Option 2 - You Have Options!

If your kids are high school juniors and seniors in Toms River, you already know about Option II for Physical Education. Your kids don't have to take HS Phys. Ed. if they participate in 150 minutes of physical activity per week in order to fulfill their P.E. requirement.

All-Star has participated in the Option II program for the last 2 years, and will again in the 2012-2013 school year.

Why let your kids wander around some big-box gym like a magnet for trouble when you can have them work with the best trainers in the area?

For ONLY $79/month, your HS Junior or Senior will get:

• A full 5 Point Movement Assessment designed to identify any muscle imbalances or movement issues that may prevent progress or lead to injury!
• A Personalized fitness training program (3 different workouts per week!) based on your child's assessment, history and goals!
• Trainers assigned to run the Option 2 program. Not some health club numnutz, etiher...and ALL-STAR trainer! 
• A freshly-designed program every 4 weeks
• A 30 minute consult with our in-house Youth Nutritionist to help identify the dietary "land mines" effecting health and wellness!
• Their choice of All-Star Sports Academy t-shirt! Any color, any style!
• A safe, healthy, results-oriented environment!

A scientifically rational, trainer-designed and trainer-supervised fitness program. All for about ont-tenth of what you would invest in a trainer at the "health club."

Of course, you could sign them up for the $19.99/month "Globo-Gym" Big Box McFitness experience. But before you do, here's a quick video describing some of the people your kid will meet while "working out" there:

Get the safe, effective exercise programming your kids need, even if they aren't athletes! Of course, if they are athletes, ask us about Athletic Transformation, the best sports preparation program anywhere!

Call us at 732-597-3725 with questions!

Eating Your Fruits and Veggies? This May Help!

This is a repost of an old and very popular article...

It's recommended that we eat 6-10 fruits and vegetables a day. That's what's been suggested to maximize vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake to maintain good health, healthy weight and avoid the conditions and diseases associated with poor diet and obesity. Here in the States it is reported the actual average of fruits and veggies eaten each day is just 2.

Yup, just 2.

Now, I don't know where you stand on this, but overall, it really is a sad state of nutritional affairs. We live in a world where we're constantly under time, work, family and other stresses. We often reach for the foods that are most convenient, but not always the ones that are most nutritious.

Unfortunately, potato chips may be made from potatoes (maybe) but they don't count as vegetables. And "drinking" your veggies in the form of some mutated fruit juice is not going to get it done either.

Coffee comes from a plant and beer is made from grains (barley malt, wheat) and "veggies" (hops) but these don't fill the bill, either. It would be nice if they did, but no dice.

But do not despair! It's not that tough to get more fruits and veggies in each day.

Here are some super simple tips to get you started:
1) Buy 'em already chopped
Look, I can be lazy, too;-) There's nothing wrong with not wanting to go through the hassle of having to chop up fruits and veggies. If you want to buy them pre-chopped go ahead. It's much better for you than not eating them. Alternate: Spend an hour a week chopping vegetables and fruits into serving sizes. Then you'll be able to:

2) Carry 'em with you
Load up a plastic baggie with your pre-chopped veggies and bring them to work. Seriously, see how easy this can be! Especially if you've used my suggestion from #1! Bringing the "right number of bags and making sure to eat them all is a great way to ensure maximum fruit and veggie intake, even in a stressful, busy day!

3) Add real fruit to your yogurt
Have some yogurt for breakfast and add some fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. It's that simple! Cherries, bananas, red grapes, chopped plums, chopped nectarines, chopped peaches and chopped pears also work. Whatever fruits you like, use 'em in your yogurt!

You can even crank up the fiber content by adding a few tablespoons of high fiber cereal!

Bonus tip: A great way to provide your body with the nutritional foundation you need each day is a Whole Foods based multi-vitamin. Prograde Nutrition VGF 25+ is one example. It's made from 25 veggies, greens and fruits. There are other great whole-food based multi's on the market and if you know of one, go for it.

This one is a great one, however, providing maximum bang for the buck.

Here's another great article on how to be sure you're getting enough fruits and vegetables each day: Getting Enough Fruits and Veggies?

