Young Athletes in Action with Personal Trainers Bangkok - Fitcorp Asia

Fitcorp Asia's expert fitness coaches and young athlete conditioning specialists conducted youth fitness programs at the International School of Bangkok's (ISB) Health & Fitness Expo in Bangkok Thailand on September 16th, 2009.



"Working with youth is very different to working with adults", Daniel Remon, Fitcorp Asia's founder and Thailand's only Youth Fitness Specialist. "We break down youth into different age categories, 6-9, 10-13, and 14+. Each age group have unique needs, from the way we communicate, coach, give instructions and how they interpret information, he says."

"Working with the younger youth is a lot of fun, they are more into what we call 'Guided Discovery' which is giving them the opportunity to find out for themselves the process behind movement."




Daniel Remon is the Founder and managing Director of Fitcorp Asia. One of Asia's most exclusive and professional private fitness companies. Focused on delivering amazing results and unique personal and small group programs, Fitcorp Asia offer personal training, nutrition coaching, corporate health, fitness boot camps. weekend fitness retreats throughout Thailand and the Asia Pacific Region.

For more information, visit: http:www.fitcorpasia.com

Black: The New Color of Nutrition

When we consume food, we rarely take into account the colors of the food product and how the variety in color translates into a variety of health benefits. We have been encouraged for years to consume a colorful variety of food in order to insure consumption of a wide range of vitamins and minerals. So what about black colored foods?

Black colored foods have been around for centuries and research is now showing a tremendous benefit from foods such as Black Beans, Black Rice, Black Vinegar, etc.
Here are a few examples of black foods and their benefits…

Black Vinegar is produced in Japan from rice. Studies show that the acetic acid in black vinegar may help improve blood circulation, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

Black beans are rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which may have healthy benefits to eyesight, the nervous system and protection of blood vessels. Most legumes are rich in fiber and will help the body regulate blood sugar. When rice and beans are combined they create a nearly complete protein with virtually no fat and no cholesterol.

Black sesame seeds are high in calcium, protein, iron, and magnesium. They not only are a good source of essential fatty acids and aid in blocking cholesterol production.

Unlike white rice, black rice, which is used to make black vinegar, is rich in anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. Black rice also contains more vitamin B, niacin, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc than white rice.

These are just a few of a list of many. Not mentioned were Blackberries, Black Soybeans and many more. So next time you are in your local grocer, consider going black and with the obvious health benefits, you’re sure to never go back to a life without these great foods.

By Rich Thurman, B.Sc., MA, CSCS, CPT.

Rich is the Fitness Development Manager and a Fitness Coach at Fitcorp Asia, Thailand's leading personal training, sports performance and corporate wellness organization. With a Bachelors degree in Physiological Science from UCLA and a Masters in Sports Management from The University of San Francisco, Rich has over 10 years of experience in Fitness, Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Rich and other coaches from Fitcorp Asia can be contacted via email at info@fitcorpasia.com.

5 Simple Ways to Burn More Fat NOW!

1. Nutrition
Your nutrition is going to be the number one step for burning more body fat and getting the fat loss you desire! We as Personal Trainers can’t stress this enough; eating regular meals is important in keeping the body’s metabolism revved. Starving is not the answer because it puts the body in a protective state where it will naturally begin to store fat. By eating small frequent meals every 2 to 3 hours you can prevent the body from doing this and give your body a metabolic boost. Remember the word Breakfast means to Break Fast so start with a nice healthy breakfast full of protein and fiber. At Fitcorp Asia we give every client a food map that gives guidelines and direction for your successful path.

2. Get More Active
Get your bodies moving! When you sit you burn more calories than lying; when you stand you burn more calories than sitting; walking burns more than sitting and running more than walking. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk instead of taking a motorbike. These are simple alternatives that will result in higher calorie expenditure per day and an overall loss of excess fat.

It’s a good habit to start your exercise regime in the morning before the excuses begin to pile on over the course of the day.



3. Resistance Training
At Fitcorp Asia we stress resistance training is essential to burning more body fat. Your muscles are the furnace for fat molecules. When your body releases fat into the blood stream it is shuttled to the muscle and used for energy. The more muscle or lean mass the body has, the more fuel is necessary for activity.

For building muscle it is important to stimulate and challenge the muscle fibers. Typically your weight training should be done before any cardio training and before your glycogen stores have been depleted. In this way the body works in an anaerobic realm and is able to bear the heavier loads necessary for muscle gain.

4. Cardio Training


It usually takes the body about 15 minutes of activity before it begins to burn fat. For this reason, it is a good idea to start your cardio training with either a dynamic exercise routine/warm up or do 15 minutes of interval style weight training before your cardio. Unfortunately for all of us adipose or fat is the last energy source that your body reaches for. High intensity training is usually most affective, mixing both anaerobic (load bearing) and aerobic intervals. The load bearing portions will discourage the body from using muscle as a fuel source as it is necessary for the work and the aerobic phase will continue the process of energy consumption. Over time watch the fat melt away.

