http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?mediaType=BLOG&quantity=25&as=5786 New blogs from Parisi on Parisi Speed School Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:27:12 GMT Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:27:12 GMT haysusa@yahoo.com (Parisi) haysusa@yahoo.com (Parisi) KickApps Feed Builder 2008-02-26T13:27:12Z 7 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=5786&sortType=recent 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Long-momentum-toward-No-1-pick-grows/BLOG/31369/5786.html By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS — General managers, coaches and scouts buzzed about coveting high-revving motors in the April 26-27 NFL draft as if they were working along pit row at the Indianapolis 500 rather than evaluating 333 prospects at the five-day scouting combine. No motor appears more admired among this draft class than Chris Long's. With uncertainty swirling over whether the Miami Dolphins will use the top pick on Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, as well as concerns about defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey's 2006 stress fracture, the University of Virginia defensive end and son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long is casting a long shadow over this draft. COMBINE NOTES: McFadden rising up buzz charts PHOTOS: NFL combine The buzz at the combine is that Long may be the safest pick. From a defensive standpoint, he would seem an ideal fit for the new Dolphins front office team of executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells, general manager Jeff Ireland, coach Tony Sparano and the 3-4 defense they will employ. Long's coach at Virginia, Al Groh, is a Parcells protégé who served as one of his key assistant coaches for years. Long had 14 sacks last season at Virginia, and his relentless effort is reminiscent of Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Patrick Kerney , who led the NFC with 14½ sacks. "I'm not sure there's any such thing as can't-miss," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says. "But I've never enjoyed watching a kid on tape the way I have Chris Long. He plays every single play of every game like it's his last. That's rare." Rare and coveted. "When you're going to hand somebody $20 (million)-$30 million guaranteed," he says, "more teams are cognizant of the fact that the kid better have a passion for the game and be clean off the field." Former Tennessee Titans general manager and current ESPN analyst Floyd Reese says this is a strong group of defensive ends headed by Long. In Monday's drills, Long ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds, finished first among defensive linemen in the 20-yard shuttle (4.21); second in the broad jump (10 feet, 4 inches); and third in the vertical jump (34 inches). He chose not to work out in linebacker drills, waiting until his March 18 pro day. "I like this group of defensive ends," Reese says. "You can find a little bit of everything. If you want a 4-3 rush defensive end, a 3-4 linebacker … Long may fit all those. "The other thing in a situation like Miami's when you bring in new coaches and a new general manager, the people you bring in will tell something about you. "When you bring in a guy like Chris Long — high motor, flying at 1,000 miles per hour all the time, great work ethic, tough, great player — everybody goes, 'Oh, that's the kind of guy they like.' " By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS — General managers, coaches and scouts buzzed about coveting high-revving motors in the April 26-27 NFL draft as if they were working along pit row at the Indianapolis 500 rather than evaluating 333 prospects at the five-day scouting combine. No motor appears more admired among this draft class than Chris Long's. With uncertainty swirling over whether the Miami Dolphins will use the top pick on Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, as well as concerns about defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey's 2006 stress fracture, the University of Virginia defensive end and son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long is casting a long shadow over this draft. COMBINE NOTES: McFadden rising up buzz charts PHOTOS: NFL combine The buzz at the combine is that Long may be the safest pick. From a defensive standpoint, he would seem an ideal fit for the new Dolphins front office team of executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells, general manager Jeff Ireland, coach Tony Sparano and the 3-4 defense they will employ. Long's coach at Virginia, Al Groh, is a Parcells protégé who served as one of his key assistant coaches for years. Long had 14 sacks last season at Virginia, and his relentless effort is reminiscent of Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Patrick Kerney , who led the NFC with 14½ sacks. "I'm not sure there's any such thing as can't-miss," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says. "But I've never enjoyed watching a kid on tape the way I have Chris Long. He plays every single play of every game like it's his last. That's rare." Rare and coveted. "When you're going to hand somebody $20 (million)-$30 million guaranteed," he says, "more teams are cognizant of the fact that the kid better have a passion for the game and be clean off the field." Former Tennessee Titans general manager and current ESPN analyst Floyd Reese says this is a strong group of defensive ends headed by Long. In Monday's drills, Long ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds, finished first among defensive linemen in the 20-yard shuttle (4.21); second in the broad jump (10 feet, 4 inches); and third in the vertical jump (34 inches). He chose not to work out in linebacker drills, waiting until his March 18 pro day. "I like this group of defensive ends," Reese says. "You can find a little bit of everything. If you want a 4-3 rush defensive end, a 3-4 linebacker … Long may fit all those. "The other thing in a situation like Miami's when you bring in new coaches and a new general manager, the people you bring in will tell something about you. "When you bring in a guy like Chris Long — high motor, flying at 1,000 miles per hour all the time, great work ethic, tough, great player — everybody goes, 'Oh, that's the kind of guy they like.' " Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:27:12 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Long-momentum-toward-No-1-pick-grows/BLOG/31369/5786.html Parisi 2008-02-26T13:27:12Z Parisi Speed School By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS — General managers, coaches and scouts buzzed about coveting high-revving motors in the April 26-27 NFL draft as if they were working along pit row at the Indianapolis 500 rather than evaluating 333 prospects at the five-day scouting combine. No motor appears more admired among this draft class than Chris Long's. With uncertainty swirling over whether the Miami Dolphins will use the top pick on Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, as well as concerns about defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey's 2006 stress fracture, the University of Virginia defensive end and son of Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long is casting a long shadow over this draft. COMBINE NOTES: McFadden rising up buzz charts PHOTOS: NFL combine The buzz at the combine is that Long may be the safest pick. From a defensive standpoint, he would seem an ideal fit for the new Dolphins front office team of executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells, general manager Jeff Ireland, coach Tony Sparano and the 3-4 defense they will employ. Long's coach at Virginia, Al Groh, is a Parcells protégé who served as one of his key assistant coaches for years. Long had 14 sacks last season at Virginia, and his relentless effort is reminiscent of Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Patrick Kerney , who led the NFC with 14½ sacks. "I'm not sure there's any such thing as can't-miss," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says. "But I've never enjoyed watching a kid on tape the way I have Chris Long. He plays every single play of every game like it's his last. That's rare." Rare and coveted. "When you're going to hand somebody $20 (million)-$30 million guaranteed," he says, "more teams are cognizant of the fact that the kid better have a passion for the game and be clean off the field." Former Tennessee Titans general manager and current ESPN analyst Floyd Reese says this is a strong group of defensive ends headed by Long. In Monday's drills, Long ran the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds, finished first among defensive linemen in the 20-yard shuttle (4.21); second in the broad jump (10 feet, 4 inches); and third in the vertical jump (34 inches). He chose not to work out in linebacker drills, waiting until his March 18 pro day. "I like this group of defensive ends," Reese says. "You can find a little bit of everything. If you want a 4-3 rush defensive end, a 3-4 linebacker … Long may fit all those. "The other thing in a situation like Miami's when you bring in new coaches and a new general