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  • Feelin’ The Heat

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    If you spent time in the Cincinnati area last week, you know one thing for sure….it was HOT and HUMID! Of course, it’s typical July weather for what’s known as the "Tri-State". So, why would Northwestern University graduate and recent signee Zach Strief Asap_stuff_7_20_06_004 of The New Orleans Saints be caught sporting heavy sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt at The Workout @Covington? You’d think that someone who’s 6’7" and weighs 349 lbs would want to be a little lighter….. and a bit cooler. However, the big guy was doing whatever he could to prepare himself for the hot and humid conditions of Jackson, Mississippi, the summer camp home of the Saints. Even if it meant donning the official N.U. "Sun Bowl" sweats!

    With football season quickly approaching and practices beginning, it’s that time of year to keep focused on weather conditions and heat related conditions….some which are deadly. Because football players wear lots of equipment, helmet and practice gear, these players need to be especially cautious. Athletes of other sports are gearing up now, too and those players and coaches need to be equally cognizant of the playing conditions associated with this time of year. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute studies the problems associated with heat and they educate players, parents and coaches about it. Of course, they also try to keep you cooler and hydrated with their product. Checkout the link to the Gatorade Institute above for more information on this subject. And Stay Cool!

    Oh Yeah…Good Luck Zach!Saints

  • Feelin’ The Heat

    Untitled_19 "ASAP, When You Need Results ASAP"

    If you spent time in the Cincinnati area last week, you know one thing for sure….it was HOT and HUMID! Of course, it’s typical July weather for what’s known as the "Tri-State". So, why would Northwestern University graduate and recent signee Zach Strief Asap_stuff_7_20_06_004 of The New Orleans Saints be caught sporting heavy sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt at The Workout @Covington? You’d think that someone who’s 6’7" and weighs 349 lbs would want to be a little lighter….. and a bit cooler. However, the big guy was doing whatever he could to prepare himself for the hot and humid conditions of Jackson, Mississippi, the summer camp home of the Saints. Even if it meant donning the official N.U. "Sun Bowl" sweats!

    With football season quickly approaching and practices beginning, it’s that time of year to keep focused on weather conditions and heat related conditions….some which are deadly. Because football players wear lots of equipment, helmet and practice gear, these players need to be especially cautious. Athletes of other sports are gearing up now, too and those players and coaches need to be equally cognizant of the playing conditions associated with this time of year. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute studies the problems associated with heat and they educate players, parents and coaches about it. Of course, they also try to keep you cooler and hydrated with their product. Checkout the link to the Gatorade Institute above for more information on this subject. And Stay Cool!

    Oh Yeah…Good Luck Zach!Saints

  • Feelin’ The Heat

    Untitled_19 "ASAP, When You Need Results ASAP"

    If you spent time in the Cincinnati area last week, you know one thing for sure….it was HOT and HUMID! Of course, it’s typical July weather for what’s known as the "Tri-State". So, why would Northwestern University graduate and recent signee Zach Strief Asap_stuff_7_20_06_004 of The New Orleans Saints be caught sporting heavy sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt at The Workout @Covington? You’d think that someone who’s 6’7" and weighs 349 lbs would want to be a little lighter….. and a bit cooler. However, the big guy was doing whatever he could to prepare himself for the hot and humid conditions of Jackson, Mississippi, the summer camp home of the Saints. Even if it meant donning the official N.U. "Sun Bowl" sweats!

    With football season quickly approaching and practices beginning, it’s that time of year to keep focused on weather conditions and heat related conditions….some which are deadly. Because football players wear lots of equipment, helmet and practice gear, these players need to be especially cautious. Athletes of other sports are gearing up now, too and those players and coaches need to be equally cognizant of the playing conditions associated with this time of year. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute studies the problems associated with heat and they educate players, parents and coaches about it. Of course, they also try to keep you cooler and hydrated with their product. Checkout the link to the Gatorade Institute above for more information on this subject. And Stay Cool!