5. Variation
Finally, you must provide your body with variation. Your body quickly adapts to the stimulus provided to it and will find ways to slow down or stop the use of fat as the predominant source of energy. Remember that fat is a means of storage for a rainy day so your body does not want to relinquish its reserves if at all possible. Constantly varying your weight training routine intensities by increasing loads, varying repetitions and mixing up your cardio workouts to include variations of intervals (fast, slow and the duration of the intervals) will result in significant amounts of fat loss.

By Rich Thurman, B.Sc., MA, CSCS, CPT.

Rich is the Fitness Development Manager and a Fitness Coach at Fitcorp Asia, Thailand's leading personal training, sports performance and corporate wellness organization. With a Bachelors degree in Physiological Science from UCLA and a Masters in Sports Management from The University of San Francisco, Rich has over 10 years of experience in Fitness, Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Rich and other coaches from Fitcorp Asia can be contacted via email at info@fitcorpasia.com.

FREE Back Pain Cure Book for you...

Most of us, like 90% will suffer from back pain at some point in our life. So here is something that you will get a lot of benefit from in either preventing or treating Lower Back Pain (LBP).

If you suffer from any type of back, neck or sciatic pain, then you need to go grab a copy of my good friend, Jesse Cannone's new book, "The 7-Day Back Pain Cure"...

You can actually go to Amazon and buy it, however Jesse is offering 1,000 copies to our clients. how nice is that! :)

Right now he is actually giving it away... you can also buy it on amazon, but if you grab one of the free copies from his website he is going to donate $2 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Habitat for Humanity - you even get to choose the charity!

Click here to get your FREE copy now:

7 Day Back Pain Cure

Now, I've known Jesse for a long time and he is known as the "back pain relief guy" because he's helped so many people to finally get rid of their pain... and over the
years, I personally have learned a lot from him...

But his new book is incredible... in it he does what no one else in the medical community does, and that is put together all of the pieces... see, most people when they have back pain usually get treatments that only mask the pain.. and even then, the treatments only address the physical symptoms...

In this book he shows you:

- Why traditional treatments always FAIL to deliver lasting relief
- The 7 mistakes that most people make that keep them in pain
- How to identify the real, underlying causes of your pain
- Which treatments work, which ones don't and how to know which is right for you

So if you have ever suffered from back pain, or are currently dealing with it, I highly recommend you grab a copy of his book now - and you can't beat the price (FREE)...

But don't wait or 'think about it" as he has only 1000 copies available to give away and there are literally millions of people with back pain who are likely to hear about this.

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And please be sure to tell him I sent you.

Committed to your health and your success,

12th Charity Midnight Run 2009, Bangkok Thailand

12th Charity Midnight Run!

So Who's up for a good run for a good cause? Beat the day time heat and join us in a the annual Midnight Run for Charity!!

Fitcorp is putting together the Fitcorp Team for the event which takes place on Saturday October 10th, 2009, starting at MIDNIGHT Sharp! :)

There are 6 or 12 km events, so let us know your preferences!

All proceeds from the event being donated to two different charitable organisations: the Chalerm Prakiat HRH Princess Sirindhorn School, supporting the education of children, whose parents have tragically passed away due to HIV infection, and "Baan Gerda", a Children's Village project in Lopburi, supporting HIV-infected children.

Participants are entered into a grand raffle to win airline tickets, hotel stays and many other fabulous prizes.

Join your personal trainers and contribute to a good cause.

REGISTER HERE

Nichada Boot Camp

Nichada Boot Camp is now open!!

Sessions for Nichada Thani Boot Camp are:

Monday and Friday: 07:30-08:30

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 17:30-18:30

Please not that this year we have the perfect combination of indoor strength training and outdoor conditioning.

Located at the Niche, we have full and complete access to safe outdoor and indoor training

Join our experienced Fitness Coaches and Personal Training staff at Nichada for some exciting and active training. We will help you lose weight, burn fat and reach new heights in fitness.

Remember, just turning up is not enough to get results. Commitment, dedication and lifestyle change is essential. So if you are serious about achieving some real results this year, make sure you turn to the professionals and not simply any Micky Mouse trainer.

Our personal trainers in Bangkok have years of training and coaching experience, with education to match.

For more information or to sign up, please email info@fitcorpasia.com or call 0818 044 335.

Please also visit our new site that we have put together just for Nichada!

www.NichadaFitness.com

Your Personal Trainers, Nichada Thani Bangkok

Small Group Fitness Training in Bangkok

Due to the high demand of our Small Group Training (SGT) Fitcorp Asia is now opening Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8pm. Spaces are filling quickly so sign up NOW!

SGT is an indoor boot camp style training session with an emphasis on strength training to create a new and essential stimulus to boost your metabolism, shed fat and get strong, Perfect for the women and men, you get all the benefits of high intensity training in a fun, dynamic and very motivating exercise environment.

