012 issue of MS&F, with permission from Chris Mai.)Hi Parker! You have been a hugeinspiration to me with your bodytransformation! I've always been the smallguy in high school and up until now, I'vealways weighed about 140 pounds ona good day. Recently, I finally got sick ofmy skin and bones physique and decidedto change. I went into Max Muscle andbought my pre-workout BCAA's and post-workout protein. When I went to checkout, I received a magazine that featured

you in it. I saw your story and your "before"picture and was amazed! You really gaveme that extra boost for the positive changeI wanted to make in my life! So far, after5 months of hard work and eating right, Ihave gained about 25 pounds and I look

pretty lean! But I just wanted to take thetime to tell you thank you for showing methat it is possible to get to your level withhard work and determination! My bestregards to you!

Chris Mai, 22, Missoula, Montana

Feeling FantasticThanks Max Muscle. I would have neverachieved this body at my age without theMaxForm contest and your supplements. Ifeel fantastic! This photo was taken duringa 8-mile hike in the Smokey Mountains.

Rick Murray, via Max Muscle's FB wall

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Medication mistakes could

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these five tips.

ReadtheLabel

Sally Fraleigh, a former registered

nurse living in Maple City,

Michigan, prided herself on being

independent. At 82, with severe

diabetes, disc degeneration and macular

degeneration that caused some visualimpairment, she was still able to live alone.

But she was having increasing trouble seeing

the small print on her insulin (injectable

diabetes medication) bottles. One day, distracted by her

dogs barking, she mistakenly gave herself a large dose of

her short-acting medication instead of the intended large

dose of long-acting medication. Within minutes, the mix-

up had plummeted her blood sugar to a seriously low level.

Fortunately,I realized my mistake right away, says Sally.

I drank some juice with sugar and called the ambulance,

and I was treated in the emergency room.

Sally is not alone in her experience. According to theAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 1.9

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS!Medications are removed from your body by your liver and your kidneys, which is the reason you shouldbe aware of how well these organs are working, says Robert Gold, PhD, MBA, hospital pharmacist andinstructor of clinical pharmacy at Purdue University, who wrote consumer health book, Are Your MedsMaking You Sick?, out of concern for consumer safety (the book is available at Amazon.com). When thesefiltration systems do not work as they should, drugs remain in the body for a longer period of time, whichthen increases the likelihood of problematic reactions, says Dr. Gold.

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Taking the wrong medication.There are many reasons for taking the wrong medication, from beingdistracted to getting up in the dark and reaching for the wrong pill bottle.Medication mix-ups can happen at the pharmacy level, too, when apharmacist misinterprets an illegibly written doctor's order, especially becausethere are many medications with names that are very similar. Also, somemedication mix-ups arent always entirely accidental many people share

their prescribed medications with other people, which may result in an injury.How to prevent: Prevent medication errors at the pharmacy level by questioningthe pharmacist, advises Richard Kelley, MD, co-founder of Physicians Way,a weight loss center in Austin, Texas. Always take the time to review any

medication you receive from a pharmacy with the pharmacist on duty. You mayhave to wait on occasion, but it is in your best interest that you or your family

member receives the medication that was intended to treat the problem at hand.Ask the pharmacist if the prescription is reasonable for the medical issue being

treated, he says. When taking your pills, make sure that you read the name and the instructions

before taking, even if youve taken them many times before. Never take your pillsin the dark. And never, ever share your prescribed medications with others or take

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Mixing and matchingmedications.How many people, often celebrities,do you hear about in the news whohave died because of mixing theirprescription meds? Actor HeathLedgers autopsy report says that hedied of acute intoxication broughton by the combined effects ofseveral prescription medications,including oxycodone (a narcoticpain medication) and diazepam (asedative).

How to prevent: Prevent a tragedyby asking your doctor or pharmacist

whether two medications or

Crushing/breaking/chewing your medication.Many pills are ingenious drug delivery systems in disguise, covered inlayers of coatings to ensure that medication is released slowly and instrategic locations in your digestive tract, says Dr. Lewis. All of that

ingenuity is completely foiled if you chew or crush the pill. Insteadof sweet therapeutic relief, youll get an immediate and

potentially fatal release of medication into the body.

