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Maxfit Performance

Complainers and slackers need not apply. Fitness instructor Stefan Lamping swears you’ll lose up to five pounds and two inches in your first week of camp, but he’s going to make you work for it. This one-hour, 712 calorie-blasting group sweating session is all about interval training and uses everything from kettlebells to your basic push-ups and lunges. They keep it fun and engaging, too, often incorporating workout games. One-hour bootcamps are held every Mon, Wed and Fri at 7am, 8am, 10am, 6pm and 7pm on the third floor of The Capitol Club at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 24 (BTS Phrom Phong). Free to try for a week, the rate is then B3,000 per month (for a six-month contract, in two B9,000 installments) or B5,000 for a month. In addition to their weekly sessions, they also offer personal training programs and weekend bootcamp trips to Hua Hin. For more information, go to www.maxfitperformance.co.th or call 089-071-4822.

Meet your master

Stefan Lamping of MaxFit Performance practices what he preaches. He changed his life around at 18 and is now dedicated to helping others do the same.

You call yourself a “former fat boy.” Do you think your own weight-loss challenges help you relate better to your clients?
Of course. I can actually feel what they feel. Because I was always quite a big teenager, sports were quite difficult for me and I always ended up last. But I kept fighting and trying. And then I met this Dutch body builder and he was a big inspiration. He taught me everything about what I should do and eat. Basically he changed my life and I lost a lot of weight in two or three years. Then I became a body builder myself.

Do you think group classes/bootcamps are more effective than solo training?
I think so, for sure. Because people are more motivated when they’re in a group, and they will push themselves harder. What I’ve found is that a lot of people who come here for the first time think they cannot make it, but other clients will push them and encourage them to not give up. Also, in a group it’s more fun. I find one-on-one training, which I also do, sometimes gets boring.

Do you ever have a “I just don’t want to work out”day?
Everyone has those days. What I do is listen to something motivational or watch a certain movie or I just take a break. But to be honest, my job gives me energy.

When I see people changing their lives, that gives me a lot of energy.
Biggest exercise myth?
Cardio on the treadmill for hours and hours. People think that they lose weight doing this, and that’s a myth. You can even get fatter. What you should focus on is your own body weight—use your own body for your exercises, use it as a machine. And interval training, where you work hard for a certain amount of time, then you slow down for a period, like sprinters, that’s the way you should exercise. That’s the secret.

All taken from BK magazine online

1. Greens are packed with amino acids…AKA protein.

I’ll bet you didn’t know that dark leafy greens are a legitimate source of protein. It’s true!

Protein molecules are made of a chain of amino acids. When you consume protein from chicken, you’re getting chains of amino acids that have already been assembled into a complex protein.

When you eat dark leafy greens you are getting a plethora of individual amino acids. Your body then takes these amino acids and assembles it into complex protein chains.

2. Greens give you lots of insoluble fiber…like a sponge.

You know fiber is important, but did you realize that fiber is needed to rid your body of toxins? Insoluble fiber is extra special, since it is built like tiny sponges that each absorbs several times more toxins than its own volume. Check out just a few of the many benefits of fiber:

Fiber reduces cholesterol
Fiber prevents and reduces the risk of cancer
Fiber lessens risk of diabetes and improves existing diabetes
Fiber helps shed unwanted pounds and prevents overeating

3. Greens promote bodily homeostasis…necessary for optimal health.

Homeostasis is the physiological process that regulates all substances in your body at ideal levels for optimal health. It is a very complex process, one that your body is constantly working towards.

In order for your body to achieve homeostasis it needs an abundance of vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and minerals. Greens are a super provider of all of the above.

4. Greens are alkaline…which promotes healthy cells.

In 1931 Dr. Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize for discovering the cause of cancer: weakened cell respiration due to lack of oxygen on the cellular level — this causes fermentation, which results in acidity, or low pH.

There is a close connection between the foods you eat and your pH balance. For example, Parmesan cheese is highly acid forming, -34; while spinach is an amazingly alkalizing food, +14.

When you get plenty of greens on a daily basis, you’re able to better maintain a good alkaline pH balance.

