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!

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!

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!

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!

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

#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

Holiday Indulgence?

Holiday Indulgence!

The Holidays are upon us!!

Parties...shopping...Christmas and Hannukah decorations galore!

And enough high-calorie, high-fat foods to kill a horse. Or at least give him a nasty case of high cholesterol and maybe even diabetes!

But enough sad and scary stuff!

Mary Jo, our in-house Youth Nutritionist says Bah! Humbug! to all that hand-wringing about dieting during the holidays!

Here's her take:

Holiday Indulgence!

Twinkies, the Ultimate Fitness Food ?!?

Would YOU like to lose 25 pounds or more in just 2 short months?

Would you like to lose that weight while eating nothing but Twinkies, Ho-Ho’s, Devil Dogs, Little Debbie snacks and other convenience store goodies

Well…YOU CAN! Or so it would seem.

That was the experience of one Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Kansas State University. In so doing, he helped to prove a point I’ve been making for years. A calorie is a calorie.

He also helped reinforce a basic and accepted law of physics proven by Einstein, Newton and many smarter people before me. That law is simply this: energy taken in by a body versus the energy expelled by a body will result in either mass lost or gained.

Professor Mark Haub spent 2 months last summer eating nothing but sugary, crème filled snacks like Devil Dogs and Twinkies and lost 27 pounds in 2 months! Amazing, right? Wrong!

You see, the real reason Dr. Haub dropped the 27 pounds is that he did the one thing that will always result in a loss of mass (body weight) for any body. He reduced the amount of energy he took in!

Dr. Haub reduced his caloric intake from 2,600 kcal per day to 1,800 kcal per day during the specified period. Since a pound is made up of 3,500 calories, we can do some simple math and deduce the largest portion of his reduction. Almost 14 of the pounds he lost are attributable to the 800 kcal per day caloric deficit he created.

The remaining 13 came from the increase in activity he undertook during the study period. There; simple math and a simple fact: calories (energy) in vs. calories (energy) out equals mass (weight) gained or lost.

I’m NOT endorsing the Twinkie diet, or any other ridiculous “diet” plan out there. What I am saying is what I’ve said for over 12 years. If you consume fewer calories than you burn each day, you will reduce your weight. Period.

When it comes to the essential definition of a calorie, one calorie of Twinkies is equal to one calorie of steak is equal to one calorie of salad is equal to one calorie of Haagen Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond Ice Cream.

This doesn’t mean you should ignore the quality of the calories you put in your body. It simply means that energy (calories) and mass (body weight) are related. Duh!

What we do know about calorie quality is this: whole foods have a far more thermic effect on the body. Additionally, our bodies tend to burn the calories from whole foods better and more readily than those from processed foods.

Scientists at Pomona College in California recently published a study in Food and Nutrition Research which showed that processed foods reduced the rate of diet-induced thermogenesis – calories burned while eating and in digestion - by almost 50% when compared to meals made of whole foods.

When you consider that up to 10% of your total caloric expenditure for a given day may be the result of diet-induced thermogenesis, a 50% boost starts to sound pretty good! For a 2,000 calorie a day diet, that’s an additional 100 calories burned just because you choose whole foods. That adds up to one pound lost every 35 days, provided your output (exercise and activities of daily living) are equal to your intake (food.)

So in theory you could eat a reduced calorie diet consisting of Twinkies or Snickers bars. But why would you?

Eat a varied, fresh, whole food diet and watch your “burn rate” go up. Reduce caloric intake and watch the weight come off.

Do both in conjunction with smart exercise (try this Power Fitness Camp) and watch the body fat fry off while you chisel the muscle! Soon, you’ll reveal the great physique hiding under that layer of “insulation”(you know, F-A-T!)

If you’re looking for an organic, whole food snack that’s delicious AND convenient, you have to try Prograde Cravers! Read about them here Prograde Cravers! and find out how they can satisfy your craving and help you maintain the “burn” of thermogenesis!

One "tiny" factor in YOUR energy levels

Many things affect our energy levels.

