Browsing posts in the ‘Sports’ category
Mr. Xplosive
Roderick Rogers a man of many traits in the sports industry, but what stuck with him was football. He has a background of playing professionals Football for the Denver Broncos. Roderick is an accomplished athlete in his own right and has been able to use his expertise learned through training to help others. Rod played football at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. As a badger, Roderick was named to the All-Big Ten team his junior and senior year. Roderick was also nominated to receive both the Ronnie Lott and Jim Thorpe awards going into his senior year. Roderick, spent time in the National Football League as a defensive back with the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots He has now decided to take what he has learned to help those in the fitness and health industry. For the last 2 years or more he has helped people from the age group of 20’s to 60’s the importance of being fit and eating healthier with a combination his football workouts and fitness routine. . Rod is motivated to help you achieve your goals now! If you would also...
Cardio Kick Boxing
Are you ready to kick it into gear Are you tired of regular aerobics and cardio machines? Do you want to kick it into another gear and get some intensity going into your workouts? Do you like using your legs and like to keep on your feet? Well ladies and gentlemen! We have just the sport for you. Kick Boxing Cardio Kick Boxing is just that! It involves cardio with high intense martial arts mixture with boxing technique. You are constantly burning fat and sweating, but at the same time you learn how to defend yourself when needed. This class consists of punches, kicks and working of several muscle groups. Diet Diet is very important in any form of work out or training you involved yourself in. You must eat the right foods, drink a lot of water and never deviate from it. By doing this, you are giving your body the right amounts of nutrients to burn. When doing Cardio Kick Boxing, studies have been proven to burn anywhere from 300-500 calories an hour....
Explode your chest!
The Bench Press Throw will help you build upper-body strength and also explosiveness. This, in turn, will increase your chest, triceps and shoulder size (all these muscles are used when performing this exercise). It is recommended to use the Smith machine for added safety and responsiveness. When performing the exercise, stick to a full range of motion and keep the momentum consistent. Here are step by step instructions: 1. Choose a lighter weight (about 30%-40% of your max rep) 2. Lower the weight without touching your chest 3. EXPLODE upwards (releasing the barbell towards the top of the press) 4. Catch the barbell and bring it back down 5. Let the momentum work for you (elastic energy) 6. Repeat 2-4 
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Introducing Virtual’s Fitness Guru Luis Pertuz
Full Name: Luis Pertuz Profession: Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Group Exercise Instructor (Abs, Total Body Conditioning, Boot Camp, Boxing, Pre-Season Sports) Certifications and Achievements: Certified by National Academy of Sports Medicine as Personal Trainer Sports Enhancement Specialist Education and Experience: Pre and Post Natal Training Nutritional Counseling Kettlebells TRX Suspension Plyometrics Neuromuscular Stretch Self-myofascial release Circuit Training Group Fitness Boxing Biography: “I have been personal training for over 8 years and am incredibly passionate and committed to my client’s goals and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals. My approach to fitness is with a high level of energy, initiative, empathy, accountability, conviction, and fun. I have exceptional communication skills and work well with others on a team, group, class or individual settings”. Where Luis trains his clients: “I train my clients in Manhattan, New York and wherever is most convenient for them such as chain gyms, playgrounds, parks, and home gyms. I also currently work out of New York Health and Racquet and Hype Gym”. His passion for fitness: “I enjoy putting someone's workout routine together; program design. It's what...
Stretching equals More Strength
Can stretching really increase your strength gains? ABSOLUTELY! A study performed at the Strength and Conditioning Research in North Carolina confirmed this through a 8 week program conducted on unconditioned college students. After the studies subjects increased their strength over 16% (of course results vary). Stretching for at least 30 minutes twice a week can definitely benefit you; for strength and injury prevention....
