Monday, March 24, 2014

Brooklyn's own Luis Collazo gets a shot at Amir Khan on May 3

FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION AMIR KHAN TO FACE
 WBA INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION LUIS COLLAZO
IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF "THE MOMENT: FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS.
MARCOS MAIDANA"    
SATURDAY, MAY 3 FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
LIVE ON SHOWTIME PPV®
 
KHAN VS. COLLAZO MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
 
LAS VEGAS (March 24, 2014) - An explosive matchup of two world-class fighters is coming to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 3, when British superstar and former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir "King" Khan faces Brooklyn native and WBA International Welterweight Champion Luis Collazo in the 12-round welterweight co-main event of "THE MOMENT: Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana" on SHOWTIME PPV.
 
A media conference call featuring both fighters is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at
3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. Additional details to follow this announcement.
 
"I'm looking forward to fighting in Las Vegas once again, and my intention on May 3 is to make a statement that I belong on this big stage," said Khan.  "Luis Collazo might be coming off of a big win, but I am in incredible shape and am ready for this challenge. A win on May 3 is what I need to prove that I truly am one of the best welterweights in the sport."
 
"Defeating Victor Ortiz in January was just the beginning," said Collazo. "Facing and beating Amir Khan on the biggest stage in the sport is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I will take full advantage of this and put myself in the best position to face the winner of the main event. I hope Khan is ready because Brooklyn is coming to take him down."
 
"Both Amir Khan and Luis Collazo have made it known that they want a shot at the winner of the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana, so what better way for them to prove that they're next in line than by fighting on "THE MOMENT" card on May 3?" said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  "These are two exciting former world champions and this fight has the potential to steal the show."
 
 "Amir Khan and Luis Collazo are aggressive boxers who deliver excitement and fan-friendly action in every fight," said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports®.  "With the addition of this main event-caliber co-feature bout, boxing's biggest night of the year has become even bigger. Mayweather vs. Maidana and Khan vs. Collazo is a spectacular one-two punch for boxing fans." 
 
A British standout who represented his nation in the 2004 Olympic Games, where he won a silver medal, Bolton's Amir "King" Khan (28-3, 19 KOs) went from local hero to international star when he won his first world title at 140 pounds in 2009. After five successful defenses that included wins over Marcos Maidana, Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah, Khan lost his title by way of a controversial decision to Lamont Peterson in 2011. Winner of two straight over Carlos Molina and Julio Diaz since, the flashy, flamboyant 27-year-old boxer-puncher is now campaigning at welterweight, where he seeks championship gold once again.
 
Brooklyn's Luis Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) has long been one of New York's finest exports, a slick boxer who isn't afraid to get into the trenches and slug it out. Collazo is a former WBA Welterweight World Champion and currently holds the WBA International Welterweight Title. No stranger to facing the elite in his weight class, he has squared off against fighters such as  Jose Antonio Rivera, Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley and Andre Berto. Collazo took nearly two years off from the ring, but since returning in 2011, he has won five of six bouts, including four straight. This past January, he made the statement of a lifetime with a blistering second-round knockout victory over favored former world champion Victor Ortiz, and he has similar plans for Khan on May 3.
 
"THE MOMENT: Mayweather vs. Maidana," a 12-round world championship unification bout for Mayweather and Maidana's respective 147-pound titles, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and AT&T. In the co-main event, Amir Khan faces Luis Collazo in a 12-round bout for Collazo's WBA International Welterweight title. The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) and is the third fight of Mayweather's lucrative multi-fight deal with Showtime Networks Inc. 
 
Tickets priced at $1,500, $1,000 and $750, not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
 

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Malignaggi gives back with $25,000 check for Knockout Obesity

 

World Ranked Juan Dominguez takes on German Meraz to headline April 5th at Resorts World Casino New York City in Jamaica, Queens




 
 
 


Plus undefeated Frank Galarza and world-ranked Rafael Vazquez to appear in separate co-feature bouts

For Immediate Release
Queens, NY (March 13, 2014) -- On Saturday night, April 5, 2014 at Resorts World Casino New York City, New Legend Boxing will present a big night of boxing that will feature two world ranked fighters plus another fighter coming off the biggest win of his career.

