Archive for May, 2009

Answer: This is an impossible question to answer but does fall in to a list of questions that can all be answered the same way.

MIX IT UP

This is my advice on many questions regarding training and exercise. My experience trainng myself and others over the years proved to me how much change is vital to bodies adaption mechanisms. I teach my clients to consider and “rep-range” to help guide them.

If I were to give a blanket recommendation blindly to the population it would be:

• Athletes 3 – 25
• Males 6 – 15
• Females 8 – 20

Load is so important to our muscules, bones, connective tissue and so much more. Do you get to the single digit repetition sets in your workouts? Most people do not get to either ends of the above ranges. People tend to stay at some boring number they read in Men’s Health, like 3 sets of fifteen. Then they do it month after month – year after year.

Mix It Up – People.

Get to work.

Big Jim

So recently, Josh Rafferty was telling about these videos he had been watching about Stevia. These videos were all from a guy named Dan Quinn. Dan in each of these videos talks about Stevia and all of the benefits of using Stevia. In all honesty, Dan is a pretty outrageous individual and pretty much says what is on his mind, so most people would be turned off by how brash he is and would not really listen to the message about Stevia he is spreading.

Those who know me, know that I usually call B.S. when I hear or see it. So normally, when an individual or company is trying to sell something and they go on and on about it, it sours me on what they are selling. Now the more I watched Dan Quinn in his Stevia videos, one thing clearly caught my attention. He isn’t trying to sell me or any one else a Stevia product. I could clearly see he believed in Stevia and its benefits and was really passionate about trying to spread his message about Stevia. All I could keep thinking was that there has to be something about Stevia and his message.

For those of you who are not familiar with Stevia, it is an natural sweetener that has NO known side effects and a teaspoon of it is more sweet than a cup of sugar.

Other benefits include:

• Treating Obesity
• High Blood Pressure Treatment
• 100% Natural Sweetener
• 300X’s the Sweetness of Sugar
• Great for Diabetics

In Dan Quinn’s videos, he shows what he is calling H2O Fission. I’ll explain. What Dan does in these videos is take Stevia and puts it in water then he blends it in a blender. Once he finishes the process, there is a massive layer of what he calls “toxic soap” which he believes is impurities in the water sitting on top of the water. Once he removes the “toxic soap”, he now has H2O Fission. He notes that you should take 8 teaspoons a day of Stevia in this matter. So now, I will speak a bit about my experience last night.

Even though Dan seems a bit or maybe alot out there, his message really hit me in the face, especially when I watched the video with UFC fighter Diego Sanchez talking about Stevia as well. I really think there is something to all of this I have been writing about. So back to last night.

I ordered my Stevia and received it yesterday. So all day I was putting Stevia into everything I was drinking. When I got home though, this was my first attempt in attempting H2O Fission. Man, was I in for a surprise. Instead of the 8 teaspoons, I went for 2:1 Water/Stevia mix. 4-5 teaspoons of Stevia to 10 glasses of FILTERED water. Once I put my Stevia into my blender, I blended for 30 or so seconds. I’m not exaggerating here, but there was at least 4 inches of so called “toxic soap” on top of the water. The crazy thing was, it wasn’t going anywhere. This foam was thick like a soap. In my opinion, there was no way that amount of Stevia in water could form that amount of crap on top of my water. I will do updates every couple of weeks on mine and the rest of the team members here at i-Supplements use of this process with Stevia. Let’s see if Dan’s message is for real or not.

I’m not posting a video, but go to YouTube and search “Dan Quinn Stevia” and watch some of his videos, especially the one with Diego Sanchez. See what you think, and let’s see if Stevia really is a super supplement!

Bryce Purvis CEO of i-Supplements.com

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Great question. It is one that is on the mind of lots of new moms. The answer is different for everyone but I will give you a few things to consider and a few tips that have helped many mothers return to the body they remember.