    Oh Yeah…Good Luck Zach!Saints

  • Feelin’ The Heat

    Untitled_19 "ASAP, When You Need Results ASAP"

    If you spent time in the Cincinnati area last week, you know one thing for sure….it was HOT and HUMID! Of course, it’s typical July weather for what’s known as the "Tri-State". So, why would Northwestern University graduate and recent signee Zach Strief Asap_stuff_7_20_06_004 of The New Orleans Saints be caught sporting heavy sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt at The Workout @Covington? You’d think that someone who’s 6’7" and weighs 349 lbs would want to be a little lighter….. and a bit cooler. However, the big guy was doing whatever he could to prepare himself for the hot and humid conditions of Jackson, Mississippi, the summer camp home of the Saints. Even if it meant donning the official N.U. "Sun Bowl" sweats!

    With football season quickly approaching and practices beginning, it’s that time of year to keep focused on weather conditions and heat related conditions….some which are deadly. Because football players wear lots of equipment, helmet and practice gear, these players need to be especially cautious. Athletes of other sports are gearing up now, too and those players and coaches need to be equally cognizant of the playing conditions associated with this time of year. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute studies the problems associated with heat and they educate players, parents and coaches about it. Of course, they also try to keep you cooler and hydrated with their product. Checkout the link to the Gatorade Institute above for more information on this subject. And Stay Cool!

    Oh Yeah…Good Luck Zach!Saints

  • Interview: Ted Lambrinides on Protein

    We caught up with ASAP Program founder Ted Lambrinides today who was at the A.S.A.P. facility in Florida called  SPORTS and FIELD at Seven Oaks, near Tampa. Today's questions for Ted were regarding protein. Here's what we discovered:BiProJarSet

    Ted's TOP FIVE PROTEIN-BOOSTING FOODS

    1. Lean Meats….for example, turkey and chicken and lean cuts of beef and pork.       

    2. Beans….and there are lots of varieties: pinto, kidney, black-eyed peas, black, navy, small red, garbanzo, cranberry, great northern,

    3.Milk and Milk Products 

    4. Peanut Butter 

    5. Eggs

    Question:What about the supplemental proteins? Like Whey Protein, for example?

    Ted: 

    • Whey protein could be a good way to get additional protein into the body.
    • It would be good addition to a fruit smoothie…and add flavor to them, too
    • Good way to increase the protein count of an oatmeal breakfast
    • Adds additional calories for those wishing to do so.

    What's Inside The The ASAP PROTEIN Shopping Cart?

    Protein_foods_001_3 Protein_foods_003_1 Protein_foods_004_1 Protein_foods_007_1 Protein_foods_009_1 Bars_3

    What's in your cart?

  • Interview: Ted Lambrinides on Protein

    We caught up with ASAP Program founder Ted Lambrinides today who was at the A.S.A.P. facility in Florida called  SPORTS and FIELD at Seven Oaks, near Tampa. Today's questions for Ted were regarding protein. Here's what we discovered:BiProJarSet

    Ted's TOP FIVE PROTEIN-BOOSTING FOODS

    1. Lean Meats….for example, turkey and chicken and lean cuts of beef and pork.       

    2. Beans….and there are lots of varieties: pinto, kidney, black-eyed peas, black, navy, small red, garbanzo, cranberry, great northern,

    3.Milk and Milk Products 

    4. Peanut Butter 

    5. Eggs

    Question:What about the supplemental proteins? Like Whey Protein, for example?

    Ted: 

    • Whey protein could be a good way to get additional protein into the body.
    • It would be good addition to a fruit smoothie…and add flavor to them, too
    • Good way to increase the protein count of an oatmeal breakfast
    • Adds additional calories for those wishing to do so.

    What's Inside The The ASAP PROTEIN Shopping Cart?

    Protein_foods_001_3 Protein_foods_003_1 Protein_foods_004_1 Protein_foods_007_1 Protein_foods_009_1 Bars_3

    What's in your cart?

