Many people may not know that we tained Mrs. Frisco, Jennifer Johnson leading up to the Mrs. Teaxs, USA pageant.

What you also may not know is, she won the SwimSuit Preview portion of the Pagenat.

Lastly, what ou may not know is, we use the same workouts in our Boot Camp.

Yep, that’s right.  We have such condifence in our training system we didnt change a thing when trining Jennifer!

Se our training system is results oriented, there’s no flash, no top secret protocols and no B.S.

We emphasize basic human movement patterns and combine them with hard work and sweat.

The end result is a swimsuit body, sure to turn heads.

Now, there are a lot of programs that emphasize variety, and complex exercises that the majoity of folks just plain don’t need to do, and in most cases arent ready to do which greatly elevates the likelyhood of injury.

That’s not what we do.

In fact in the video of Jennifer below, you hear her mention, “You have to earn the right” to do more complex exercises.

All of our clients are put through a screening process, and if issues arise in your screen, we fix these issues before rushing you to the more complex exercises.

Let’s be honest if you can’t do a squat with own body weight with
correct technique, I would be nuts to put  barbell on your back and
expect you to squat correctly…but there are trainers that will do
this.

I’m not aware of any other personal trainer or personal training system in Frisco that deos that.  In fact I know there isn’t because we are the only ones certified in the area to do the screen.

So, anyway sit back and watch Jennifer’s video.  This is a good video for mom to watch since Jen is a mother of two and has been through all that goes along with having to lose the baby weight gained during a pregnancy.

Don;t forget to call and apply for your 2 weeks free trial.  The next trial period starts July 20th, with the New Member Orientation on July 18th or 19th.

Call 214.469.9617 to apply.

Our member of the week this week is Roger.  Roger has trained with us for almost six months and has made huge strides is his fitness levels.

Roger has also lost over 25 pounds of fat while training in our boot camp in that time.

That is AWESOME, what a huge transformation!

In the time Roger has trained in our Boot Camp Program he has been nearly 100% compliant, not only with training but with our nutritional guidlines and credits a large part of his success to the Prograde Nutrition supplements.

In the morning he doesn’t have much time for a good breakfast before getting his daughter off to school, so in 60 seconds he shakes up a Prograde Lean Meal Replacement and he’s good to go.

But enough reading, let’s hear what Roger has to say about the training and coaching he receives at the Full Throttle Athletics Boot Camp Program

We keep ratcheting up the fun level in all of our workouts.  We are adding more and more kettlebell drills since that is our thing.  If you didn’t know we are the home to the ONLY Level II RKC certified kettlebell instructors in the Frisco and N. Dallas area.  So, if you want to learn how to use kettlebells correctly and safely, this is where you need to be.

A lot of others are trying to jump on the band wagon, I’m not sure what they’re teaching, but we get people all the time claiming to know how to use kettlebells and we have to re-teach them everything.

I commend them for trying, but it’s easier to learn it right the first time.

So, back to camp.  Lots of kettlebell training lately.

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Vicki has been a member at Full Throttle since the end of February and has made some awesome progress.

She comes in consistantly.

She busts her butt during the workout.

She always tries to push a little further than last time.

She’s been a model camper and her results reflect it.

In the last 3 months Vicki has lost 28 pounds, on the scale.  This is huge and a great accomplishment.

But, the scale doesn’t tell the whole truth.  It wont tell you that Vicki actually well over 30 pounds of fat and built some muscle, just ask her to flex The Guns and you’ll see.

So really Vicki did even better than what the scale let’s on.

I’ll post a side by side picture later, but for now…

Check out this quick video of what Vicki has to say about our program, pay attention all you sitting on the fence.

Take Vicki’s advice.

Her posture is so much better, too.

It’s been a while since we’ve been able to post.

Trips to fitness conferences to learn new techniques and what the latest research says about training are always fun, but we love to coach.  It’s good to get back into the groove of things.