Some of us just don't get enough sleep. Others have our sleep habits disrupted by repeated schedule change and interruptions. People working swing or night shifts and parents with newborns and infants know just what I mean.

Stress is a big energy drain. Manage your stress (sleep, diet and exercise all help...I know, easier said than done!)

Others are affected by pharmaceuticals, either prescribed or recreational. Everything from alcohol to the harder stuff can take a toll on energy levels.

Diet and exercise, of course, also impact our energy levels. But aside from the obvious things like calorie intake, sugar and fat intake and lack of (or too much) exercise, there's a "tiny" factor that greatly impacts your energy levels and how your body produces energy.

Mitochondria are microscopic structures in your cells. In muscle cells, they produce ATP, or adenosine tri-phosphate, which your muscles use to create energy for movement. Here's a closer look:

An "inside" look at your mitochondria

Many things can affect mitochondrial ATP production as well as the number of mitochondria in your cells.

Diet and exercise are two big factors. Regular exercise can increase the number of mitochondria in your cells, providing the potential for more energy production.

Poor diet and lack of certain critical nutrients, however, can hurt your mitochondria and your energy production.

Here's a great article that talks about some specific nutritional action YOU can take to nurture your mitochondria and crank up your energy production: Secret Microscopic Help in Your Weight Loss Battle!

The writer describes some specific things to do and eat to make these little engines chug along better!

If you want help with the exercise side of the equation (and the nutrition side) contact us!

Getting Enough Fruits and Veggies? This Can Help!

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!

Chocolatey Goodness...and GOOD FOR YOU!!

Hey...a quick post today...

Here's a little chocolate treat that will make you smile. Best of all? It will help you get your sweet on without filling out your waistline!

Enjoy!

Delightful Dark Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Preheat your oven to 350, then mix:
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 c. shredded zucchini (peeled before shredding)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 tbsp. agave syrup

Whisk well then add:
• 1/2 c. Quinoa (uncooked, dry; preferably red)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. gluten free pancake mix
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 scoops Prograde Chocolate Protein powder

1. 
Blend more till smooth. If desired, add 1/2-3/4 c. dark chocolate chips or chunks.
   Note: Your batter will be very wet.
2. Pour the batter into muffin tins, bake 'till they spring when you touch them, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Let them rest on a counter for 10-15 minutes to cool. The quinoa becomes nutty and delicious within the muffins.

These are best served cooled.

Makes 1 Dozen.

Nutrition Facts: (per 1 muffin)

Calories: 86
Protein: 4 gms
Carbohydrates: 13 gms
Fat: 2 gms

Congressional knuckleheads introduce bill to "solve" a problem they helped create

So according to the news, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) have introduced a bill to re-establish Physical Education in schools. Read about it here: http://www.mdnews.com/news/2011_03/rep-kind-senator-harkin-reintrod...

These 2 geniuses think that by "mandating" that "all school districts and states to report on students’ physical activity, including the amount of time spent in required physical education in relation to the recommended national standard," somehow that will solve the childhood obesity epidemic.

Silly congressmonkeys, passing bills isn't really "working" on the problem!

Hilarious. Seriously, these 2 guys are supported by educational reformers who have consistently worked to install useless "educational reforms" so our kids have to study everything from "cultural awareness" to "anti-bullying sensitivity" (actual school course/program titles.)

Teachers and administrators have challenging jobs that get tougher every time one of these ridiculous "Advancements" gets shoved down their throats.

The important point here: Congress has been a large part of the problem in the development of childhood obesity and the move towards fatter, unhealthier kids (and adults) in this country.

Senator Harkin has taken well over $5.5 million dollars in reported campaign contributions from organizations and individuals related to the agriculture, pharmaceutical, hospital and "food manufacturing" industries (i.e., companies who make all the fat and sugar laden "food" that makes our kids fat. Harkin has supported corn growers in congress, as well as companies making high-fructose corn syrup, a major factor in the fattening of America's kids!Harkin now blames our educational system for the rise in childhood obesity. Um, yeah...

