tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37908156910725058142024-03-13T23:52:46.371-04:00Burn With Kearns Fitness & MMA Conditioning and Training Course BlogKevin is Executive Director of Burn With Kearns, a provide of fitness education training and programs for health clubs, martial arts studios and corporate wellness sites.
Kevin has been a strength and conditioning coach for professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters. His clients have included UFC fighters Stephan Bonnar, Marcus Davis, Alberto Crane and Kurt Pellegrino. Kevin works closely with famed MMA coach Mark DellaGrotte.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-46760762126341848162014-02-21T09:24:00.002-05:002014-02-21T09:24:38.946-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vwMUOjQssHLfxPxAzmQMk5WHFDnomBmUc7qGyBZD9J77d57-rIgsHYL4FlHuviDRstDLHKeZj60jt8mG65ERrxU22Mvtp1KKz50t7D6b5_bj-gSKlwo8gbaODtON9Ipdl0BZIoH42kk/s1600/MMA_flyer-Toronto1-2pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vwMUOjQssHLfxPxAzmQMk5WHFDnomBmUc7qGyBZD9J77d57-rIgsHYL4FlHuviDRstDLHKeZj60jt8mG65ERrxU22Mvtp1KKz50t7D6b5_bj-gSKlwo8gbaODtON9Ipdl0BZIoH42kk/s400/MMA_flyer-Toronto1-2pic.jpg" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-91505303050347560292012-01-04T14:54:00.001-05:002012-01-04T14:54:49.392-05:00Train Like an Ultimate MMA Fighter DVD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am pleased to announce the release of a new DVD that is the basis of the <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/MMA_Fighter_Fit_Group_Class.htm"><b>MMA Fighter Fit</b></a> group class I am developing.<a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/BurnwithKearnsDVDs.htm"><b>Train Like an Ultimate MMA Fighter</b></a> was filmed by a three camera crew at the 2011 IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles. It also features an audio soundtrack throughout the workouts.<br><br>
Here's the DVD description: Mixed martial arts fighters are the ultimate athletes. They must reap incredible conditioning rewards from their strength and conditioning programs, while staying injury-free. Their training regimens are intense and include many martial art disciplines. Get introduced to a six-phased training approach and over 25 drills that you can employ with your clients. Learn carefully calibrated workouts that can be adapted for a wide range of personal training programs and group classes. These workouts are fast-paced and challenging—your clients will absolutely love training like an MMA fighter!<br><br>
<b>Train Like an Ultimate MMA Fighter</b> is available for purchase <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/BurnwithKearnsDVDs.htm">here</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-77064670215371324122011-10-31T09:48:00.004-04:002011-10-31T09:50:00.771-04:00Getting the Food to Fight OnThere are many diets out there in the world that claim they can do this amazing thing or provide that incredible result. Plus, consider that the diet industry is a multi-billion dollar a year business. <br><br>
For fighters and athletes in general this means there is a mountain of confusion and disinformation. Accordingly, the nutrition plans that Burn with Kearns recommends are not diet centric, they involve a lifestyle shift. <br><br>
If athletes are not eating enough food to meet their minimum diet requirements, nutritional inadequacies may start to occur. Symptoms include chronic tiredness, frequent illness, poor concentration, poor performance and poor recovery.<br><br>
<b>Highlights of the Burn with Kearns' Approach </b><br><br>
Keep close to your optimal weight in the off season. <br><br>
Our plans typically have an even amount of protein and carbohydrates with a low percentage of the good fats. For fighters the preferred ratio is 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 20% fat. <br><br>
Recommended carbohydrates are mostly in the form of low gylcemic index foods that don't spike insulin levels. When you spike your insulin level that is the body's response to too much sugar in the blood stream, which can led to a "sugar crash". This disrupts your energy levels. <br><br>
The protein we use in our programs is in the form of lean proteins, with eggs being the gold standard, followed by fish, and poultry. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that are found in fish, veggies, nuts and seeds are also recommended. <br><br>
Water is a critical nutrient for athletes. Dehydration can cause muscle cramping and fatigue.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-72526459075989335902011-10-31T09:45:00.001-04:002011-10-31T09:45:11.971-04:00IDEA World 2011 - The Power of KindnessIn August, I was invited by IDEA Health & Fitness Association to present a workshop at their 2011 Fitness World Convention. In the fitness industry this is the equivalent of performing at the Oscars. IDEA has been around for 25 years, and is the leader in health and fitness. The association's mandate is to educate and inspire its 22,000 plus members beyond the status quo, and to enhance and elevate the health, fitness and wellness professions in general.<br><br>