manager, the people you bring in will tell something about you. "When you bring in a guy like Chris Long — high motor, flying at 1,000 miles per hour all the time, great work ethic, tough, great player — everybody goes, 'Oh, that's the kind of guy they like.' " combine, draft, long nonadult false Long momentum toward No. 1 pick grows text blog combine,draft,long 995 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 31369 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_The-Battle-is-Raging/BLOG/10140/5786.html Hello All, Sorry there was no Word of the Week last week. I was on a much needed vacation with my family, which is something that I recommend everyone do at least once per year not just to recharge the batteries and reconnect with the family, but to reflect on who and where you exactly are in your life. These three things were something I did, and as a result, I have never been more passionate about our mission and vision for this company. Over that week at the resort I visited, I had the opportunity to meet with families from all over the world (Europe, Asia , the Middle East especially) and picked their brains about what they thought about their own countries and America . I also met with the heads of the resorts and staff about hiring practices, auditions, and career pathing (ok, it wasn’t all vacation, there was some business). To my dismay, I was slapped in the face that America is not viewed how I might have believed around the world. The Virginia Tech incident also really affected me too. This feedback I received had me thinking a little “doom and gloom” to be exact. To my excitement, not only did I find out that our company was as good or better in most areas than the resort, but also that our company is directly related to changing that horrible world view through “Empowering America’s Youth”. This week’s Word is not meant to be a rant, but a wakeup call. Sorry for the length, but if you are not as passionate about the contents below, perhaps you need to check either your pulse or into another career. Nothing to help this country would be more important than to empower this nation’s parents and children. That empowerment starts with education and action. Our franchises provide as important an education as any for without your health and fitness, you really have nothing. Parisi and Empowering America America is confused. If someone were to think about the American Dream, they may tell you that it is about getting and having as much as they want. We proclaim this on the bumpers of our cars with slogans like: “He who dies with the most toys wins”. In essence, the American Dream is no longer to make yourself a success with hard work, it is about instant gratification and gluttony. A fridge full of processed food is now a sign of prestige. A big belly has become a status symbol that means you have enjoyed yourself more than the next guy. Everyone wants to “super size” it. Someone mowing your lawn and saving you the exercise so you can spend more time in front of the “big plasma flat screen” tv in your “easy chair” is enviable. Overweight children are called husky. It is ok to shop at the Big and Tall. Physical education is being removed from the school systems. More and more people are dying everyday of cancer and heart disease. We are eating three or more meals a week at fast food restaurants. The diet industry nets billions per year, yet we are getting fatter. We as Americans have become numb to our current health situation. I began to think about this email I am about to write for many years. It all started with small revelations. I’d be sitting in an airport or walking in a mall in America and people watch. I saw people that were overweight, unhealthy, weak, and out of breath. Not what I would consider this normal, but shockingly our country did. I then saw that their children looked exactly the same. Then I would go to another country and see that these body types didn’t exist. What I was seeing wasn’t normal at all, I just allowed myself to think that way. That is when I started to remove the blinders. I started to look beyond the marketing. I started to look into the future and I didn’t like what I saw for this country. That is also the time I got involved with the Parisi Speed School and started to fight what I call the “Good Fight”. All successful cultures throughout history had fitness as a core value. When one listens to a history lesson on the Spartans or the Romans, one cannot escape the discussions of their love of physical training and exercise. When they had reached their pinnacles of power, perhaps they too sat on the proverbial couch and got soft. It is not that their pride disappeared, they just began to hold themselves to lower standards. This is when they become vulnerable. This is when their more fit and hungry counterparts walk in and take over. America is getting soft. We all know the stats. We are fatter than ever. We are less fit than ever. Our kids are the least fit in the history of the country. We are, in fact, becoming vulnerable. I am not saying that we are not still proud to be Americans, I am saying that we have developed a convenient consciousness. When we are threatened in time of war, or challenged during times of peace, flag stores sell out and every house is flying the stars and bars. I am here to let everyone know that flying the flag is a start, but it is not enough. Pride in our country cannot exist when we do not have pride in ourselves. Americans love to believe that we are #1. The good news is that we are in some good areas. The bad news is that we are also leading the world in obesity and heart disease. 50% of this country is obese. Self esteem is at an all-time low. Suicide is the #1 killer of our teens. We are poisoning ourselves with our food and drink everyday, and many of us know what we are doing. Someone has to step up as the role models for the future of this country. That is where I believe the Parisi organization comes in and why I am excited more than ever about our company. We are now a country of citizens that think it can only happen to the next guy. We do not take responsibility for ourselves or have a collective belief that one person can make a difference (just look at the voting situation in this country). When things hit home, though, man do we step up. How many times have you heard someone quit smoking once they were diagnosed with cancer? How about start a diet now that they had a triple bypass? How about now that my 8 year old is obese, I want them to exercise? I don’t have much respect for this instant self discipline. To me, these problems were originally caused by insanity. Insanity is when you keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Keep eating terribly and maybe you won’t get sick or fatter? Don’t exercise every day and maybe you’ll still be healthy? This is madness. It is time for an organization like ours to take responsibility and take a stand. Instead of the convenient consciousness I discussed, the Parisi organization is going to help American families to develop a competent consciousness about health and fitness. I say competent consciousness because it is not enough to be just aware of something, you have to be good at it and use your knowledge to take action. For instance, I cannot blame an overweight 12 year old for being overweight if the parent and child have no knowledge of proper nutrition and fitness habits. If, however, that child had access to the right information and the family chose not to follow it, they have at least made a decision. I believe that the more people know, the more empowered and compelled they will be to follow the right path back to a country of fit, health conscious individuals and families. That education is my explanation of our slogan, “Empowering America’s Youth”. To change our consciousness takes courage. Remember that what is easy to do is also not easy to do. For instance, it is easier to follow the path of everyone else. It is easier not to question the marketing that was designed to lull you to sleep. It is easier to stand five people deep in a fast food restaurant line like a drone waiting to order, sit down, eat and move out of the trough. It is easier not to argue with your children and make sure they eat right and exercise. It is easier to sit in front of the tube for hours than take the family for a walk or to the gym and exercise. What I am asking of our franchisees is to look at what is not that easy and then make your decision which side of the good fight you are really on. It is not easy to bury your family, friends and loved ones earlier than you have to. It is not easy to watch your child be made fun of for being overweight or quit sports. It is not easy looking in the mirror and not being happy with what you see. It is not easy to learn a new language like Chinese or hindi once this country gets run over. It is not easy to continue the madness once you know you are involved in an organization that can take a stand. A major source of political pride for Americans in the 60’s and 70’s was our space program. Our astronauts were god-like heroes that orbited the earth and walked on the moon. In space, however, these astronauts couldn’t