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YOU EAT.
BEING AN ATHLETE in junior high Publisher Joe Wells Enterprises, Inc.
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learn and now wished I had was
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I am thoroughly embarrassed to
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much better of an athlete could I have been if I had the proper fuel?? Alissa Carpio, Claudia Virgil,
Anyway, it wasn't until the last couple years of my college days when Helen Fritsch, Jessica Wyland
I was in the gym six days a week while also working 30-40 hours at a
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WILLPOWER
I think I can. I know I can. But will I? BY HELEN FRITSCH
MANY PEOPLE believe they
could improve their lives if only they
had more of that mysterious thing
called willpower. Heck, even in the
beginning, Adam and Eve had issues
in the Garden of Eden with that darn
apple! In a perfect world, with more
self control, we could all eat right,
exercise regularly, avoid drugs and
alcohol, shy away from dangerous
liaisons, refrain from maxing out our
credit cards, save for retirement, stop
procrastinating, and achieve all sorts of
attainable goals. Unfortunately, today
we live in an imperfect world and we
are constantly bombarded with those
bad apples that continuously tempt us
to take a bite!
Every day, from the minute we wake
up to the moment we lay our heads on
a pillow to go to sleep, we are making
non-stop decisions and choices. Most
of our decisions are part of our daily
routines but, occasionally, we will hit a
glitch and have to stop and really think
about our choices and the outcomes
they may produce.
For example, you know you should
order a salad at the restaurant but you
order a burger and fries instead. Or,
you resist the urge to surf the web in
order to get a household chore done.
You patiently wait for that dress that
you love to go on sale at the store.
You struggle to pass on dessert when
you are eyeing the chocolate cake
on the menu. You bite your tongue
when you really want to make a
snide remark. Internal and external
struggles, constantly taxing our brains,
day in and day out. It can become so
overwhelming!
What exactly is willpower and how
does it affect our everyday lives?
By definition, willpower is the trait
of resolutely controlling your own
behavior. It is essential in achieving,
overcoming, and becoming. Many
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Its a game of balance, which normally
involves sustainability. What are some
things we can do to stay on track and
be held accountable for our actions
involving willpower?
1. Adopt a slow and steady wins
the race attitude towards those
areas in your life where you find
yourself weak at the knees. This
way, youll achieve much more success
than consistently exposing yourself to
the object of your weakness sweets,
carbs, smoking, gambling only to
finally give up or give in.
2. Keep a watchful eye on your fuel
gauge and dont overestimate your
late-day resolve. We normally start
our days with energy and focus. As the
day wears on, our energy subsides and
our focus deteriorates. Most people
give in to urges, cheat on their diets,
or succumb to temptations later in the
day and evening. Just because you are
laser-focused at noon doesnt mean
youll be the same at midnight.
3. Keep your stress levels in check
in order to make smarter choices
and better decisions. How much
stress are you under? The more mental
stress we face on a daily basis, the
more energy and fuel our brain needs
to compensate. That will eventually
involve having less energy devoted to
self-control when you need it the most.
4. Approach goals with baby steps.
People normally fail at new activities
because they become overwhelmed by
the big picture. Its great to have a
goal in mind but success comes when
you approach the goal with baby steps,
overcoming and conquering small
obstacles along the way. For example,
losing 50 pounds may seem impossible,
but instead, if you break it down to
losing one pound a week, that goal will
be more realistic, more reasonable, and
much more attainable. The willpower
and success to complete the goal will
be higher and success will be much
more likely to happen.
5. You versus you. We can be our own
biggest cheerleader or our own worst
enemy. Internally, our subconscious is
always working behind the scenes. Many
strong people, including myself, have
given in to temptation or failed at a new
activity or ongoing project. Why? Good
question! It seems negative thoughts
can sometimes seep into our level of
consciousness. The more we engage
in thoughts of failure, the more self
doubt creeps in sabotaging progress and
producing toxicity. When I find myself
heading down that path, I physically
stop, intentionally readjust my thinking,
take a deep breath, and proceed with
caution.
6. SLEEP! Research has shown that
when you are not getting enough
quality sleep, mental energy is zapped,
the effects of burnout are high,
irritability sets in, and your willpower
is out the door along with your will to
succeed or stay on track.
7. Most importantly, believe in
yourself! If you dont believe you can
do it, then the bottom line is you wont.
Believing is half the battle. Internal
feedback is constantly whispering to us:
Yes you can! Great job! or Youre not
good enough. No, you cant. It's up
to us to flip the ON switch for positive
thoughts and believe in our ability to
succeed. You need to believe that what
youre doing or what youre trying to do
is worthwhile regardless of the detours,
setbacks, or doubts.
In closing, we all live on a seesaw,
constantly trying to find balance. If
you can maintain a realistic sense of
willpower to help get you through each
day, then hopefully youll be able to
sustain that determination to succeed
and avoid making bad choices that
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BRIGHT SUNNY AUGUST days
and warm nights are for beach and
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cones, and late night bonfires and
fireworks. Its also the time when
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1. Get a head start on school-
work, said Cate Cassada, EdD,
assistant professor of education at
the University of Richmond School of
Professional and Continuing Studies.
Look for school-provided summer
notices reading lists, math websites
or suggestions, early assignments
that will be due. Schools usually have
rich resources that busy parents may
overlook, she suggested.
And if your child struggled with any
specific content last year, she added,
have him or her review that work to
keep it fresh and current.
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2. Begin an organization
system. Organizational tools,
including binders, calendars, and
assignment trackers are essential
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each childs preference may differ,
depending upon their strengths and
capabilities, said Eileen Kennedy
Moore, psychologist and author of
Growing Friendships: A Kids Guide
to Making and Keeping Friends. For
handling papers, for example, it
may help to have a plastic folder that
matches the book cover for each
subject, or your child may want to use
an accordion file with a section for
each subject. Some kids may prefer
to have functional files, so they can
sort papers into bring it to school,
do it at home, and file for later, she
explained.
3. Have a discussion about
homework, where, and when
to do it, advised Dr. Kennedy Moore.
Most kids work best in the silence
of their rooms, but some kids work
better with an adult around so they
can ask questions and make sure they
stay on task. Many kids want to relax
after school, but homework is easier
when kids arent exhausted, so find
a compromise about when to begin
homework, she said. Youll have
fewer arguments if you do the same
thing every day, and your child knows
what to expect.
4. Start a back to school sleep
schedule. Have kids start going to
bed and getting up at times as close to
their school year schedule as possible.
Sleep is foundational for our cognitive
and emotional health, said Tim Bono,
assistant dean for assessment and
analytics and a lecturer in psychological
and brain sciences in Arts and Sciences
at Washington University in St. Louis.
5. Talk about friends. Even if
your child has an established group
of friends, friendships shift, and its
worth a discussion about how to seek
new friends and what the important
qualities of friendship are, said Dr.
Kennedy Moore. Friendships matter
a lot for kids of all ages, but they
become increasingly important in
middle school and beyond. Friends
arent just fun; theyre also a source
of support, part of childrens identity,
and even a source of protection, she
explained. Kids with friends are less
likely to get bullied.
6. Address anxieties. Many
children feel anxious about starting
a new school year, and its worth
addressing those concerns, said Dr.
Cassada. This talk might start with
questions about both what she or he is
looking forward to and any worries that
might be there. Its good to express
your confidence in your childs ability
to manage the transition from one
grade to another by reminding him or
her that she successfully managed it
in previous years, added Dr. Kennedy
Moore. MS&F
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BECOME
A BETTER
STUDENT-
ATHLETE
WE TRACKED down a
handful of coaches and even
a director of athletics all
associated with the Big West
Conference, an NCAA
Division I member to find out
top training tips for student-
athletes, some important do's
and don'ts of training, and
some things they know
now that they wish they'd
known in their school days.
Plus, our cover model shares
some tips as well!

