BASIC TRAINING

Welcome to Bikini Boot Camp! This functional training program is designed to kick-start your metabolism and harden your body in just seven weeks. By the first day of summer, you’ll have tighter abs, a firmer butt, shapelier arms and an Army’s Base worth of confidence. Here’s a little military secret- you don’t need “stuff” to train. Your body is a machine and, when used the right way, can do incredible things. Bikini Boot Camp is simple: move your body the way it was intended to move, with people who will keep you motivated.

This seven-week program combines core and body-weight resistance exercises with plyometric (reactive) movement intervals to deliver a total-body workout every session. You’ll even see improvements in your speed and agility- perfect for strutting your stuff at the beach…without tripping.

 
Give me seven weeks of commitment and I’ll give you not only a better body for the summer, but also the knowledge and experience to be able to better it and maintain it for the rest of your life.

Shelly Matthews
CPT, Pivotal Fitness Summerville

Call, Text or Email any questions: Shelly, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 843-697-5973, 1scmatthews@gmail.com

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Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Find out more: Zumba Fitness

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The simple answer is yes and no, some do and some don’t.  The real question is -  “Are there any supplements/medications that I can do that by itself will help me lose weight?”  The answer to that is yes, too.  Truthfully, with any supplement, you need cardio to really lose weight. Prescription medications like Human Growth Hormone and Peptides (Sermorelin/GHRP-6/GHRP-2 ) both burns fat by themselves and there are several non-prescription pills that will help too.  And they work quite well. However, all of them work better with exercise.  No fat loss injections work “locally” to burn fat in a specific area.  Many of the crèmes and injectibles will advertise that they do – they don’t. Some of the crèmes might get rid of water for a short period but that’s it. It takes a lot of research to really find out what does work.  Don’t fall for the next fad.

So What Vitamins/Nutriceuticals will help burn fat?

Many of the following you may never have heard of.  The type of nutriceutical is listed first with a brand-name example after it.  Most people are not familiar with these products.  They are modern but have been tested and are available on-line or at local high-end vitamin stores. They are not the run-of-the-mill usual caffeine laden diet pills but actual chemicals with the research to support the fat loss. Most are available through Metagenics or other high-end nutriceutical providers. 

L-Carnatine/Chromium – L-Carnitine with Chromium is a blend of two nutrients that play important roles in the metabolism of fats.* Provides the amino acid L-carnitine, which mediates the transfer of fatty acids across the membranes of the mitochondria (the cell’s energy producing organelles) where they are oxidized as fuel for energy.. They provide the trace mineral chromium, an essential component of glucose tolerance factor (GTF) that supports glucose metabolism.*

Conjugated Linoleic Acid – Ultra CLA – Ultra CLA is a stabilized, mixed-isomer conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) formula in triglyceride rather than free fatty acid form for enhanced stability.

Supports healthy glucose and insulin metabolism through its activation of PPAR alpha and PPAR gamma—potent insulin sensitizers.*

• Provides a standardized extract of rosemary leaf, which has potent antioxidant properties and may enhance formula stability.*
• Provides a stabilized form of CLA compared to the free fatty acid form of CLA.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid – Meta Lipoate – Meta Lipoate 300 is a premium-grade preparation of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). This purity-controlled product delivers maximum value and effectiveness with an excellent safety profile. It provides antioxidant activity in both aqueous and fatty regions of the cell, may cross the blood brain barrier, extends the functional capacities of vitamins C and E and coenzyme Q10, and directly scavenges free radicals.*

• Supports glucose metabolism.*
• Supports the health of neurological tissue, especially peripheral nerves.*
• Offers clinically effective levels of alpha-lipoic acid in just two tablets daily.*

Medical FOODS – UltraMeal® - Clinically tested UltraMeal is a medical food designed to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, including central obesity, altered body composition, and insulin resistance. UltraMeal has been demonstrated to have a low glycemic index (referenced against glucose) and—along with a healthy dietary program and regular exercise—is designed to support a healthy body composition.

• Promotes the loss of fat while helping to maintain lean muscle mass.
• Provides a low-glycemic-index meal option to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
• Provides L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate—a body-ready folate—to promote healthy homocysteine levels for cardiovascular health.
• Supplies a good source of fiber to support gastrointestinal health.
• Dairy-free source of calcium for bone health.
• ArginCor –  ArginCor™ is a medical food formulated to provide specialized nutritional support for patients with peripheral artery disease. It provides high quality L-arginine, magnesium, folate, and beet powder to increase nitric oxide production to support circulation and heart muscle function. Medical Foods such as this can be found in a variety of places and complement a low-calorie diet to achieve fat loss.

(Insulin Regulators) Insinase Insinase contains selective kinase response modulators (SKRMs) designed to support healthy cellular insulin function.*

• Proprietary formula featuring SKRMs—RIAA and acacia—which have been shown to modulate insulin function.
• SKRMs modulate kinase signaling in adipocytes, which are fat-storing cells involved in glucose utilization and insulin signaling.
• Balanced kinase signaling may help to maintain healthy glucose and triglyceride regulation.*
• In vitro testing of the active ingredients has demonstrated inhibition of IL-6 cytokines—which influence insulin function.

 Omega 3 Fatty Acids – EPA-DHA 720- EPA-DHA 720 provides 720 mg of omega-3 essential fatty acids from cold-water fish per softgel to help deliver greater health support in fewer softgels.*

• Supports healthy blood lipids.
• Provides a healthy balance of omega-3s to promote overall health.
• Higher intakes of EPA and DHA are associated with a positive mood.

Detoxifying Agents – AdvaClear® – AdvaClear provides unique support for balanced activity of the Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways. Using a product like this detoxifies the body which promotes proper digestion and proper use of fats in the body.  A properly functioning detoxified body is more efficient.

• Promotes overall well-being by supporting balanced detoxification.
• Provides antioxidant protection against reactive oxygen intermediates produced during the detoxification process.

Just adding a few of the above mentioned items to your diet should provide substantially enhanced fat loss when combined with exercise.  Overall, eat right, excericse and pick 3 or 4 of the above to help you lose fat quickly and permanently.

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Following his knee surgery he decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated Bootcamp at Paris Island and married his wife in 2005. He was stationed at Camp Lejune, NC when he was deployed to Iraq in September 2008 as a Motor Transport Operator. While in Iraq he was Security Force Commander for the convoys and in charge of all weapons systems for his platoon. Following his return from Iraq he was then stationed in Hawaii where he then deployed twice to Korea. In Sept 2011 he picked up the rank of Sergeant/E5 and then volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan. He was in charge of 80 Marines that did over 400 convoys in support of OEF. Following that deployment, he finished out his eight years with the USMC and was given honorable discharge so that he could move back to SC to watch is two children grow. He is currently studying at Midlands Tech and majoring in Physical Therapy. He has always had a love for weight lifting and hopes to compete in a body building contest.

James is excited about sharing his love of fitness with all of our current members, and looking forward to helping our future members see the importance of physical health.

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RPM – 8:15
Body Pump- 9:00
Body Combat Express –
CXWorx – 10:30
Body Flow – 11:15

We also have a blood drive with the American Red Cross Scheduled for June 26th and are taking sign-ups now! Come out and join us and save a life or two… or three!!!

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“$10 GETS YOU IN” with a membership Tuesday, May 28th.

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Sometimes all you have is a few minutes in your busy day for yourself. Making time for a quick workout will wake you up and increase your energy, rev up your metabolism, and relieve stress. Try these mini- workouts when you can’t make it in to the gym or as a quick second workout of the day to increase your results.

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Great job to all who participated. Winners will be announced soon!

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