Be sure to use these tips and let me know how they help you out. Or send me some of your own!

No One Fights Alone!

Help us help local families!

At age 20, Mike Weltner was stricken with brain and spinal cancer...

He grew up a typical Jersey Shore Hockey kid...Toms River Hockey Club...high school hockey...

But now he needs our help...and we're here for him...and we hope you'll be here with us!

On June 9, 2012, we're going to hold the "No One Fights Alone" Boot Camp Fundraiser here at All-Star Sports Academy.

The Boot Camp will begin at 10:30 AM; registration will begin at 10 AM. There will be a reception after the workout with food, prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

The donation is $15, all of which will go to the foundation. Won't you join us? The information page and pre-registration link is here:
 No One Fights Alone Boot Camp Fundraiser

Happy 50th Birthday...to YOU!

A Birthday Treat for the people who matter most...

It's simple, really. For one week, from today (May 16th) through next Wednesday, May 23, 2012, we're going to celebrate my 50th birthday by giving you the opportunity to enroll in ANY ALL-STAR SPORTS ACADEMY program for only $50 for your first month!*

FitKidz! Discovery ( 6 to 9 year olds), FitKidz! Exploration (10 to 13 year olds), Athletic Transformation (14+ years) and Power Fitness Camp (adult)...the best youth, sports and family fitness programs in Ocean County and beyond...period!

If you already have an enrollment with us, we'll be happy to add a month to it for the same $50 rate. Contact us here with questions or to take advantage of this offer: $50 for my first month!

Brain Food for Athletes!

Why coaching feedback is critical.

Your feedback and communication is brain food to an athlete. To develop correctly and effectively, young athlete's brains need a steady flow of quality nutrients and stimuli. Neural development and conditioning is a process that never really ceases, at least not until brain function does. Since none of us train zombies, let's focus on how we effect brain development, especially synaptic development, through communication, feedback and the impact of both on proprioception with our living clients.

Read the rest here

Teacher Appreciation!

A "thank you" for all you do!!

Are you a teacher, educator or administrator in a school or school district? Then you already know the school year is rapidly coming to a close!

You do a terrific job preparing our young people for the future and All-Star Sports Academy wants to say thank you! So, we are opening a very limited number of spots in Power Fitness Camp, our adult fitness "boot camp" program, to educators at a very discounted rate.

Our Power Fitness Camp, "the toughest workout you'll ever love," is normally available for a minimum of 3 months at $149 per month.

For this special "Educator Appreciation Summer Special," however, we're making it available for the months of July and August for only $149!

As they used to say on TV..."but wait...there's more!! If you take advantage of this offer by June 8th, we'll include the last 2 weeks in June, an All-Star Sports Academy t-shirt AND a $50 gift card you can give to a friend!*

With sessions available at 7 AM, 9:30 AM and in the evening, you won't even have to miss out on beach plans or any other summer activities in order to get in the best shape of your life!!

There is one small catch, however...we're ONLY offering 25 of these spots! And when they're full, they're full...period.

The info web page is below. You'll find the registration link on that page, so go over right now and see if this offer "makes the grade" for you!

If you're not convinced in the first 14 days that this is the "toughest workout you've ever loved," we'll give you your money back, shake your hand and let you be on your way.

So go over and check it out now...we'll be looking for you in Power Fitness Camp!

Teacher's Summer Shape Up!

Family Day Success!

On Saturday, April 28, 2012, All-Star Sports Academy celebrated 4 years in business with our "1st Annual, 4th Anniversary Family Day and Dodgeball Fundraiser."

The event was a rousing success. We raised nearly $1,500 for charity and no dodgeballs were injured during the tournament. There were a few (minor) bruised egos and some hairstyles were ruined by flying dodgeballs, but other than that, we all escaped unscathed...

As we prepare for summer's arrival, we'd like to say "thank you" to all of you who have supported us through these challenging times.

We could not possibly do what we do without your support!

Thank YOU!!

Answering "THE" fitness question!

More than any other single question we get, "what should I eat?" is the most frequent AND the most impactful question of all!

Nutrition is said to be 70% of the fitness, weight loss and fat loss equation.