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Sage Watson, a recent graduate
of University of Arizona who won
the 400-meter hurdles title at the
2017 NCAA Division I National
Track and Field Championships in
Eugene, OR, is this issue's cover
model. Here are her top three
training tips for student-athletes:
1. Get Your Sleep. Sleep is an
important factor in recovery and mental
awareness. Without sleep, you are
going to break down your body faster
and lose your mental focus for school.
2. Set Your Priorities. Ask yourself,
Is what Im doing today going to help
me achieve my athletic and academic
goals tomorrow?
3. Understand Your Training. Write
down your goals and have strong
communication with your coach,
trainers, or whoever else is helping you.
Understanding your goals and what you
are doing each day in training to get
towards these goals is an important
factor for success.

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TRAINING TIPS If Only I Knew Then
From proper sleep to engaging in active recovery,
Experts dish on things they know now that
here are top training tips from the experts.
they wish they'd known as a student-athlete.
1. Engage in Active Recovery: Todd Rogers, head
volleyball coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, said When I was a college athlete, I used to joke
this is critical. "I tell all my athletes that you have with the guys who lifted and asked them why
to take care of your body in terms of rest," he
they were lifting. Now, looking back, I wish
said. By active recovery, he means athletes need
to take advantage of the things they have in the I had taken [weight lifting] more seriously.
training room that will help their bodies recover That, as well as [geting enough] rest and
from training, such as massages, deep tissue what you put in your body.
work, cupping, heat stimulation, ice, etc. "This Todd Rogers, head volleyball coach,
is what is going to help you train harder the next Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
day. If you don't do these things, the lactic acid,
the soreness, will build up over the week ... and
you won't do as well." As a high school athlete, I didnt look at
2. Get 8 Hours of Sleep Each Night: Tamica Smith fitness as a lifestyle or sports as a profession.
Jones, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for UC But now ... I believe its important [for
Riverside, said, "As collegiate student athletes, student-athletes] to remain disciplined and
you are challenged with juggling the time
focused not just on maintaining fitness to
demands of training, studying, competition,
social interest, and the list goes on. It is perform in your respective sport but to train
important to get the proper rest for the day, and for a disciplined and healthy lifestyle.
sometimes a power nap midday or evening helps Tamica Smith Jones, director of
significantly. Days get drawn out, and studying intercollegiate athletics for UC Riverside
oftentimes comes late at night. But getting those
eight hours [each night] allows the body to rest,
recover and repair for the journey."
I wish I would've learned to eat better and
3. Eat Right: Maintain proper nutrition throughout execute that plan so that it would be more
the day. "Grabbing a healthy snack to help fuel
natural now. Once you aren't on an intense
you is priceless," said Smith Jones. Keep protein
bars, fresh nuts, fruit and other power bites workout schedule, you definitely have to be
in your possession to ensure you do not go for better in different areas of your life.
the many unhealthy options that seem so readily Tairia Flowers, CSUN head softball coach
available. "Having energy handy while you are
on the go that will both satisfy your hunger and
keep you healthy is a win-win!" she said. "Besides,
it goes a long way toward building a healthy EVERYTHING!! I wish Id listened more to my
physique. What you do outside the gym is just as academic advisors. Now in todays real
important to the gains you want inside the gym."
world, having a degree is something YOU
4. Pay Attention To Details. "Everyone wants to NEED versus something only certain people
get the big hit, set the new record or accomplish can attain.
whatever relates to your sport, but big jumps
Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, head volleyball
aren't usually the way progress comes. Its about
coach at University of Hawaii, Manoa
baby steps," said Tairia Flowers, CSUN head
softball coach. "Be patient and work hard."
5. Go Hard or Go Home! "Always put in 110 Nutrition for peak performance. There are
percent effort into your training or else, why are
many things I put into my body as a [student]
you there?" said Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, head
volleyball coach at University of Hawaii, Manoa. athlete that probably inhibited my body from
"Also, respect your coaches, teammates, and optimizing performance. I cant guarantee
trainers and they will respect you." I would have made the right decision every
6. Lead By Example. "Its not always about being time, but it would have been nice to be able
the best player or your talent," Ah Mow-Santos to make a more informed decision.
said. "You will be respected for your work ethic Dan Klatt, head women's water polo
even if your skill level isn't where others are." coach for UC Irvine

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 TRAINING DO's AND DON'Ts
Dan Klatt is the head coach for women's water polo at UC Irvine. He is a former
water polo Olympian and All-American. Klatt earned Big West Coach of the Year for
the fifth time in 2014. He was appointed the head coach of the U.S. junior national
team and then guided them to their first ever gold medal in the London Olympic
Games in 2012. Here are his training do's and don'ts for student-athletes.

DOs
1. Do prepare for strength training. Elite level strength training is one of the hardest
adjustments for incoming student-athletes without professional guidance during their
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specific movements into your conditioning so you are used to performing technical skills
while under mental and physical duress.
3. Do learn to love fundamental repetition. Every sport has fundamental movements that
are the building blocks of the game. Without these movements one cannot play the sport at a
high level. These movements should be a consistent element of personal training.