Mr. Kind is no better. Congressman Kind took well over $1 million from agribusiness and health/hospital related organizations and individuals. Wisconsin is well known for it's dairy products. So while he protects his constituency by representing their interests in congress, he now turns around and blames a lack of P.E. in schools for the epidemic of childhood obesity in America! Okey dokey, Ronnie...

Look, corn is fine. Cheese and dairy have their place in normal nutritional plans.

On the other hand, Congress has no place telling parents and kids how and when they should exercise and then mandating others to pay for it.

Here's a thought: let's encourage these congressmonkeys to stop their constant meddling in education, fitness and nutrition.

Let's try this:

1. Let's return to a scholastic concentration on the basics - math, english, sciences, literature, history...and phys ed.
2. Let's focus on the safety and security of our towns and neighborhoods so kids can get out and play.
3. Let's work together to create and support true "rec" sports programs.
4. Let's encourage kids to turn off the electronics (as I write on my laptop...irony!) and go engage in physical play.

Let them play tag. Let them play kickball. Heck, let them play dodgeball! We do, and they love it!

All-Star Sports Academy is here to support a return to physical play. Ask us how we can help YOUR kids return to a "physical culture" and feel, look and DO better!

We've been helping parents motivate their children to love exercise and fitness since March 2008 and we have no intention of letting up now!

Call us today and come on over and play!

Phil Hueston, NASM-PES, IYCA-YFS
All-Star Sports Academy

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com/

"Welcome to the Athlete Underground!"

Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake (Easy Recipe)

If you like easy...

If you like chocolate...

If you like peanut butter...

If you like bananas...

Well, then this latest creation from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition is right up your alley.

Check it out here ==> http://allstarsportsacademy.getprograde.com/power-packed-breakfast-shake.html

See you in the Athlete Underground!
Become a fan on Facebook: http:budurl.com/allstarfacebook

Visit the website: http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com

Weird foods with great nutritional power!

It's still March, so it's still National Nutrition Month. Here are a couple more killer articles from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition to enlighten you.

This first article will knock your socks off. I mean, really, who knew that coffee beans were so much more than, well, coffee? http://budurl.com/coffeebeans

Next, you'll be stunned by how powerful Brussel Sprouts are. And Barley Grass, too. Bet you thought Barley was just for beer, right? ;-) http://budurl.com/fruitveggiemagic

I'll be back soon with more awesome health, fitness and nutrition info!

Yours in health,
Phil & the crew at All-Star

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com

Protein Packed Iced Rasberry Mocha

Hey everybody!

Drinking those grande coffee drinks with whipped cream and sugar...well, they really aren't a good idea. Seriously, they pack about a zillion calories that don't do much for you - except pack on the belly flab.

But what if those drinks were nutritious? What if they were chock full of metabolism boosting protein?

Well, my partners over at Prograde just released this killer new Protein Packed Iced Rasberry Mocha recipe that you're going to love.

I'm not kidding, your taste buds won't believe this one! Check it out at: http://allstarsportsacademt.getprograde.com/iced-raspberry-mocha.html

Yours in health,
Phil

PS - And remember, Prograde is having a birthday party this week and celebrating with 15% off all their awesome products! http://allstarsportsacademy.getprograde.com/specials

Blood, Sweat and Cheers

It's been a remarkable spring for All-Star Sports Academy and our athletes and clients. These achievements are remarkable, and a testament to the commitment of these student-athletes. One All-Star athlete just rocked the sports world on national television!

One of our athletes scored over 100 points as a sophomore for TRHS South girls' lacrosse

Another scored 112 points for TRHS North's girls lacrosse team.

Both of these lacrosse players were chosen to represent New Jersey on the 2009 National Women's Lacrosse team

Still another won a womens Lacrosse National Championship with Franklin & Marshall College

One hit well over .500 for Donovan baseball.

One is on the verge of signing a National Football League contract to play fullback.

One was named to the All-State HS Hockey team & signed to play Juniors Hockey with the Philadelphia Revolution.

One was chosen to the NJSA 04 Pre-Academy Soccer Team & is working with Tab Ramos.