So why risk getting it wrong? Answer these questions for yourself:

1. Do you wonder what to eat before and/or after you workout?

2. Would having highly nutritious, restaurant-quality food ready to make at a moments notice make your eating plan easier and more effective?

3. If you could have this kind of great, all-natural, filler-free food delivered right to your door,  would that make sticking to your eating plan easier?

4. If you could get 3 meals and 2 great snacks a day for less than $14 per day, would that help? 

If you answered 'yes' to any (or all) of these questions, you owe it to yourself to check out Meal Movements, the simplest and most delicious home meal delivery available! 

Personal Trainer Food! 

If you have any questions about Meal Movements, our nutritionist will be happy to help you out!

Family Day News Flash!

Phil just spoke with Todd Frazier of the Cincinnati Reds (literally minutes ago). Todd told Phil he would offer a 1 hour, ONE ON ONE Baseball Skills Lesson as a door prize for our Family Day celebration!

Wow! Imagine the look on the face of your favorite young baseball player when he (or she) discovers that they get an hour with Reds up-and-comer Todd Frazier! Todd spent some time with the kids in our 2011 Baseball Speed and Agility Clinic in November and absolutely floored the kids and parents alike with his ability to relay the skills kids need to succeed in the modern, competitive baseball world.

Here's a quick interview Todd did with Phil a few months ago.

Todd Frazier Interview part 1

Here's a look at some photos from his last winter workout before leaving for Reds' camp in Arizona: Todd Frazier final winter workout 2012

One hour Baseball Skills Lesson with Cincinnati Reds player Todd Frazier.

The ONLY place you can win this great prize is at All-Star Sports Academy's Family Day Celebration on Saturday April 28 from 3 - 9 PM!

Go here for more info and to RSVP: Family Day 2012/Slam-Dunk Dodgeball Tournament!

We'll see you at All-Star Sports Academy!

Thank you for indulging us in our excitement!
Phil Hueston and Brian Blue
All-Star Sports Academy

PS...other great prizes include a Free All-Star Sports Academy Birthday Party, a Japanese language UFC fight poster autographed by Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, a $150 Gift Certificate for All-Star programs and many other goodies!

A Personal Invitation to Family Day...

4 years ago, All-Star Sports Academy was founded with one mission in mind: provide the best performance training available and the best youth and family fitness available...anywhere!

 

On Saturday, April 28 from 3 PM until 9 PM (ish...) we're celebrating that mission. I am personally inviting YOU to join us for this celebration!  

 

Whether you are a die-hard All-Star fan and member, have never set foot in our facility or are somewhere in between...you are invited to celebrate with us! 

 

Doors open at 3 PM. We'll hold a "Family Boot Camp" at 4, a reception with food, music and drinks at 5. At 6, it's dodgeball! 

 

All Family Boot Camp attendees will have the opportunity to take advantage of a truly incredible offer from us! 

 

Everyone who attends will receive a special gift from All-Star Sports Academy! Throughout the event, there will be door prizes a 50/50 and you'll be able to enter to win:

• a $150 gift certificate from All-Star!
• A F-R-E-E All-Star Sports Academy Birthday Party! 

There are other surprises planned as well. 

 

We just want to say "thank you" for allowing us to fulfill our mission in this community for the last four years! 

 

YOU have my personal invitation to this fun event! Join us, won't you? 

 

See you on Saturday! 

Phil Hueston, NASM-PES; IYCA-YFS 

All-Star Sports Academy

All-Star Sports Academy Athletes...

getting it done where it matters...

Here are 2 recent stories relayed to me by one proud mom and one excited coach regarding the performance of athletes with whom we have been blessed to work.

Annemarie sends us this about her son, Ray:

"Hi Phil!! My son Ray received the Golden Bat and Golden Glove award for today's game!! Thank you for all your hard work and time All Star Sports Academy puts into him!!!! "

and a few days later:

"Hey Phil! F.Y.I. Ray also won the "Fleet Foot" award last week for scoring 3 runs and was Co-MVP in today's game against Freehold Twp!!"

Ray is one of our hardest working athletes and the time spent "doing work" with us is translating directly to success on the field.