DONTs
1. Dont be too cool for stretching. Not only does stretching prevent injury, it also increases
your athletic potential. Make this part of your routine. Leave time for stretching before and
after training.
2. Dont ignore your weaknesses. Embrace them! People gravitate toward what they are
good at and tend to ignore development of their weaknesses. A true competitor is driven by
success that comes with challenge and adversity, not success that comes with ease. Before
training, identify a challenge area you will attack that day. Persevere through failures you
may face until that weakness becomes a strength.
3. Dont outgrow coaching. You can learn something that improves you from every coach
and teammate you have on a daily basis. Sometimes as people become elite, and their ego
grows, they become worse listeners. Having two sets of eyes and two brains to refine your
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Back To the Basics
of WEIGHT TRAINING
BY CLAUDIA VIRGIL, TEAM MAX ATHLETE
HOW OFTEN do you scroll through
social media and come across fitness
enthusiasts who post some of the
most acrobatic looking strength
training exercises? Variety is great, but
when an exercise is too complicated
or too much coordination is involved,
it takes the focus away from strength
and proper form.
A beneficial workout routine does
not need to be overly complicated to
produce great results. Not to mention,
with school back in session, your time
is limited and your brain will be too
occupied with homework or studying.
Keeping your workout simple is going
to make you most efficient in juggling
both school and gym time.
Below I have provided a three-day
back-to-basics routine that covers the
major muscle groups. It consists of
upper body push, upper body pull,
and a full leg routine! This three-
day regimen can be applied to any
goal, from bodybuilders to those just
looking to improve their fitness level.
GOAL ADJUSTMENTS
Here are some exercise adjustments
that you can apply according to your
goal.
Muscle Gain: Perform exercises
listed below as a single set for 6-8
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repetitions with 60-90 seconds
between sets. Abstain from
performing cardiovascular activity.
Tone or Muscle Maintenance:
Perform exercises as a superset
(pair two exercises together), for
10-15 reps with 30-60 seconds rest
between each superset. For additional
results, incorporate 20 minutes of
cardiovascular activity.
Fat Loss or High Calorie Burn:
Perform listed exercises as a circuit for
15-18 reps. After all exercises have
been performed, rest 2-3 minutes.
Repeat for a total of 3 rounds. For
additional results, incorporate 20-30
minutes of cardiovascular activity.
KEEP IN MIND
Do not forget to perform your
own dynamic stretches before you
begin the workouts. I would also
recommend one warm-up set. This
means the first exercise of each
workout is performed using a lighter
weight than your actual working set.
Properly warming up your muscles
helps minimize any strains or serious
injuries. Remember, follow the rep
ranges listed above according to your
goal. For proper recovery, allow one
day of rest between each routine.
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WORKOUT 1
CHEST & TRICEPS 3 SETS
Barbell Bench Press
Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
Decline Chest Press Machine
Barbell Lying Triceps Extensions
Dumbbell Triceps Kickbacks
Dips
WORKOUT 2
LEGS & SHOULDERS 4 SETS
Barbell Squat
Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlifts
Barbell Walking Lunges
Plate Loaded Leg Press
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Alternating Front
Raises
Dumbbell Alternating Lat Raises
Barbell Upright Row
WORKOUT 3
BACK & BICEPS 3 SETS
Cable Wide Lat Pulldown
Cable Narrow Reverse-Grip
Pulldown
Dumbbell Back Row
Barbell Biceps Curl
Preacher Curl Machine
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
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What has been one of your greatest
challenges that you've had to
overcome and how did you overcome
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 MAX NUTRITION
BETTER
NUTRITION
(and snacks!)
for Student-
Athletes
BY ALISSA CARPIO
Beef jerky is a great
snack idea for busy
student-athletes!
AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE, your
busy schedule demands that you are
on-the-go from morning until night.
Planning meals and snacks ahead
of time can seem pretty challenging
in addition to balancing classes,
homework and study time, practices,
and games. Not to mention, eating
healthy can be kind of boring and not
so fun, making it easier to just grab
that quick snack before you head out
the door.
But if you truly want to perform your
best in games, at practice, and in your
academics, putting forth a little extra
effort to fill the holes in your nutrition
will be well worth it. By adding some
key age-appropriate supplements and
keeping quick protein-packed snacks
and meals on hand, you can up your
game without missing a beat.
ALL ABOUT THE MACROS
Why does food type matter? For several
important reasons. First, chemicals
and imitation food additives found in
junk food and sweet treats can actually
sap your body of the good nutrients it
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gets from real food. Not only that, but
processed and high glycemic sugars
cause the body to release a surge of
insulin, which causes a spike and drop
in blood sugar, resulting in feelings
of lethargy and fatigue, as well as
increasing cravings for even more junk.
Second, our bodies are designed to
work best when we take in all three of
the energy-providing macronutrients:
protein, dietary fat, and carbohydrates.
All three provide energy and are vital
for performing at our peak physical and
mental abilities.
Therefore, snacks and meals should
ideally contain all three. Protein
provides amino acids necessary
for muscle growth and recovery.
Carbohydrates provide instant and
long-term energy and keep muscles
full and hydrated. Healthy dietary fats
are essential for proper brain, nervous
system, and cellular function, as well as
hormone production, muscle growth,
and repair. Carbohydrates and fats are
usually pretty easy to come by as stand-
alone foods or as part of prepared
meals or snacks. So, adding protein
to a meal usually requires a bit more
thinking and planning, although its not
difficult by any means.
MEAL FREQUENCY AND TIMING
If youre in class all day, sometimes
going without food for extended periods
of time is a necessity. But if your classes
get broken up throughout the day with
free time, recesses, practices, and study
halls, you can use the opportunity to
grab a quick snack from your locker or
backpack. As for meals, its essential to
eat three square meals a day, as youve
probably heard before.
Remember to combine a healthy fat,
protein, and complex carbohydrates.
This gives your body the vitamins,
minerals, and macronutrients necessary
to power your studies and your
workouts. Aim for three meals and
three snacks daily, and try to get quality
food in your body every 2-4 hours.
MIND YOUR MEALS
If youre eating at a school cafeteria or
lunchroom, theres a pretty good chance
the planned menu items include all of