just sit back and enjoy the fame. Science found that since they were in a non-gravity environment in space, they would need extra exercise and nutrients to prevent breakdown, weakness and disease. Any person that knew this would work their tail off after being launched into space. Even though many of these trips were of a short duration, each astronaut wanted to make the most of their trip, and preserve themselves best as possible to live fit when they returned to earth. When I think about this, I ask you to think of yourself as that astronaut. Instead of hurtling around the planet in a ship, just think of yourself hurtling around the galaxy on our planet. Our trip, like theirs, is still very short and unpredictable. We might as well exercise and eat right everyday like our life depended on it. What the Parisi message is going to teach the country is that it does. Our message is going to demonstrate that living a healthier lifestyle is not that hard. All I ask for is a little more attention to detail. All too often Americans stop right before they are about to enjoy tremendous success. We often think that when it comes to a diet, exercise or athletics, there are too many “working parts”. This is due to the over analyzing and false view of the complexity of fitness. By making health seem like rocket science, we are paralyzed to do anything about it. Our orientations and franchises deliver simple tips and techniques that are backed in science that will sift through the myriad of confusing information. Your franchise will empower you to take back an American’s right to good health by raising the level of your consciousness and delivering the simple strategies to make it happen today. Now I am going to try to run something new up the flagpole of consciousness and see who salutes it. My flag is a reintroduction of fitness to the family and the family to fitness. The table and the gym are not just places to run and eat, they are opportunities to build the family bonds and character that this country once had. In the sessions at our facilities and franchises, we are going to create “trigger moments” that are going to change how Americans look at their current practices and pull off the shades to really see the world as it is today. Our franchises will empower the American to do what they have done throughout history. Carve a new path. To lead from the front with strength. It will take strength to step away from the TV. It will take strength to push away from the table when you have had enough. It will take strength to say “no” when it comes to what you will and wont buy and store in your house. It will take strength to get out of the chair after a long day of work and get 30-60 minutes of exercise. Life is so short. Without our health we have nothing. It is time to take a stand and enjoy ourselves. It is time to re-stitch health and fitness back into the fabric of the values of this country. Physical education is being wiped out. Video games are become a source of esteem for our kids. Marketing is fooling us about what and how much they should eat. We are the only ones allowing this to happen. It is time to recreate the American Dream. Yes, it is still about working hard to achieve your goals. Yes, it is still about that nice house, car and big screen tv. The only philosophy to add during the recreation is that without our health and the health of our family, we cannot enjoy these things. It is this company’s responsibility to ourselves, our kids and our country to make a return to fitness happen. The battle is raging….Now ask yourself what side of the fight are you on? Yours in Strength, Martin Hello All, Sorry there was no Word of the Week last week. I was on a much needed vacation with my family, which is something that I recommend everyone do at least once per year not just to recharge the batteries and reconnect with the family, but to reflect on who and where you exactly are in your life. These three things were something I did, and as a result, I have never been more passionate about our mission and vision for this company. Over that week at the resort I visited, I had the opportunity to meet with families from all over the world (Europe, Asia , the Middle East especially) and picked their brains about what they thought about their own countries and America . I also met with the heads of the resorts and staff about hiring practices, auditions, and career pathing (ok, it wasn’t all vacation, there was some business). To my dismay, I was slapped in the face that America is not viewed how I might have believed around the world. The Virginia Tech incident also really affected me too. This feedback I received had me thinking a little “doom and gloom” to be exact. To my excitement, not only did I find out that our company was as good or better in most areas than the resort, but also that our company is directly related to changing that horrible world view through “Empowering America’s Youth”. This week’s Word is not meant to be a rant, but a wakeup call. Sorry for the length, but if you are not as passionate about the contents below, perhaps you need to check either your pulse or into another career. Nothing to help this country would be more important than to empower this nation’s parents and children. That empowerment starts with education and action. Our franchises provide as important an education as any for without your health and fitness, you really have nothing. Parisi and Empowering America America is confused. If someone were to think about the American Dream, they may tell you that it is about getting and having as much as they want. We proclaim this on the bumpers of our cars with slogans like: “He who dies with the most toys wins”. In essence, the American Dream is no longer to make yourself a success with hard work, it is about instant gratification and gluttony. A fridge full of processed food is now a sign of prestige. A big belly has become a status symbol that means you have enjoyed yourself more than the next guy. Everyone wants to “super size” it. Someone mowing your lawn and saving you the exercise so you can spend more time in front of the “big plasma flat screen” tv in your “easy chair” is enviable. Overweight children are called husky. It is ok to shop at the Big and Tall. Physical education is being removed from the school systems. More and more people are dying everyday of cancer and heart disease. We are eating three or more meals a week at fast food restaurants. The diet industry nets billions per year, yet we are getting fatter. We as Americans have become numb to our current health situation. I began to think about this email I am about to write for many years. It all started with small revelations. I’d be sitting in an airport or walking in a mall in America and people watch. I saw people that were overweight, unhealthy, weak, and out of breath. Not what I would consider this normal, but shockingly our country did. I then saw that their children looked exactly the same. Then I would go to another country and see that these body types didn’t exist. What I was seeing wasn’t normal at all, I just allowed myself to think that way. That is when I started to remove the blinders. I started to look beyond the marketing. I started to look into the future and I didn’t like what I saw for this country. That is also the time I got involved with the Parisi Speed School and started to fight what I call the “Good Fight”. All successful cultures throughout history had fitness as a core value. When one listens to a history lesson on the Spartans or the Romans, one cannot escape the discussions of their love of physical training and exercise. When they had reached their pinnacles of power, perhaps they too sat on the proverbial couch and got soft. It is not that their pride disappeared, they just began to hold themselves to lower standards. This is when they become vulnerable. This is when their more fit and hungry counterparts walk in and take over. America is getting soft. We all know the stats. We are fatter than ever. We are less fit than ever. Our kids are the least fit in the history of the country. We are, in fact, becoming vulnerable. I am not saying that we are not still proud to be Americans, I am saying that we have developed a convenient consciousness. When we are threatened in time of war, or challenged during times of peace, flag stores sell out and every house is flying the stars and bars. I am here to let everyone know that flying the flag is a start, but it is not enough. Pride in our country cannot exist when we do not have pride in ourselves. Americans love to believe that we are #1. The good news is that we are in some good areas. The bad news is that we are also leading the world in obesity and heart disease. 