In the 10 round main event, WBA number-12 ranked Super Bantamweight Juan "Baby Tito" Dominguez will see action against Veteran German Meraz (46-30, 25 KO's).  Dominguez of Brooklyn, New York has a record of 16-0 with 11 knockouts.  Dominguez boasts wins over Gabriel Gomez (4-0), Arturo Santiago (7-2-1) for the New York State Bantamweight title, Geyci Lorenzo for the WBA Fedecaribe Super Bantamweight title.  In his last bout on December 7, 2013 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Dominguez scored an 8 round unanimous decision over the highly touted Camilo Perez (9-1).

Meraz of Agua Prieta, Mexico is a veteran of 76 fights.  He has fought the likes of world champions Hernan Marquez, Gerry Penalosa, Martin Castillo, Cruz Carbajal, Hugo Ruiz, Tomoki Kameda and Juan Francisco Estrada, as well as world title Challenger Zsolt Bedak.  Meraz has faced a plethora of undefeated fighters which include going the distance in his last two bouts with three-time U.S. Olympian Rau'shee Warren and Juan Carlos Payano on February 22nd in Bethlehem, PA.

In the first of two co-main features, WBA Number-14 ranked Super Bantamweight Rafael Vazquez will see action in an 8 round bout.  Vazquez of Brooklyn, New York has a record of 10-1 with 8 knockouts.  On September 21, 2013, Vazquez scored a stunning come from behind 9th round stoppage over Leon Moore (30-2) to win the WBA Fedelatin Super Bantamweight title.  In his last bout on January 30th, Vazquez stopped Brad Patraw in the 1st round of a scheduled 8 round bout at the Barclays Center on January 30th.
The second co-main event will feature Undefeated Jr. Middleweight prospect Frank Galarza  will take part in an 8-round bout against Franklin Gonzalez (16-12, 10 KO's).

Galarza of Brooklyn, NY with a record of 12-0-2, is coming off a career best win by stopping fellow undefeated prospect John Thompson (14-0) in the 2nd round of a nationally televised event on ShoBox this past January 17th.  Galarza also won the New York State Jr. Middleweight title with a 4th round stoppage over previously undefeated Rich Neves (6-0-1) on September 21st at Resorts World Casino New York City.

Gonzalez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has a signature victory over Eddie Hyland (16-1) and has faced top competition such as former world champion Luis Collazo; undefeated Pablo Vasquez (14-0), Julio Reyes (13-0), Danny O'Connor (10-0), Sadam Ali (14-0) & Glen Tapia (14-0) as well as former world title challenger Dmitry Salita.  Gonzalez is coming off a unanimous decision over Franklin Frias on February 2, 2013.

In six Round Bouts:

Rich Neves (6-1-1, 3 KO's) of New York will fight in a Welterweight bout against veteran  Antonio Chaves Fernandez (4-15-2) from Brockton, MA.

Undefeated Welterweight Rajiv Bhattacharya (9-0, 6 KO's) of Stamford, CT will take on Maurice Chalmers (11-11-1, 6 KO's) of Lynchburg, VA.

In four round bouts:

Cruiserweight Jay Rodriguez  (2-0-1, 2 KO's) of Queens, NY will take on Jose Torres  (2-2, 2 KO;s) of Springfield, MA.
Super Middleweight Devaun Lee  (1-0) of Queens, NY will take on Josue Valdez (5-0, 3 KO's) of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Jr. Middleweight Gary Beriguette  (3-0, 2 KO's) of Brooklyn, NY;  Super Bantamweight Claude Staten Jr.  (1-0-1) of New York  and Pro debuting Middleweight Timothy McDermott  of Yonkers, NY are also scheduled to see action that night.

 Doors Open 6pm / First Bout 7pm.          All bouts subject to change

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Reuters: Fitness options multiply for the time-pressed and money-stressed

 


  
(Reuters) – Time, money and the Internet are changing where Americans work out, fitness experts say.

Time-pressed fitness fans seeking short, focused workouts are flocking to boutique studios specializing in everything from indoor cycling to boot camp, and the no-frills gyms that burgeoned during the financial recession are still thriving in the recovery.

Cedric X. Bryant, chief science officer with the American Council on Exercise, believes fitness has taken a minimalist turn that encourages smaller venues.

“From a training perspective, we’re going back to basics, away from more complex equipment,” he said. “The simpler exercise approaches of popular trends like boot camp and CrossFit and High Intensity Interval Training require less space and less sophisticated equipment.”