the macronutrients to keep you properly
fueled. But if you plan to eat out or
brown bag it, make sure you have an
array of foods with you. Keep it varied
and keep it colorful.
Some convenient ways to add protein
to a meal or snack include having
ready-made sources available to top
off a meal or pair with a piece of fruit
or crackers for a whole snack. Joe
Barfield, owner of the Tri Cities Max
Muscle Nutrition store and consultant
to student-athletes, lists his top pick for
snacks as a nut butter such as peanut,
almond, or cashew paired alongside
some wheat crackers, or spread on a
bagel or a rice cake. For animal protein,
Joe suggests keeping small pouches
of tuna or a tuna and crackers pack in
your backpack, car, or gym bag. Eat
before or after
practice if you
dont have time
to get in a whole
meal.
SNACK ON THIS,
NOT THAT
Snacking between
meals is not only a
great way to keep
energy and blood
sugar up, its also
just fun! Instead of
reaching for the snack
machine and grabbing
that bag of Cheetos
or Doritos, try a snack
pack size of wheat crackers along with a
snack cup of peanut butter. The peanut
butter will give you healthy fat and
protein to sustain you longer in both
mental and physical activities.
After-school frozen treats like ice
cream bars and popsicles are tempting
when youre hungry and have low blood
sugar from not having eaten since
lunch. The best way to avoid giving
in to a craving is to stay away from
the snack bar. If you want a crunchy,
healthy treat to satisfy your craving,
go for a graham cracker or cookies
and cream flavored protein bar. It will
provide nutrients similar to a whole
meal and is the perfect fuel for before
practice.
Late nights up studying and doing
homework can make you hungry!
Instead of reaching for a slice of cold
pizza or a cup of ramen noodles, try
a serving of beef or turkey jerky and
a banana. Or, opt for a small bowl of
dried fruit and nuts along with a slice
of cheese. The fat and protein will help
keep your brain power up without a
super sleepy blood sugar crash.
Finally, if youre looking for a sweet
Supplement Your Diet
While whole foods should
alternative to cookies or pastries, try a always be the basis for sound
cold and creamy protein shake using nutrition, quality supplements
MaxPro Gourmet protein infused with are a huge help in filling the
real chocolate and cookie pieces mixed gaps. Here are three products
with milk and topped with sugar-free from Max Muscle Nutrition that
whipped cream. are considered effective and
Snacking smart and tasty doesnt safe for junior high, high school,
have to be time consuming or super and college-aged athletes.
expensive. By having a stash of healthy
foods available in your fridge and
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and meets NCAA
BUDGET-FRIENDLY IDEAS guidelines for
Most students are on athletes. Use it as
a tight budget, so Joe a snack between
offers some money meals or as a full
meal replacement.
saving tips, too. My
suggestion is to buy
some pre-made meals Max Isolate Protein
at your local grocery Boasting the highest quality whey
store or go to your protein processed through cross-flow
local farmers market microfiltration,
and buy direct where this protein
prices are not taxed. I powder is
would also look online designed to be
at grocers who have online coupons taken before,
that you can take advantage of, he during, or after
exercise or
said. Saving an additional five or 10
practice to help
bucks can stretch those dollars so you assist in quick
can buy more food or higher quality and complete
food. recovery.
Carbohydrates are typically the
cheapest food source, while meat
and dairy are often priced highest.
Inexpensive carbohydrates that Joe Max A.R.M.
suggests include rice, beans, oats, dried
fruit, and nuts. Some great options for Max Anabolic Recovery Matrix is
designed for elite athletes looking
protein include beef or turkey jerky and
to maximize muscle growth, repair,
eggs. Buying eggs in bulk can cost as and workout recovery for optimal
little as 50 cents per dozen and can performance and results. Key
stretch your budget really well while ingredients include multi-fractioned
getting a perfect protein that contains whey proteins, muscle enzyme
all of the essential amino acids. Buying activators, key
pre-cooked rotisserie chicken at your amino acids for
local grocery store after hours saves strength and
money too, because the prices are endurance, plus an
marked down after prime meal times. advanced blend of
creatines designed
You can often get a whole cooked
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 MAX RESULTS
STUDENT-
ATHLETES
REVEAL
WINNING
SECRETS
BY JESSICA WYLAND
Max Muscle Nutrition is
all about helping people
achieve their goals.
Teenagers and college
students are no different.
Many a student-athlete has
found help from their local
Max Muscle Nutrition store
help with recovery, help
with proper nutrition, and
help with the right fuel for
the job of becoming a better
athlete. Here are three
student-athletes/Max Muscle
Nutrition customers who
are winning at their sports
thanks to their dedication,
drive, training, and Max
Muscle supplements.
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Justin Medeiros, 18
Sports: Wrestling, Football, CrossFit
Supplement Stack: Max ARM, Pro BCAA
HARD WORK pays off for Justin Medeiros, a recent graduate of Lodi High School in
Lodi, California. He won medals at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament and
the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships, as well as
other local and state titles for wrestling and football.
Recently, Medeiros placed 15th in the CrossFit Games California regional event
where he faced many fierce and experienced competitors. And, he earned a first-
place win at the teenage competition, Miami Wodapalooza Fitness Festival.
CrossFit makes you have to be good everything strength and cardio, Medeiros
said. You have to be an all-around great athlete. Its always different and always
fun.
This fall, Medeiros will start attending Boise State University and continue to train
and compete with CrossFit.
Andrew Costamagna, franchisee of the Max Muscle Nutrition store in Lodi, credits
Medeiros success to his strong work ethic. Costamagna works with Medeiros to help
him achieve prime athletic fitness and strength along with optimum nutrition.
Justin is one of the hardest working student-athletes I have ever had the pleasure
of knowing, Costamagna said. He gives 110 percent to everything he does:
school, diet, training, family, and anything else he is tasked with. Justin exemplifies
everything a student-athlete should strive to be and is a perfect example of what a
Max Muscle athlete is all about.
Costamagna worked with Medeiros to regulate his intake of protein and
carbohydrates, helping him understand how to use food and supplements as fuel for
athletic performance.
All the Max Muscle products made me feel really good, Medeiros said. They help
me recover fast, gain muscle, and get the vitamins I need. Andrew works with me to
go over my diet and nutrition.
Justin Dillon, 23
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Supplement Staple: MaxPro Elite protein