My session was called "Train Like An Ultimate MMA Fighter". It was the first time IDEA had explored MMA based conditioning at any of their conferences. <br><br>
My right hand man and marketing manager, Ron Weinberg, was with me and he put in a lot of hours on this project. There was much riding on this event for me personally and my business. It was a pilot workshop by IDEA to see if MMA related programming could appeal to the general fitness community. <br><br>
At 4:30 pm on August 14th over 100 trainers and group exercise instructors were present at my workshop held in the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition, a production crew from IDEA was filming it for an upcoming educational DVD. <br><br>
Although I was anxious to get into the practical portion of the workshop, I felt it important to explain what <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/Personal-Trainer-Certification.htm">MMA Conditioning</a> was all about as there were many unique aspects to introduce. As I finished the last of my PowerPoint slides, I was more than ready to lead my carefully planned class upon attendees. <br><br>
Even though it was the end of the day, and many participants had attended hard charging workouts before mine, I knew that they loved to be challenged. Thus, I was determined to provide a level of energy, instruction and motivation that they would remember. As my session went on, I noticed more and more people coming in the room to watch. The energy was building throughout the space. It felt great!<br><br>
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Towards the last 45 minutes of the session, Douglas Brooks showed up. For those that are unfamiliar with Douglas, he is one of best known and highly regarded leaders in the fitness industry. Off to the side, he gave me a big thumbs up, which meant the world to me. I paused and introduced him to attendees and told the following quick story: <br><br>
Twenty years ago, I wrote 3 letters to the top trainers in the industry. Only one responded. Douglas not only called me, he spent 2 hours on the phone with me! When I was filming my first DVD, I consulted him and he helped me tremendously. Over the years, he has become a good friend and mentor to me.<br><br>
With that one simple act of kindness 20 years ago, this man helped shape my career. As one of my favorite authors, Wayne Dyer, would say "never underestimate the power of kindness".<br><br>
I have a challenge for you: The next time you are at a favorite coffee shop, buy the next person behind you their cup of coffee. Don't let the person know you did and just walk away. This act will do more than you think.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-56933641495785175052011-09-21T09:14:00.000-04:002011-09-21T09:16:11.219-04:00One of the Most Effective Leg ExercisesYears ago I was introduced to the kettle bell, which has become a very popular strength training tool. However, I never expected that it would be in my trainer's tool box for leg work and as a stability exercise. <br><br>
The exercise I am discussing is a one legged dead lift. I absolutely love this exercise since everyone can gain a lot of benefit from it, no matter what sport you play. The one legged dead lift covers a lot of ground when done properly.<br><br>
- Activates stability in the ankle, knee, and hip complex<br><br>
- Ties the lower back and leg together as one unit <br><br>
- Develops powerful legs<br><br>
- Reduces the probability of injuries in the muscles its working <br><br>
- Develops real world strength in legs <br><br>
<b>To perform this exercise pick a weight that you can handle for 8 to 12 reps on each leg.</b>
Stand on one leg with the weight in the opposite hand from the leg on the ground.<br><br>
Fold forward from the hip and bend the ankle, knee, and hip all in one motion for a count of 4 as you breath in.<br><br>
Reach the weight to inside of the foot that is one the ground as you fold from the hip.<br><br>
Touch the weight to the inside of the foot of the standing leg.<br><br>
Use your leg strength to straighten out your leg as you return to the standing position as you breath out for a count of 2.<br><br>