  
All of which, Bryant said, lends itself to economically sized, and priced, gyms. He expects the trend to continue because the workouts are effective.

Nearly one in five Americans is a health club consumer, according to a 2014 report by IHRSA, the International Health and Racquet Club, an industry trade association.

While membership has remained more or less steady, IHRSA reports a shift in the past few years from large multipurpose clubs to smaller gyms, boutique or sport-specific studios and fitness-only facilities, many of which are franchised.
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Paulie Malignaggi Gets IBF Welterweight title shot vs Shawn Porter








 



SHAWN "SHOWTIME" PORTER DEFENDS HIS IBF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST FORMER TWO TIME TWO DIVISION PAULIE "MAGIC MAN" MALIGNAGGI ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19
AT THE DC ARMORY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
 
TRIPLEHEADER TO AIR LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 17, 2014) - Two world championship fights on one night is great for boxing fans. But Golden Boy Promotions and SHOWTIME believe that three is even better. So, on Saturday, April 19, joining the title fights between Bernard "The Alien" Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov and Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin and Lukas Konecny there will be a battle for the IBF Welterweight World title between champion Shawn "Showtime" Porter and former two-time and two division word champion and current NABF Welterweight titleholder Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi, making this tripleheader at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. a must see.
 
"I fought hard to get this title. Paulie says he wants it, but is he willing to go through me to get it?" said Porter, who won his crown with an impressive win over Devon Alexander last December. "Fighting Malignaggi is like fighting Alexander. They don't have the strength or power to keep me away, and I will steamroll Paulie on my way to victory April 19."
 
"I'm excited to be back in a title fight so soon after my win over Zab Judah. I will become a three-time world champion on April 19," said Malignaggi. "Porter is a good fighter and I'm sure he'll be a champion again in the future, but he doesn't have the tools or experience to beat me."
 
A native of Akron, Ohio, unbeaten Shawn "Showtime" Porter (23-0-1, 14 KOs)
showed on Dec. 7, 2013 that all of the rave reviews he received since his amateur days were well deserved, as he scored a 12-round unanimous decision win over Devon Alexander to win the IBF Welterweight World title. The win followed impressive professional victories over Julio Diaz, Phil Lo Greco and Alfonso Gomez that put Porter at the top of the 147-pound weight class. Now the 26-year-old begins his reign on April 19 against "Magic Man."
 
Former 2 division Champion Paulie Malignaggi
When he's not winning awards for his commentating work on SHOWTIME broadcasts, NABF Welterweight Champion Brooklyn's Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi (33-5, 7 KOs) is proving that, at 33, he's still one of the top welterweights in the world. Winner of six of his last seven bouts, with the only loss coming via split decision to Adrien Broner last June, Malignaggi was in top form when he defeated Zab Judah last December, and on April 19, he has the opportunity to become a three-time World Champion.
 
For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.sports.sho.com and follow on Twitter at @Therealbhop, @Kidchocolate, @ShowtimeShawnP @PaulMalignaggi @GoldenBoyBoxing, @SHOSports and @Swanson_Comm , follow the conversation using #HopkinsShumenov and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.   
 
Hopkins vs. Shumenov, a 12-round fight for the IBF, IBA and WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship, will take place Saturday, April 19 at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona, AT&T and Casamigos Tequila. In the co-features, Peter Quillin puts his WBO Middleweight World Title on the line against Lukas Konecny in a 12-round bout and Shawn Porter faces Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round welterweight bout for his IBF World title. The live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast will begin at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP). 
 
Tickets priced at $25, $50, $75, $200 and $300, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges, are on sale now and available online at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling (800) 745-3000. The DC Armory Box Office will be open on fight night only from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. ET.
 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Performing cardio and resistance training during the same session: Does the order matter? New study from Finland.



Posted on March 13, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

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 Although the remarkable benefits of combined training have been clarified by numerous investigations, fitness enthusiasts struggle with the same question: Does the order of cardio- and resistance training influence the effectiveness of a training program?

This question has now been the focus of a series of investigations in the Department of Biology of Physical Activity at the University of Jyväskylä. The international research group led by Professor Keijo Häkkinen and coordinated by PhD student Moritz Schumann has recruited a total of almost 200 recreationally active and healthy men and women as well as endurance athletes during the years 2011-2013 to thoroughly investigate this topic. The first findings of these studies investigating physically active men were recently published in two internationally renowned peer-review Journals.