How to prevent: Swallow your pills whole, unless yourdoctor tells you otherwise (for example, if youre tapering

down a medication and your doctor says you can breakthe pill for a half dosage). If you have trouble swallowing

pills, ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medication comesin a liquid form.

substances can be taken together,

recommends Moshe Lewis,MD,Chief ofPhysical Medicine at

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potential interactions with alcohol,other prescription medicines and

over-the-counter medicines, hesays. You can and should ask your

doctor, even if you decide to takea new non-prescription remedy.

Over-the-counter medications, herbsand supplements are particularlymisleading because we think of

them as less harmful than theirprescription counterparts. Yet every

year, patients have to undergoemergency organ transplants due

to haphazard combinations ofseemingly harmless herbals.

4Taking diferentproducts with thesame ingredient.This is a very common mistakeamong athletes who are beingtreated for an injury, says Ruth M.Parker, MD, Professor of Medicineand Pediatrics at the EmoryUniversity School of Medicine and

Professor of Epidemiology in theSchool of Public Health. Peoplewill see the doctor for pain andtheyre often prescribed a narcoticthat contains acetaminophen (acommon pain reliever). Then ifthey still have pain after taking thenarcotic, theyll add an over-the-counter medication that containsacetaminophen, too. Taking toomuch acetaminophen can causeliver damage.

A similar problem exists withnon-steroidal anti-inflammatorymedications, used for pain andinflammation, such as aspirin,ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) andnaproxen (Aleve, Midol extendedrelief). Using more than onenon-steroidal medication canpredispose you to kidney injury,says Dr. Parker.

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and certain sleep aids. You shouldnever exceed the daily recommended

maximum of acetaminophen, which is3,000 mg. Everyone needs to know

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Assuming ha if one dose isgood, wo are beter.Many people think that more is better if one dose ofpain relieving medication doesnt help enough, two willdo the trick. This can result in an overdose of medicine.

How to prevent:Medication should be taken in accordancewith the instructions the physician intended, warns Dr.

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INCREASING MEDICATION LITERACYWeve all seen the ad: A severely allergic (depressed,asthmatic, constipated) person, previously renderedhousebound (immobile, in pain) due to symptoms, nowleaping through a field of flowers (cavorting on the

beach) freed by a certain prescription medication.Typically, the side effects of the medication are minimizedby being read or flashed on the screen very rapidly.Such direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescriptiondrugs, legal only in the United States and New Zealand,has been controversial, to say the least. Pharmaceuticalcompanies contend that the ads, broadcast on TV andradio, seen in magazines and newspapers, the Internetand on billboards educate consumers and encouragethem to see their doctor for diagnosis and treatment.Congressional leaders, worried about increased healthcare costs, would like to regulate these ads and imposelaws to stop them because they think that its too much

information for consumers and too much pressure ondoctors to prescribe the meds being advertised. And somedoctors say that DTC advertising is dangerous, becauseit involves only the newest medications, sometimes foundto have serious safety concerns only after consumers haveknowledge of and ask for the medication.

Opinions aside, theres no doubt that most people arewoefully illiterate when it comes to medications. Andit doesnt hurt to learn more about them, says ThomasGiannulli, MS, MD, chief medical information officer atEpocrates, a drug reference application used by manyphysicians. The more informed, the better, says Dr.Giannulli. I think its okay that people come in to thedoctor with an idea of what they want. If youre moreinformed, you feel free to have a conversation with yourdoctor, and youll have a better outcome. Its a win-winsituation.

There are many consumer-oriented drug referenceguides in print or online. One good choice is MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicineand the National Institutes of Health, accessed at nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html.

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By Morgan Tran

RING-READYWORKOUTTrain like aMUAY

THAIfighter with

this killer workout!

Known as The Art of

Eight Limbs, Muay Thai

(translated Thai Boxing)

is a brutal stand-up

combative martial art that combines

punches, elbows, knees and kicks.

It originates from Southeast Asia,

particularly Thailand, and evolved

out of muay boran (ancient boxing),

an unarmed combat method usedby Siamese soldiers after they lost

their weapons in battle. Muay

Thai is an extremely effective

and practical martial art, and has

become increasingly popular with

the recent interest of MMA (Mixed

Martial Arts).

It is commonly said that fighters

are the fittest, and after competing

in numerous sports since childhood,

I will admit that I didnt hit my

peak as an athlete physically and

mentally until I stepped into thering to compete in Muay Thai.

