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TRAINING / ARTICLES

Nipping Childhood Obesity In the Bud

Youth Training: When is the right time to start?

General Physical Preparedness: The missing link in strength training

Baseball Season

Training the Energy Systems

NEWS & MORE


7/18 – Congrats to MPF’s Dave “the Mongoose” Roberts and Torre Reames of Team Rampage for their wins at the King of the Cage Connection in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Click for story

7/23 – Huntington High School’s Brandon Cyprus is having a great summer by making the starting line up for the Adidas National Lacross team in Connecticut, the going to Denver for combines and setting some records there.

8/1 – Quinton “Rampage” Jackson begins his strength and conditioning prep with MPF for his UFC 107 match against Rashad Evans December 12.

8/15 – MPF’s Jay Silva defends his undefeated record of 5-0-0 at the Call to Arms II in Ontario, Ca.

5/ 16/09 – It was a great night in the octagon for MPF’s Jay Silva (5-0-0) as he records a 2nd round KO against opponent Reggie Orr at the Call to Arms MMA in Ontario. Jay finished him with a brutal flying knee to the face 1:41 in the 2nd round retaining his undefeated record.

Dave Roberts signs contract to fight in the King Of The Cage to take place in Madison, Wisconsin July 18th.

Long Beach St. Softball made it to the regional finals but failed to move on after losing to UCLA 4-2.

5/18/09 – Marina High School Football starts pre-season practices this week.

9/16/08 – MPF Welcomes Professional MMA fighter Dave Roberts. Dave was featured on last seasons “The Ultimate Fighter 7”. Dave came to MPF to add strength training to his already physically demanding fight regimen. Dave is also Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s best friend and is also credited by introducing Rampage to the world of UFC and MMA.

Congratulations to Huntington High Schools Brandon Cyprus for making the Elite Lacrosse team. Brandon a junior, excelled with his skills on the field for Huntington, now he’s made it with the big boys!!

Congratulations to Russ Tupper of Team Punishment on the signing of his first pro MMA fight due to take place in November 08’ in Las Vegas. Russ has been with MPF for 6 years and is a former 5 times Golden Glove Champion, played 2 years in the Arena Football League.

Casey Burba from Long Beach St. made the team in her first year following ACL reconstruction just 8 Months prior. She’s now taken over as the starting center fielder for the upcoming season. Long Beach St. finished the season with a record of 40-17.



 Nipping Childhood Obesity In the Bud

By Joe Marino

Obesity in children in the United States has been increasing at a shocking rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among children ages 6-11 has more than doubled in the last 20 years. The rate among adolescents, ages 12-19, has more than tripled, growing from 5% to 16%. (CDC 2007) There are various contributing factors that cause obesity. Most experts agree that nutritional habits and physical activity patterns are major factors contributing to the increase of children who are overweight or obese. Children who are overweight or obese face many challenges in their youth which can carry on into adulthood if they remain obese, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The good news is that children who are overweight or obese can be helped and the problems related to them can be controlled and prevented.

While genetics and hormones can play a factor in childhood obesity, what children eat and how much is

a huge contributor to excess weight gain but also inactivity plays a role and the lack of school exercise programs does not help. Some of the best ways to help fight childhood obesity has to start with the support of the entire family by eliminating the high fat high sugar foods that may be kept and replacing them with fruits and vegetables along with balanced smaller portions and most of all being loving and positive. It has always been my belief that children should not be restricted to a regimented diet, to me that is a sure recipe for failure.

Also, instead of sitting in front of the TV, computer or playing video games, make it a family affair and learn to be physically active; go for walks, bike rides plan family outings that encourages physical activities. Remember, it all starts in the home!

 


 

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