November 2008 Articles (19)

Spread

This website is a great resource for players, coaches, trainers, etc.... the only way it is going to continue to be successful is for us to SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, let your fellow coaches, trainers, athletes, and friends know about this site..... start discussions, make comments on profiles, become part of groups.
Get out there and let everyone know about this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Coach Thomas on November 30, 2008 at 11:15am — No Comments

My journey towards a good self-esteem and selfconfidence

I used to have really low self-esteem when I was in highschool and college. I was gaining weight steadily and I felt like eveyone around me hated me. It all started with three girls in 8th grade that came up to me and told me straight out that they didn't want me to spend time with them anymore. I was devastated because this was a new school for me since I had moved to a new city. I used to be so popular in my other school and now everything was going downhill. I asked my parents to allow me to… Continue

Added by HealthStar on November 29, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Machines Methods of Madness and Mayhem.....

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Machines Methods of Madness and Mayhem

Do you want Muscular Size?

Do you want Super Strength?

Do you want to be so Ripped that you look like a Piece of Steel?

Or maybe you dream of resembling a real life Superhero.

Well my friend you have come to the right place. I am Mike "The Machine" Bruce. I have been titled one of the strongest men on the planet.

I was given the nickname The… Continue

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on November 26, 2008 at 5:28pm — No Comments

A mix of everything is what I bring...

Greetings,

For my first blog post here, I just wanted to introduce myself with a little quick background:

Native of a small town called Finley, ND. 500 strong... Played baseball as a kid, then basketball, and tried track out my senior year. Was mostly a student manager & then student athletic trainer in high school for FB, GBB, & track.

Went to college at Mayville State Univ, in Mayville, ND. Spent 2 years there as a student manager & trainer for MBB &… Continue

Added by Rick Karboviak on November 23, 2008 at 9:47am — 1 Comment

All about Mike "The Machine" Bruce

BIO

Mike Bruce lived a real-life horror story as a child. He was looked down upon and labeled as "The Human Pipe-Cleaner" in school. Mike was bullied and ridiculed on a regular basis. The hazing didn't stop there because, waiting for him at home, was the real boogeyman -- his stepfather. This man hated Mike so bad that he would beat and starve him when his mother wasn't home.

After one of Mike's many beatings, the boogeyman made the mistake of forgetting about… Continue

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on November 23, 2008 at 6:32am — No Comments

Machine Land TV now up and running at mikethemachine.blogspot.com

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I now have my own episodes posted up at my blog. The fist one is a glimpse in to The Machine Shop. The 2nd is a Zercher squat, and the 3rd is a little promo about how/why life is and can be beautiful.

COME BY AND CHECK IT OUT at http://mikethemachine.com/

Best Regards,

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on November 22, 2008 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

Health Before Wealth!

So far I've only focused on the opportunity Mona Vie provides. While great as it may be, the health aspect is just as great!

You can check out the science and health benefits on many websites starting with this one.

You can also look at my personal website for more… Continue

Added by Marty Snodgrass on November 22, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Dreams Come True!!!

Ever dream of taking trips around the world without worrying about finances? Or possibly waking up to something sleek and sexy at your front door to play with? Stop dreaming and make it happen!

Once you reach a certain rank, Mona Vie will deliver a brand new Mercedes to your front door for FREE!!! All because you put in the work to make Mona Vie a name people won't… Continue

Added by Marty Snodgrass on November 22, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Mona Vie News!!!

Just opened in Australia!

We're also located in the following countries!

Australia

Brazil

Canada

France

Israel

Japan

Monaco

New Zealand

Puerto Rico

Singapore

USA

That's just the beginning!!!

Athletes On Board!

We're currently speaking with various teams, athletes and organizations around the world!

More news to… Continue

Added by Marty Snodgrass on November 22, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

AWESOME PRODUCT: BodyMetrix Body Composition Measurement Device

(Hurry-offer good until November 29th!!!)

The BodyMetrix system uses ULTRASOUND (just like the kind a doctor uses to look inside your body) to determine your EXACT body composition.

Great, But Does It WORK?

That's what you're going to find out...

Well, okay, I won't keep you in suspense. It does work...