Repeat for 8 to 12 reps on each leg.<br><br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-11721592568690624392011-09-14T17:37:00.000-04:002011-09-14T17:37:23.992-04:002012 IDEA Personal Trainer InstituteI will be presenting a workshop at the IDEA Personal Trainer Institute program, which will take take place in Alexandria, VA at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on February 16-19, 2012. This conference has SOLD-OUT three years in a row: 2009, 2010 & 2011! The IDEA Personal Trainer Institute is the longest running exclusive Personal Training educational event. I am honored to be part of it. In my next newsletter I wrote a piece about my experience at the IDEA 2011 World Fitness Convention which was held this August in LA. You can subscribe to my newsletter <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001Ms3uNKiqlII0NvVXjjR2QtDW9iujyi7kksTrt29aIrflVhFJZLgVh0GJvF0w_mjPGGQJfGlqCqKPRgOJoWFdDA%3D%3D">here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-83361095259736121672011-06-22T08:29:00.000-04:002011-06-22T08:29:49.452-04:00Getting Your Calcium Without Consuming Diary ProductsApproximately 99% of the calcium currently in your body is stored in your teeth and bones. Calcium is also important for many other bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and exocytosis. Calcium is also essential for nerve conduction, the regulation of enzyme activity and the formation of cell membranes.<br />
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There are a number of Calcium options for those who do not consume dairy products. They include:<br />
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* Calcium fortified juices, cereals, breads, rice milk, or almond milk.<br />
* Canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones) soybeans and other soy products (tofu made with calcium sulfate, soy yogurt, tempeh), some other beans, and some leafy greens (collard and turnip greens, kale, bok choy). <br />
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The amount of calcium that can be absorbed from these foods does vary.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-87844286777085782092011-04-04T09:52:00.000-04:002011-04-04T09:52:44.394-04:00Mediatation to Ground YourselfBruce Lee was quoted as saying "thoughts are things". Accordingly, mediation is an effective way to ground yourself and clear out the constant mindless chatter that goes on between our ears and negatively blocks our physical and mental functioning. <br />
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Anybody can mediate. Start with a few minutes a day and give it a try with these guidelines: <br />
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1. Sit or lie down comfortably <br />
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2. Find one word or phrase to focus on and say it as you breath<br />
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3. Breath in through your nose and out your mouth <br />
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4. Breath into your back and expand your kidneys <br />
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5. When a thought pops in your mind, recognize it and move onAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-20673876727621075862011-03-22T14:52:00.000-04:002011-03-22T14:52:53.516-04:00Olympic Training - Move and ShootEvery two years you plop down in front of the boob tube to watch those bad ass Olympians do their thing. You may realize that paintball is smiliar to the biathlon because it’s fast paced, and requires a lot sprinting and focused concentration. <br />
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What you may not realize, however, is that these Olympic athletes have been busting their rear for the last 10 years doing drills and training just so they can smoke the competition. One of the best ways to train for this is to do agility drills with ladders, followed by sniping exercises.<br />
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<b>DRILL ONE<br />
</b>Name: Two Feet in Two Feet Out on the Lateral<br />
The Drill: While holding your marker, step two feet into each square and then quickly move both feet out. Then repeat in the next square.<br />
Tip: Do it on grass so it’s uneven like the field.<br />
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<b>DRILL TWO<br />
</b>Name: Drop and Shoot<br />
The Drill: After two minutes of drill one, drop and shoot surrounding<br />
targets from a kneeling position for 30 seconds. Repeat both one and two for the five-minute workout.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-20133047639956971702011-02-27T11:26:00.000-05:002011-02-27T11:26:59.339-05:00Sports Conditioning - Save It for the GameThere has to be a purpose behind <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/Kevin_Kearns_Training.htm">sports conditioning</a>. It’s not about how much punishment you can dish out during the workout. It is about how much punishment you can have the athlete ready for come fight day. Equally a trainer doesn’t want his fighters to be injured during a training camp or after about. I know of two pro fighters that were instructed by their strength and conditioning coach to lift weights and run after their weigh-ins! Didn’t they ever hear the football coach’s mantra, ‘Save it for the game’?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-25147788142970957942011-02-04T14:40:00.001-05:002011-02-04T14:49:37.628-05:00MMA Strength and Conditioning Certification Weekend Spring LocationsWith the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) rapidly growing, the strength and conditioning training programs these elite athletes use to train and prepare for their fights is receiving significant interest among those who train athletes and clients.<br />
