http://www.athlonelite.com The Leading Authority on Sports Performance and Elite Fitness! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:38:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, you've heard me say it a hundred times... Interval training is the way to go (for most) because it dramatically increases the calories burned and your metabolism, and it dramatically cuts your time doing aerobic exercise. MSNBC published another story and more evidence on this fact yesterday.  Read the article ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/02/cut-your-exercise-hours-sharply/ Posted by:  John Cortese, YFS, Certified Athlon Elite Trainer FYI, John's article was published in this month's online journal from: Great job John!  Here's the article:   Speed training is a very hot topic. Hell, it always has been. In sports such as football, baseball, and soccer, the faster players almost always have ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/02/why-youre-not-getting-faster/   What's the greatest gift of love in all history?   Well the "second greatest" gift of love in all history was the Taj Mahal in India.  It was built by emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 as a memorial to his wife.  It took nearly 22 years and over 20,000 workers to complete! But, the ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/02/bring-your-valentine-for-free/ Einstein's Brain (really!)   (taken from Mark Sisson's Daily Apple) Nourish your noggin. Here are 10 excellent foods that enhance hormone production, brain chemistry, memory, mood, and cognition. Think of these foods as brainiac batteries. (Solutions to Sudoku not included.) 10. Omelet Eggs contain choline, one of the superstar brain nutrients. Choline is necessary to ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/02/best-brain-foods/ Did you know this movie star is a training freak? I didn't. Want to be inspired?  Then watch what Will Smith has to say about life and getting what you want.  Training others to be really fit may not be his area of expertise but this is one inspirational dude!  Watch what ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/02/heres-some-motivation-for-you/ The Athlon "Biggest Winner" Fitness Challenge started this week.  For all you procrastinators (like me) you still have a shot.  You can join in on one of the teams up until Tuesday of next week. Get more details on the program here: www.AthlonElite.com/AthlonChallenge Call or email us today to get started: (805) 440-0215 or info@athlonelite.com or fill-out the ... http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/01/last-chance-to-join-the-biggest-winner-challenge/ Tonight's the night of the big show... "How to Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever!" If you haven't checked it out or signed-up yet, what are you waiting for!!!  Do it now!  You'll thank me later! www.SLOBestYearEver.com Got to the above website and learn more and sign up.  We'll see you there! Ryan     http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/01/tonights-the-night/ The 6 AM group was cranking this week!  Better weights, better times, better heat... (yes that's steam coming off Wayne)   http://www.athlonelite.com/2010/01/what-a-great-week/