When I train to be ring ready, I

know that its vital my cardio is

above my opponents, as cardio is

king when you step in the ring. I

have to be prepared to be quick,

explosive and powerful the entire

round for each round, which means

I train for endurance with bursts of

speed and power.

Remember, you dont have to be

a competitive fighter to train like

one!! Happy training!

COVERSTORY

Photography by James Patrick, JamesPatrick.com; Gym location: BestMuayThaiAZ.com

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THEWORKOUT

A championship fight in MuayThai consists of five rounds.This Ring-Ready Workout

consists of five three-minuterounds, each round followed

by a one-minute rest*.

WARM UP(5 minutes)JUMP ROPE

ROUND 1(1 minute each)BURPEE INTO ROUNDHOUSE

KICKSSHADOW BOXING WITH

HAND WEIGHTSABS WITH ELBOW STRIKES

Rest or jump rope for 1 minute

ROUND 2(1 minute each)SQUAT INTO FRONT KICKUPPERCUTS WITH RESISTANCE

BANDSABS INTO JAB-CROSSRest or jump rope for 1 minute

ROUND 3

(1 minute each)LUNGE INTO KNEE STRIKE (30

SECONDS EACH SIDE)PUSHUP INTO ELBOW STRIKEABS WITH ELBOW STRIKERest or jump rope for 1 minute

ROUND 4(1 minute each)BURPEE INTO ROUNDHOUSE

KICKSSHADOW BOXING WITH

HAND WEIGHTSABS INTO JAB-CROSS

Rest or jump rope for 1 minute

ROUND 5(1 minute each)SQUAT INTO FRONT KICKUPPERCUTS WITH RESISTANCE

BANDSABS WITH ELBOW STRIKE

COOL DOWN(5 minutes)JUMP ROPE

*Note About 1-Minute Rest Between Rounds:When you step into thering, its important to be able to stay calm. I always go all out when I train, but

occasionally during the rest period,I actually practice going back to my corner to

get my heart rate back down and check myself to be sure Im calm. Other days

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**Muay Thai Fighting Stance:Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. If youare right-handed step back with the right leg in a comfortable and solid position

and foot turned about 45 degrees outward. If you are left-handed, do the same,

but with the left leg. Stand on the balls of your feet (light on your feet). Stance

is strong, stable and mobile.

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my heart rate up.

For this workout,

you'll jump ropeat the end, too.

UPPERCUTS WITH RESISTANCE BAND(Rounds 2 and 5) Stand in MuayThai** stance with resistance band placed under the front foot. Perform uppercuts

to the body and chin level, being sure to rotate the body. One hand performs the

uppercut while the other hand is up by the face.

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BURPEE INTO ROUNDHOUSE KICKS(Rounds 1 and 4) Start withfeet shoulder-width apart, bend down and place hands on the ground. Kick feet

back so your body, from your head to your feet, is in alignment, abs tight. Avoid

arching or overextending your back. Bring feet back to your hands and stand

up. Perform a right roundhouse kick followed by a left roundhouse kick. For a

roundhouse kick, pivot the standing foot and stand tall on the ball of your foot ,

rotate hips until they are perpendicular to the ground. The arm that is on the

same side as the standing leg should be tight against your ribs with hand close

to your face, ready for defense. The arm on the side of the kicking leg is used tofollow through for power as your hips rotate.

SHADOW BOXINGWITHHAND

WEIGHTS(Rounds1 and 4) Recommended2- to 5-pound hand

weights. Avoid using a

weight that will cause

you to compromise good

form. Shadow boxing

mimics punching a target

or bag by punching

the air. Continuous

jabs, cross, hooks and

uppercuts (see "Punch

It" on next page for how

to execute these moves).

Exhale on every punch.

ABS INTOJAB-CROSS(Rounds 2 and

4) Start in the

traditional sit-up

position. Come up,

twist to jab, then

twist the other

way to cross.

Come down and

repeat.

ABS WITH ELBOW STRIKES (Rounds 1, 3 and 5)Start in the traditional sit-up position, bring the legs up to 90 degrees, lock

your ankles together and separate your knees. Crunch up and twist bringing

your elbow through the opening between your knees (this is called a spike

elbow). Come back down and do the same on the other side.