50% of this country is obese. Self esteem is at an all-time low. Suicide is the #1 killer of our teens. We are poisoning ourselves with our food and drink everyday, and many of us know what we are doing. Someone has to step up as the role models for the future of this country. That is where I believe the Parisi organization comes in and why I am excited more than ever about our company. We are now a country of citizens that think it can only happen to the next guy. We do not take responsibility for ourselves or have a collective belief that one person can make a difference (just look at the voting situation in this country). When things hit home, though, man do we step up. How many times have you heard someone quit smoking once they were diagnosed with cancer? How about start a diet now that they had a triple bypass? How about now that my 8 year old is obese, I want them to exercise? I don’t have much respect for this instant self discipline. To me, these problems were originally caused by insanity. Insanity is when you keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Keep eating terribly and maybe you won’t get sick or fatter? Don’t exercise every day and maybe you’ll still be healthy? This is madness. It is time for an organization like ours to take responsibility and take a stand. Instead of the convenient consciousness I discussed, the Parisi organization is going to help American families to develop a competent consciousness about health and fitness. I say competent consciousness because it is not enough to be just aware of something, you have to be good at it and use your knowledge to take action. For instance, I cannot blame an overweight 12 year old for being overweight if the parent and child have no knowledge of proper nutrition and fitness habits. If, however, that child had access to the right information and the family chose not to follow it, they have at least made a decision. I believe that the more people know, the more empowered and compelled they will be to follow the right path back to a country of fit, health conscious individuals and families. That education is my explanation of our slogan, “Empowering America’s Youth”. To change our consciousness takes courage. Remember that what is easy to do is also not easy to do. For instance, it is easier to follow the path of everyone else. It is easier not to question the marketing that was designed to lull you to sleep. It is easier to stand five people deep in a fast food restaurant line like a drone waiting to order, sit down, eat and move out of the trough. It is easier not to argue with your children and make sure they eat right and exercise. It is easier to sit in front of the tube for hours than take the family for a walk or to the gym and exercise. What I am asking of our franchisees is to look at what is not that easy and then make your decision which side of the good fight you are really on. It is not easy to bury your family, friends and loved ones earlier than you have to. It is not easy to watch your child be made fun of for being overweight or quit sports. It is not easy looking in the mirror and not being happy with what you see. It is not easy to learn a new language like Chinese or hindi once this country gets run over. It is not easy to continue the madness once you know you are involved in an organization that can take a stand. A major source of political pride for Americans in the 60’s and 70’s was our space program. Our astronauts were god-like heroes that orbited the earth and walked on the moon. In space, however, these astronauts couldn’t just sit back and enjoy the fame. Science found that since they were in a non-gravity environment in space, they would need extra exercise and nutrients to prevent breakdown, weakness and disease. Any person that knew this would work their tail off after being launched into space. Even though many of these trips were of a short duration, each astronaut wanted to make the most of their trip, and preserve themselves best as possible to live fit when they returned to earth. When I think about this, I ask you to think of yourself as that astronaut. Instead of hurtling around the planet in a ship, just think of yourself hurtling around the galaxy on our planet. Our trip, like theirs, is still very short and unpredictable. We might as well exercise and eat right everyday like our life depended on it. What the Parisi message is going to teach the country is that it does. Our message is going to demonstrate that living a healthier lifestyle is not that hard. All I ask for is a little more attention to detail. All too often Americans stop right before they are about to enjoy tremendous success. We often think that when it comes to a diet, exercise or athletics, there are too many “working parts”. This is due to the over analyzing and false view of the complexity of fitness. By making health seem like rocket science, we are paralyzed to do anything about it. Our orientations and franchises deliver simple tips and techniques that are backed in science that will sift through the myriad of confusing information. Your franchise will empower you to take back an American’s right to good health by raising the level of your consciousness and delivering the simple strategies to make it happen today. Now I am going to try to run something new up the flagpole of consciousness and see who salutes it. My flag is a reintroduction of fitness to the family and the family to fitness. The table and the gym are not just places to run and eat, they are opportunities to build the family bonds and character that this country once had. In the sessions at our facilities and franchises, we are going to create “trigger moments” that are going to change how Americans look at their current practices and pull off the shades to really see the world as it is today. Our franchises will empower the American to do what they have done throughout history. Carve a new path. To lead from the front with strength. It will take strength to step away from the TV. It will take strength to push away from the table when you have had enough. It will take strength to say “no” when it comes to what you will and wont buy and store in your house. It will take strength to get out of the chair after a long day of work and get 30-60 minutes of exercise. Life is so short. Without our health we have nothing. It is time to take a stand and enjoy ourselves. It is time to re-stitch health and fitness back into the fabric of the values of this country. Physical education is being wiped out. Video games are become a source of esteem for our kids. Marketing is fooling us about what and how much they should eat. We are the only ones allowing this to happen. It is time to recreate the American Dream. Yes, it is still about working hard to achieve your goals. Yes, it is still about that nice house, car and big screen tv. The only philosophy to add during the recreation is that without our health and the health of our family, we cannot enjoy these things. It is this company’s responsibility to ourselves, our kids and our country to make a return to fitness happen. The battle is raging….Now ask yourself what side of the fight are you on? Yours in Strength, Martin Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:21:11 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_The-Battle-is-Raging/BLOG/10140/5786.html Parisi 2007-07-08T00:21:11Z Parisi Speed School Hello All, Sorry there was no Word of the Week last week. I was on a much needed vacation with my family, which is something that I recommend everyone do at least once per year not just to recharge the batteries and reconnect with the family, but to reflect on who and where you exactly are in your life. These three things were something I did, and as a result, I have never been more passionate about our mission and vision for this company. Over that week at the resort I visited, I had the opportunity to meet with families from all over the world (Europe, Asia , the Middle East especially) and picked their brains about what they thought about their own countries and America . I also met with the heads of the resorts and staff about hiring practices, auditions, and career pathing (ok, it wasn’t all vacation, there was some business). To my dismay, I was slapped in the face that America is not viewed how I might have believed around the world. The Virginia Tech incident also really affected me too. This feedback I received had me thinking a little “doom and gloom” to be exact. To my excitement, not only did I find out that our company was as good or better in most areas than the resort, but also that our company is directly related to changing that horrible world view through “Empowering America’s Youth”. This week’s Word is not meant to be a rant, but a wakeup call. Sorry for the length, but if you are not as passionate about the contents below, perhaps you need to check either your pulse or into another career. Nothing to help this country would be more important than to empower this nation’s parents and children. That empowerment starts with education and action. Our franchises provide as important an education as any for without your health and fitness, you really have nothing. Parisi and Empowering America America is confused. If someone were to think about the American Dream, they may tell you that it is about getting and having as much as they want. We proclaim this on the bumpers of our cars with slogans like: “He who dies with the most toys wins”. In essence, the American Dream is no longer to make yourself a success with hard work, it is about instant gratification and gluttony. A fridge full of processed food is now a