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“The training strategies and techniques that MMA fighters employ can provide a competitive edge and or achieve dramatic results for a variety of populations, from recreational athletes, to college athletes, to anybody looking to get more functional value from their exercise program," says Coach Kevin Kearns, one of the acknowledged leaders in developing and managing strength and conditioning programs for MMA Fighters. His training clients include; Marcus Davis, Spencer Fisher, Kurt Pellegrino and Stephan Bonnar - to name a few.<br />
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Coach Kearns is now teaching his training methods at a weekend hands-on workshop that is recommended for personal trainers, coaches, and other fitness professionals. This spring, the Burn with Kearns’ <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/Personal-Trainer-Certification.htm">MMA Strength and Conditioning Certification</a> will be held in four locations in the United States and Canada. The locations include Ann Arbor, Michigan; Pasadena, Texas; Hudson, NH and Newmarket, Ontario.<br />
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“MMA strength and conditioning based training works well with personal training clients and in group exercise classes because it offers a never ending set of challenges and most importantly achieves functional results like no other method of training,” says Coach Kearns. <br />
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Steve Whittier, owner of Nexus Martial Arts in Wareham, Massachusetts, who has attended the Burn with Kearns workshop says, "the Burn with Kearns’ training program is a phenomenal tool for helping athletes and general fitness exercisers of all levels to get maximum results in minimal time while maintaining their motivation." He reports that his fitness and martial arts students love the Burn with Kearns' training methods.<br />
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For more information on the MMA Strength and Conditioning Weekend Workshop, please visit <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.com">http://www.burnwithkearns.net</a> or call 508.541.3281 for more information.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-58099680824481184552010-11-01T10:32:00.000-04:002010-11-01T10:32:45.145-04:00MMA Conditioning Course in TexasHad an enjoyable time conducting a <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/Personal-Trainer-Certification.htm">Burn with Kearns MMA Conditioning Coach Certification</a> in Pasadena, Texas yesterday.<br />
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Grandmaster Zuffi Ahmed and his team were great hosts! I was very impressed with Grandmaster's story. He was a champ in his home country of Pakistan and had a great life going. Then he decided in the early 80's to move here with just $1800 in his pocket.<br />
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Today, he owns 9 schools and is growing by leaps and bounds. What truly impressed me was how much he genuinely cares about his students and his passion for teaching martial arts. Thus, I am proud to announce Burn with Kearns is the official fitness consultant for <a href="http://www.bushiban.com">Bushi Ban Martial Arts</a>. <br />
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I also have to say that Texas is such a friendly place. I look forward to returning soon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-6508069262405668762010-08-02T09:40:00.000-04:002010-08-09T14:03:08.676-04:00Ball Fight: How to Develop Strength and Balance<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, Verdana, Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
The Burn with Kearns' coaching team always strives to take things to a new level with our fighter and athlete clients.<br />
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Remember when we were kids and we used to play “kill the guy with the ball?” That was a great game because it taught us a lot of relevant skills. It was applicable for wrestling, grip strength, maintaining balance and impact conditioning.<br />
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A favorite way of using this game in training is with a heavy duty rubber band and belt system, two fighters and a stability ball. The idea behind this is similar to when we were kids — just get the ball away from the guy who has it.<br />
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The challenge for the fighter is holding onto the ball while he has an industrial strength band pulling him backwards. The purpose of the band is it ups the intensity of the workout. Try this one out in the backyard just in case it gets a little unruly.<br />