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Punch It!Jab:Done with the lead arm. As you punch, handshould be in a fist, leading with the knuckles of yourpointer and middle fingers. Extend arm with slightbend (just less than 100 percent extension) to avoidover-extension that leads to elbow injury. Pretendthere is a rubber band from your ribs to the pointof your elbow to enhance speed and sharpness,

extending and returning as quickly as possible.

While punching, be aware that power comes fromyour entire body and rotation of the hips and notentirely from arm strength. Abs are tight. Exhalesharply at the point of impact, even when onlypunching in the air. The hand that is not punchingshould be up by your face, with fist just under eyelevel, and arm tight to the body.Cross: Performed with the back arm, this is yourpower punch, your knockout punch. It is vital to

pivot the back foot, hips and shoulders. Lead hand

is up by the face, with fist just under eye-level andarm tight to body.Hooks: Either to the body or head level for atarget. Be sure to pivot foot, hips and shoulder. Powercomes from the body, not the arms alone. Other handis up by your face. Avoid swinging the arm.Uppercuts: Target is chin level. Like the hooks,be sure to pivot foot, hips and shoulder. Power comesfrom the body, not the arms alone. Other hand is up

by your face. Avoid swinging the arm.

SQUAT INTO FRONT KICK(Rounds 2 and 5) With feet hip-width apart, squatdown as if youre sitting in a chair, being sure abs are tight, back is straight and knees dont

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up and extend your right leg into a front kick (called a teep in Muay Thai). Pretend as if

youre pushing something away from you, following through with the ball of your foot. Abs

should be tight. Left hand is up by your face, right hand follows through next to your rightleg (for power). Repeat the squat, then follow the same technique with your left leg, keeping

your right hand by your face and left arm follows through next to your left leg.

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back leg up into a knee strike, pushing the hips forward and extending with the point

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position, being sure that abs are tight and

that you are in alignment from your head

to your toes. Perform a pushup, bending

arms to about 90 degrees. At the top of your

pushup, bend your right arm straight up to

the ceiling, leading with your elbow and look

to the ceiling. Immediately come back down

into a pushup and repeat on the left side.

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PROWORKOUT By Jaime Cash, IFBB Pro

ts time to build those legs in all the RIGHT places. Tear these

pages out and take them with you to the gym! This workout

will target the legs and glutes and help you shape the lower

half of the body. These are effective movements, but pay close

attention to perfecting your technique to get the muscles to respond

the way you want them. Get after it and dont forget your post-

workout supplements to promote the best recovery possible!

Grab heavy dumbbells (DBs). Tighten your core and keep spine

straight with eyes up. Step up onto bench and squeeze the glutes

and hamstrings as you gently tuck your pelvis under. Step back down with

opposite leg. Pro Tips: Step down onto your stance leg with a slight knee

bend to create constant working tension for both legs. Stepping up onto a

bench greater than 90-degree angle will isolate your glute muscle.

Take your DBs and rest them on a bench. Bend forward at a 90-degree

angle; keeping core tight. Swing leg back into a full straight legextension. Pro Tips:Squeeze you glutes and hamstrings at the top of the

motion and hold for 2-3 seconds. Try adding this leg extension as a super-set

with step-ups onto bench into week 3-4 of your training block.

Put a resistance band around your ankles or directly below your knees.

Squat down as low as you can go with arms up in front or at your

sides; keep core tight. Step out to the side in one direction for 20 reps. Stay

as low as you can go. Pro Tips: This is one of the best glute exercises you

can do and it will burn out your legs and glutes. Add this at the end of your

workout or add in as a super-set when you are doing an isolation exercise

such as leg extensions or hamstring

curls for extra burn!

Grab a barbell and gently place

on upper back; keep spine neutral.

Lunge forward, bringing front leg to

90-degree angle and back leg close

to ground. Keep your head up and

core tight. Push through your heel

as you assume full standing position.

Bring your opposite leg behind you

into full leg extension. Repeat as you

step forward with the opposite leginto a forward lunge position. Pro

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Tips:Keep a constant motion moving

forward while performing walking lunges.

Squeeze the glutes at the end range of

motion as you bring your leg into full

extension.