PERHAPS EVERY BOY who grows up playing baseball dreams of the major league.
For Justin Dillion, 23, that dream started to become a reality when he graduated this
year from Sacramento State University and was drafted by the Vancouver Canadians, a
minorleague affiliate of theToronto Blue Jays.
Dillon played baseball, football, and basketball in high school in Placerville, California.
His passion, though, was baseball and he felt a competitive drive to keep achieving at
higher levels.
Every day you have a chance to get better or worse, Dillon said. And, someone else
has that same opportunity. You have to work hard every day to be the best you can be
mentally and physically.
Dillon developed this philosophy while recovering from two major injuries, one to a
ligament in his elbow and one to his psoas muscle. Despite being unable to practice for
a time, Dillon learned that even when his body is exhausted, he has to keep his mind
engaged.
Those two injuries taught me that even when I wasnt on the field, I could learn
from others, Dillon said. I talked to other pitchers, to my teammates, I read about the
game, and I kept visualizing success.
As part of Dillons devotion to physical and mental health, he worked with Jon Meyer,
franchise owner of the Max Muscle Nutrition store in Placerville. Meyer taught Dillon
about nutrition and what the human body needs to function at an athletic level.
I take MaxPro protein before and after my workout, Dillon said. I use it to help gain
lean muscle. The carbs and calories are low so it helps me maintain and keep my body
right.