Nutrition: Experts agree that a mothers nutrition – before – during – after pregnancy is a big factor believe it or not. Some studies point to poor nutrition being an underlying cause of stretch marks. Remember the baby is like a parasite in many ways. Mothers must focus on nutrition to minimize the negative impact on their musculature to grow the best baby possible. The era of eating anything you want – giving into every craving – and joining the choir of women singing “your body just changes when you have kids” – is over!

Time: The process the body goes through to stretch and accommodate the pregnancy is amazing and it takes time to recover. I have tracked significant progress for up to 2 years after birth. Do not give up.

Your DNA is Unique: Everyone is different. Your course with post natal recovery is going to be different than your friends. Share tips and secrets with people but remember that your body is unique. It will take hard work to rehab form the pregnancy – but I know you can do it.

Breast Feeding: I advise my clients to breast feed for 9-12 months. This is not just for the 101 reasons why for the baby. It is for you. The fluid and fat built up in your body for a reason. Breastfeeding. It will help vacuum the fat and fluid right back out. It is astonishing the difference it can make. I am not saying I can not flatten your belly if you do not breastfeed – but it really helps.

Train Abs 3 Weeks ON 3 Weeks OFF for ONE year: This is a “jimmy exclusive” and based on working with 100’s of post natal moms. This will make a big difference of the flattening process. Maybe I will write a short book on how and why it works – for now, just do as i say.

Supplements to Consider:

• Healthy Fats – I love Carlson’s Finest Fish Oil. hey depletion of need fat stores is a known fact of child bearing.
• Amino Acids Support – You grew a human – dude. Your body gave up lean tissue to make that baby. You need to get it back. Your are like a bodybuilder the first year after a baby. My favorites are glutamine and bcaa’s – but i am “{pro” amino acids, period.
• A good Daily Multi with plenty of Calcium – My favorite, of course, is VitaPlex by Schwartz Laboratories – 2 in the morning – 2 at night

No F.U.P.A for you,

Big Jim

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Answer: I know what people mean when they ask me this question but allow to be a smart-a** and clarify a couple points about the question. One, remember that cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is intended to strengthen and condition the heart and lungs. So when is best? Any time is exactly the same. Two, my 20+ years tells me it doesn’t matter very much anyway. The secret is consistency with your cardio, and of course a supporting lifestyle.

So, now that’s off my chest what you meant to ask is “What is the best time to do cardio to maximize fat loss?”

1. 1. In the Morning (on an empty stomach) – I don’t remember when this recommendation went mainstream but it is true. This is because the body has been without for for so long and blood sugars are low. It was put to the test by the bodybuilding and fitness community in the 80’s and held up to the challenge. Now, this tip of doing cardio in the morning, thanks to my boy Bill Philips (and others), is standard “best practices”.
   2. Always Do 20-40 Minutes After Resistance Workouts – I really like the effects I have seen from a commitment to this ideology. I works well for women and men wanting to lose weight and athletes that want to stay lean and maximize performance at the same time. Doing cardio after resistance seems to deplete cellular glycogen storage at an alarming rapid pace. This signals the body to compensate for the full depletion by maximizing cellular capacity.

Jimmy Tip: For most of us my recommendation is to get your cardiovascular exercise consistent before you worry about efficient. When you get to 4-5 days a week then you can begin to look efficiency. To put all these conditions on your cardio output leaves people with too many easy excuses on why they didn’t do it. The most important thing is to DO IT – make it part of life. (please teach the kids today so they do not have to struggle with it like us!)

(I can think of a salutation),

Big Jim

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Answer: Over the years many of my clients have had trouble with the shins hurting while on the treadmill. Most everyone immediately tells you that you have shin splints. Here are a few signs

• If the pain continues to worsen during exercise instead easing as the muscle warms and stretches.
• Tingling of the foot is a telltale signal of shin splints. This is a sign that the inflammation is compressing a nerve.

The pain is caused by the rapid stretch in the attached muscles groups. The forces applied during plantar and dorsi flexion drive these muscles crazy. The muscle are not prepared for the range of motion the treadmill is forcing you into. Simply, you are taking unusually long steps/strides.