One was chosen to the U14 New Jersey Olympic Development Program Soccer Team

One terrorized high school pitchers while playing for TRHS North baseball

One made the JV softball team & became the starting JV catcher at TRHS East

The Jersey Shore Hurricanes AAU boys basketball put a team into nationals

One has been invited to Under Armour HS football combines, & may be named to the All-America team

One took 2nd in the county in shotput for 8th graders & was named to the Trilogy Lacrosse Elite team

One broke the TR Intermediate South school record in the discus

Woodbridge HS baseball went 14-10 & reached the semi-finals of the Middlesex County Tournament

Dozens of youth baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer players are having great seasons & more fun as a result of their experiences with All-Star Sports Academy.

Dozenz of kids and parents dropped extra pounds, got in shape and had a blast in our breakthrough fitness programs.

Oh yeah, there's one other athletic achievement that we're pretty excited about. On Saturday, May 23rd, Frank Edgar, former Toms River HS East and Clarion University wrestling standout, won the biggest bout of his career. In an edge-of-your-seat 3 round UFC fight against Sean Sherk, Frank ("The Answer") took another step toward a title bout by dominating Sherk in every aspect of the game!

Frank has been working harder than ever in our Strength and Conditioning Center with Brian Blue getting ready for this bout. After watching video of his workouts with previous trainers, then watching how his opponent was "training," we had a funny feeling that Frank was going to be ready for Sherk. We were right!

Congratulations to Frank, and congratulations to all the athletes, parents and everyone who has been working to achieve fitness goals that matter to them!

Find out why they chose All-Star, and why it really does matter where you "get your sweat on!"

Go here to request YOUR complimentary trial membership: http://tinyurl.com/allstartrial

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

Metabolism and Making it Work For Athletes

Here's a concept that you must understand. You need to understand that improving your eating habits and improving your performance are related. It all depends on how you fuel your body. The fuel you put in your body will determine how your metabolism works and how much energy you have for athletic performance!

YOU CAN MAKE YOUR METABOLISM WORK FOR YOU, INSTEAD OF AGAINST YOU!

Let’s use a simplified definition of metabolism. Metabolism means the rate at which your body burns through food. Simple enough, right? Most athletes have fast metabolisms (which allow them to burn lots calories). As a result, it is important that you fuel your body with food frequently throughout the day.

I’ll say it again: Eating small, frequent meals throughout the day will keep your metabolism fired up, and keep you ready to perform at your best. “Getting” this will mean the difference between performing at a high level on a consistent basis and performing in fits and starts! “Getting” this will allow you to “get it done” any time you want!

To play well and stay in top shape, you are going to eat 5 meals a day. In fact, you’re going to eat at least 5 meals a day if you want to practice and play at your best! It might not completely make sense to you yet, but as you begin to understand metabolism, and as you begin getting the results that you want, your comfort level with eating this many meals will increase.

I’ll explain further as we go along, but for now, “get” that you need to eat supportively and every 3 to 3 ½ hours. “Supportive eating” means making sure that each meal consists of a lean protein, a starchy carbohydrate and a fibrous carbohydrate. No pre-processed “diet food” made of make believe ingredients and “pseudo-foods!”

Here’s a short list of proteins, starchy carbs and fibrous carbs to get you started:
Lean Protein: tuna in water, egg whites, chicken breast, fat free dairy, flaky fish, tofu
Starchy Carbohydrates: potato, sweet potato, tomato, whole grains, oatmeal
Fibrous Carbohydrates: broccoli, cauliflower, onion, celery, peppers, cucumber, greens

I’m going to make a bold, borderline sacrilegious statement here: You don’t need “diets” to fuel your body for top-level athletic performance! Nor will you have to eat massive protein bars or gallons of protein shakes. This is all bad information that you have been given. All that will do is stress your kidneys and liver and make you feel sick.

Top performing athletes know that food is a tool to be used to hone the athletic body to a sharp-edged weapon! Along with intelligent, challenging athletic and skills training, it’s the thing that will separate winners from wanna-bes!

So start planning your food intake to support your success! We’ll be glad to help!

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