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Think You Have Powerful Legs?

marc — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:22:35 +0000

If you think you have powerful legs, consider this test of EXPLOSIVE POWER… Every once in a while someone ‘thinks’ of doing something out of the ordinary to prove a point. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS and DON’T PRACTICE actually doing it on the edge of the pool – try to jump to get your feet out of the water in THE MIDDLE OF THE POOL first – if you can’t do that, you’ll never get to this level AND you’ll keep your front teeth!

If you find any interesting videos like this, please pass them along – we’re always looking for fresh content!

Become An Elite Athlete And Grow Taller And Stronger?

marc — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:22:13 +0000

A recent study in the Journal of Experimental Biology that over the past 100 years, elite swimmers have grown an average 11.5 cm, more than double the growth of the normal population whereas elite sprinters have shot up 16 cm! Obviously I’ve reversed the cause and effect for dramatic impact… but it’s interesting to note that the 2008 Olympic 100 m Gold Medallist, Usain Bolt at 196 centimetres is a full 18 cm taler than Jesse Owens who competed in the 1936 Olympics and 7.5 cm taller than Carl Lewis who broke the world record in 1987.

The same is true for weights – elite athletes are heavier than ever – muscle development enhanced by rigorous training and other nutritional enhancers.

So where does that leave you? If you thought competition was getting tougher out there – you’re right. You need to get as strong and fit as you can – the trend is toward taller and stronger…

But don’t forget that ENERGY and PASSION can still win you the Gold – that was proven by Gail Devers who won Gold Medals in sprinting in 1992 and 1996…

So there is hope – for those who are committed to developing to their ultimate best!

This is just a fun way to look at performing at your best – change your perspective and have some fun with it!

Geelong’s Gym Fitness Blog Launched!

marc — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:21:03 +0000

Welcome to Geelong’s Gym’s Blog!

How cool is it to have a blog dedicated specifically to you?!?

I know I’m excited about being a contributing author – with a focus on “The Mindset Of A Champion” you may or may not know my personal story, but I learnt to play and became a squash addict when I moved to Australia in 2000.

Last year, I competed in the World Masters Squash Championships, placing in the ‘Top 50’ in the world and in February, I won a Silver Medal at the Australian Masters Games right here in Geelong!

You can read more about me by clicking on the hyperlinks – but this blog is all about YOU.

I just wanted to give you a quick overview so you know where I’m coming from as a mature ‘elite’ athlete… I have some biases that you need to be aware of… such as.

I know you can always do better. That doesn’t mean you’re not good, it just means we, and I include myself in this, need to keep stretching as I say “onward and upward!”

That’s what this blog is all about. I will be joined by other authors who will be contributing their expertise, experience, know how and HUMOUR to keep it fun and entertaining.

So why don’t we get to the fun part right off the bat?!?! Take a look at this YouTube video that I posted on one of my blogs a while back. It’s a classic.

You’ll want to bookmark it the next time you’re running a negative pattern that doesn’t support you…

Click here -→ to learn how to Stop it!

If you come across a funny or informative video, please post a comment on this blog and share it with other members…

If you come across a blog post, whitepaper or other valuable information – let us know.

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