A novel study design including the investigation of acute exercise responses and chronic training adaptations

The participants of these studies (Schumann et al. 2014a, 2014b) were 18-40 years old men and performed either supervised cardio- immediately followed by strength training or vice versa for 24 weeks (2-3 combined cardio- and resistance sessions per week). The researchers were interested to investigate whether the immediate anabolic effects of one single exercise session would differ between the two training orders and whether these differences would be reflected in the physiological adaptations induced by 6 months of training. As prolonged aerobic performance may “weaken” the exercised muscles and essentially reduce the ability to lift heavy loads during the subsequent resistance training session, the researchers expected to observe less favorable anabolic effects resulting in compromised adaptations in muscle strength and mass in the “cardio first” group compared to the group which started each session with resistance training.

Despite differences in recovery time training order did not affect long-term adaptations

Indeed, this study expectedly revealed that the anabolic responses of one single training session seemed to be less favorable in the training group starting with cardio. This was especially indicated by reduced concentrations of serum testosterone during recovery for up to 2 days, which may possibly be detrimental to optimal muscle growth and strength development. However, this initial difference between the recovery times was no longer observed after the 24-week training period and both groups actually increased physical performance and muscle size to about a similar extent.

The amount and/or frequency of training may play a key role

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that the training order of combined cardio- and resistance training does not seem to have an effect on biological adaptations, leaving the exercise order up to personal preference. However, since in the early phase of the training the recovery of the group starting with cardio was prolonged, caution should be paid when performing high amounts and/or a high frequency of training. Performing 2-3 combined cardio- and resistance training sessions per week, of 90-120 min each, does not lead to differences in the adaptations of overall fitness and body composition between the two training orders. However, whether the present results may be ultimately applied to fitness enthusiasts with a longer training history or athletes, typically training a much greater amount, remains to be investigated.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Dr Baio Added as Founding Members to Science and Technology Advisory Group at Alkame Water



 

Alkame Water Appoints Three Founding Members to Science and Technology Advisory Group

 

LAS VEGAS, NV - March 6th, 2014 -  Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: ALKM) (OTCQB: ALKM), a health and technology holding company with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products, is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed three founding members to a Science and Technology Advisory Group. 

 

“These last several months have been extremely creative and productive for Alkame as a brand, as a technology, and as a growing public company,” stated Robert Eakle, CEO of Alkame Holdings, Inc.  “The formation of a Science and Technology Advisory Group with leading health, nutrition, medical, and scientific experts will help us take advantage of our new momentum and improve our ability to support the efficacy and valuation of our Alkame water products, our technology, and our patents with industry regulators and stakeholders.”

 

Mr. Eakle continued, “On behalf of the entire Alkame team, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Tammy Schaible Miller, Dr. Pietro Baio, and Andrea Visak as the founding members of the Science and Technology Advisory Group.  I look forward to working closely with each of them to study, improve and advance Alkame Water as a nationally recognized leader in superior hydration, health and wellness, and sports performance.” 

 

Tammy Schaible Miller brings over 15 years of science, biology, nutrition, chemistry, sports management, teaching, and coaching experience to the Alkame team.  She is a Certified Personal Trainer and has coached collegiate level volleyball for 5 years.  In 1997, she received an Associates of Science (AS) degree from Trinidad State Junior College in Colorado.  In 2000, Ms. Miller received Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Metropolitan State College of Denver.  In 2009, she earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management with an emphasis in coaching.

 

Miller commented, “I believe in Alkame Water and its potential to help people on multiple levels.  I have seen some of the many benefits of this great product firsthand, so I am excited and honored to join the Science and Technology Advisory Group and be a part of this company.”

 

Dr. Pietro Baio is a certified Chiropractor who practices in Brooklyn, New York, where he owns and operates “Performance Edge Chiropractic PC” with a focus on Sport Chiropractic.  Dr. Baio’s previous experience as an accomplished high school wrestler and current Japanese jujitsu and kickboxing enthusiast, drives his ongoing passion for sports performance research and advancements.  In addition to graduating from New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) in 2006, Dr. Baio also holds both a BS and MA in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University and is an ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist.  While attending NYCC and Adelphi University, Dr. Baio designed, executed, and took part in several research studies at the Human Performance Lab of both schools.  His current client list is a who's who of local professional athletes including some of the area’s best mixed martial artists and professional boxers.  