Our Fitness Coaches and personal trainers in Bangkok will guide you through a strength training workout that is guaranteed to help you burn fat, lose weight and get stronger. Whether you're looking for core strength, muscle tone or a reduction in body fat our Personal Trainers and Fitness coaches can help you reach your goals.

SGT IS:

FUN
DYNAMIC
MOTIVATING
CHALLENGING

For more info or to sign up for the last remaining 5 places email us at info@fitcorpasia.com or 0818 044 335

Your dedicated Personal Trainers in Bangkok
Bangkok's Best Personal Trainers

Meet Jacob, Fitcorps latest addition

We are proud to welcome Jacob Campbell to the Fitcorp Asia team. Jacob is originally from Denmark and is certified as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer by the Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (F.I.S.A.F). Jacob joins the personal trainers in Bangkok at the Fitcorp Studio.

Jacob has a strong background in training. In his home country of Denmark, he worked for the Danish fitness chain, Fitness DK. It was here that he worked with various age groups ranging from children from the age of 15 to adults 70+. His experience ranges from sports performance training to weight loss and he has proved to be successful at helping people exceed their goals and expectations.

Ever since a young age physical activity, health, nutrition and coaching have been of great interest to Jacob. He has participated in several types of sports including martial arts, which he has especially enjoyed for many years now due to its high demands on coordination, power and strict technique. Those three things sum up his training style as he pays close attention to the demands of exercise on the body.

Jacob states:
” Body, mind and diet are all three important components in sports and a healthy life. Without the right nutrition, the body decomposes. Without the right stimulant, making impressive progress and achievements are hard to come by. Whenever you have a question or obstacle regarding your work-outs you should feel comfortable consulting you trainer. Remember nothing becomes a failure, before you give up”

You can now book Jacob for personal training in Bangkok by calling the studio at 02 661 7900 and take advantage of 5 complimentary sessions with a 3 months personal training program at Fitcorp Asia.

Thailand's leading Personal Trainers in Bangkok
www.fitcorpasia.com
www.fitnessbangkok.com

Hua Hin Boot Camp

Hua Hin Beach Boot Camp Weekend

The Beach Boot Camp is back! Once again we’re heading to Hua Hin for another awesome weekend at the Beach.

The Beach Boot Camp is the ultimate fitness escape from Bangkok with probably the best fitness coaches and personal trainers in Bangkok and Thailand.

So pack your bags and lace up those tennis shoes as we head to the Marriott Resort & Spa for some weekend fun in the sun. Our personal trainers and fitness coaches are sure to show you a great time and get you in great shape.

Spaces are filling fast so sign up NOW!

5,000 Nett Includes:

Room (Shared basis)
4 x Healthy Meals (Lunch x 2, Dinner X 1, Breakfast) for EACH Person
2 x Kicking Beach Boot Camp Sessions

Want to see photo's from the last beach boot camp in Hua Hin, Thailand?

Visit the Fitcorp Asia Facebook Page

RSVP by September 20th, 2009 info@fitcorpasia.com or 0818 044 335

Jacob's Energy Tips

What’s new!?

Once you stop trying new things, you tend to lack stimulation and that will drive you low on motivation and energy – you might even start feeling old..!
Even though you might not want to; try spicing up your everyday routine with some fresh input. You will be surprised by the energy boost it can give you. Just start on a small scale. Walking instead of driving or squatting to pick that pencil up instead of bending are just a couple things you can do differently. Not only will you burn a few more calories but your back will appreciate the squat over the back bend. What do you have to lose!? Give it go!


Get physical!

Think its hard getting into shape? Getting healthy and raising your energy level takes more than simply exercising 2-3 times a week. You need to make it your lifestyle. Implement it wherever you can in your life and change will come a lot faster.
Look at these simple alternatives you have around you -

USE INSTEAD OF
- stairs - elevators
- front walk - taxis
- parks - sofa
- portions - buffets
- water - soda



Keep your metabolic rate moving
Keep your organs working optimally by make sure you get sufficient nutritional foods.
If your are feeling weak and low on energy it is because you are not eating enough or because you are not eating within all the recommended food groups:
- fruits
- vegetable
- rice (brown rice preferably)
- leguminous fruits
- oils
- fish
- herbs
- fluids
The more effectively your organs can function, the better digestion and detoxification they can perform.


Make “My time”

Put down a time (in your calendar) where it is all about you. Make sure that you are using it for a purpose that primarily serves you and adds to your well-being. Exercise, go to the spa, meditate; go for a brisk walk. It’s really up to you. What matters is that you devote all of your attention to it and benefit from it.


Sugar makes you sour!

Ever noticed how some people get lazy and grumpy a little while after they had their coke in the afternoon or if they skipped their dessert? People with sugar addictions can get large irregular energy boosts and when that energy drops they can become moody. Avoid becoming like that and start taking the sugar out of your diet. Use nature’s sweeteners such as honey & fruits to help you ease out of it your addiction.