Read More »Day in the life with Professional trainer Eddie Magarin
Certified Personal Trainer Eddie MagarinEarlier today, Virtual World Fitness had the honor to interview certified personal trainer Eddie Magarin on fitness. We were able to get inside information on what he does to stay in shape as well as some of the techniques he uses to help others loose those extra pounds. Full Name: Eddie Magarin Age: 23 Height: 5’ 9’’ Weight: 168 lbs % Body Fat: 11% VWF: “ How long have you been a certified personal trainer?” Eddie: “I have been a certified personal trainer for over 2 years now.” VWF: “ What made you interested in becoming a personal trainer?” Eddie: “My high school teacher made me become interested in personal training. She taught weight training and I really got into it! I love sports and staying in great shape. I enjoy playing baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf, snowboarding and swimming.” VWF: “Interesting. As a personal trainer, can you give us an example of some of your fitness routines that you do in order to stay physically fit?” Eddie: “Sure. I am currently on a training program for a half marathon. I run 3 times a week...
Put me in Coach… I’m ready to Play…. Today!
Sports are an essential part of a kid’s life. It allows them to burn lots of energy in a positive and productive way. It also keeps them active and helps maintain a healthy life. Kids who are active when young are prone to adapt healthy habits versus those who do not engage in any sports activities. Sports also teach them different lessons such as team work, responsibility, punctuality and more. Kids are required to be at school on time; complete homework on due dates and may have to work with others to complete a school project. Although kids see sports as fun activities that they can engage in and interact with friends and family, we grown-ups know that it is providing more than just that. It provides important lessons that are important for kids to learn at an early stage so they can be prepared for anything that life throws at them. Sports and fitness go hand and hand without say. As we mentioned before, sports provide a fun way to keep kids active and healthy. Most sports require running, jumping, sprints, physical strength and more. Below, we have...
Solid as a ROCK!
Rock Climbing is an extreme sport and those who attempt it should always practice safe climbing techniques at all times. However, for our purposes, we are not advising you to go out and climb Mt. Everest. In fact, you can find many outdoor places that gear towards learning how to rock climb under professional supervision. Nevertheless, rock climbing should be taken seriously and understanding the safety risk should be your first priority. Well, now that we’ve preached our safety concerns to you, the main purpose of this article is to understand the physical fitness usefulness of this sport. This sport challenges many muscle areas in your body and can provide a serious workout. But in order to prepare to rock climb (aside from learning how to perform the sport), there are exercises and muscle groups that you work on in order to prepare for it. 1. Pull Ups: It is no surprise how pull-ups are an excellent workout for rock climbing. It helps improve strength in your arms, shoulders and back. Pull ups are key since the objective of rock climbing is to pull yourself up the mountain....
SPRINT for the Hills!
Uphill sprints are a great outdoor cardiovascular workout. This type of activity will help you build endurance and lose weight. It is also a great leg workout, great for the lungs and overall body conditioning. We recommend this exercise to be included in your workout at least once a week. Here are some steps you should take when performing this cardiovascular workout. 1. Take one of your running days and find some steep hills. 2. Before starting this exercise, stretch your legs and do a warm up set of at least 50 jumping jacks. Combine this with some light jogs up the hills to get you mentally prepared for this exercise. 3. Set your stop watch for 12 minutes and choose a finish line up the hill. It could be a tree, a parked car (if you're sprinting on a sloped street) or any mark you like. 4. Start the timer and sprint at your max speed up the hill, taking full strides until you reach the top. 5. When you reach your finish line, slowly jog back down to the bottom. Rest for 10 seconds, and then repeat sprint....
Jump Rope Anyone?
Jump rope is an unrated cardio that many individuals do not use anymore. However, did you know that jump rope works out multiple body parts such as your legs, arms and shoulders? With just 15 minutes of jump rope a day, you will begin to see weight come off as well as an increase in body tone. If you can’t do 15 minutes at first, challenge yourself to do 5 minutes straight without stopping (which is equivalent to 1 mile!). Keep it interesting by trying these different types of workouts with the jump rope; Run in place, jump rope while doing a jumping jack, jump rope on one leg and switch every 30 seconds to keep the intensity level up. Jump rope is cheap and it works if you are trying to stay fit, active, or even trying to lose weight. Mix it up and have fun with it!...