5. Greens are made of chlorophyll…liquid sun energy.

As amazing as it may seem, the molecule of chlorophyll is strikingly similar to the molecule of human blood. Chlorophyll heals and cleanses your organs while destroying harmful substances.

Here are just a few of the powers of chlorophyll:

Chlorophyll builds a high blood count
Chlorophyll helps prevent cancer
Chlorophyll counteracts toxins
Chlorophyll promotes an alkaline body
Chlorophyll helps sores heal faster
Chlorophyll improves varicose veins
Chlorophyll improves vision

Introducing The Green Smoothie: While the evidence for eating lots of greens continues to mount, who really wants to chomp through a pile of spinach everyday? The solution is as convenient as it is efficient: The Green Smoothie

When you blend greens with fruit and water, the result is an easily absorbed, delicious smoothie. The key to reaping all the benefits from your green smoothies is to use a wide variety of greens and to drink it every day. Most enjoy it as a quick, nutrient-packed breakfast.
*See the recipe below*

The Green Smoothie

Green smoothies consist of 3 basic ingredients: greens, fruit and water. Have fun experimenting with a wide range of varieties of both the greens and the fruit in order to reap the most benefit. You may be surprised to find that the simple combination of greens and fruit is quite delicious.
Servings: 1

Here’s what you need…

1 bunch (2 cups) red dandelion greens (feel free to use spinach or any other dark greens)
1 cup strawberries
1 banana
1-2 cups filtered water

In a high speed blender mix the ingredients until smooth.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 199 calories, 1g fat, 47g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, and 6g protein.

Challenge yourself and rediscover your natural strength and balance.
Escape Bangkok and have fun exploring and expanding your physical and mental potential. Our fitness retreat combines structured challenging workouts, healthy meals and nutritional education. We’ll also have yoga and meditation for relaxation and most importantly–fun activities to awaken your “Inner Child”

We’ll provide:
• Transportation
• Comfortable Accommodation
• Energizing & Challenging workouts
• Outdoor & Water Activities
• Adventure Treks
• Yoga Meditation & Deep Relaxation
• Healthy Breakfasts and Super Shakes (Lunch and Dinner will be “buy your own” so that everyone can indulge their own healthy choice of meals)
• Nutrition Consultations
***Along with schedules designed to give you space to pause, reflect, talk and play!

Dolphin Bay Resort in Pranburi makes for a heavenly playground for this unique body & mind retreat.

From fitness beginners to the super fit, a couple days of our Maxfit Retreat will leave you inspired, your body energized, your senses invigorated and your mind calmed.

Take home a great memory of team spirit and camaraderie and a deep sense of accomplishment for what you achieved throughout the weekend!

Now here’s the best part of this exciting adventure—
We discounted from 10,000thb to only 7,000 THB and this includes all of the above ?

Because of the very discounted price we can only take on 15 people and have only 5 spots free…you have to act fast or miss out on this amazing opportunity!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

6:00- 6:30pm The Adventure Begins: Pick up from The Capitol Club Soi 24 and drive to Prachinburi.

9:00-9:30pm Arrival at Dolphin Bay Resort: Check In

Day 1

6:30am Power Energy Shake
7:00 am Maxfit Challenge on the beach
8:00 am Stretching relaxing (with Nicole Godresse)
8:30 am Breakfast
10:00am Drive to the mountain–Maxfit Mountain Challenge + Yoga Meditation
12:30pm Lunch at beach
13:30 Back to hotel—short rest
15:00 Relaxing, games, volleyball, football, swimming
16:30 Super Shakes
17:00 Yoga Meditation
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Party time!

Day 2

6:30am Power Energy Shake
7:00 am Maxfit Intervals & Games on the Beach
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Relax, Swimming & Check out of Resort
9:30am Drive to Paddle Boarding Beach
10:00am Paddle Boarding contest
11:30am Drive to Waterfall
12:00 Short hike and lunch at the Waterfall
16:00 Yoga Meditation at Waterfall
17:30 Back to hotel announce the winners
18:30 Back to Bangkok
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

People are of the opinion that life shifts to a slow track once they reach their mid thirties and studies have proved that it is this mental state of theirs which enhances the chances of ailments showing up in them. One has to understand the fact that his state of mind affects the condition of his body greatly. Thus, by making sure that he breaks the shackles and enrolls himself in the best fitness training camps, the stiffness in the body can be gotten rid of.