Quinton Stringfellow, 16
Sport: Track and Field
Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump, Relays
Supplement Stack: Max ARM, CX3, Max Carnosyn, and Pro BCAA

THE THRILL of winning keeps 16-year-old Quinton Stringfellow training hard and
eating right. As a long jumper, triple jumper, and relay runner for Lincoln Way East
High School in Frankfort, Illinois, Stringfellow has broken school records and won a
state championship. I love the excitement of competition and the challenge to do my
personal best, Stringfellow said. You wont win all the time, but if you do better each
time, its a great feeling.
Stringfellow is coached by his dad, himself a track and field athlete, who taught his
son how to achieve form and speed. They work on training both on and off season.
If I dont train, I wont win, Stringfellow said. Practice is very important. You have
to work hard every day.
In addition to working hard, Stringfellow focuses on nutrition. He credits his mom for
ensuring that he eats healthy foodslean proteins, vegetables, and fruits. When his
mom suggested he look into supplements and advice from the Max Muscle Nutrition
store in nearby Tinley Park, Quinton agreed.
I was skinny and weak and needed more muscle, Stringfellow said. I heard a lot of
athletes go to Max, and the people there really know what theyre talking about. After
working with them, I lost body fat and gained a lot of muscle. I ran faster and jumped
higher.
Stringfellow met with Matt Gintilas, franchisee of the Max Msucle store in Tinley
Park. They discussed diet and weight training as well as supplements to combat muscle
fatigue and cramping.
I did a little bit of homework and put together a package that really helped with all
of his issues and even took him beyond where he thought he could go, Gintilas said.
Within one month, Quinton showed large increases in muscle mass, the muscle fatigue
was eliminated, and his times out of the blocks were greatly improved. He went from
winning every race to dominating every race. MS&F