Stand upright at the Smith

Machine with shoulders back,

core tight and knees slightly bent. Lift

toes up slightly and put weight into

heels of feet. Bring bar below your

knees. Squeeze through the hamstrings

and glutes as you return to upright

position. Pro Tips: Try to put the

weight into the heels of the feet and

elevate the toes slightly to emphasize

the glutes/hamstrings and squeeze

the glutes as you come into standing

position.

With legs slightly shoulder-width

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stable surface and weight into heels,

squat into deep squat position with legs

just below 90-degree angle. Push up

through your heels. Squeeze your glutes

from bottom to top as you return into

full standing position. Pro Tips:Dont

let your knees move past the tips of your

toes. If you have a back support, you

will be less likely to add thickness to your

waistline.

Prop yourself up on both elbows.Contract your abs to keep low back from

arching. Separate your legs far apart to

the edge of the bolster and point toes

away from your ankles. Curl upward

towards your glutes. Contract hamstrings

at end range of motion. Slowly return to

start. Pro Tips:Dont allow your legs to

fully return to extended position. Keep

constant tension on the hamstrings

by keeping constant motion while

performing hamstring curl (Note: for

an added intensity technique, use a

controlled 3 second eccentric on all reps

with 2 second holds in the contractedposition.)

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in seat, with legs in maximum

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Tips: Alternate between toes pointed

in, out or forward to isolate different

muscles in the quadriceps. Avoid being

explosive with your reps by using a slow,

controlled cadence.

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Grapple Grip to a comfortable width.

2. Grasp the Grapple Grip securely with

your arms slightly bent.3. Use the Grapple Grips rotating

feature to adjust your hands and

wrists to a comfortable angle.

4. Exhale while contracting your

abdominals.

5. Maintain bent arms throughout the

exercise sets.

6. Complete the full range of motion,

even if you need to reduce your

repetitions.

Its no secret that most combative

athletes such as boxers, wrestlers,

mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters

and grapplers are some of most fit

people on the planet. Whether were

talking about their cardiovascular

condition, muscular endurance or

physique, these athletes are fit and

ripped. Combative athletes are in

such great shape because of the

intense sport-specific training theymust endure to perform or compete

in their line of sport. Fortunately,

you dont have to be a combative

athlete to train like one. The

training methods and principals of a

combative athlete are those that can

benefit individuals of all fitness levels.

Some important focus areas of

training to a combative athlete are

grip strength and core strength. These

two areas can be beneficial to all

athletes, combative or not. Benefits

of grip strength can help you in the

gym or aid through common tasks

you might encounter in everyday

life, as well as helping develop strong

forearms as an added benefit. When

you hear the word core, its not

all about a six-pack. Core strength

is important for everything from

sparring in a ring to correct posture.

You should spend time training your

core at least three times a week;

not just for the vanity benefits, but

primarily for injury prevention and

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Once you feel ready, elevate yourfeet while keeping your legs straight towhere your legs and upper body create

a 90-degree angle. Return down withcontrol and continue the motion. To

elevate the intensity level, complete theentire set without having your feet touch

the ground.Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps.MUSCLES WORKED: forearms, biceps,

lats, abdominals

Once ready, slightly rotate one side of your hip forward and maintain it whileyou elevate your knees to your chest area. Return down with control and continuethe motion and when completed your reps, continue with the same motion on theopposite side when you feel ready. To elevate the intensity level , complete the entire

set without having your feet touch the ground.Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps each side.MUSCLES WORKED: forearms, biceps, lats, abdominals, obliques

Grapple Grip Hanging Knee RaisesOnce you are set up with the Grapple Grip, elevate your knees to your elbows,keeping your heels away from your hamstrings. Elevate your legs high enough so

you are exposing the bottom of your shoes. Return down with control and continuethe motion. To elevate the intensity level, complete the entire set without having

your feet touch the ground.Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps.MUSCLES WORKED: forearms, biceps, lats, abdominals, hip flexors

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Grapple GripBody LeverOnce ready, contract yourupper body and lower bodyto maintain a straight line

from head to toe. Next, leanyour shoulders back andelevate your legs all while

maintaining your body ina straight line. Raise your

straightened body until youare eventually horizontal.

To elevate the intensitylevel, complete the entire

set without having your feettouch the ground. If you

cannot, raise your body toa horizontal position while

keeping yourself straight.