sign of prestige. A big belly has become a status symbol that means you have enjoyed yourself more than the next guy. Everyone wants to “super size” it. Someone mowing your lawn and saving you the exercise so you can spend more time in front of the “big plasma flat screen” tv in your “easy chair” is enviable. Overweight children are called husky. It is ok to shop at the Big and Tall. Physical education is being removed from the school systems. More and more people are dying everyday of cancer and heart disease. We are eating three or more meals a week at fast food restaurants. The diet industry nets billions per year, yet we are getting fatter. We as Americans have become numb to our current health situation. I began to think about this email I am about to write for many years. It all started with small revelations. I’d be sitting in an airport or walking in a mall in America and people watch. I saw people that were overweight, unhealthy, weak, and out of breath. Not what I would consider this normal, but shockingly our country did. I then saw that their children looked exactly the same. Then I would go to another country and see that these body types didn’t exist. What I was seeing wasn’t normal at all, I just allowed myself to think that way. That is when I started to remove the blinders. I started to look beyond the marketing. I started to look into the future and I didn’t like what I saw for this country. That is also the time I got involved with the Parisi Speed School and started to fight what I call the “Good Fight”. All successful cultures throughout history had fitness as a core value. When one listens to a history lesson on the Spartans or the Romans, one cannot escape the discussions of their love of physical training and exercise. When they had reached their pinnacles of power, perhaps they too sat on the proverbial couch and got soft. It is not that their pride disappeared, they just began to hold themselves to lower standards. This is when they become vulnerable. This is when their more fit and hungry counterparts walk in and take over. America is getting soft. We all know the stats. We are fatter than ever. We are less fit than ever. Our kids are the least fit in the history of the country. We are, in fact, becoming vulnerable. I am not saying that we are not still proud to be Americans, I am saying that we have developed a convenient consciousness. When we are threatened in time of war, or challenged during times of peace, flag stores sell out and every house is flying the stars and bars. I am here to let everyone know that flying the flag is a start, but it is not enough. Pride in our country cannot exist when we do not have pride in ourselves. Americans love to believe that we are #1. The good news is that we are in some good areas. The bad news is that we are also leading the world in obesity and heart disease. 50% of this country is obese. Self esteem is at an all-time low. Suicide is the #1 killer of our teens. We are poisoning ourselves with our food and drink everyday, and many of us know what we are doing. Someone has to step up as the role models for the future of this country. That is where I believe the Parisi organization comes in and why I am excited more than ever about our company. We are now a country of citizens that think it can only happen to the next guy. We do not take responsibility for ourselves or have a collective belief that one person can make a difference (just look at the voting situation in this country). When things hit home, though, man do we step up. How many times have you heard someone quit smoking once they were diagnosed with cancer? How about start a diet now that they had a triple bypass? How about now that my 8 year old is obese, I want them to exercise? I don’t have much respect for this instant self discipline. To me, these problems were originally caused by insanity. Insanity is when you keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Keep eating terribly and maybe you won’t get sick or fatter? Don’t exercise every day and maybe you’ll still be healthy? This is madness. It is time for an organization like ours to take responsibility and take a stand. Instead of the convenient consciousness I discussed, the Parisi organization is going to help American families to develop a competent consciousness about health and fitness. I say competent consciousness because it is not enough to be just aware of something, you have to be good at it and use your knowledge to take action. For instance, I cannot blame an overweight 12 year old for being overweight if the parent and child have no knowledge of proper nutrition and fitness habits. If, however, that child had access to the right information and the family chose not to follow it, they have at least made a decision. I believe that the more people know, the more empowered and compelled they will be to follow the right path back to a country of fit, health conscious individuals and families. That education is my explanation of our slogan, “Empowering America’s Youth”. To change our consciousness takes courage. Remember that what is easy to do is also not easy to do. For instance, it is easier to follow the path of everyone else. It is easier not to question the marketing that was designed to lull you to sleep. It is easier to stand five people deep in a fast food restaurant line like a drone waiting to order, sit down, eat and move out of the trough. It is easier not to argue with your children and make sure they eat right and exercise. It is easier to sit in front of the tube for hours than take the family for a walk or to the gym and exercise. What I am asking of our franchisees is to look at what is not that easy and then make your decision which side of the good fight you are really on. It is not easy to bury your family, friends and loved ones earlier than you have to. It is not easy to watch your child be made fun of for being overweight or quit sports. It is not easy looking in the mirror and not being happy with what you see. It is not easy to learn a new language like Chinese or hindi once this country gets run over. It is not easy to continue the madness once you know you are involved in an organization that can take a stand. A major source of political pride for Americans in the 60’s and 70’s was our space program. Our astronauts were god-like heroes that orbited the earth and walked on the moon. In space, however, these astronauts couldn’t just sit back and enjoy the fame. Science found that since they were in a non-gravity environment in space, they would need extra exercise and nutrients to prevent breakdown, weakness and disease. Any person that knew this would work their tail off after being launched into space. Even though many of these trips were of a short duration, each astronaut wanted to make the most of their trip, and preserve themselves best as possible to live fit when they returned to earth. When I think about this, I ask you to think of yourself as that astronaut. Instead of hurtling around the planet in a ship, just think of yourself hurtling around the galaxy on our planet. Our trip, like theirs, is still very short and unpredictable. We might as well exercise and eat right everyday like our life depended on it. What the Parisi message is going to teach the country is that it does. Our message is going to demonstrate that living a healthier lifestyle is not that hard. All I ask for is a little more attention to detail. All too often Americans stop right before they are about to enjoy tremendous success. We often think that when it comes to a diet, exercise or athletics, there are too many “working parts”. This is due to the over analyzing and false view of the complexity of fitness. By making health seem like rocket science, we are paralyzed to do anything about it. Our orientations and franchises deliver simple tips and techniques that are backed in science that will sift through the myriad of confusing information. Your franchise will empower you to take back an American’s right to good health by raising the level of your consciousness and delivering the simple strategies to make it happen today. Now I am going to try to run something new up the flagpole of consciousness and see who salutes it. My flag is a reintroduction of fitness to the family and the family to fitness. The table and the gym are not just places to run and eat, they are opportunities to build the family bonds and character that this country once had. In the sessions at our facilities and franchises, we are going to create “trigger moments” that are going to change how Americans look at their current practices and pull off the shades to really see the world as it is today. Our franchises will empower the American to do what they have done throughout history. Carve a new path. To lead from the front with strength. It will take strength to step away from the TV. It will take strength to push away from the table when you have had enough. It will take strength to say “no” when it comes to what you will and wont buy and store in your house. It will take strength to get out of the chair after a long day of work and get 30-60 minutes of exercise. Life is so short. Without our health we have