Our boot camps are rocking and if your not a part of them you should reconsider.  We are almost full, and once we hit our magic number of members we close membership.

This allows us to focus on the people who are serious about what we do.

The people that like to work hard.

The people that want to make a lasting change in their bodies, lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Our boot camp is more that just a place you come to work up.  We’ve built a strong sense of community and we all hold each other accountable.

So if you’re looking for more than just a place to “work out” and more a community to train in, take us up on our two week free trial!

All you need to is call me (BJ) and I’ll get you hooked up with all you need to know.  214.469.9617

You’ll be on your way to getting in shape and feeling better.

Here’s a quick video of our 7PM boot camp from June 4th.  This crew is serious and they bring it..every time!

OK, Kids.

The truth of the matter is there are all sorts of crummy supplements on the market you don’t need.
Some of the stuff is flat out junk. Some of the stuff is good, but the actual product and brand is lousy.

And then, there are some products that are just flat out awesome for you.

Bottom line: The health benefits associated with a quality Krill Oil

supplement are just too powerful to ignore. I don’t know if I can be
any more blunt about it.  And those that know me know I can be pretty blunt.

Besides the fact Krill Oil doesn’t cause “fish burps” like fish oil capsules do, its just one of the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids.

Krill Oil can also:

• Help protect your heart
• Improve your memory
• Strengthen your immune system
• Minimize the damage caused by free radicals
• Reduce joint pain and PMS symptoms
• Aid the fat loss process

I’m telling you, it really is one heck of a powerful supplement. And the only brand I recommend is the brand I trust completely - Prograde Nutrition.

Their EFA Icon is the best Krill Oil product on the market, as far as I’m concerned.

Yours in health,

BJ Bliffert

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PPS - Prograde also includes the research studies on Krill Oil. Just click on one of the links above to check those out. You’ll find them at the bottom of the page.

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At Full Throttle Atheltics in Frisco, we place an emphasis on building strength.

Think about it, everything is easier when you’re stronger.

Lifting, yard work, playing with the kids…

Just about evrything!

I know when most think of a boot camp you think about a “trainer” yelling at you to do one more rep with your cute pink dumbbells that weigh less than a can of soup.

Not here.

Not even in the women’s only boot camp… in fact we use the same exercises and workouts, we don’t the guys in.

Our boot camp isn’t like a boot camp in that sense.  You train harder, you results faster, you build toned sexy bodies an you melt fat like snow in the TX sun.

And you accomplish this by using REAL training taught by qualified coaches who live what we teach.

Not some chubby dude who can answer test questions well to become “certified” and then walks you from machine to machine.

Or the skinny dude who’s weaker than a 12 year old girl.

Back to getting stronger, deadlifts were on the menu today.  And yes everyone deadlifts.

Why?

Because we can coach you to do it correctly.

And YOU need to be stronger.

But, instead on me babbling, how about you watch the videos, here we have the 6 AM boot camp and the 9 AM boot camp doing what they do.

If and when you’re ready to make a change in your body and lifestyle, come us for a two week free trail and we’ll see if we’re a good fit for each other.

See you soon,

BJ

I get a lot of questions regarding our boot camp.

Is there enough cardio?

Do I need to do extra work on the days off?

Can I do extra ab work?  (That one really gets to me, ugh!)

Here’s the deal, our boot camp, or strength camp as many of the members are now calling it, is programmed to be a stand alone program for general fitness and conditioning.

While we do place a larger emphasis on strength training than other boot camps that meet in parks and require you to bring your own equipment, it’s mainly because we’re qualified to do so…and they’re not.

The typical boot camp will run you through a boat load of push ups,  performed incorrectly most of the time.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of the push…when done correctly.

Then pile on a large numbr of sit ups, placing the spine in Flexion which our own Dr. Mark would greatly frown upon.