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There is no question that without a strong striking game, you are not going to last in the MMA game. We have seen the tide of fights changed with one well placed strike. Whether it’s an elbow or a punch, timing, strength and endurance are major factors.<br />
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There are a variety of ways to develop strong strikes. At Burn with Kearns, we use a lot of “off the shelf” items to accomplish this. For an item to be consided “off the self” it has to be affordable, adaptable and functional.<br />
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One of my favorite items that anybody can find and implement is small sledge hammers, in weights anywhere from 2-6 pounds. The amount of work that can be done in multiple dimensional angles is truly amazing and limitless. They can develop grip strength and endurance in all the muscles used for striking.<br />
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<span id="more-128"></span>For the MMA and grappling game, they are one of my go-to tools for fight prep. When we perform this workout, there will not be a muscle you do not feel in your entire striking mechanics. This is also great for shoulder and hand rehab as well.<br />
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Instability training is really a simple concept. If you train in an unstable environment your stability improves in a stable one.<br />
To continue this line of thinking, it is very important for fighters to “feel” the pressure of combat and the chaotic nature of the fight. One of the hardest aspects to prepare for a fight in the Octagon is getting stuck against the cage. This is not a fun position to be in, especially if your sight is compromised from a previous strike.<br />
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We prepare for this situation, knowing all too well that it can happen at any given moment. The first time I showed this drill to Marcus Davis, he said, ‘That’s exactly what the pressure feels like in the ring.”<br />
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<span id="more-102"></span>The drill is simple. One fighter is sitting on the floor against the cage or wall defending, and the other fighter is attacking with a large stability ball and crushing the guy against the cage.<br />
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This replicates the overwhelming pressure that combat athletes feel in the ring. When you add to the scenario that the fighter can’t see that crushing motion, he needs to feel it. We use the Bosu Ballast Ball for this drill since it adds some weight to the drill as well. Hey, I never said I was a nice guy!<br />
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<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bhwSblU8pn0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bhwSblU8pn0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-44203803292654812332010-04-10T11:13:00.000-04:002010-04-10T11:13:31.270-04:00Victoria, British Columbia<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">I am truly blessed to be able to travel so much and meet such wonderful people around this earth of ours. Victoria, British Columbia is an unbelievable place. I have never seen a place so clean. The a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">rchitecture is</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> inspiring. What a beautiful island. Victoria feels as if you stepped back in time in Europe when you walk around.</span></span></span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">
</span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Big kudos to Mr. and Mrs. Clark, from Clarks Tae Kwon Do for bringing me out to perform a seminar. Although I do not relish being away from my family, I would have liked to stay longer to explore. </span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">
</span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">On the way back from Victoria to Seattle, on a early flight, I was treated to an intensely inspiring sunrise! As a culture, we need to stop and look around once in a while and appreciate the marvels of our planet.</span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhvsEnuSgPep4c7WAHgkMntr73nW6vyMCI2U3aH3x-uUiECXMKMmvcu8GVXsPklSw_xrSuePPS0N5TOHq28wIfKJ-slOVUxLSrJ_4ESpQHfD-EiE_cpng3s4mfKMutTsNBlyaE5P-jng/s1600/IMG00069-20100326-1134-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhvsEnuSgPep4c7WAHgkMntr73nW6vyMCI2U3aH3x-uUiECXMKMmvcu8GVXsPklSw_xrSuePPS0N5TOHq28wIfKJ-slOVUxLSrJ_4ESpQHfD-EiE_cpng3s4mfKMutTsNBlyaE5P-jng/s320/IMG00069-20100326-1134-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I saw one of God's finest creations,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_McKinley"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mount McKinley</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is the tallest point in North America, at 20 thousand feet. There is no pollution up here, the air and water feel and taste different. This is truly the last frontier