 

Andrea Visak, RDN, CSSD, LDN, is a sports and wellness dietitian and founder of H2O Nutrition, LLC, a San Diego, California based company providing nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes.  Andrea is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and has served as a leader in enhancing sports and life performance through innovative fueling strategies for over 10 years.  Her expertise encompasses sports medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating counseling, weight management, and wellness nutrition for athletes and physically active individuals and groups.

 

Visak concluded, “My life’s work applies the science and art of sports nutrition to fuel athletic performance, fitness, and health.   Alkame Water’s patented formulation for superior hydration can give a significant boost to anyone looking to enhance overall health and wellness, improve athletic performance, and shorten recovery times.  I’m excited to be involved with the new Alkame Science and Technology Advisory Group and hope that my participation will help to increase both professional and amateur athletes’ understanding of how this unique engineered water can help them achieve peak performance.”     

 

About Alkame Holdings, Inc.

 

Alkame Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded health and technology holding company with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products.  The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Alkame Water, Inc., markets and distributes micro-clustered, alkaline, antioxidant and oxygenated bottled water utilizing an exclusive patented formula and technology.  Alkame’s patented technology creates water with several unique properties which allow the body to absorb and utilize it more efficiently and help to achieve an optimal pH balance.  The patented Alkame technology also increases the available oxygen content and absorbability which equates to more fuel for improved metabolic efficiency, boosted immune system, and improved cardio respiratory function.  Not all waters are created equal™.  For more information, visit www.alkamewater.com.

 

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FLOYD "MONEY" MAYWEATHER OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

 
 
10-Time World Champion Faces Marcos "El Chino" Maidana
In Welterweight World Title Unification Saturday, May 3, on SHOWTIME PPV®
At MGM Grand Garden Arena; Tickets on Sale Now
 
 
Click HERE To Download Photos
Photo Credit: Ed Mulholland/Golden Boy Promotions
 
LAS VEGAS (March 8, 2014) - Boxing superstar and 10-Time World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) held court at a jam-packed press conference at MGM Grand today to formally discuss his 147-pound welterweight world title unification bout against the dangerous, hard-hitting Marcos "El Chino" Maidana (34-3, 31 KOs) in the main event of "THE MOMENT" on Saturday, May 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena live on SHOWTIME PPV®.
 
Addressing media members hours before the start of Saturday night's "TOE TO TOE: Canelo vs. Angulo" event on SHOWTIME PPV, Mayweather touched on a variety of subjects, including Maidana, the upcoming matchup with the Argentine slugger, his future and more. Also speaking were Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions and Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME SPORTS.
 
 
FLOYD MAYWEATHER, 10-Time World Champion, Five Division World Champion and WBC Welterweight
 
"Maidana is a young, strong and tough competitor.  He's a guy that I can't overlook.  You can never take any fighter for granted because anything can happen.
 
"I believe in dedicating myself to my craft.  This is my 18th year in the sport.  I've had a strong run and we've got three more fights after this one.  I truly believe in taking one fight at a time.
 
"This was my first week out [in training camp] and we had a tremendous week.
 
"Hopefully, some day I help some of this up-and-coming talent and promote them. Boxing is growing and is here to stay.
 
"I'm not scared of any opponent.  I fight who I want to fight.
 
"Tonight is another marvelous show.  Canelo is one hell of a fighter and Angulo is too.  It's going to be nonstop action. This is a fight not to miss.
 
"Canelo's a different breed.  A lot of people think because of the way I made Canelo look, they're going to be able to do the same thing, but that's not true. He's a strong fighter.
 
"Tonight's fight is different than my fight with Canelo back in September.  They [Canelo and Angulo] have great styles and styles make fights.  This fight is tailor made to be a war.  
 
"I fight myself.  I don't fight to break Ali's record or Sugar Ray Robinson's record.  I fight to please myself.  I know in my heart where I'm rated.  I didn't fight in Ali's era. This is my era.
 
"I don't know who my three next opponents will be.  A lot of people ask me that.  You want to fight me?  Earn it.
 
"I'm a strong critic of myself.  I'm really hard on myself.   Even with the Canelo fight and the fight before that fight, I wasn't happy with my performance.  I haven't reached my peak yet. I know I can do better.
 