  • Interview: Ted Lambrinides on Protein

    We caught up with ASAP Program founder Ted Lambrinides today who was at the A.S.A.P. facility in Florida called  SPORTS and FIELD at Seven Oaks, near Tampa. Today's questions for Ted were regarding protein. Here's what we discovered:BiProJarSet

    Ted's TOP FIVE PROTEIN-BOOSTING FOODS

    1. Lean Meats….for example, turkey and chicken and lean cuts of beef and pork.       

    2. Beans….and there are lots of varieties: pinto, kidney, black-eyed peas, black, navy, small red, garbanzo, cranberry, great northern,

    3.Milk and Milk Products 

    4. Peanut Butter 

    5. Eggs

    Question:What about the supplemental proteins? Like Whey Protein, for example?

    Ted: 

    • Whey protein could be a good way to get additional protein into the body.
    • It would be good addition to a fruit smoothie…and add flavor to them, too
    • Good way to increase the protein count of an oatmeal breakfast
    • Adds additional calories for those wishing to do so.

    What's Inside The The ASAP PROTEIN Shopping Cart?

    Protein_foods_001_3 Protein_foods_003_1 Protein_foods_004_1 Protein_foods_007_1 Protein_foods_009_1 Bars_3

    What's in your cart?

  • Interview: Ted Lambrinides on Protein

    We caught up with ASAP Program founder Ted Lambrinides today who was at the A.S.A.P. facility in Florida called  SPORTS and FIELD at Seven Oaks, near Tampa. Today's questions for Ted were regarding protein. Here's what we discovered:BiProJarSet

    Ted's TOP FIVE PROTEIN-BOOSTING FOODS

    1. Lean Meats….for example, turkey and chicken and lean cuts of beef and pork.       

    2. Beans….and there are lots of varieties: pinto, kidney, black-eyed peas, black, navy, small red, garbanzo, cranberry, great northern,

    3.Milk and Milk Products 

    4. Peanut Butter 

    5. Eggs

    Question:What about the supplemental proteins? Like Whey Protein, for example?

    Ted: 

    • Whey protein could be a good way to get additional protein into the body.
    • It would be good addition to a fruit smoothie…and add flavor to them, too
    • Good way to increase the protein count of an oatmeal breakfast
    • Adds additional calories for those wishing to do so.

    What's Inside The The ASAP PROTEIN Shopping Cart?

    Protein_foods_001_3 Protein_foods_003_1 Protein_foods_004_1 Protein_foods_007_1 Protein_foods_009_1 Bars_3

    What's in your cart?

  • ASAP Advisory Board: Coach Ken Mannie on Overtraining

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    Often times, there’s a fine line between a good, sound training program and OVERTRAINING. The good intentions of training and working out sometimes can get carried to the extreme and athletes can actually break their bodies down to a level where it could take weeks….maybe even months to get back on track.

    For today’s post, we’ll look to the expertise of the Head Strength & Condtioning Coach of the Michigan State Spartans. His name is Ken Mannie and he’s on the Advisory Board here at ASAP. Ken is a regular writer for COACH MAGAZINE. Being around as many highly motivated athletes as he has, it’s no doubt that Ken has seen many athletes who have overtrained themselves into a bad stuation. Mich_state_1 The downloadable article that accompanies today’s post appeared in a previous COACH magazine. It’s an article that you’ll find to be both educational and interesting….. Thanks Ken!

    Download the article here: OverloadwithoutOvertraining

  • ASAP Advisory Board: Coach Ken Mannie on Overtraining

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    Often times, there’s a fine line between a good, sound training program and OVERTRAINING. The good intentions of training and working out sometimes can get carried to the extreme and athletes can actually break their bodies down to a level where it could take weeks….maybe even months to get back on track.

    For today’s post, we’ll look to the expertise of the Head Strength & Condtioning Coach of the Michigan State Spartans. His name is Ken Mannie and he’s on the Advisory Board here at ASAP. Ken is a regular writer for COACH MAGAZINE. Being around as many highly motivated athletes as he has, it’s no doubt that Ken has seen many athletes who have overtrained themselves into a bad stuation. Mich_state_1 The downloadable article that accompanies today’s post appeared in a previous COACH magazine. It’s an article that you’ll find to be both educational and interesting….. Thanks Ken!

    Download the article here: OverloadwithoutOvertraining