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HUMANFITPROJECT: In Search Of The Ultimate Athlete
Ready. Set. Go! We’re Making it happen, We’re here! Are you? Swing by the Men’s Fitness Magazine booth at Ultimate Athlete in the Mr. Olympia LLC event. 
Here’s what you missed this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Men’s Fitness Magazine #UA2013 competition where Team #HUMANFITPROJECT; Mike Simone, Ronald Parham, Johnny Johnson, Tim McComsey, Will Huntington MS, CSCS, Fuel the Movement, Justin Klein CSCS, C Power Fitness, Caleb Valentine’s Fitness Page, Abe Cruz, and Doyle Tonneson was live on location 
The #UA2013 with sponsorship ranging from Gillette through Bodybuilding.com the course was anything short of epic! 
THE MEN BEHIND THE MOVEMENT-The competitors weren’t the only ones working tirelessly; on set Founder Mike Simone and co-partner Ron Parham were ensuring this event was anything short of being great 
Here’s some contestants in action as they test their skills in some of the #UA2013 events. 
n between events; audience members participated in as individuals’ in their own bouts of #fitness going head to head on stage. 
It was definitely all hands on deck as the team greeted and handled not only competing themselves, but actually welcomed the Mr. Olympia LLC guests 
Men’s Fitness Magazine editor and founder of humanfitproject along with teammate Tim McComsey taking some time away from the work for a quick photo opp. 
Our man Will Huntington with the photo opp! 
All of the great work done be-hind and on the scene was definitely made possible by the great sponsors involved: Gillette, Rockin’ Refuel, Body Fortress, Cellucor, Curve Fragrances, Bodybuilding.com and Jorg 
This year’s event was not without “Extreme Action” Former WEC: World Extreme Cagefighting Lightweight champion, Body Fortress athlete, Jamie Varner ran through the UA course! 
The event had everything including some on camera laughs and smiles all weekend long… Bodybuilding.com’s own Lauren Abraham working the mic and conducting interviews. Here she is with #humanfitproject athlete Johnny Johnson in the Gillette Recovery Lounge. 
While the Ultimate Athlete, winner of receives; $5,000.00. The Top Three competitors received a new time piece from sponsor: Jorg Gray. 
Prizes… on top of prizes… 
Another great event comes to an end with the help of all the great guys on team humanfitproject: Mike Simone Ronald Parham, Caleb Valentine’s Fitness Page, Tim McComsey, Fuel the Movement (Jason Martuscello), Johnny Johnson, C Power Fitness, Justin Klein CSCS, Will Huntington MS, CSCS, Doyle Tonneson, and Abe Cruz And more importantly, congratulations to this year’s winners: Mark Sayas (1st place, center), Jason Rice (second place, left center), and Richard Jensen (third place, far left). Gillette -
Seafood made Simple: Ceviche Boats
There’s just something about ceviche that never tempted our palette. That is, until a good friend of ours came over on a beautiful spring day and made this recipe. You really can’t go wrong here. It’s simple, fresh, delicious, and super clean.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 2 lb of fresh tilapia filets, diced to 1/2″
– 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
– 1 jalapeno or serrano chile, finely chopped
– Juice of 6 limes
– 1 C of lite coconut milk
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1 tomato, chopped
– handful of cilantro, chopped
– 1 mango thinly sliced
– 1 romaine heart
– salt and pepper to tasteMAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Start by combining lime juice and coconut milk in a shallow, non-reactive dish.
– Add chopped tilapia, onion, and chile. Cover and place in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally for about 25 minutes. You’ll notice the fish will begin to turn white.
– Once the fish is cooked, drain well, season with salt and pepper, and mix with the avocado, tomato, and cilantro.
– Spoon the mixture into the romaine leaves and top with mango slices, cilantro, and Sriracha.This content was originally and exclusively published on HUMANFITPROJECT.com
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Arugula Salad With Herb Dressing
This recipe is quick, simple, delicious, and wholesome.
For the Salad:2 T fresh parsley, torn
2 T fresh basil, torn
4 large handfuls fresh arugula
1/4 red onion, shaved
1/2 cucumber, shaved
1 small tomato, diced
2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1 C shredded roasted chicken breast (optional)
For the Dressing:2 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T fresh lemon juice (about one whole lemon)
approx. 2 T each fresh thyme, rosemary, chive, finely chopped
1 T coarse dijon mustard
pinch of sea salt & a few grinds of coarse black pepper
Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Pour over salad and enjoy. Serves 2.