"I've been in the sport of boxing for a long time, but I haven't been able to bring my 'A-game' totally out. I've beaten fighters with my 'C-Game' and with my 'D-Game,' but I haven't been able to beat anybody with my 'A-Game.'
 
"I'm a firm believer that before you can go anywhere, you have to conquer the level that you are at, just like young kids do it today with video games, they have to finish one level to go to the next one.  Conquer one level at the time, and only then you'll get where you want to go to.
 
"I always say that I'm a clean athlete and that I should be randomly tested anytime, urine and blood. 
 
"I have only seen Maidana's last fight against Broner. I've only watched the first six or seven rounds.  I've also seen highlights of other fights, but not many.  He's a good fighter; I'm not taking him for granted.  I don't take anybody for granted."
 
ROBERT GARCIA, Maidana's Trainer
"In 1998, Floyd and I won a title in the same year in the same weight division. Sixteen years later, I'm training my fighters to fight him and he's still a champion.  That is hard to believe.
 
"Our guy Maidana earned this fight.  I want to thank Mayweather for taking this fight.
 
"There were other names out there, but Mayweather is a boxing person and he made the right choice. I think Maidana earned the right to fight Floyd.  He's going to come out and do his best. Just like he did against Adrien Broner.
 
"Broner was supposed to be the next great thing. What Maidana did to him was something that no one believed could happen. It takes hard work and dedication.
 
"It takes a great fighter that listens to what his coaches tell him to do and we're going to come out and do our best to please everyone with a great fight and come out with a win. Everyone has a time and it could be this time.  No one has a blueprint because no one has ever beaten Floyd."
 
 
RICHARD SCHAEFER, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions
"Floyd Mayweather did it again. He picked the most dangerous opponent he could have.
 
"It's going to be a thrilling fight.  Maidana is ready and he's going to come to try to knock out Mayweather.
 
"The tickets went on sale this morning at 10 a.m. There are 16,000 seats [in the arena] and 14,000 were sold with over $12 million in the bank already."
 
 
 LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions
"Maidana's a tremendous fighter.  He can crack with either hand and Floyd is going to have to be at his best to beat him on May 3.
 
[On the Mayweather Promotions opponent poll] "Floyd has over 11 million followers across different platforms, all of those were taken under consideration. 
 
"On the first tweet he put out, there were over 50,000 comments on the first two hours.  My team and I went through all of the responses, and Maidana was an overwhelming favorite. 
 
"Maidana earned the right to fight Floyd and May 3 is going to be a great night for boxing."
 
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive Vice President & General Manager, SHOWTIME SPORTS
"SHOWTIME Sports has become the home of the most compelling fights and the biggest events in the sport of boxing. And there are no bigger events than those featuring Floyd Mayweather. 
 
"We are proud to be part of the May 3rd event and look forward to another incredible night at the fights." 
 
# # #
 
"THE MOMENT: Mayweather vs. Maidana," a 12-round world championship unification bout for Mayweather and Maidana's respective 147-pound titles, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts and AT&T.  The event will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) and is the third fight of a lucrative six-fight deal with Showtime Networks Inc. 
 
Tickets priced at $1,500, $1,000, $750, $550 and $350, not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person with a limit of two (2) at the $350 price range.  To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
 

The role of physical activity and heart rate variability for the control of work related stress



Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stone Hearth News

Front Physiol. 2014 Feb 21;5:67. eCollection 2014.

The role of physical activity and heart rate variability for the control of workrelated stress.

Tonello L1, Rodrigues FB1, Souza JW1, Campbell CS1, Leicht AS2, Boullosa DA1. Author information 1Department of Physical Education, Catholic University of Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil. 2Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, James Cook University Queensland, QLD, Australia.

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) and exercise are often used as tools to reduce stress and therefore the risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Meanwhile, heart rate variability (HRV) has been utilized to assess both stress and PA or exercise influences. The objective of the present review was to examine the current literature in regards to workplace stress, PA/exercise and HRV to encourage further studies.

We considered original articles from known databases (PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge) over the last 10 years that examined these important factors. A total of seven studies were identified with workplace stress strongly associated with reduced HRV in workers. Longitudinal workplace PA interventions may provide a means to improve worker stress levels and potentially cardiovascular risk with mechanisms still to be clarified. Future studies are recommended to identify the impact of PA, exercise, and fitness on stress levels and HRV in workers and their subsequent influence on cardiovascular health.