in America. </span></span></span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To put Alaska into prospective, the state of Alaska would take up two thirds of the United States! Three quarters of the state is roadless. The air is so clear that it is hard to judge distance. Something that looks close is actually far away. </span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all the trails and woods out here, it is simple to get back to nature. You can be at peace while exercising or taking time to get quite. Time feels as if it stops. You can be a human being instead of a human doing. </span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks to Anthony Barker and Valley Tang Soo Do for showing me this beautiful state. I can't wait to come back. Stay tuned for my video blog next week."</span></span></pre></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-47660675480442435322010-03-25T11:46:00.000-04:002010-03-28T08:38:23.690-04:00Arrived in Alaska<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VISEcExOyC0bZZn05IctgsxSDcGDpoWexTevzArc7EWGB1TpqpUzi_kmPfWDNeWMw9kW1z8T9quofCzOa3pGf0Bb0R7wgMYvAaCCGHT2JE0OvLVLqchs5xltPHK4XrUyjGDSYMv_CJ0/s1600/IMG00052-20100325-0751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VISEcExOyC0bZZn05IctgsxSDcGDpoWexTevzArc7EWGB1TpqpUzi_kmPfWDNeWMw9kW1z8T9quofCzOa3pGf0Bb0R7wgMYvAaCCGHT2JE0OvLVLqchs5xltPHK4XrUyjGDSYMv_CJ0/s320/IMG00052-20100325-0751.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr Barker of Valley Tang Soo Do Martial Arts School picked me up last night at the Anchorage</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Airport a little after midnight. First I have to say I am very impressed with Alaskan Airlines. The service was great and the experience awesome. Upon my arrival at the airport I found the airport to be one of the nicest I have been in. It is clean and has a variety of food shops and stores. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr Barker drove me through a glacieral lake where I saw the mountains for the first time. It literally looks as if you could touch the stars on top of them. This morning as I look out the window of my hotel, the sun is just rising over the mountains. I find myself with little sleep, but very inspired. This truly is God's country and I can't wait to experience it. I'm off now to catch the sunrise and a hike.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-41839474936759972502010-02-16T18:19:00.000-05:002010-02-16T18:19:59.962-05:00A Growing Weight ProblemThe latest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, shows that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009. That was a small but measurable increase from 62.2% the previous year. The survey finds that 36.6% of Americans are overweight and 26.5% obese. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index findings are based on telephone interviews with 673,000 adults in January 2008 to December 2009. About 90,000 surveys were done each quarter, and the margin of error for the quarterly results is +/- 0.3 percentage points.<br />
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Reversing this trend will take the involvment of many. With the country focused on health care costs, hopefully we can develop innovative solutions, especially for children.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-64264412823887543652010-02-14T11:10:00.000-05:002010-02-14T11:11:51.226-05:00Ultimate MMA Magazine Review of My New Grappling Conditioning DVD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0f3vqtapO45Y2ANNSgDGdXRgEdryyNKWz09BAkP8mQlFMZAyDndWPxF5esVMVGq3465qftTAIF9dTXTfD_q8Su7mokifmFkoZs47xS9frTIqCzRMrz6DedhlIvV8eMYTO_qnMd7C2iM4/s1600-h/BS-tapes09frt-cvr-only-small-DVD5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0f3vqtapO45Y2ANNSgDGdXRgEdryyNKWz09BAkP8mQlFMZAyDndWPxF5esVMVGq3465qftTAIF9dTXTfD_q8Su7mokifmFkoZs47xS9frTIqCzRMrz6DedhlIvV8eMYTO_qnMd7C2iM4/s200/BS-tapes09frt-cvr-only-small-DVD5.jpg" width="141" /></a></div>The May 2010 issue of Ultimate MMA Magazine features a review of my new <a href="http://www.burnwithkearns.net/BurnwithKearnsDVDs.htm">Grappling Specific Conditioning DVD</a>:<br />
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</div><div>"If you haven't seen Kevin Kearns perform you're in for a big treat. He's comfortable and humorous on camera, so his personality pulls you in and keeps you hanging onto every word as he takes you through every exercise."</div><div><br />
</div><div>"Speaking of which, these exercises are amazing. He had us on the ground, in our office, working along with him. Working out may be the only thing in this world better than writing, so we decided to forego all work for a bit while we Burned with Kearns. Eventually, we got back to pounding the keyboard, but this DVD is going home with us. Guaranteed."<br />
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Although my time was limited, I wanted to workout outside. (I was getting my kids off the bus in about 30 minutes). Strength training was on my agenda with an interval component.<br />
