Tag: Alicia Bell

In case you haven't heard:

I am happy to announce that I am now a Fitluential Ambassador.

What is a Fitfluential Ambassador?

Well it means that I was selected after an application by the folks over at Fitfluential. The FitFluential Ambassadors are social media influencers who work with FitFluential’s brand partners. FitFluential’s goal is to successfully connect brands in the fitness space with influential fitness enthusiasts. An ideal match is one where the FitFluential Ambassador (and their audience) matches with the brand’s target market. Our Ambassadors have a strong presence on their social media channels, high quality content with a definitive voice and a passion for fitness-related topics.

Do you think bootcamp is tough? Try it in the sand! Starting Saturday December 7th 2013. Join Alicia at Beach Blast for an indoor bootcamp. Choose the morning session or the afternoon session. Bring your own yoga mat and get ready to have some fun!

Location

Beach Blast 15 Leswyn Rd Toronto, ON, Canada, M6A 1K1

TTC Directions

From Yorkdale Subway Station:
Take any Lansdowne 47 (B or C) Bus to Caledonia and Leswyn Rd. Walk to #15 Leswyn

From Lawrence West Subway Station:
Take any Lawrence Ave. W Bus # 52 or 58 to Caledonia. Walk North 1 block to Leswyn Rd. Turn right walk to #15

From Lansdowne Subway Station:
Take any Lansdowne 47 Bus North. Get off at Caledonia and Leswyn. Walk 2 buildings in on Leswyn.

2 Minutes from Yorkdale Mall

Features

• 7 indoor courts
• 8 outdoor courts at Caledonia Park (adjacent to Beach Blast parking lot)
• Easy access to Caledonia Park
• Licensed cafe and snack bar
• 3 Large Patio Areas on multiple levels

Register on the December 7th in person or email trainitright@gmail.com

Please hit the button below to donate. I leave for Israel on July 11th.

Every four years, talented Jewish athletes from all over the world meet in Israel for The Maccabiah Games and display courage, determination, sportsmanship and most of all Jewish pride.

I am honored and excited to have qualified and have been chosen as team Canada Sprint and Hurdle Coach to represent Canada at the 19th Maccabiah Games, July 2013. At the Maccabiah Games, “The Jewish Olympics” compete in over 40 different sports and celebrate our Jewish heritage and our love, support and connection to Israel. I will be part of a world delegation of more than 8,000 Jewish athletes. Our Canadian team will be composed of over 600 athletes, coaches, medical and support staff. The Maccabiah is the 3rd largest sporting event in the world and is the most significant social tradition of the Jewish people and the Zionist Movement in recent generations.

Maccabi Canada is a volunteer based national registered amateur sports organization that strives to promote Jewish identity and a strong bond with Israel by using sport as a medium. Through the promotion of athletic, cultural and educational programs,Maccabi Canada has provided a way for the athletes to connect with their roots. Even though I am not Jewish I am honored to be selected as team coach.

There is no feeling like the one an athlete experiences, playing to represent their country. The opportunity to coach at an international meet, and meet lifelong friends and experience growing from the fine athletes of today into the leaders of tomorrow.

The cost of going to the games is high and covers my airfare, accommodation, medical care, insurance, team uniform, and other expenses.

Please support my journey and help me realize my dream of proudly representing Canada by donating to Maccabi Canada in my honour. Any amount will get me closer to my goal, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

This year I decided to enter the CHIN Bikini Contest. Please take a moment and go to http://www.chinradio.com/ and create a passport...top right corner. Then once you are logged in click Miss Chin Bikini and please vote for me. You can vote once a day! Thanks so much! (dont mind these pics...I had thrown my back out and walked about 1km in the rain haha)

My buddy Doug from Health Habits has Five (5) Reebok Live with Fire Training Kits to give away and he has offered to share them with us.

Here’s what is up for grabs.

Five (5) Reebok Live with Fire Training Kits – each kit consisting of….

• One (1) –  Live with Fire Graphic Hoodie

• One (1) pair of TrainFlex shoes

• One (1) Live with Fire Graphic Tee

• One (1) pair of Live with Fire Speedwick Shorts

• One (1) pair of Live with Fire Knit Pants

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I stumbled upon this great article about the Athletic Stance. Too many coaching do not teach this properly. I even saw it on my LFL football team. The article is by Lee at Sport Speed Etc and I wanted to share it:

I am often asked how I coach the athletic stance. There are many potential stances. It all depends on the sport, position and situation. Most athletic stances are active like a tennis players. If you coach an athlete in a static stance here are some important points to remember:

First of all, I want my athletes to understand the importance of using all three of the major joints (hips, knees, ankles). If they properly load these joints, then the ability to accelerate faster out of the athletic stance is increased.

1. Hips are pushed back with the shoulder forward over the knees. This loads the posterior chain and locks the body into a stable position.
2. Knees are pushed forward in order to stretch the lower leg muscles and load the ankles for greater pre-stretch.
3. Feet are straight ahead and ankles are loaded (dorsi-flexed). This stabilizes the ankle joint and loads the lower leg musculature.

A really important aspect of coaching the stance is cuing. I will give the athletes a few cues so they understand what I want in the body positioning. Here are a few cues to use.

1. Rip the Paper Towel. If the feet are aligned properly and the knees are slightly inside so the feet can push out (see picture), then the thought of ripping the paper towel makes sense.
2. Push Hip Back. When an athlete sucks the hips under or rounds the back the loading of the posterior musculature is lost.
3. Stay Tight or Lock In. These two cues mean for the athlete to tighten up their athletic stance posture. Being loose in posture will result in a sluggish take off.
4. Play in the Tunnel. This allows the athletes to visualize staying low. When they are low, they are loaded in the key joints as compared to being too tall and unloaded.

I hope this helps you understand the coaching aspects of the athletic stance. Now put it to good use for each individual athlete, sport and situation.

Yours in Speed,
Lee

P.S. – Check out Ground Breaking 2 for more.

Last week that the 30 - 30 workout ebook by Alicia Bell will be available for $8.00

www.trainitright.com/blog/store

On the first day of Christmas Train it right gave to me...I full set of KB's

Shout out to follow the L for posting the I wont lose video featuring Alicia today! We are trying to inspire and motivate women everywhere to exercise and get fit.

http://followthel.com/blog/goods-i-wont-lose-work-out-plan-for-her/

I teamed up with Adam from www.Iwontlose.com for a female fitness motivational video. I shot this just days before undergoing my ACL surgery so remember all of these exercises I have a completely torn ACL. Nothing can stop me.