ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

The ASAP Shopping Cart: Southern Spreads Gourmet Peanut Butter

In the past twenty-eight years, I've attended countless strength and conditioning clinics. Each one always has some sort of sports nutritionist or registered dietitian on hand to speak to the importance of getting the correct balance of nutrients into the athlete's body. It's science... and art too. Invariably, it's suggested for athletes to consume peanut butter. The protein benefits to cost ratio is also a huge plus.  It's a very affordable and quality food that's satiable, too!

Okay, it's crunch time: Not all peanut butters are created equal. Sure, there's the old standbys at the local grocery.... you know the brands. But, most of those have additives and sugar content that just make them not all that appetizing nor appealing. That being said, let me introduce The Southern Spreads Gourmet Peanut Butter. I have just finished several days of sampling of the six varieties of Southern Spreads, all of which are quite interesting.  For now, I'll have to favorite the Carolina Crunch.... just for the excitement factor.  The reality is that these are some products that have great taste, very good protein values and well worth an order! So check out their stuff (it's made way down in Alvaton, Kentucky) by clicking on the links.

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ASAP Podcast with Jose Antonio PhD; Creatine & Nutrition Supplementation

This exclusive ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Podcast was conducted with Dr. Jose Antonio who had studied endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he also researched skeletal muscle plasticity. Antonio is currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and Biology at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.

We were able to catch up with the Jose Antonio in Columbus, Ohio last week at the EAS-Sports Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Antonio gave a well received lecture on sports nutrition supplementation...and the practical application and interpretation of scientific literature. Jose is a very candid speaker with interesting stories and definitely practices what he preaches! In fact, he's Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

In this podcast, we discussed primarily Creatine...what it is... how it's used as a supplement. To listen to the podcast click on our official ASAP Podcast Logo. You can also download the podcast by "right clicking" to SAVE AS. Or, you can also click the podcast bar below.

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Dr. Jose Antonio Podcast 2011

 

For further information on creatine, here are some basics provided by the esteemed Mayo Clinic.

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EAS Sports Nutrition & NSCA 2011 Sports Nutrition Symposium Columbus Ohio Aug 12/13

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power is heading to this Sports Nutrition Symposium to be held in Columbus, Ohio on August 12 & 13 2011. The speaker line-up of esteemed educators looks great and their scientific backgrounds will lend reliable, peer reviewed prudent advice for coaches, trainers, athletes, teachers and health professionals.  Hence, we're looking forward to acquiring some valuable information on this dynamic topic. If you want to get registered, or find out more..... just click on the logo above.

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One Source Optimal Nutrition... Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds

In this first of three segments that ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power has done with the Cincinnati Reds, starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo discusses One Source Optimal Nutrition and how it helps meet the needs of a professional athlete. One Source is the official post workout recovery drink of ASAP and The Workout at Covington. Purchase One Source products in the Greater Cincinnati area at Remke & Meijer grocery stores. Or, direct from One Source
 

Sports Nutrition Book by Michele Macedonio,MS,RD: ASAP Approved

Coaches, athletes and anyone involved with doling out nutritional advice would certainly be enhancing their knowledge regarding sports nutrition by adding this new book to their personal library. The Athlete's Guide to Making Weight: Optimal Weight for Optimal Nutrition. It's up-to-date, it's informative and it's practical information. Therefore...it's ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power approved!This book was written by Michele Macedonio. She's an extremely knowledgeable professional who serves as the team dietitian for both the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) and the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL). She completed her Masters Degrees from one of the leading independent research universities in the United States.... Case Western Reserve. This book's co-author is Marie Dunford, also a registered dietitian.

Check out Michele's book up close here or by clicking on the book cover! Michele will be one of the speakers at NSCA Ohio Strength & Conditioning at The Ohio State University on May 22nd 2010.

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ASAP Strength Training Podcast (Episode #58): Part One:The Skyline Chili "Crosstown Shootout"

Just click the ASAP Podcast Logo for the podcast on Strength Training for Basketball.... recorded "on location" at the Walnut Hills Skyline Chili parlor in Cincinnati, Ohio.