Elevate your body as high

as you can while keepingyourself straight as youeventually progress to the

horizontal position.

The exercises in this workout feature a device called theGrapple Grip. The size of the Grapple Grip being used is a

2-inch diameter, which is the third largest diameter of the

four sizes available in the Grapple Grip training system. TheGrapple Grip is a progressive exercises device and system

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JULSVWUHQJWKGHYHORSPHQWFDQEHYHU\EHQHFLDOIRUDWKOHWHVwho participate in racket sports, combative sports and

climbing sports. The Grapple Grip will help develop enduringgrip strength to aid you in your sport. For more information,

visit GrappleGrip.com.

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For Mauricio Herrera, boxing ismuch more than a sport. Itslife. Its passion. Its art.

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Sport: BoxingClass: Junior WelterweightTitles: WBC UNSBC Junior Welterweight, IBF North American

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Mauricio

ElMaestro

Herrera

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owner ofMarin Mixed Martial Arts in San Anselmo, California. Jiu-Jitsu isalways evolving and to have an open mind and try new things is really going tohelp you. Woolf has a very creative mind and thats what makes him unique inthis sport. 5LJJVUVWPHW%DUQDWRZKHQKHZDVDFKLOG$W IRXU\HDUV ROG%DUQDWR

was a wild and fun-loving boy who just wanted to have a good time,Riggssays. Hes still got the same spirit today. In my 20 years of teaching, hes themost outgoing, likable kid Ive ever met, says Riggs, who continues to train%DUQDWR:RROILVOLNHDVRQWRPH,YHJRWWRZDWFKKLPGHYHORSDQGLWVEHHQa pleasure. %DUQDWRWUDLQVVL[GD\VDZHHNWRKRXUVDGD\+LVZRUNRXWVLQFOXGH-LXJitsu most mornings and evenings, plus yoga and lifting. On Sundays, he restsDQGVRPHWLPHVLQGXOJHVLQKLVIDYRULWHFKHDWPHDODQ,Q12XWEXUJHU[fries and chocolate shake. He says the key to his success is believing in what he does, working hard,staying focused on his goals, and most importantly having fun. Its not hardto be motivated when he gets to wake up each day and have the privilege oftraining. Its like a little kid eating candy he doesnt need to get motivated to

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back of my head. I knew I could do it.

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his early opposition and quickly made a name

in the boxing world. He says his proudest

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friends, rooting for me and I couldnt let them

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North American Junior Welterweight title. Its

a dream come true,Herrera says of his rising

career. Its happening so fast. Sometimes I

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THE CHAMP:RROI %DUQDWR FDQW LPDJLQH DQ H[LVWHQFHwithout Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, the thought of doinganything else scares him. Introduced to thePDUWLDODUWDWDJHE\KLVPRWKHUDVDZD\to keep him out of trouble, the NorthernCalifornia native has practiced the combatsport nearly his entire life. ,ZDVDSUHWW\FUD]\NLG DGPLWV%DUQDWRlaughing. I was one of those kids who hada hard time paying attention to things. I waskind of all over the place.

%XWZKHQLWFRPHVWR-LX-LWVX%DUQDWRGRHVanything but fool around. The 19-year-old isDULVLQJVWDUPRVWUHFHQWO\WDNLQJUVWLQKLVdivision at the Pan American Games 2012 in,UYLQH &DOLIRUQLD ZLQQLQJ YH JKWV LQ RQHday, three of which were by submission. Healso won the 2012 All Star Open Championshipand the Absolute Weight Championship at the5XPEOH LQ WKH 5HGZRRGV %UD]LOLDQ -LX-LWVX7RXUQDPHQW/DVW\HDUKHWRRNVHFRQGSODFHLQ ODVW \HDUV ,QWHUQDWLRQDO %UD]LOLDQ -LX-LWVX)HGHUDWLRQ,%--):RUOG&KDPSLRQVKLS7KLV\HDU %DUQDWR KDV KLV VLJKWV VHW RQZLQQLQJ

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Herrera's Supplements: Max Lean Protein,FBX, Protein Bar, BAX, Iso Extreme, Vit-AceII, ARMand Amino MaxFavorite Max Muscle supplement stack:Max Lean Protein Vanilla

What does being a part of Team Maxmean to you? It means I am in good hands. Itrust them and their products and that makes meconfident.

