Everybody’s got one
August 13, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
So I’ve fallen in love with this trainer from Arizona, Bret Contreras. He’s known as the “Glute Guy” as he’s has great success in training people and is know for his “ass development”. He works mainly in sports conditioning, training athletes. He’s also an avid blogger and has a huge following of readers, one of them being me.
On Facebook a very famous fitness model, Jamie Eason was talking about him, and her post got a huge reaction from alot of different people, some good, and some bad. In response he blog in answer to the comments on Facebook: http://bretcontreras.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/will-the-real-glute-guy-please-stand-up/
This post just cracked me up. Not because I think it’s all that funny, but just because it hit’s close to home, as we fellow boxers all know. Everyone has to have their opinion and apparently everyone is an expert.
I get it all the time; after an awesome win in a boxing match I get at least 5 or 6 people (sometimes other coaches) come up to me and say “good job, but you should have done this or that. You need to work on your conditioning more, and do more road work!” Everyone has to get in their two cent’s.
Hey man, the proof is in the pudding! The way I see it, if you’re winning, you must be doing something right! And as for what I should be doing, I guarantee you, I’ve done it all. I’m quite sure that I do more roadwork then the average competitive RUNNER. And as for conditioning, I currently have a conditioning coach, who I work with once a week, I do conditioning 4 times a week. I’ve also trained with professional body builders, sports therapists and fitness competitors. So I’d like to think I’m pretty well versed in what’s out there.
The nice thing about being involved in this sport for so long (and having tried every method out there available) is eventually you get to know your body quite well and you begin to realize what works best for you. For instance, I need to keep my conditioning light and fast, otherwise I gain to much weight and get really slow. I also find that I do better on a higher carb diet (as appose to a higher protein diet), as strangely enough I am able to manage my weight like this. I know I have a very defensive style of boxing and that works best for me. I’m also quite happy to work on the inside, despite my height and reach. Of course, this is just me and I would never say it’s the be all end all.
But the advantage of knowing your self well is that you can take all the “know it all’s” comments, sift through them and select those few that could benefit you. The worst thing an athlete can do is be closed minded to something, but at the same time it’s important that they realize the advice isn’t the be all, end all (Unless it’s coming from my husband/coach, or so he would think 
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Anyway, I love this guys blog, his advice advice is golden, and I intend to totally blog and twitter about him from now on! Thanks!
Fat Loss Diet – Stollen from Oxygen
August 8, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
So I stole this diet from Oxygen magazine, it’s not one of my own. Although I question the lack of protein in it I’m currently giving it a shot and have already lost 4lbs in 1 week, so I guess it’s okay. I’d suggest that after you’re done with this diet that you stick to something similar to week 3. I’ll let you know how my progress goes.
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Summer time eating plan
July 29, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
This is how I’m currently eating. It’s tapered to summer foods like berries and salads, which I love. I’ve also switched around my complex carbs (rice, pasta, oatmeal). I’m really enjoying this diet, even though it’s fairly consistent through the week. I try to give myself a 40:40:20 (protein: carbs: fats) split to help me build muscle and give me lots of energy. I usually end up eating about 47% protein with is just fine with me. You will want to eat at least the same amount of protein in grams as your body weight in lbs or more (+30 – 40g). So if you’re 130lbs you’ll want to eat at least 130g of protein a day up to 170g. I eat over 160g of protein because I’m so active (so if you’re a boxer or athlete this may be wise for you to do as well). Read more
My 4 week conditioning program (weights)
July 28, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
I’m now coming to a finish with my current weight program. I’ve never really liked weights, but I’ve actually really gotten into this. I keep myself pretty busy with a 4 day program, however I do it 2 days on, one day rest, then two days on again. It’s pretty intence as I end up training about 5 days/week, but I enjoy it.
I also do sprints as my cardio, rather then doing a long cardio session. I find this gets my heart rate up and keeps it high for my whole workout. Because I’m trying to burn fat I do cardio first but if you want to build muscle you should do it after weights (if you’re not to tired).
When did it all stop being fun?
July 20, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
Last night my husband came home from the boxing gym (I’m enjoying a relaxing week off due to burnout) and told me about how we recently had a young man join our gym after a disappointing experience with another club. He was entered into his first fight on a card and was matched up with a contender 14lbs heavier. None of the coaches said anything and the official in charge aloud this to take place (There is suppose to be no more then 7lbs weight difference). Regardless to say this young man was beaten and knocked out… for his very first fight! This didn’t happen because he was ill experiences – as a novice can go, but because the ones “in charge” made poor and unsafe decisions. Because of their lack of concern for safety this young mans impression of the sport was immediately bad, and any chance of him experiencing a fun, exciting first bout was lost on the unfairness of the match up and the disregard for the rules. Read more
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