(I was never much good at keeping secrets).

We use a… Continue

Added by Charles Staley on November 20, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

IS ANYBODY OUT THERE?

Excuse me..... I had to scream to release tension......

I decided to make a transition into Strength and Conditioning/Sports Performance........things are slowly falling into place....and now I was "introduced" to this site: SWEET!

The journey continues...

Added by Gabi Regino on November 20, 2008 at 12:13am — 1 Comment

Disconnect

I figured that the best thing I could do was to disconnect myself from the process. However, as I found out, the process needs me. This is exhausting.....
How can I continue to talk to the wall while watching blank faces? How about all the looks of disdain?
I am not even going to mention the hierarchy of superiors......for what? Out of sight, out of mind - that seems to be the motto!

Added by Gabi Regino on November 20, 2008 at 12:08am — No Comments

I am

Exercise Physiologist working for the military.
Countless days of counseling and writing training plans for the unwilling.
Training plans that are put together through a careful selection....but are forgotten somewhere between a gym bag and the laundry basket.
Unwillingness has a new meaning to me.
When did "training" become punishment?
*Frustration*Frustration*Frustration*

Added by Gabi Regino on November 19, 2008 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Training Log

Just testing this out to see if it would work for posting training logs. I find it very interesting to read and learn from how others train themselves as well as their clients.

Ill add my workout from monday Im nursing some injuries looking to get healthy and make a push again in a few weeks to try and get ready for the APF Arizona States

Monday Pressing

OK pressing day. Its going to take a LONG time to get back It feels but Im going to be patient and smart.… Continue

Added by Phil Stevens on November 19, 2008 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Chicken Fried

My favorite song at the moment: Chicken Fried - The Zac Brown Band. While I'm at it...here's a few more of my favorites:

Book: Classic: To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee, New: Twelve Mighty Orphans - Jim Dent

Movie: Goodfellas

Band: The Allman Brothers Band

Teams: Lewis Co. Lions, Louisville Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals

Favorite football team to watch this year: Texas Tech Red Raiders!

Favorite basketball… Continue

Added by John Holder on November 15, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

If this won´t break our neck...

I´ve posted our "good start" over the last weeks. We have a team, have a Coaching Staff, have parents who support their children playing football like no group of parents I met in Germany do.

BUT... we did not have a practice field.

Now, the situation changed...

NOW the new chairman of our club told me yesterday, that the club will not have enough money to have a youth team competing in a league. But if now the youth players (age 14-19) will quit their… Continue

Added by Marcel Seidel on November 13, 2008 at 9:10am — 2 Comments

Allow myself...

...to introduce myself. I enjoy coaching youth sports. I live in a small town in northeastern Kentucky, where the bluegrass kisses the Ohio! I'm a third generation attorney, graduate of the University of Louisville and went to Kentucky Wesleyan College for undergrad. I'm a divorced father of two beautiful kids.

In 1999, I helped set up our local Little League program and have coached in it every year since then, including the past four years at the all-star tournament level. We've… Continue

Added by John Holder on November 7, 2008 at 1:36pm — 1 Comment

Attention All Coaches!!!

Dear Gents,

My name is MIke "The Machine" Bruce. I'm a professional Performing Strongman and Motivational speaker. I also claim to have the worlds strongest neck. I picked up 300# for 2 repetitions at a bodyweight of 202. I just want to let any of yo uthat coach any type of combat sport where a strong neck is needed to check out my dvd T.N.T Total Neck Training. It covers everything from the beginners to the advanced on how to buid a strong neck.

it can be ordered at… Continue

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on November 6, 2008 at 5:24pm — No Comments

First Day of Contact

Last Thursday we had our very first contact drills.

We had a 90 minute period in a little gym. First we checked the equipment, helped fitting it.

After the warm up part we had a 30 minute period where we taught blocking. The next 30 minutes, we taught ball carrying and tackling.

This video will not be very spectacular for Americans, but with a bunch of 14-17year old kids, who NEVER EVER played football in their life (only a few have a slight understanding of the… Continue

Added by Marcel Seidel on November 3, 2008 at 3:59am — 2 Comments