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Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

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Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman

NW FITNESS MAGAZINE Plyometrics Written By: Justin Hickman As a personal trainer I’ve used and heard of many different training systems and techniques, one system that has always delivered results in terms of performance, challenge and satisfaction for the athlete is Plyometric training. Plyometrics, or Plyos, has been sweeping through the fitness industry for years now. This training style has been making a buzz again because of its fun, explosive, and result driven nature. The athletic and explosive training is a great way to burn calories, sculpt muscle, and most importantly increase performance. Plyometric workouts can include anything…

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TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

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TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter

TRAVIS DOERGE Professional MMA Fighter – Promotor of The Redemption MMA & Kickboxing Cage Fighting Championship Born in Olympia, Washington Travis Doerge began playing sports at the age of 5. His affinity for contact sports began when he was in the 7th grade. From that point forward you could most often find Travis playing Football, Basketball, or Baseball and excelling at them. He was deemed MVP each season for each sport. After high school, Travis…

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Turk’s Training Principals BY TURK FICKLING

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Turk’s Training Principals BY TURK FICKLING

Turk’s Training Principals BY TURK FICKLING Socrates and Schwarzenegger had one thing in common: philosophy. The Greek pondered heavy thoughts, the Austrian lifted heavy things. However, the 7-time Mr. Olympia incorporated his own training philosophy into a regimen that developed a physique worthy of comparison to an ancient Greek sculpture. I’ve never been to Greece, and I’ve never been the governor of California. However, I am both passionate and philosophical about my training methods! I’d…

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Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco

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Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco

61 3 5 Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna by. Dr. Gordon Myco D.C., C.C.W.P., C.S.C.S, Exercise Physiologist and Clinical Nutritionist Detoxification Pain relief Improved Circulation Sweating is your body’s safe and natural method of removing One of the most popular reasons, Heating your body and muscles Infrared heat works deeply by in the Infrared Sauna causes a an deadly toxins from your system. The leading most widely accepted detoxification principle is that most illnesses…

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INTERVIEW WITH Strongman Zack McCarley TRAINING AT IMPERIAL CROSSFIT FARMERS CARRY OF 548 LBS In 2011 Zack McCarley became Americas Strongest Man Under 231 lbs. A product of the Northwest, Zack not only defies what is humanly possible he also destroys stereotypes of what we think the typical strongman is. What was your segue into strong man? I was a wrestler at Tahoma High School. Before that I did a little bit of football, but…

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Bodybuilding spotlight JACK SANDBERG

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Bodybuilding spotlight JACK SANDBERG

NWFitness Magazine Competitors Bodybuilding spotlight JACK SANDBERG No Cardio in offseason, Contest training: Contest Cardio, 6- 7 days a week, up to two hours per workout. Heavy weights Competition History: 1996 Won Mr. Tri Cities Heavyweight Division 1997 Won Evergreeen State Novice Heavyweight Class 1998 Emerald Cup Light Heavyweight 9th Occupation: RSC (Resident Service Counselor) for people w/ developmental disabilities. Jack is a certified personal trainer and owner of Showtime Fitness. Height: 5’11” Competition weight:…

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL Located on the eastern end of Rattlesnake Ridge lies the infamous Rattlesnake Ledge. Great views and easy access makes this one of the best hikes in the area. This monolithic rock towers over Rattlesnake Lake and the Snoqualmie River Valley, allowing for breath taking views. From afar this rock is intimidating, but well kept carved paths through the forest allow for safer passage than it did…

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