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AS OUR SCIENTIFIC understanding
of the aging process grows, the
number of supplements available
that slow or reverse typical signs
associated with aging increases as
well. Aging-related changes vary
from person to person but can start
as early as 20. The following two
powerful products from Max Muscle
Nutrition support brain function,
enhance cognition, and ward off the
effects of oxidative stress to support
brain health and wellness at any age.
neuroVEX
Part of the natural aging process
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includes changes to memory and overall
brain function. neuroVEX was designed
with powerful ingredients to help
reduce those impairments to cognitive
functioning and support brain health
including:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (or ALCAR) is an
amino acid naturally found in the body,
and studies have shown a number of
benefits to brain function, including
increased cellular energy for brain
metabolism and increased alertness.
Other brain boosting benefits of ALCAR
include neuroprotection and antioxidant
function to fight damage that can cause
age-related mental deterioration.
CDP (Cytidine 5-diphosphocholine)
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Choline or Citicoline has neuroprotective
properties and has been shown to
improve learning and sharpen memory.
DMAE Bitartrate (Dimethylethanol-
amine) is a precursor of choline, which
helps the brain optimize production of
acetylcholine the primary neurotrans-
mitter in learning and memory function.
DMAE also has antioxidant properties.
Glucuronolactone (D-glucurono-
3,6-lactone) is involved in glycogen
metabolism to help fuel the body during
exercise. Glucuronolactone is also
known to promote general well-being,
enhance mood and energy, and improve
recovery time.
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a fat-
soluble phospholipid abundant in the
human brain that has been shown to
increase acetylcholine. PS can minimize
age-related memory decline, improve
concentration, and enhance overall
brain function.
Leaves from the ginkgo biloba plant
have been used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine for thousands of years to
support healthy brain function. Ginkgo
biloba is an antioxidant with anti-
inflammatory properties that supports
both circulation and mental sharpness.
Bacopa monnieri is an herb used in
Ayurvedic medicine to support memory,
combat stress, and enhance mental
performance. The herbs antioxidant
abilities can help protect the brain
against oxidative damage.
Huperzine A is commonly taken for
its nootropic effects. It can be used to
enhance memory and protect against
cognitive decline.
This powerful product is the ultimate
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memory, and overall brain health. If you
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this is the product for you!
GHTX
As a person ages, levels of growth
hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth
factor 1 (IGF-1) decline, which affects
brain function and can even play a
role in the development of Alzheimers
disease. Max Muscle's GHTX provides
the body with precursors to support
healthy levels of GH IGF-1 to support
healthy brain function as well as
I'M A HUGE FAN OF NEUROVEX
Since my day begins each morning at
3:40, Im always in search of healthy
ways of staying sharp/awake throughout
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but also for my family in the evening.
After speaking with Steve [at Max Muscle
increase lean body mass and aid in
recovery. This proprietary formula
contains the following key ingredients:
Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine
(Alpha-GPC), which is a significant
agent for neuromuscular optimization.
Alpha-GPC promotes cognitive
enhancement that can improve focus
and concentration.
Colostrum (Bovine) that is rich in
antibodies for immunity, growth factors
and nutrients.
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (A-AKG)
to enhance the production of GH and
nitric oxide.
Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (OKG)
which promotes protein synthesis
along with GH and IGF-1 secretion.
Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean)
with 10 percent naturally occurring
L-Dopa, an inducer of growth
hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
to maximize healthy GH levels in the
blood.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid),
known as the brains natural calming
agent important for relaxation and
sleep. GABA also regulates the effects
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Amino acids L-Glutamine, L-Glycine
and L-Lysine have been added for
additional GH support.
GHTX provides users with a natural
boost to their own levels of GH.
Anyone over the age of 20 can take
GHTX and it should be considered a
requirement for anyone over the age
of 40, unquestionably. GHTX is the
most advanced formula on the market
to support your healthy GH and IGF-1
levels for maximum results. MS&F
Metro] about neuroVEX, it was clear he truly
loved his results from the product. I needed
something to stay sharp in the latter part
of the day but didnt want to take more
stimulants.
Im not sure exactly how it works, but I
can definitely tell you it has provided the
all-day mental clarity I needed along with not
hitting the mid-afterward wall. Needless to
say, Im a huge fan of NeuroVEX. I still take
my pre-workout in the morning, neuroVEX
around7:30 a.m.and my10:30 a.m.Emerge.
The rest of the day, my energy levels are
great, and I feel clear headed and focused!" Exclusively
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SCIENCE PULSE The latest news on the power of key supplements to boost
sports performance and safeguard your health.
BY PHIL HARVEY, PHD, RD, FISSN, FACN

DO YOUR D
Over the years, research increasingly
suggests that vitamin D deficiency
is linked not only to bone problems,
but to heart disease, depression,
weight gain even certain cancers,
including bone, breast, and prostate
cancer. And a recent review of vitamin
D studies suggest that this vitamin is
especially beneficial in aiding athletic
performance.
To see if you need vitamin D
supplementation, say study authors,
your health provider can order a plasma
25(OH)D test; maintaining blood levels
of vitamin D between 75-100 nmol/L