Coach Tom sent me this about his TRIC Revolution U11 G soccer team:

"I wanted to let you know, and thank you and your staff, about our recent tournament win. You really got our girls jumping out of the starting blocks quickly this season and resulted in an early season tournament win at the PDA Spring Kickoff on March 31st & April 1st.

The PDA Spring Kickoff is rated as having the 3rd strongest girls soccer competition in the country according to GotSoccer. com website. The girls won their bracket and finished the tournament with 4 wins, 0 losses and ties - outscoring their opponents 8 goals to 2.

Thanks again for the great training sessions you and your staff put together. It really got our girls in game ready shape and resulted in a nice, early season tournament win." 

We're very proud of these girls. Like Ray, they not only know how to work hard with us, but how to have fun doing it!

Want to get started on YOUR road to athletic success? Press here now to contact me and schedule an assessment and your 14 day trial!

#1 Bestseller!

All-Star has a #1 Best-Selling Author!

Phil Hueston's book goes to #1 on Amazon.com!

Sports Performance Trainer Phil Hueston Hits Amazon Best Seller List With New Youth Fitness Book

Phil Hueston, sports performance consultant and trainer, recently hit #1 in two separate Amazon.com best-seller lists with the new book "The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance."

 

Toms River, NJ - April 15, 2012 - Phil Hueston, co-owner of All-Star Sports Academy, recently joined with a select group of the world's leading health and fitness entrepreneurs to co-write the fitness book titled, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance. The book was released by CelebrityPress™ - a leading fitness and health book publisher.

The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance was released on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 and features top advice from health and fitness experts from across the country on the subjects of total body health, fitness and nutrition for children and youth. The authors will offer health and fitness tips for kids ranging from preschool age to college student athletes. Phil Hueston contributed a chapter titled "Metabolic Conditioning For Strength and Power: A Quicker, Simpler Path to Better Athletic Fitness and Performance."

On the day of release, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com Exercise and Fitness categories - reaching #1 in both the "Injury Prevention" category and the "For Children" category.

Needless to say, we're excited! Copies of the book are available through All-Star Sports Academy.

All-Star is 4 years old!

Have you heard the news?

All-Star Sports Academy turned 4 years old on March 1, 2012!

We're celebrating by throwing an awesome Open House, Family Boot Camp and a Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser!

All the info is right here:

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com/family-day

We will be holding our 2nd Family Boot Camp during Family Day. The first one was an overwhelming and amazing success!

Here's a look:

Family Boot Camp December 2011

This great event is open to both members and non-members alike!

Contact us TODAY to reserve your spots, or to get answers to your questions!

Give Someone the "Heart of a Champion!"

Give Someone the "Heart of a Champion!"

Research has shown that people who receive positive affirmations and validations from people they know, love and/or respect, or even from the people with whom they regularly interact, feel better about themselves. Duh...

But the research has also shown that those people have higher levels of endorphins and other healthy hormones, leading to a longer, healthier (and of course happier!) life! What's even more interesting is that the "giver" of the compliment or positive affirmation ALSO receives a similar benefit as a result!

So why not tell someone you know how terrific they are? Recognize their achievements or just tell them how happy you are to know them. Who knows, they might just live longer, stronger and happier...and so will you!

PS...Hey moms and dads! Looking for a more "physical" way to strengthen your heart, feel better and even look better?

Try Power Fitness Camp! Right now, you can get 21 days for just $21! Why wait? Contact us today and we'll get you started! More info here:  

$21 bucks for 21 days of Power Fitness Camp!

One Month Free? Really? YES!

One Month Free!!

Are you serious about Sports Fitness? Serious about Adult Fitness? Maybe you just believe in the same Long-Term Athletic Development model that we do. Maybe you've been thinking about an enrollment in one of our programs, or an upgrade...but you really love a great deal...HERE IT IS! Enroll in any of our programs - FitKidz! Discovery, FitKidz! Exploration, Athletic Transformation or Power Fitness Camp - for 12 months and get ONE MONTH FREE!! The best Youth and Family Fitness professionals, service and programs...and a free month! But you have to act fast! This offer is only available until March 15, 2012!

Offer Expires: March 15, 2012