Jimmy Tips:

• Walk slower and keep your stride shorter
• If that is not challenging enough trot or jog
• Begin a stretching routine for the effected muscles
• Hike hilly trails and uneven things (creeks, rocks)

What ever you do not train through the pain as in can progress into bigger issues if you do not address it. Remember fat people are actually lean people who never started on their program. You can do it.

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Yo Daddy – Signing Off

Big Jim

Spring is finally here and if you’re like me its time to try new things. I receive many questions here at i-Supplements.com about a variety of things and one of the most popular questions is I’m taking protein and vitamins now what? If you have been reading my blog you will know that I’m a big fan of products that build up our immune system. With all of the crazy new illnesses and a rise of disease, I highly recommend Miracle Reds. Seriously people with the recent outbreak of the swine flu it’s a real good idea to start boosting the immune system now. I truly believe that this is the best antioxidant/ anti-aging product available on the planet. This stuff has all the organic fruit and berries that are loaded with all the antioxidants that you need to support cell activity and fight free radical damage. Other benefits include:

• Increases Energy
• Maintains Healthy Cholesterol Levels
• Promotes Cardiovascular Health
• Packed with Antioxidants

Plain and simple Miracle Reds is a miracle supplement. I used this product for my last three fights and I felt like my energy levels were great even when I was cutting weight! Here is one of my favorite recipes using American Whey Protein with Miracle Reds

5 ice cubes

2 scoops of American Whey Protein

1 serving of Miracle Reds

1 serving of the Very Finest Fish Oil from Carlson Labs

Blend and enjoy

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Josh Rafferty

Josh was one of 16 fighters from across the United States to compete on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1, which airs on Spike TV still today. As a Mixed Martial Arts Veteran, Josh has had over 25 fights since 1998 and continues his career into 2009. Josh is also a coach and mentor to many amateur and professional fighters in his hometown of Cincinnati, OH.

So three weeks ago, a friend of mine gave me a couple Hardcore Shredded Stacks by MuscleTech. In this stack it has a bottle of Hydroxycut Hardcore, Leukic Hardcore and a bottle of Hydrazide. In all honesty, I have never been a big fan of Muscletech supplements. After 4 days of taking Hydroxycut Hardcore, I quit taking it because I did not like how it made me feel. I did continue my use of the Leukic Hardcore though. This week is the 3rd week I have been using it and in all honesty, it is the TRUTH! With the combination of my nutrition and training program, Leukic Hardcore has made a BIG difference in my physique. My shoulders have really popped and my biceps and triceps have really filled back out. The reason I am giving Leukic Hardcore the credit, is because I am not using any other bodybuilding supplements. I have been on a much more natural supplement program with no muscle building products with the exception of my BSN Syntha-6 protein.

So if you are looking for something new, give Leukic Hardcore by Muscletech a shot!

Bryce Purvis i-Supplements CEO

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With the recent H1N1 Flu Virus Outbreak, I think it is safe to say we need to take every precaution in building up our immune systems. I am not saying that having a strong immune system will keep you from getting the H1N1 Flu Virus, but keeping your immune system strong is just good practice. If your immune system is strong you will be more likely to fight off the common cold, the flu and many other airborne illnesses. This is very important the older we get.

Here at i-Supplements, we highly recommend taking a quality colostrum product from a reputable manufacturer such as Total Body Research Labs also known as Immune Tree. Colostrum comes in either a powder form or in capsules. In my honest opinion, colostrum is one of the few products that you should use 365 days a year. If I were to pick one supplement I had to have or take, it would be colostrum supplements hands down!

Consider that TBR Labs (Immune Tree) makes a flavored Colostrum Lozenge for children as well. With your children being around hundreds of other children in school, it is very important to keep their immune systems strong too.

Colostrum has many great benefits such as:

• Antiaging
• Immune System Booster
• Faster Recovery
• Re-Build DNA and RNA
• Build Muscle
• Fight allergies and colds

Stay healthy everyone and keep your immune system strong!

Bryce Purvis i-Supplements CEO

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