The boot camps are the best options for people who wish to have a change from their normal life and wish to fill in more energy in their body. Since there are many options of personal fitness training in Bangkok which aim at providing people with quality service in getting rid of the extra fat in their body and increasing their BMR, one may now enroll with the best one in town. However, one needs to ensure that the organisation he chooses to join has expert certified trainers who specialize in personal training. By checking the feedbacks of the satisfied customers associated with the organization, one can be sure that his association with the training institute would provide him with desired results.

Staying Strong and Motivated

Though the initial stages of the personal training might seem tough, with time the results start showing up. Since most of the exercises here need to be performed within a limited period of time, the stamina of the person who attends these camps increases gradually. Some of the training institutes make it a point to include meditation in their schedule, so that one achieves peace of mind and relaxation too. The added advantage of being associated with personal fitness training lies in the fact that tips on the right kind of balanced diet that needs to be taken to maintain a healthy body, are provided here.

Just follow these 3 unusual tips:

#1 – You must eat whatever you’d normally eat. In other words NO DIETING!

#2 – You have to MISS any workouts that interfere with family events, holiday shopping or vacations even if it meant missing a straight week of workouts.

#3 – Read my “Ultimate Fat Loss For Dummies” super fat burning report and apply anything that feels right to you and is easy for you to do.

Now, I KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING… it sounds too good to be true?

Here’s how it would work:

? The program is 8 weeks.
? Any workout you attend will burn 800+200afterburn calories.
? Add natural metabolism-revving foods and you’ll burn 200 calories more each day
? Workout with us only HALF of the time and you’ll STILL burn at least 25,000 calories

25,000 calories = 3kgs of FAT

Aaand, since the average person gains around 1-2kgs over the holidays– you can see how you can LOSE weight over the holidays.
(At the very least you can with confidence expect to not gain a single “holiday pound” like all your friends

So here’s what you need to know:

The Holiday Fat Buster Program starts Dec 2nd and ends on Jan 31st 2012. We’re in Sukhumvit Soi 24 at The Capitol Club 3rd Fl.

And the best part is that because we KNOW you’re going to miss workouts, the price has been reduced from 10,000thb to ONLY 5,000thb!
So you are getting 50% off when you register before November flys away…

To register simply SMS “HFB-name” or call 089-071-4822 and I’ll get you all set up and send over your “Ultimate Fat Loss For Dummies” super fat burning report.

Happy Holidays,
Stefan Lamping

***And oh yeah, if you bring a buddy, you can each split the 5,000thb making it just 2,500thb for unlimited Boot Camps and Yoga each!!

Maxfit Holiday Fat Buster

Hi Everyone,
As you know many people are being affected by the flooding these days here in Thailand.
Luckily we’re still dry and we’ll continue to give you kick-*ss training, even if we have to switch to aquaerobics ;D

My buddy Thomas who is an awesome physical therapist (I call him Mr. Golden Hands) and I came up
with some ideas that will benefit YOU as well as those affected by the flooding!
So we have 2 options:
1.       Thomas is giving away FREE physio assessments (normally THB 1500), on the condition that yougive him 500 baht to donate to a charity to help the flood victims! His center is in Nichida, so if you’re in that area or need physio call him and make an appointment at: 081-259-53862.      

2.        I’ll give my 14 Day Fat Flush Program away for FREE (normally 3000thb), on the condition that you give me 1000 baht to donate to a charity to help the flood victims! My center is at the 3rd floor of The Capitol Club Soi Sukhumvit 24 please click here to sign up.
Pretty cool huh?
So you can get your injury checked out or you can get our fun and effective boot camps cheaply–and the little money that you do spend gets right to those who need it most right now!
Good Karma baby!
Check out the physical therapy details here: www.maxfitphysio.com
Check out the Fat Flush details here: http://www.maxfitperformance.co.th/fat-flush-squeeze/ please click here to sign up.

All the best,
Stefan Lamping
(The MAXFIT guy)