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I grabed a Kettlebell and my 4lb sledge hammers and went to workout in the snow. Our yard has many pine trees, a kid's swing set, plus a nice 20 yard hill for sprints. <br />
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Here was the circuit:<br />
<ul><li>3 sets on all Hammer time: 20 reps each</li>
<li>Kettlebell swings: 30 reps </li>
<li>Kettlebell horn squats: 30 reps </li>
<li>Alternating snatches: 30 reps </li>
<li>Pull ups: 20 reps </li>
<li>20 yard sprints uphill: 3 sets </li>
<li>Hammer matrix </li>
<li>I concluded with 10 minutes of yoga </li>
</ul>There is something special about being outside - like a kid and just playing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-8265943748788798952010-01-30T07:21:00.000-05:002010-01-30T07:21:38.393-05:00The MMA Conditioning RevolutionMartial artists are some the most disciplined athletes you will find. Initially, the UFC was more about which style worked better. As the sport evolved, fighters realized that they had to have both a standup game and a ground game to succeed. In today’s MMA arena, a new revolution is talking place.<br />
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It is no longer a matter of being a BJJ black belt, an accomplished Muay Thai fighter, or an NCAA wrestling champ to succeed. The competitive edge comes to those who have deep conditioning plans that detail how to train all year round.<br />
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The outcome of many fights is now coming down to who has the most gas left in the tank. This concept is prevalent in many other sports as well. Besides the physical edge, if an athlete is fresh - the mind is clearer, reactions quicker and balance is better. <br />
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Whether you are fighting professionally, or just want your next BJJ belt, or want to train injury free, you need to stay in shape even when you’re not on the mat. A conditioning program should address:<br />
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5. Identifying specific performance needs and goals.<br />
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6. Detailed outline of conditioning program modules.<br />
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8. Implementation of conditioning and nutrition.<br />
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6. Nutrient timing <br />
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I have produced 5 <a href="http://ufcstore.seenon.com/index.php?v=ufc_ufc_equipment_dvds">MMA Training DVDs</a> that cover these approaches. They are available at <a href="http://ufcstore.seenon.com/index.php?v=ufc_ufc_equipment_dvds">UFC.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835854542776644370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790815691072505814.post-89556151394828352222010-01-13T16:29:00.000-05:002010-01-15T13:33:02.629-05:00The Mother Nature Fitness Incentive<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<pre style="white-space: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Over the holidays, I was able to enjoy many invigorating times with my family and friends. I believe that fitness is everywhere and during my holiday vacation I lived it. One day we received a significant amount of snow. It took me about an hour to shovel. Then I went sledding with my kids for 2 hours. Next I decided to hike in the deep snow for an hour. At the end of the day, I added it up and realized I just got 4 hours of solid fitness activity in! The best part was that I was back to nature. </span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Moving around outside is a real treat, even in the winter when we have a natural tendency to stay indoors. For me, if it's 25 degrees or above and the sun's shining, I'm outside. I take a page from my kids. They don't care how cold it is, they just want to go out and play! As adults we need to open our minds to this same sense of exploration and freedom.</span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The other activity I was able to experience with my kids on vacation was ice skating. This is something I have not done since I was 12 years old. We have a pond near our house which makes it great for them to learn. From my ankles to my core, I felt it the next day.</span></span></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"></pre><pre style="white-space: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I begin the new year with my wife and 60 other people at a 10pm to midnight hot yoga practice. Believe it or not it was better than going out and drinking! The endorphins we received after that session were incredible. It was quite the experience and I plan on doing it next year as well!</span></span><br><br><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN -->
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