It's a Cincinnati Tradition.... Xavier Basketball.... Univ of Cincinnati Basketball... and when these two stalwarts face each other, it's called the "Skyline Crosstown Shootout". That brings up yet another tradition: Skyline Chili. So, what better place for.... a podcast? Yep, ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power convinced the Strength Coach of the Xavier Musketeers, Chris Rounds, and the Olympic Director for Strength Training at the University of Cincinnati, Dave Andrews to meet on "friendly" terms and discuss the training of collegiate basketball players.... "together...at last" so to speak, for a Crosstown Shootout on physical training.  And,of course, about the Skyline Chili Four-Way with Beans...high in protein and a good source of fiber!

Join ASAP Program Director Ted Lambrinides and ASAP Podcaster and host Ed Cicale for today's session on Strength Training and Conditioning for Basketball and how it's done at two big-time, storied basketball programs.

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ASAP Director Ted Lambrinides is flanked on the left by Xavier Coach Chris Rounds and on the right by Cincinnati Coach Dave Andrews            All Rights Reserved

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Sports Nutrition for the Eyes... with Mark Bergmann M.D.

ASAP takes a look at the eyes today.... the eyes are something that we seem to take for granted...until something goes wrong. One thing that's for sure is that as we age, our eyes lose some of their capability year after year. Is there something that we can do to be proactive? Can we slow these effects down? We checked in with Dr Mark Bergmann of Eye Care Associates, located in Cincinnati, Ohio to get more information on this subject. Doctor Bergmann has plenty of interesting insight into ....well....sight. In fact, at a later date we'll also schedule him for a podcast interview. Mark Bergmann, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology...the study of the eyes and all thing related to vision. He is known as an expert surgeon and specializes in the new Cataract "No Stitch" Surgery. He also does the new Lens Implant surgeries with the new ReZoom Lens. And, of course he has been doing the Lasik Surgeries for many years.  He's a graduate of St Xavier High School in Cincinnati, where he also was a competitive swimmer and is, of course, a huge St X football fan. Dr Bergmann has done several goodwill trips to Honduras, where he performed surgeries and checkups for impoverished people in Central America.

So, we thought that we'd examine something that is often overlooked....and that's Nutrition for Eyesight. Nutrition is very important for eyesight and of course, athleticism. Do you think Pete Rose, one of the great hitters of all time, would have gotten far without great vision. How about Joe Montana to Jerry Rice?  Both had incredible vision. Or the great fighter pilot, Chuck Yeager...he must have had super vision. Would Maria Sharapova be the great tennis star that she is without her sight? We probably take our eyesight for granted.  Here's what Dr Bergmann has suggested for maintaining and improving vision from a nutritional standpoint:

• Omega-3-fatty Acids.....find them abundant in tuna and salmon
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Grapes! Both green and red. In fact, he says that red grapes may be slightly more beneficial due to the fact that they contain more of the flavanoids that are found in the skin of the grape. However, he pointed out that the "final word" isn't out on that yet.
• Green Leafy Vegetables: Because they are high in antioxidants. The doctor mentioned spinach,collard greens, kale, mustard greens, kiwi fruit
• Orange-colored fruits and vegetables...like oranges and cantaloupes and sweet potatoes and, of course, carrots

Dr Bergmann stated that it's known that the more colorful the fruit and vegetable...the better and more nutritious it seems to be for us.

On the subject of cataracts, he said that several things can be factors that can lead to cataracts. Those being

• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Ultraviolet Sun Damage....that's occurred over a person's lifetime

ASAP Sports Nutrition Shopping Cart: Get Lean .... Laura's Lean

For twenty weeks straight, I have been using strictly Laura's Lean Beef products in all of my red meat category recipes. That's what's in my shopping cart. What a difference! The beef, in all the varieties, definitely changes the way you think and feel about beef. My kids and I really like the taste, and it's reassuring to know that the meats that we eat via Laura's Lean come from cattle never given antibiotics or growth hormones.

And protein? 21 grams per serving!! Try getting that much protein, and the essential fatty acids that come along with it, at your local GNC store for that price. If it's between the filet or the whey..... this is a no-brainer! The Laura's Lean filet mignon can be purchased at the meat counter of many grocery stores. If you're a steak lover.... this is the way to treat yourself.

It's also nice to know that the Laura's lean cattle are raised on a vegetarian diet of natural grasses and grains...never being fed any animal by-products. They also test the feed for pesticides and have strict standards for humane treatment. Also, no additives, fillers or artificial ingredients are used in their beef. So be sure to check out their Laura's website and her blog for further information on all of their products.

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