nothing. It is time to take a stand and enjoy ourselves. It is time to re-stitch health and fitness back into the fabric of the values of this country. Physical education is being wiped out. Video games are become a source of esteem for our kids. Marketing is fooling us about what and how much they should eat. We are the only ones allowing this to happen. It is time to recreate the American Dream. Yes, it is still about working hard to achieve your goals. Yes, it is still about that nice house, car and big screen tv. The only philosophy to add during the recreation is that without our health and the health of our family, we cannot enjoy these things. It is this company’s responsibility to ourselves, our kids and our country to make a return to fitness happen. The battle is raging….Now ask yourself what side of the fight are you on? Yours in Strength, Martin nonadult false The Battle is Raging text blog 667 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 10140 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Tough-to-the-Core/BLOG/9938/5786.html Tough To The Core Michael Paravati M.S., C.S.C.S. Sports place a demand on both the upper body and lower body. If an athlete can maximize strength in these areas he or she will be more successful. The CORE is the part of the body that links these two regions so an athlete can improve performance and prevent injury. The CORE is located from the hips up to the lower chest area, and utilizes muscles of the lower back and abdominal region. CORE strength and control is critical to sprinting success. A strong low back helps the athlete maintain good posture, and strong abdominal muscles help the ath-lete hold his or her hips in the correct position. Strength in the obliques, which are on the sides of your torso, are important to prevent excessive rotational movement. In addition to sprinting, many sports require other movements that are necessary to be successful like hitting, kicking, and throwing. These movements require a high level of strength in the CORE musculature. The throwing and swinging motions in sports such as baseball/softball, lacrosse, hockey, football, tennis, etc. place the CORE under stress. The stronger these muscles are the more forceful these move-ments will be. Strength in these muscles also decreases the risk of injury. Injuries to the CORE often take a long time to heal, and can sideline an athlete for an extended period of time. When most people think of performing exercises to strengthen their midsection, they think of sit-ups or crunches. These movements, however, do nothing to mimic the movements required in most sports. When was the last time you saw someone do a crunch during a game? When training the CORE, Parisi’s considers the move-ment we are trying to strengthen. Next time you are in, ask one of the trainers how you can get your CORE stronger for your sport! Tough To The Core Michael Paravati M.S., C.S.C.S. Sports place a demand on both the upper body and lower body. If an athlete can maximize strength in these areas he or she will be more successful. The CORE is the part of the body that links these two regions so an athlete can improve performance and prevent injury. The CORE is located from the hips up to the lower chest area, and utilizes muscles of the lower back and abdominal region. CORE strength and control is critical to sprinting success. A strong low back helps the athlete maintain good posture, and strong abdominal muscles help the ath-lete hold his or her hips in the correct position. Strength in the obliques, which are on the sides of your torso, are important to prevent excessive rotational movement. In addition to sprinting, many sports require other movements that are necessary to be successful like hitting, kicking, and throwing. These movements require a high level of strength in the CORE musculature. The throwing and swinging motions in sports such as baseball/softball, lacrosse, hockey, football, tennis, etc. place the CORE under stress. The stronger these muscles are the more forceful these move-ments will be. Strength in these muscles also decreases the risk of injury. Injuries to the CORE often take a long time to heal, and can sideline an athlete for an extended period of time. When most people think of performing exercises to strengthen their midsection, they think of sit-ups or crunches. These movements, however, do nothing to mimic the movements required in most sports. When was the last time you saw someone do a crunch during a game? When training the CORE, Parisi’s considers the move-ment we are trying to strengthen. Next time you are in, ask one of the trainers how you can get your CORE stronger for your sport! Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:14:52 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Tough-to-the-Core/BLOG/9938/5786.html Parisi 2007-07-02T03:14:52Z Strength Parisi Speed School Tough To The Core Michael Paravati M.S., C.S.C.S. Sports place a demand on both the upper body and lower body. If an athlete can maximize strength in these areas he or she will be more successful. The CORE is the part of the body that links these two regions so an athlete can improve performance and prevent injury. The CORE is located from the hips up to the lower chest area, and utilizes muscles of the lower back and abdominal region. CORE strength and control is critical to sprinting success. A strong low back helps the athlete maintain good posture, and strong abdominal muscles help the ath-lete hold his or her hips in the correct position. Strength in the obliques, which are on the sides of your torso, are important to prevent excessive rotational movement. In addition to sprinting, many sports require other movements that are necessary to be successful like hitting, kicking, and throwing. These movements require a high level of strength in the CORE musculature. The throwing and swinging motions in sports such as baseball/softball, lacrosse, hockey, football, tennis, etc. place the CORE under stress. The stronger these muscles are the more forceful these move-ments will be. Strength in these muscles also decreases the risk of injury. Injuries to the CORE often take a long time to heal, and can sideline an athlete for an extended period of time. When most people think of performing exercises to strengthen their midsection, they think of sit-ups or crunches. These movements, however, do nothing to mimic the movements required in most sports. When was the last time you saw someone do a crunch during a game? When training the CORE, Parisi’s considers the move-ment we are trying to strengthen. Next time you are in, ask one of the trainers how you can get your CORE stronger for your sport! articles, core, strength nonadult false Tough to the Core text blog articles,core,strength 771 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 Strength 0 9938 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Parisis-Makes-an-Impact-in-Montana/BLOG/9556/5786.html The strength coaches from 3 Universities that attended the Parisi seminar that Martin Rooney presented this weekend are Nate Baukol of University of North Dakota, Bo Berglund of Montana, Jared Nessland of Montana, Martin Rooney, Justin Braun of Montana State, Josh Lantis of Montana State and Doug Samuelson of Montana State. Martin presented to over 20 attendees for an all-day seminar on Saturday and then for the Montana State staff on Sunday. The seminar was very well received as Martin covered topics of speed, agility and deceleration training. The strength team played the role of a tremendous host during the trip and here are a few shots from looking around in the beautiful state of Montana. The strength coaches from 3 Universities that attended the Parisi seminar that Martin Rooney presented this weekend are Nate Baukol of University of North Dakota, Bo Berglund of Montana, Jared Nessland of Montana, Martin Rooney, Justin Braun of Montana State, Josh Lantis of Montana State and Doug Samuelson of Montana State. Martin presented to over 20 attendees for an all-day seminar on Saturday and then for the Montana State staff on Sunday. The seminar was very well received as Martin covered topics of speed, agility and deceleration training. The strength team played the role of a tremendous host during the trip and here are a few shots from looking around in the beautiful state of Montana. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:44:18 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_Parisis-Makes-an-Impact-in-Montana/BLOG/9556/5786.html Parisi 2007-06-22T22:44:18Z Parisi Speed School The strength coaches from 3 Universities that attended the Parisi seminar that Martin Rooney presented this weekend are Nate Baukol of University of North Dakota, Bo Berglund of Montana, Jared Nessland of Montana, Martin Rooney, Justin Braun of Montana State, Josh Lantis of Montana State and Doug Samuelson of Montana State. Martin presented to over 20 attendees for an all-day seminar on Saturday and then for the Montana State staff on Sunday. The seminar was very well received as Martin covered topics of speed, agility and deceleration training. The strength team played the role of a tremendous host during the trip and here are a few shots from looking around in the beautiful state of Montana. montana, parisi, rooney, seminar nonadult false Parisi's Makes an Impact in Montana text blog montana,parisi,rooney,seminar 742 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 9556 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-Fish-Oil/BLOG/9544/5786.html I've been reading a lot about the many benefits of fish oils for athletes and I really want to start taking them. I've been doing some research and there are so many on the market it's hard to choose. I was hoping you could recommend a brand that you use with your athletes. Daniel Daniel - You're right that fish oil offers many benefits including: style="width: 367px; height: 197px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/fish.bmp" alt="fish.bmp" Reduces Inflammation in the blood Reduces LDL "bad" cholesterol Increases HDL "good" cholesterol Reduces tryglycerides (fatty deposit in the blood) Decreases exercise-enduced asthma I am a big believer in fish oil or any omega-3 supplement because we just don't get enough of it in our diet - mainly because there are only a few sources (fatty fish, flaxseed and walnuts). I know it's really hard to choose one but you want to look for one that contains both EPA and DHA and iseither "ultra-purified" or pharmaceutical grade. If cost is an issue (these tend to be pricey) then go with the highest price you can afford! In the end - it's a great supplement that will provide long term health benefits so any amount of supplemental Omega-3 is beneficial regardless ofwhat it costs. Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist "http://parisi.squarespace.com/nutrition/2007/2/19 /nutrition-fish-oil.html#comments"> I've been reading a lot about the many benefits of fish oils for athletes and I really want to start taking them. I've been doing some research and there are so many on the market it's hard to choose. I was hoping you could recommend a brand that you use with your athletes. Daniel Daniel - You're right that fish oil offers many benefits including: style="width: 367px; height: 197px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/fish.bmp" alt="fish.bmp" Reduces Inflammation in the blood Reduces LDL "bad" cholesterol Increases HDL "good" cholesterol Reduces tryglycerides (fatty deposit in the blood) Decreases exercise-enduced asthma I am a big believer in fish oil or any omega-3 supplement because we just don't get enough of it in our diet - mainly because there are only a few sources (fatty fish, flaxseed and walnuts). I know it's really hard to choose one but you want to look for one that contains both EPA and DHA and iseither "ultra-purified" or pharmaceutical grade. If cost is an issue (these tend to be pricey) then go with the highest price you can afford! In the end - it's a great supplement that will provide long term health benefits so any amount of supplemental Omega-3 is beneficial regardless ofwhat it costs. Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist "http://parisi.squarespace.com/nutrition/2007/2/19 /nutrition-fish-oil.html#comments"> Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:18:55 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-Fish-Oil/BLOG/9544/5786.html Parisi 2007-06-22T21:18:55Z Parisi Speed School I've been reading a lot about the many benefits of fish oils for athletes and I really want to start taking them. I've been doing some research and there are so many on the market it's hard to choose. I was hoping you could recommend a brand that you use with your athletes. Daniel Daniel - You're right that fish oil offers many benefits including: style="width: 367px; height: 197px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/fish.bmp" alt="fish.bmp" Reduces Inflammation in the blood Reduces LDL "bad" cholesterol Increases HDL "good" cholesterol Reduces tryglycerides (fatty deposit in the blood) Decreases exercise-enduced asthma I am a big believer in fish oil or any omega-3 supplement because we just don't get enough of it in our diet - mainly because there are only a few sources (fatty fish, flaxseed and walnuts). I know it's really hard to choose one but you want to look for one that contains both EPA and DHA and iseither "ultra-purified" or pharmaceutical grade. If cost is an issue (these tend to be pricey) then go with the highest price you can afford! In the end - it's a great supplement that will provide long term health benefits so any amount of supplemental Omega-3 is beneficial regardless ofwhat it costs. Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist "http://parisi.squarespace.com/nutrition/2007/2/19 /nutrition-fish-oil.html#comments"> diet, fish oil, heather, nutrition, weight nonadult false NUTRITION- Fish Oil text blog diet,fish oil,heather,nutrition,weight 1086 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 9544 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-NFL-Combine-Results/BLOG/9520/5786.html The results are in and they are AMAZING!! Almost every one of our athletes training for this year's NFL Combine reached their weight and body fat goal by cleaning up their diet and training twice a day - 6 days a week. See for yourself! Fred Bennett: Start 196 / 7.6% BF...............Goal- maintain wt & bf................... Final 196 / 8% BF David Clowney: Start 178 / 7.3% BF.............Goal - gain 10 lb & maintain bf............Final 188 / 7.4% BF Cliff Ryan: Start 317 / 20% BF.....................Goal - lose 10 lb & lose bf ...................Final 310 / 16.5% BF Tony Ugoh: Start 303 / 24% BF....................Goal -maintain wt & reduce bf............Final 301 / 17.9% BF Josh Wilson: Start 185 / 6.1% BF..................Goal - maintain wt & bf .....................Final 189 / 6.7% BF Dave Harris: Start 237 / 15.5% BF.................Goal - lose bf...................................Final 243 / 15% BF Michael Coe: Start 180 / 5.7% BF .................Goal - gain 10 lb & < 6% bf...................Final 190 / 5.9% BF Mario Henderson: Start 293 / 19.1% BF..........Goal - gain7-10 lb & reduce bf ............Final 302 / 17.7% BF Craig Dahl: Start 206 / 8.5% BF....................goal - gain 5-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 216 / 7.7% BF Drew Mormino: Start 293 / 21.9% BF.............Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 299 / 18.7% BF Jacob Ford: Start 242/ 11% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 249 / 11% BF Dan Bazuin: Start 266 / 14.2% BF.................Goal - gain 5 lb and reduce bf ...............Final 266 / 14% BF Jay Moore: Start 272 / 11.6% BF .................Goal - maintain wt & bf.......................Final 274 / 11.7% BF Chris Davis: Start 174 / 6.3% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & maintain bf ...........Final 181 / 6.1% BF Dante Rosario: Start 248 / 12.3% BF .............Goal - Maintain wt & reduce bf ............Final 244 / 9.2% BF Gabe Hall: Start 315 / 23.5 % BF ..................Goal - lose 5-8 lb & reduce bf ...............Final 313 / 18.5% BF Michael Allan: Start 252 / 15.6% BF ..............Goal - reduce bf ..............................Final 255 / 12% BF Posted by: Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist The results are in and they are AMAZING!! Almost every one of our athletes training for this year's NFL Combine reached their weight and body fat goal by cleaning up their diet and training twice a day - 6 days a week. See for yourself! Fred Bennett: Start 196 / 7.6% BF...............Goal- maintain wt & bf................... Final 196 / 8% BF David Clowney: Start 178 / 7.3% BF.............Goal - gain 10 lb & maintain bf............Final 188 / 7.4% BF Cliff Ryan: Start 317 / 20% BF.....................Goal - lose 10 lb & lose bf ...................Final 310 / 16.5% BF Tony Ugoh: Start 303 / 24% BF....................Goal -maintain wt & reduce bf............Final 301 / 17.9% BF Josh Wilson: Start 185 / 6.1% BF..................Goal - maintain wt & bf .....................Final 189 / 6.7% BF Dave Harris: Start 237 / 15.5% BF.................Goal - lose bf...................................Final 243 / 15% BF Michael Coe: Start 180 / 5.7% BF .................Goal - gain 10 lb & < 6% bf...................Final 190 / 5.9% BF Mario Henderson: Start 293 / 19.1% BF..........Goal - gain7-10 lb & reduce bf ............Final 302 / 17.7% BF Craig Dahl: Start 206 / 8.5% BF....................goal - gain 5-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 216 / 7.7% BF Drew Mormino: Start 293 / 21.9% BF.............Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 299 / 18.7% BF Jacob Ford: Start 242/ 11% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 249 / 11% BF Dan Bazuin: Start 266 / 14.2% BF.................Goal - gain 5 lb and reduce bf ...............Final 266 / 14% BF Jay Moore: Start 272 / 11.6% BF .................Goal - maintain wt & bf.......................Final 274 / 11.7% BF Chris Davis: Start 174 / 6.3% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & maintain bf ...........Final 181 / 6.1% BF Dante Rosario: Start 248 / 12.3% BF .............Goal - Maintain wt & reduce bf ............Final 244 / 9.2% BF Gabe Hall: Start 315 / 23.5 % BF ..................Goal - lose 5-8 lb & reduce bf ...............Final 313 / 18.5% BF Michael Allan: Start 252 / 15.6% BF ..............Goal - reduce bf ..............................Final 255 / 12% BF Posted by: Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:04:11 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-NFL-Combine-Results/BLOG/9520/5786.html Parisi 2007-06-22T14:04:11Z Parisi Speed School The results are in and they are AMAZING!! Almost every one of our athletes training for this year's NFL Combine reached their weight and body fat goal by cleaning up their diet and training twice a day - 6 days a week. See for yourself! Fred Bennett: Start 196 / 7.6% BF...............Goal- maintain wt & bf................... Final 196 / 8% BF David Clowney: Start 178 / 7.3% BF.............Goal - gain 10 lb & maintain bf............Final 188 / 7.4% BF Cliff Ryan: Start 317 / 20% BF.....................Goal - lose 10 lb & lose bf ...................Final 310 / 16.5% BF Tony Ugoh: Start 303 / 24% BF....................Goal -maintain wt & reduce bf............Final 301 / 17.9% BF Josh Wilson: Start 185 / 6.1% BF..................Goal - maintain wt & bf .....................Final 189 / 6.7% BF Dave Harris: Start 237 / 15.5% BF.................Goal - lose bf...................................Final 243 / 15% BF Michael Coe: Start 180 / 5.7% BF .................Goal - gain 10 lb & < 6% bf...................Final 190 / 5.9% BF Mario Henderson: Start 293 / 19.1% BF..........Goal - gain7-10 lb & reduce bf ............Final 302 / 17.7% BF Craig Dahl: Start 206 / 8.5% BF....................goal - gain 5-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 216 / 7.7% BF Drew Mormino: Start 293 / 21.9% BF.............Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 299 / 18.7% BF Jacob Ford: Start 242/ 11% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & reduce bf .............Final 249 / 11% BF Dan Bazuin: Start 266 / 14.2% BF.................Goal - gain 5 lb and reduce bf ...............Final 266 / 14% BF Jay Moore: Start 272 / 11.6% BF .................Goal - maintain wt & bf.......................Final 274 / 11.7% BF Chris Davis: Start 174 / 6.3% BF...................Goal - gain 7-10 lb & maintain bf ...........Final 181 / 6.1% BF Dante Rosario: Start 248 / 12.3% BF .............Goal - Maintain wt & reduce bf ............Final 244 / 9.2% BF Gabe Hall: Start 315 / 23.5 % BF ..................Goal - lose 5-8 lb & reduce bf ...............Final 313 / 18.5% BF Michael Allan: Start 252 / 15.6% BF ..............Goal - reduce bf ..............................Final 255 / 12% BF Posted by: Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist body fat, heather, nutrition, weight nonadult false NUTRITION - NFL Combine Results text blog body fat,heather,nutrition,weight 721 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 9520 166500 Member 0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-Can-Fiber-help-you-lose-weight/BLOG/9514/5786.html Dear Heather: Is it true that eating a lot of fiber can help you lose weight? Ever since I read an article on the benefits of fiber and weight loss I’ve been eating tons of fiber. Is there any truth to this or am I just wasting my time?Joanne Dear Joanne: Fiber has a number of great benefits and weight loss has recently being promoted as one of them. The reason why studies are showing that eating more fiber can help you lose weight is because foods containing fiber take longer to digest, satisfy you longer and ultimately cause you to eat less. Focusing on high fiber foods will help cut your calorie intake by giving you a feeling of fullness. Also, because fiber is digested slower you don’t experience dramatic blood sugar drops - which can be responsible for your late afternoon sugary snack needed to boost energy. It’s really easy to add fiber to your diet. Check out the difference between a low fiber and high fiber day. Low Fiber Day style="width: 322px; height: 450px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/grain. jpg" alt="grain.jpg" Breakfast 1 Cup Rice Krispies, Skim Milk & 8 oz Orange Juice Lunch ½ Turkey Sadwichon White Bread & Cup of Chicken Rice Soup Snack Small Bag Pretzel Twists Dinner Roasted Chicken, Baked Potato and Steamed Carrots High Fiber Day Breakfast 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal, SKim Milk & Whole Orange Lunch ½ Turkey on Whole Grain Bread & Cup of Lentil Soup Snack Nature Valley Granola Bar Dinner Chicken Stir Fry w/ Broccoli & Brown Rice , Mixed Green Salad It’s really easy to add fiber to your day if you focus on one meal at a time. Aim for 25-35 grams a day to get the health benefits as well as weight loss benefits of fiber. To meet your daily requirement, look for foods with 2 grams of fiber or more per serving. Thanks for another great question! We love to hear from you! Sincerely, Heather Campanile, RD Dear Heather: Is it true that eating a lot of fiber can help you lose weight? Ever since I read an article on the benefits of fiber and weight loss I’ve been eating tons of fiber. Is there any truth to this or am I just wasting my time?Joanne Dear Joanne: Fiber has a number of great benefits and weight loss has recently being promoted as one of them. The reason why studies are showing that eating more fiber can help you lose weight is because foods containing fiber take longer to digest, satisfy you longer and ultimately cause you to eat less. Focusing on high fiber foods will help cut your calorie intake by giving you a feeling of fullness. Also, because fiber is digested slower you don’t experience dramatic blood sugar drops - which can be responsible for your late afternoon sugary snack needed to boost energy. It’s really easy to add fiber to your diet. Check out the difference between a low fiber and high fiber day. Low Fiber Day style="width: 322px; height: 450px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/grain. jpg" alt="grain.jpg" Breakfast 1 Cup Rice Krispies, Skim Milk & 8 oz Orange Juice Lunch ½ Turkey Sadwichon White Bread & Cup of Chicken Rice Soup Snack Small Bag Pretzel Twists Dinner Roasted Chicken, Baked Potato and Steamed Carrots High Fiber Day Breakfast 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal, SKim Milk & Whole Orange Lunch ½ Turkey on Whole Grain Bread & Cup of Lentil Soup Snack Nature Valley Granola Bar Dinner Chicken Stir Fry w/ Broccoli & Brown Rice , Mixed Green Salad It’s really easy to add fiber to your day if you focus on one meal at a time. Aim for 25-35 grams a day to get the health benefits as well as weight loss benefits of fiber. To meet your daily requirement, look for foods with 2 grams of fiber or more per serving. Thanks for another great question! We love to hear from you! Sincerely, Heather Campanile, RD Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:48:07 GMT http://community.parisicommunity.com/_NUTRITION-Can-Fiber-help-you-lose-weight/BLOG/9514/5786.html Parisi 2007-06-22T13:48:07Z Parisi Speed School Dear Heather: Is it true that eating a lot of fiber can help you lose weight? Ever since I read an article on the benefits of fiber and weight loss I’ve been eating tons of fiber. Is there any truth to this or am I just wasting my time?Joanne Dear Joanne: Fiber has a number of great benefits and weight loss has recently being promoted as one of them. The reason why studies are showing that eating more fiber can help you lose weight is because foods containing fiber take longer to digest, satisfy you longer and ultimately cause you to eat less. Focusing on high fiber foods will help cut your calorie intake by giving you a feeling of fullness. Also, because fiber is digested slower you don’t experience dramatic blood sugar drops - which can be responsible for your late afternoon sugary snack needed to boost energy. It’s really easy to add fiber to your diet. Check out the difference between a low fiber and high fiber day. Low Fiber Day style="width: 322px; height: 450px" "http://parisi.squarespace.com/storage/grain. jpg" alt="grain.jpg" Breakfast 1 Cup Rice Krispies, Skim Milk & 8 oz Orange Juice Lunch ½ Turkey Sadwichon White Bread & Cup of Chicken Rice Soup Snack Small Bag Pretzel Twists Dinner Roasted Chicken, Baked Potato and Steamed Carrots High Fiber Day Breakfast 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal, SKim Milk & Whole Orange Lunch ½ Turkey on Whole Grain Bread & Cup of Lentil Soup Snack Nature Valley Granola Bar Dinner Chicken Stir Fry w/ Broccoli & Brown Rice , Mixed Green Salad It’s really easy to add fiber to your day if you focus on one meal at a time. Aim for 25-35 grams a day to get the health benefits as well as weight loss benefits of fiber. To meet your daily requirement, look for foods with 2 grams of fiber or more per serving. Thanks for another great question! We love to hear from you! Sincerely, Heather Campanile, RD fiber, heather, nutrition, weight loss nonadult false NUTRITION - Can Fiber help you lose weight? text blog fiber,heather,nutrition,weight loss 762 0 0.0 http://community.parisicommunity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=166500&as=5786 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/5786/photos/PHOTO_102841_5786_166500_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 9514 166500 Member 0