BUSTING BODY INFLAMMATION WITH MAGNESIUM is the key to improved performance,

including increased aerobic capacity,
Recent research concluded that magnesium supplementation may be beneficial in decreasing muscle growth, force and power
chronic body inflammation. The scientists reviewed and compared 11 prior studies, all of which production and decreased recovery
measured the effects of magnesium on C-reactive protein (or CRP) blood levels, which rise in time from exercise. Levels lower than
response to inflammation. They found that subjects with the most elevated CRP levels had a 50 nmol/L or higher than 125 nmol/L are
significant reduction in this inflammation marker after taking magnesium. detrimental to health.
Chronic body (or systemic) inflammation, unlike the acute inflammation that occurs after a cut If your vitamin D levels are found to
in the skin or a sprained ankle, arises from wear and tear conditions, including osteoarthritis, be lacking, how much D to do? The
as well as autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Lifestyle issues, like obesity, scientists found that 4000-
stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption, can also lead to chronic 5000 IU/day of vitamin D3
body inflammation. Those with long-term systemic inflammation are at risk for a variety of ailments, seems to be a safe and
including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. effective dose.
Its believed that fewer than 30 percent of U.S. adults get the recommended dietary allowance Source: Dahlquist, et al.
(RDA) of magnesium, an essential mineral found in green veggies, whole grain cereals, nuts, beans, Journal of the International
and seafood. If you dont get enough magnesium through your diet, its recommended that you Society of Sports Nutrition.
take magnesium supplements; health experts recommend 300 mg per day for nonpregnant adult 2017; 12:33.
women, and 400 mg per day for the guys. MN Featured Product:
Source: Simental-Mendia, LE, et al. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2017 May. Vitamin D 5,000 IU
MN Featured Product: Magnesium 200 mg

Milk Protein Good for Muscle Gains

A new study of middle-aged men participating in resistance exercises set out
to determine just how much protein is needed following a workout to stimulate
muscle metabolism, allowing maximal muscle gain after training. Its well known
that men begin to experience a decrease in muscle mass after the age of 40.
And while resistance training can increase muscle mass and strength, these
gains decrease with age. Post exercise protein intake can help to stimulate
muscle buildup, thus preserving muscle gain, yet many high protein products
are both costly and unappealing. The study, done on men between the ages of
38 and 55, concluded that as little as 9 grams of a quality milk protein product
taken in after resistance exercise is sufficient to stimulate muscle build up.
Source: Mitchell et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
2017; 14:17.
MM Featured Product: MaxPro Gourmet or MaxPro Elite

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 SCIENCE ALERT - NEW GROUND-BREAKING STUDY!

GROUND-BREAKING STUDY REVEALS

MaxxTOR is a scientific breakthrough developed by y
Dr. Phillip Harvey and the Max Muscle product development SHOCKING RESULTS
team, that has been clinically proven to increase muscle IN ONLY 8 WEEKS!
mass, increase strength and decrease body fat!

A recent double-blind study on MaxxTOR conducted by

Dr. Guillermo Escalante at the California State University in
San Bernardino and published in the prestigious Journal of
the International Society of Sports Nutrition, showed a signif-
icant increase in lean body mass and upper and lower body
strength as well as a significant reduction in body fat in only
8 weeks. The ground breaking study validates the safety and
science behind this incredible product and the results it
produces on size, strength and fat loss for both men and
women when combined with resistance training.

The key ingredient in MaxxTOR is Mediator Phosphatid-

ic Acid (PA), clinically proven to be one of the most powerful
natural molecular activators of protein synthesis by activating
the mammalian target of rapamysin (mTOR) signaling
pathway. Now over 11 published research studies docu-
menting that oral PA supplementation activates mTOR
signaling that is induced by mechanical muscle activation
(e.g., weightlifting). This key ingredient combined with the
other synergistic ingredients in the MaxxTOR formula,
makes MaxxTOR a truly unique and innovative product
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References:
1. Escalante G, Alencar M, Haddock B, Harvey P. The effects of phosphatidic acid supplementation on strength, both composition, muscular endurance, power, agility, and vertical jump in resistance trained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2016;13:24.
2. Joy JM, Gundermann DM, Lowery RP Jager R, McCleary SA, Purpura M, Roberts MD Wilson SMC, Hornberger TA, Wilson JM. Phosphatidic acid enhance mTOR signaling and resistance exercise induced hypertrophy.
Nutrition and Metabolism. 2014;11:29.
3. Hoffman JR, Stout JR, Williams DR, et al. Efficacy of phosphatidic acid ingestion on lean body mass, muscle thickness and strength gains in resistance-trained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012;9:47-53.
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GHTX boasts a scientifically-based
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to support healthy levels of growth
hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth
factor-1 (IGF-1), along with neuromuscular
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A round-up of the latest and greatest products
and supplements that will make your life
better and more healthful.
BRAIN BOOSTER
neuroVEX by MLabs is an
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mental focus formula that features
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