Sport Sandbags!

Velocity is very proud to announce the release of our new Sport Sandbags. So proud in fact that we have given them their own blog www.sportsandbags.blogspot.com
Thanks to all the people who have endured my product testing and obsessing over the last 3-months. Thanks also to my amazing wife Kristine who tolerates me and makes all of this possible. You are my rock!

Today (in the very wee hours of the morning) I was a guest of Dave Kelly and the gang at Breakfast Television. Thanks guys for having me on again, I always appreciate the invitation to come and hang out! It was great opportunity to introduce Calgary to the new line of Velocity Fitness products.

Keep checking in to www.sportsandbags.blogspot.com for awesome new sandbag workouts that will challenge your strength, power, and core stability. The complete line of Velocity Sport Sandbags are available online at www.velocityfitness.ca

Talk soon,


M

Client profile

Attention readers....Calgary law enforcement is about to get a much needed upgrade due to the addition of my featured client. Yes indeed, Calgary is adding a very determined, happy, and hard-working constable to it's illustrious force. Rhea is one of my longest serving clients and someone who I am especially proud of.

Over the last two years Rhea has worked exceptionally hard to improve every area of her fitness including strength, speed, power, aerobic endurance, and flexibility. Her training culminated in a successful running of the PARE test in November of 2007.

We continue to work together to prepare her for her entry into Calgary Police training in April 2008. Respecting Velocity's strict adherence to journalistic integrity, Rhea kindly allowed me to probe the deepest reaches of her brain during the following Q and A.

Question and Answers

VF-How long have you been training with Velocity?

Rhea- Just shy of 2 years

VF-What kind of results have you experienced physically, mentally, and emotionally?

Rhea- "I find vigorous exercise keeps me healthy and happy. I work shift work and without seeing Mark I think my work / personal life would really suffer"

VF-What is your favorite exercise?

Rhea- "Anything with rings....they are so challenging"

VF- What is your least favorite exercise?

Rhea- "Any type of sprinting, but I know it's worth it"

VF-Who is your favorite athlete?

Rhea- "Lance Armstrong...but any shape or size of person can be an athlete"

VF- Have you ever silently cursed me under your breath?

Rhea- "Every day! Thanks boss"

VF- List a song, band, or artist you like but would never publicly admit to?

Rhea- "Justin Timberlake"

VF- Sean Connery or Roger Moore?

Rhea- "Neither, I like the new guy (Daniel Craig)"

VF- What advice would you give to new clients?

Rhea- "Never ever quit, no matter how hard it is! Seeing Mark is my treat to me and because of my drive and Mark's dedication I have achieved my goals! There is nothing greater than that"

Spring madness

Howdy everyone, sorry for the delay. Things have been mighty busy around these here parts! Velocity Fitness is proud to introduce a new line of products in the very near future. While that is great news, I have missed the opportunity to expound on my many philosophies..........and rage against injustice!

Let's talk Spring training for a moment. This is the time of year when people look towards Summer and then reluctantly look back at Winter and realize they have have packed on a few pounds. Some people realize they have gained more than a few pounds and have actually aquired a 10-pound inner tube around the waist.

At this stage of the game, the idea is to get into the best possible shape as quickly as possible. The summer looms......it's a mere 3-months away. To bring about quick changes it is imperative to get a good cardio base as soon as possible. Incorporating medium / high intensity cardio with basic strength training is a good way to maximize training time and get quick results.

I will introduce 2-basic "Spring Training" workouts.....one beginner and one advanced. The workouts are circuits, they can be completed for rounds (ie. do 3-rounds) or they can be performed for time (ie complete as many rounds as possible in 15-minutes). They are called "Summer Looms". Enjoy


SUMMER LOOMS (beginner)

Run 400 m
20-Squats
20- Modified (girls)Push-ups (or 10 standard push-ups)
20-Sit-ups

Perform 5-rounds for time. Alternately you can try to finish as many rounds as possible in 25-minutes.

SUMMER LOOMS (advanced)

Run 800m
30-squats
25-push-ups
40-sit-ups

Perform 3 to 5 rounds or try to complete as many rounds as possible in 30-minutes.

You can perfrom this workout every second day for the next three weeks. This will act to jumpstart your cardiovasclar system while targeting most major muscle groups. If possible you can add pull-ups or hanging rows to your circuit and recieve a complete full-body workout.

More coming soon.

M