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New data on adherence of older women with strength training and aerobic exercise

 


  
Clin Interv Aging. 2014 Feb 14;9:323-31. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S54644. eCollection 2014.

Adherence of older women with strength training and aerobic exercise.
Miranda A, Picorelli A, Pereira DS, FelĂ­cio DC, Dos Anjos DM, Pereira DA, Dias RC, Assis MG, Pereira LS.

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Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Participation of older people in a program of regular exercise is an effective strategy to minimize the physical decline associated with age. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence rates in older women enrolled in two different exercise programs (one aerobic exercise and one strength training) and identify any associated clinical or functional factors.
METHODS:
This was an exploratory observational study in a sample of 231 elderly women of mean age 70.5 years. We used a structured questionnaire with standardized tests to evaluate the relevant clinical and functional measures. A specific adherence questionnaire was developed by the researchers to determine motivators and barriers to exercise adherence.
  
RESULTS:
The adherence rate was 49.70% in the aerobic exercise group and 56.20% in the strength training group. Multiple logistic regression models for motivation were significant (P=0.003) for the muscle strengthening group (R (2)=0.310) and also significant (P=0.008) for the aerobic exercise group (R (2)=0.154). A third regression model for barriers to exercise was significant (P=0.003) only for the muscle strengthening group (R (2)=0.236). The present study shows no direct relationship between worsening health status and poor adherence.
CONCLUSION:
Factors related to adherence with exercise in the elderly are multifactorial.
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Monday, March 3, 2014

Indoor, outdoor fitness vastly different; here’s how

 


  
(Reuters) – Fitness warriors eager to step out of the gym at the first sign of spring should exercise caution, fitness experts say, noting that hitting the open road is more taxing than running on a treadmill, and mountain trails are bumpier than a spinning class.
Even conditioned people may need a period of adjustment to transition safely into working out in the open air.
“The harsher the winter, the more we have to be careful not to come back too fast, too soon,” said exercise physiologist and running coach Tom Holland, who lives in Connecticut. “Even people who are generally fit might do less over the winter.”
When the weather changes, Holland said, many runners try to run too many miles too soon.
  
“The body generally takes about two weeks to acclimate,” he explained, “so give yourself time to build back that base of strength.”
He recommends that regardless of what was done outdoors last fall, a little less should be done in the spring.
“Running on a treadmill is generally easier than outdoor running, so if you’ve been running five miles on a treadmill don’t increase (outdoor) mileage immediately,” he said.
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Kids benefit greatly from free play with inexpensive items



Posted on March 3, 2014 by Stone Hearth News                

Cheap items like crates and buckets encourage children to be more active and creative than expensive play equipment, researchers have found.

The findings are the result of a long-term study by RMIT University researchers in Melbourne, Australia, into the play differences of primary school children with access to different playgrounds.

Introducing simple, everyday objects during recess and lunchtime can cut sedentary behaviour by half, improve creativity and boost social and problem solving skills, the research shows.

Recent study results have been published in the international journal *BMC Public Health*.

The two-year research project, led by Dr Brendon Hyndman from the School of Medical Sciences, found traditional school playgrounds may be stifling imaginative and energetic play.

“Conventional playgrounds are designed by adults – they don’t actually take into consideration how the children want to play,” Dr Hyndman said

“At a time when childhood obesity is growing and playgrounds are shrinking, we need a creative approach to stimulate physical activity among schoolchildren.”

The RMIT study involved 120 students, aged between five and 12, from the newly-built Emmaus Catholic Primary School in Ballarat, a regional town in the Australian state of Victoria.

Their results were compared with another school in the area which had traditional play equipment such as monkey bars and slides

Buckets, pipes, exercise mats, hay bales and swimming pool noodles were placed in the play areas at Emmaus and researchers recorded the students’ behaviour.

Sedentary behaviour, defined as sitting or standing around the playground, fell from 61.5 per cent of children to 30.5 per cent during the study.

 Students who played with everyday household objects took 13 more steps per minute and played more intensively and vigorously compared to those using the traditional playground.

 “These results could be applied to anywhere that children play and shift the debate on the best way to keep our children healthy.”

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