News Flash: the abs aren’t for creating Spinal Flexion, what better know as crunching, or curling up.  They’re main function is keep up upright and stable while moving or lifting.  We have many member with great abs taht never do a crunch.

OK, I got off track.

Do I need extra cardio?

NO.

I have taken care of it.

Come get a two week free trial, ask me before the class what we’re doing for cardio.

I’ll tell you to ask me after the work out.

Trust me when I say, You won’t ask.

Take a look at the video below, we have people of all fitness levels in the boot camp.

We’re using a kettlebell exercise and two body weight calisthenics to make up the work out.

Does it look like they need more cardio?

Guest Blog: By Jennifer Johnson, Mrs. Frisco 2009

So, as most of you know I competed in the Mrs. Texas Pageant just over two weeks ago!!

I had been on this amazing eating plan that BJ put me on to get myself as lean, healthy, and fit as possible before then!

After 8 weeks of working with BJ, I felt AMAZING, had tons of energy, felt strong, and kicked A** in my bikini on stage!!

The moment the competition was over, I remember thinking “I DESERVE a break from all of this Healthy Eating!!”

I figured I would take a couple weeks off, eat WHATEVER I wanted, and “enjoy” myself!

After All…… I was still working out and shouldn’t gain any weight, Right????

Oooooo How ignorant I still am!!

I remember BJ sharing with me that we can NOT out Work our poor food choices.  We need to eat to fuel and nourish our body.

I was like….. uggg how boring.

I am a smart girl…..really I am!

But, my way of thinking is that if I work out hard, not only will I burn off the extra calories, but I have earned that bowl……. or 5 of ice cream.

Here is what my 2 week “Case Study” on out working your poor eating habits taught me.

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Sometimes I struggle when people ask me what our boot camp is about.

Most seem to have a preconceived notion that it’s me standing over them, shouting at them to get 10 more push ups.

While I am a big fan of push ups (of all flavors) that’s not what we’re about.

If I were to sum up what we do in one sentence, it would be:

We Make People Strong.

Now, strength can mean a lot of things to different people.  But, no matter what your fitness goals are, there probably a pretty good chance you need to be stronger.

Most people do.

This doesn’t mean we turn people into body builders with bloated muscle.  Our feamle members don’t look like Ms. Olympia on ESPN2.

Quite the opposite.

Our women end up getting leaner and stronger while building an athletic, sleek body.

Our men, build muscle where they need to.  Mostly in their upper back, chest, arm and legs.

This is all a function of our training and eating regime.

So How Does All This Happen?

Simple.

We work hard.

Everybody wants to find that special silver bullet that will strip off 40 pounds of fat in 2 weeks.

Well, it ain’t gonna happen, no boot camp can do that.  No personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness can do that (there’s a reason they work at 24 hour Fitness).  I can’t even do that, and I be the first to tell you that on the phone.

News Flash, there is no easy way.  You just need to get off you ass and do the work.  That’s what sets our members apart from the typical gym rats, we actually train, not workout, but train.

We do Squats, we do deadlifts, we use kettlebells at our boot camp.

We use dumbbells, we drag sleds, WE TEACH YOU TO DO PULL UPS!!!!! at our bootcamp.

We do everything no one else does, or is afraid to do.

This sound harsh and I’m really not trying to sound like an ass…I’m just very passionate about what we do and how we do it.

What about Cardio?

My typical response is, “Ask me about cardio after the session.”

No one ever does. Don’t worry it’s programed in, you’ll get your cardio.

So why call it a boot camp?  What else do you call it, and still have people understand what you’re talking about.

I don’t know.

Here’s my suggestion;

Come for two weeks on me and tell me what you think, and if you can come up with a better name, I’ll consider it.

Really, I will.

Just give me a call at 214-469-9617 and set up your free trial, I will e-mail you the paper work and you’ll be off to the races.

Bring your paperwork to Full Throttle Athletics in Frisco, we’ll introduce you to the crew and we’ll have some fun.

Hope to see you soon.