Denver Personal Training from Jason Stone

New Program for Marathon Runners and Triathletes

As you all know I have decided to run the Colfax 1/2 Marathon in May.  To offset my runs I am incorporating a new fitness routine designed especially for marathon runners and triathletes.  Anyone familiar with this type of training knows there is usually a split of 2-3 days available for strength training exercise during your training week.  I am starting a few classes a week at Washington Park to add to these fitness routines.  All training routines will start approximately at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 am on Saturdays.   Groups will be limited to 3-6 per group.

My 30 minute strength routine is the perfect warmup for your marathon or triathlete training.  Here are a few of the details.

• stretching and proper warmup techniques
• sprint work and calisthenics 
• body weight exercises 
• kettlebells 
• learn to do pullups 
• speed and agility work
• exercise to help with injury prevention and recovery  

Classes will start March 1st!!!  Call 303-641-8149 or email jasonrstone@comcast.net

Denver Bridal Bootcamp 2009, starting soon

Yes, its that time again. Wedding season is nearing. You have planned every part of your wedding, now it is time to focus on getting in shape and looking great in your dress. This class is designed specifically for brides ready and committed to getting in shape for their wedding. I am capping each group to 3-5 brides so reserve your spot quickly before this class fills up.

Classes will consist of a combination personal training/outdoor fitness boot camp taught at my personal training studio near Cherry Creek with outdoor classes at Washington Park in Denver. Schedule will be based on the best time for the group.

Classes will on cost $20 per session/ $160 a month, 2 sessions per week

Call 303-641-8149 or email me at jasonrstone@comcast.net

Approximate start date March 15th

Foods I am enjoying

I have always been open to trying new foods.  A couple of foods I have never tried until recently quinoa and greek yogurt are fantastic.  Here are some healthy benefits, give them a try.

Quinoa

Although not a common item in most kitchens today, quinoa is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. Quinoa is available in your local health food stores throughout the year.

Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is a recently rediscovered ancient "grain" once considered "the gold of the Incas."

Quinoa contains  more protein than any other grain; an average of 16.2  percent, compared with 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 percent for wheat. Some varieties of quinoa are more than 20 percent protein.

Quinoa's protein is of an unusually high quality. It is a complete protein, with an essential amino acid balance close to the ideal ... similar to milk!

Quinoa's protein is high in lysine, methionine and cystine. This makes it an excellent food to combine with, and boost the protein value of, other grains (which are low in lysine), or soy (which is low in methionine and cystine).

Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt is the best new food on the planet!!! Greek yogurt contains about twice the protein as regular yogurt, while at the same time containing fewer carbs and almost no lactose. Its live and active culture content is also much higher than that of regular yogurts and twice as good.

The straining process not only makes it creamy and rich, it also produces a yogurt that stands up better to heat, so you can cook with it as well as toss it into protein shakes or eat in plain. One of my favorite ways to eat "Greek Gods Yogurt" is the honey flavored with walnuts.

Fage Greek Gods Yogurt  and Oikos are good brands and widely available, even at many regular food stores. You can get full-fat or fat-free depending on your dietary leanings. 

Enjoy!!

Jason Stone Fitness