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Easy Eats: Salmon And Broccoli
If you follow any successful bodybuilder, figure model… heck, anyone you know that’s fit and lean, chances are, they’re eating salmon. Couple it up with broccoli and you’ve got a high protein, low-carb lunch or dinner. Broccoli, being high in fiber, will also help with keeping you full and fight cravings. And salmon is a one-two punch of protein and heart healthy fats.
servings: 1 serving, 380 calories, 50 grams of protein.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– Salmon
– Lemon
– 1 ½ Broccoli (cut into spears)
– Red Pepper Flakes
– Salt
– PepperMAKE IT HAPPEN:
Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and bring a pot of water to boil.
Season salmon with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Place 6-8 inches from broiler for 10 minutes.
Salmon is done once it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
When water comes to a boil add broccoli spears and boil for 3-4 minutes, remove pot from heat and strain broccoli under running cold water.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon…serve and enjoy!This content was originally and exclusively published on HUMANFITPROJECT.com
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad
You’ll always see chicken and salads in “healthy diets”. Well, because they are simple and clean so it makes sense. But simple and clean doesn’t need to be boring and bland. This particular uses “smart ingredients” to boost the taste profile of the chicken and salad without adding loads of calories. This dish will certainly work for weight loss, however, it’s also a great option for carb-sensitive folks looking to build mass and stay lean.
servings: 1 serving, 571 calories, 59 grams of protein.
INGREDIENTS:
– 6oz chicken breast
– ½ Avocado
– 2 cups Baby Spinach
– ¼ cup Roma tomatoes
– ¼ Cucumber
– 1 tablespoon Sunflower seeds
– Olive oil & red wine vinegar
– Salt
– Red Pepper Flakes
– Lemon Pepper Blend (or use ground black pepper)MAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Pre-heat your oven’s broiler on high.
– Slice each chicken breast in half and place on a foil lined baking sheet or broiling pan.
– Season each side of the chick breast slices with seasonings, finishing off with a little drizzle of oil on the top of each slice.
– Place baking tray about 6-8 inches away from broiler. Broil chicken for 12-14 minutes turning once halfway through.
– Check chicken. If using a cooking thermometer, 165 degrees. Warp the unsliced chicken in foil and set aside.
– Go ahead and prep your salad and toppings.
– Slice chicken breast and add to salad.
– Drizzle with olive oil & red wine vinegar. Enjoy!ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Prepare 2 chicken breasts for extra lunch options or snacks.
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Pan Seared Tuna And Asparagus
Fish is a staple in every healthy diet, rich in protein and “good fats”. Coupled with low-carb asparagus, this dish makes for an ideal lunch or dinner when trying to cut or maintain weight.
servings: 1 serving, 391 calories, 55 grams of protein.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 6oz Tuna steak
– 1 cup Asparagus, trimmed
– Salt & Black Pepper to taste
– Pinch of Cayenne pepper
– Sesame SeedsMAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Bring a pot of water to boil.
– Season both side of Tuna steak with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Gently press.
– On a small side plate, cover the surface with sesame seeds. Gently press each side of the salmon steak onto the plate to coat with sesame seeds.
– Heat a small to medium sized nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When water comes to a boil add trimmed asparagus and boil for 3-4 minutes, remove pot from heat and strain asparagus under running cold water.
– Sear Tuna in skillet for 2 minutes each side, Slice the tuna steaks across the grainThis content was originally and exclusively published on HUMANFITPROJECT.com
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Strip Steak And Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner idea. Packed with protein to support lean muscle growth. It’s the mass-builders dream.
Servings: 1 serving, 698 calories, 49.2 grams of protein.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 1-2 Shell Steaks
– 1-2 sweet potatoes (cut into wedges)
– Fresh Thyme, chopped
– 2 Cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
– Lemon (optional)
– Salt
– Pepper
– Italian seasoning blend
– Olive oilMAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Preheat oven to 400 degrees
– Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, thyme, garlic, and salt &pepper. Bake for thirty minutes.
– Heat a medium to large skillet over high heat. Rub Steaks with Corse salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend.
– Cook steak on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Remove steak and let rest for ten minutes.
– Serve steak and potatoes; try squeezing a little lemon juice over the potatoes for a bit of extra flavor!This content was originally and exclusively published on HUMANFITPROJECT.com
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What Is The Difference Between Power And Strength?
