Athletes’ Performance

I have learned the integrated system and methodology of Athletes’ Performance through their Education Course, including Mentorship Phase 1.

New Belly Buddies/Rice Bags Are Here!

Hand dyed, hand sewn, handmade, Belly Buddies are the perfect gift for you or a friend.

Filled with rice these guys will stay warm for hours in your bed, use them on your shoulders to reduce ache and stress, or simply place one on your belly while reading a book. Simply place in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Lasts for years. Best of all, they are made by my MOM.

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Belly Buddy

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 10 years to get that many views.

Click here to see the complete report.

The Whole Enchilada

Just got back from an amazing and adventurous weekend in Moab, Utah. The highlight of the trip was mountain biking Saturday on a ride called “The Whole Enchilada.” It took us about six hours (three flats) and is on the top 5 of hardest things I have ever done! Details of the various trails can be found at: http://www.discovermoab.com/biking.htm

The Start of it All. (Friday) Magnificent 7 – Gemini Bridges

The Start of it All. (Friday) Magnificent 7

Videos Working Out with Michael Finley NBA All-Star

Michael is one of the hardest working clients I have ever had. It is a real pleasure working with the Man.

The Real Aaron Manheimer

 If you are looking for the real Aaron Manheimer I am right here. I specialize in all types of training but my concentration is “post rehab” sports training. If you are looking for a personal trainer who has worked extensively on the rehab side of training but also trains rugby players, pro basketball players, college football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, you name it. Then I am your man. Best place to contact me is aaronderugby@gmail.com

Chicago Lions prepare for Club Championship Series 7s in Las Vegas Feb. 12th-13th

For the first time ever the Chicago Lions RFC Sevens team will venture out to Las Vegas to compete in the Club Championship Series which coincides with International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens Circuit. The Lions play Friday against Kansas City RFC and then rivals NOVA in pool play. The top two teams advance to the quarterfinals. See schedule here:http://www.rugbymag.com/news/sevens/usa-7s-tournament/las-vegas-invitational-schedule-confirmed.aspx

Catch matches from the Summer of 2009

Here is additional information:

The field for the inaugural USA Sevens Championship Cup Series finals is set as 12 of the best 7s teams in the USA will battle in Las Vegas February 12 and 13.

The championship tournament will be held during the Las Vegas Invitationals on the USA 7s IRB event weekend.

Clubs competed in five qualifying tournaments all over the USA competing for ten spots, with two wild card spots open for two others. Life University qualified but had to pull out, leaving three wild card spots, filled by Old Blue, the Chicago Lions, and San Francisco Golden Gate.

They join the nine qualifiers: Aspen, Belmont Shore, Denver Barbarians, Glendale, Kansas City Blues, Long Island, NYAC, NOVA, and OMBAC.

The teams are split into four pools of three teams each. The pools play a round robin, with the top two from each pool moving on to the quarterfinals. The third-place teams from each pool move into the Bowl competition.

The competition begins the morning of Friday, February 12 with NYAC taking on Glendale and OMBAC against Old Blue.

Pool 1 NYAC Glendale Belmont Shore

Pool 2 OMBAC Old Blue Aspen

Pool 3 SFGG Long Island Denver Barbarians

Pool 4 Chicago Lions Kansas City Blues NOVA

The quarterfinals, Plate and Bowl competitions will all be completed on Friday. Saturday will see the Cup semifinals, the consolation final, and the Cup Final. The Cup Final will be played in Sam Boyd Stadium during a break in the USA 7s action Feb 13.

The champions will take home $7,500 in prize money, while the runners up get $2,500 courtesy of the USA 7s tournament.

The lineup of teams is impressive, with five of the teams involved responsible for the last five national 7s championships. In fact, of the 20 top four spots in the last five national club 7s championships, 18 have been claimed by teams in this tournament (Maryland Exiles is not in the CCS, and finished 4th twice).

Rainy day? Try this Workout anywhere.

This workout is normally done by the Chicago Lions RFC Sevens team if practice gets rained out. Give it a try and see how you do.

7s Circuit Training @ Home or in the gym

1 hour 15 minutes

Warm Up

Do the dynamic exercises but in place with a longer hold and only half as much.

Perform each exercise for 30sec rest for 10sec.

Water break between entire circuit 3 minutes

(approx 10-12 min for entire circuit) Complete 4 Rounds of the circuit

1. Star Jumps
2. Bicycle Crunches (keep your shoulders up alternate side to side)
3. Clap Push Ups (not for time, do 15)
4. Single Leg Squat Touchdown (to foot) (Left)
5. Single Leg Squat Touchdown (to foot) (Right)
6. Push Ups X25
7. Supermans
8. Fast Punching (Shadow Boxing)
9. Front Planks (with alternating leg raises)
10. Side Planks (Left) (Earn a star by raising your Right Leg)
11. Side Planks (Right) (Earn a star by raising your Left Leg)
12. Squat Jumps
13. Wall Sit (no break between Wall Sits)
14. Wall Sit
15. Split Cycle Lunge

Stretch at the end (calves, groin, hip flexor (Lunge, make sure pelvis is tilted forward), quads, chest, shoulders, and hips).