Photos by Frank Fontanilla

Woolf Barnato, 19, right afterwinning one of five fights toultimately take the top prize inhis division at the Pan AmericanGames on March 29, 2012.


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driving 500 miles round trip every week. Its tough, especially

with a newborn daughter at home. But Flores knows he canprovide his family a better life by getting his career where hewants. The ultimate goal is competing in the UFC.

This is my job and my life,Flores says. Its my passion

and I love it.MS&F

David Mulligan, franchisee ofMax Muscle Marin. He is

the most driven and dedicated athletes I have ever met.

He is truly a rising star and will go far in all walks of life.

LIVING THE DREAMCarlos Flores would say his journey in becoming a Mixed0DUWLDO$UWV00$JKWHULVXQFRQYHQWLRQDODWEHVW+LVisnt the groomed-from-childhood sports story. Nor isit a tale of careful tutelage by prestigious instructors orsought-after schools. In fact, the Yuma, Arizona native iscompletely self-taught.It all started one afternoon while Flores was sitting on

his couch watching TV. Hey,I can do that, he said tohimself while watching an Ultimate FighterChampionship (UFC) match that fateful dayeight years ago. Once I made that decision,I knew there was no turning back. I had todo it.

So Flores got his hands on any and everyYLGHR KH FRXOG QG RQ 00$ +H ERXJKWhundreds of magazines and books. Hestudied for hours, burning the midnight oiland burning through more than 3,000DVDs.

People told me, Youre crazy, you cant dothis, youre too old, and it made me want to

do it more,Flores, 37, says. As a kid, mydad used to tell me, Theres people who thinkthey can do something, people who say theycan do something, and people who just do it. Which oneare you going to be?If you believe you can do it, then youcan. Theres nothing in this life you cant achieve.

When Flores was 8 years old, he was encouraged byhis father (a professional boxer) to step into the ring. ButFlores couldnt stand getting punched in the face. So hequit and opted for wrestling, becoming a city champ in

junior high and high school. Then life and its responsibilitiestook over, as they so often do, and Flores found himselfworking 12 to 13 hour shifts at his parents tortilla factory and

bartending on the side. He took up power lifting as a hobby, butNQHZWKHUHZDVVRPHWKLQJXQQLVKHGRXWWKHUHZDLWLQJIRUKLP :KHQ)ORUHVPDGHWKHGHFLVLRQWREHFRPHD00$JKWHUKHwas 29. Looking up to UFC legend Tito Ortiz, Flores decidedone day to reach out to his idol. I was on Twitter and told him,

Youre my inspiration and I would love to train with you. It wouldbe an honor,Flores says. I wasnt expecting a reply, but hegot back to me within an hour and invited me to his gym inHuntington Beach. Flores made the trip to Punishment Training Center in

Southern California last September, got mat time with Ortiz, andended up trying out for Team Punishment,Ortizs MMA team.Today, Team Punishment sponsored Flores. Its a dream come

true,Flores says. Flores splits his time between Yuma and Huntington Beach,

Sport: Mixed Martial ArtsClass: Heavyweight and Light HeavyweightGreatest accomplishment: Winner at2011 Bellator Fighting Championship

Barnato's Supplements: ARM, MaxPro, GlutaMatrix, ProBCAA, Max Essential OmegasWho inspires you and why?My professor Mikyo Riggs.He is a great Jiu Jitsu player with the right mind for takingathletes like myself to the next level

What does being a part of Team Max mean to you? It means I am part of something special with many other greatathletes who share a common thread of passion.

Flores' Supplements:Max Lean Protein, Max LiquiCarn, MaxCleanse & Lean, 2TX, FBX, Xtinguisher, EnduroMax, ARM, MaxGreen Synergy, Pro BCAA, Amino Max and Max Vit-AcellFavorite Max Muscle supplement stack: 2TX, Max ZMA,Max Vit-Acell, ARM

What does being a part of Team Max mean to you? I lost70 pounds using an arsenal of Max Muscle products. Its an honor

and a privilege to take the best supplements in the world.


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teaspoon cayenne pepper

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cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Fine zest of lemon

tablespoon olive oil

large yellow onion, diced

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salt. Heat heavy oven-proof iron skilletover medium high heat and add olive

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