There are many facets to working out that include aerobics and flexibility in addition strength and power. Most people prioritize one over the others either because they do not know that others exist, their importance, the benefits, and the differences between them all. Strength and power are two that many believe are pretty similar but in fact very different. Here’s a quick answer to the difference between strength and power training.
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Nail gelPower is defined as the ability to generate as much force as fast as possible. It is needed for athletic movements such as olympic movements (clean and jerk), swinging a baseball bat, swinging a golf club, and running through a tackle. Power does require strength and speed to develop force quickly. The load or resistance must be heavy enough to allow for maximal force to be applied but not so heavy that the exercise is performed too slowly. If the load is correct the trainee should be able to lift the weights as fast as possible with proper form as when performing a snatch or the clean and jerk. Exercises that can develop power are plyometrics such as depth jumps, hurdle jumps, lateral hops, and clap push ups.
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Strength is the amount of force a muscle, or group of muscles, can exert against and external load. A 1-repetition maximum test is performed where a trainee assesses the greatest weight they can lift with proper form. Speed of the movement is not important when testing strength. It is developed by lifting heavy weights normally around 80 percent or more of the trainee’s 1-rep max. Since the load is heavy the time it takes to perform one repetition is slow therefore strength trainees perform 1-5 reps per set. Rests between sets are usually between 3-5 minutes to ensure the lifter can lift as heaviest as possible the next set. The best way to develop strength is to focus on compound or multi-joint exercises that safely allow for heavy weights to be used. Examples are squats, shoulder presses, pull up / chin ups (weighted), bench presses, and deadlifts are ideal for increasing strength. Exercises like flyes, press downs, bicep curls and generally not used for maximal strength gains.After learning there is a difference between muscle strength and muscle power as an athlete it is important to realize which is most beneficial to your sport. A track and field athlete would want to focus more on power while a power-lifter would want to focus mostly on strength. I would suggest that all trainee’s switch their modalities of training up and utilize both power and strength workouts on occasion for optimal muscle performance.
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The Bulk-Me-Up Burger Pita Pocket
Trying to pack on size? We’ve got just the sandwich for you. This avocado and prosciutto burger pocket is the perfect blend of protein, carbs, and fat to help you build muscle and recover from workouts faster than ever.
6 servings: 636 calories, 56 grams of protein.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 2 lbs ground beef
– 2 eggs (beaten)
– cumin
– garlic powder
– cayenne pepper
– ground black pepper
– 1 package prosciutto
– 2 avocados
– lime juice
– cilantro
– sea salt
– crumbled feta cheese
– whole-wheat pita pocketsPREP:
The Burger:
· In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and ground black pepper. Shape 4 equal-size patties and set aside. (While preparing the burger you can also bake the prosciutto (see step 1 below).
Clean and simple avocado spread:
· Mix avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and a dash of salt and pepper by hand or using a food processor.
MAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place prosciutto on a lined baking pan or roasting rack, laying slices flat. Bake until fat turns golden and meat is darker, about 15 minutes. Transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain (it will crisp as it cools).
– Season patties with salt and place in the skillet. Allow to brown on one side, approximately 2–3 minutes, and then flip. Add crumbled feta cheese and place in oven under broiler. Cook to desired doneness.
– Assemble your burger inside the pita pocket, topping with avocado spread and prosciutto.This content was originally published on MENSFITNESS.com
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Lean-Down, Low-Carb Chicken, Broccoli, and Rotini Dinner
Going for fat loss? You’ve got to try this low-carb chicken and broccoli with whole wheat rotini dish for dinner. It’s got the perfect balance of protein to pack on muscle and just enough carbohydrates to support recovery and keep energy levels high. The dish makes for a great pre-workout lunch or dinner option.
8 servings: 438 calories, 27 grams of protein.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
– medium onion, chopped
– 5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
– 6-8 cups of broccoli florets
– 2-4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
– 1 package whole-wheat pasta
– Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
– 1 cup of white cheddar cheese, shreddedMAKE IT HAPPEN:
– Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
– Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent. (Do not let the onion brown).
– Add the chicken, stirring until no longer pink throughout. Remove from heat and set aside.
– Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook until tender (3-4 minutes). Transfer the broccoli and tomatoes to the saucepan with the chicken. Cook until the broccoli is soft.
– Bring the large pot of water to a boil again, and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, saving 1 cup of pasta water.
– Add the pasta, water, salt, and pepper to the broccoli mixture, and toss to mix. Add the cheese and mix again.
– Serve or let cool and portion out for a few planned meal options.This content was originally published on MENSFITNESS.com.
