Jaw Dropping Results in Jacksonville

By Paul Fitzgerald: World renowned bodybuilder goes from skeptic to full believer with new technological marvel

It’s only a small mouthpiece, but yet it’s stirring up so much chatter in gyms across the USA and Canada.

A case in point is the Powerhouse Gym in Jacksonville, Florida.

It’s the start of the work week and everyone is getting into their gym routine before the manic Monday commute begins. The sound of the gym is alive in so many ways and the place is jam packed.

People of all ages are working the treadmills, stair climbers, and the sound of weights clinking onto their foundations echoes loudly.

Then Lee Banks enters the room. The world renowned bodybuilder – 5’9” and weighing in at 255 pounds – has a confident strut and he is ready for his workout.

Today however the 42 year-old not only sports his familiar gym attire, but he has what he calls his new secret weapon to ensure he can lift more. You see, Banks is now using a new technological sport orthotic that more and more athletes in high endurance fitness and sports are turning to in order to maximize their full potential.

It’s called the New Age Performance Mouthpiece and Banks has the chance to show some of his gym buddies what it’s all about.

One person quickly pipes up, “Is this thing a gimmick? I mean is it real? How can something like that work and help us perform better naturally?”

Banks, who holds a big smile, responds: “You just watch. Trust me, you just watch.”

A handful of people watch him struggle with 405lbs for six reps. The experience is intense on many levels.

Everyone watching might anticipate that he will take a break. But no, instead Banks pops the New Age Performance Mouthpiece onto his lower jaw and he pumps out 10 more reps at the same weight.

A big wow, indeed. This is something he normally wouldn't achieve on the best of days.

See how a small mouthpiece can make a world of difference.

After this, his gym comrades are sold. A small applause fills the air.

“Damn, this thing works,” says Banks with tremendous enthusiasm. “I can lift more and I can go longer – this mouthpiece is just unreal; I am blown away.”

Banks recently learned of the New Age Performance Mouthpiece at this year’s Arnold Sports Festival that was held in Columbus, OH.

He admits at first he didn’t believe a mouthpiece like this couldn’t do all the things it claimed. Yes, he was a skeptic, but gave it a try. And he’s glad he did.

The IFBB (International Federation of Body Builders) Pro was just ranked 38th best in the world. And in all his recent major competitions he consistently places in the top five best.

He contends that the New Age Performance Mouthpiece will get him to being number one much quicker.

“This device easily gives me 30 per cent extra strength that I never had before,” says Banks who is also a child care worker and a leading nutrition specialist for an array of athletes in Jacksonville, including pro athletes in the NFL.

“I am now telling everyone that they have to get a New Age Performance Mouthpiece: I never leave home without it,” adds Banks.

Rob Charlton, co-owner of the New Age Performance Mouthpiece, explains that he is hearing that more and more athletes are becoming familiar with the device, despite what the naysayers out there are saying.

“Sure, there are lots of cynics out there, but one thing we are realizing is that athletes are still willing to give our product a try,” says Charlton. “One thing is for sure, we are turning the skeptics into believers.”

Charlton adds, “There are now hundreds of people like Banks who at first doubted our device but still gave it a try and now they are experiencing tremendous results. The New Age team is just as blown away from what we are hearing from athletes as they are when using our device.”

The science behind the device is more than impressive. The New Age Performance Mouthpiece is placed on the back of your lower teeth. Once it’s locked in, your jaw alignment is more structurally sound. Years of research has proven that when your jaw is properly aligned, then your body is more able to reach its ultimate performance. Most of the population has a bite issue, so this new technology is a breakthrough on many levels.

Rutgers University recently released a research paper on proper jaw alignment and concluded it has a definite positive impact on athletic performance.

Dr. Anil Makkar, the co-inventor of the New Age Performance Mouthpiece, and who has studied jaw alignment techniques extensively at the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dentistry, explains that there have been a lot of scientific studies on performance mouthpieces and jaw alignment dating back to the 1950s.

“Several research and scientific papers have clearly stated that when one’s bite is in the correct position, the alignment of your body is also affected in a positive way. Our new device, worn on the lower teeth, will allow everyone to experience immediate results with balance, increased strength, and flexibility,” says Dr. Makkar, a well-known neuromuscular dentist.

Banks adds, “The New Age Performance Mouthpiece is going to be a staple in the sports industry. Trust me on this one.”

The list of notables using the new device is impressive. They include: Andew “Cobra” Rhodes, star on AMC’s Game of Arms; Jill Bunny who owns Team Bunny: Fit Bunnies Fitness and who was the only Canadian to place in the Top 5 for the Bikini Class F Competition at the 2014 Arnold Sports Festival; Ania Anvaryfar of A2 Fitness Inc. who just crowned the second place winner in the World’s Top Figure Competition the 2014 Arnold Sports Festival; and Peter Czerwinski, known as the popular ‘Furious Pete,’ who once battled against anorexia and was hospitalized at the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital and recovered through bodybuilding. There are also a large number of athletes in all sports biting on this new technology.

Source: Examiner

Break a Sweat, but Don’t Break the Bank: How to create a home gym on a budget

Having a home gym is a great way to workout and beat the cold temps. Chris Boucher, a well-known personal trainer offers his tips on how you can have a home gym. He suggest you can break a sweat without having to break the bank.

By Paul Fitzgerald, Special to the QMI Agency (Story Appears in The Toronto Sun and Daily Observer).

Weather experts have predicted that we are in for a long, cold winter.

And they are right.

Extreme cold temperatures, freezing rain, snow, and icy road conditions are a reality and yet a reminder that us enduring winter is just part of being Canadian.

And it’s no secret that there are lots of homeowners who tend to stay indoors in order to avoid the cold temps and dreary skies.

Watching sports games, movies, reading, texting, gaming, and surfing the internet all have become familiar past times in order to cure the winter woes.

But hunkering down inside is not necessarily a good thing, according to Chris Boucher, a personal trainer who encourages exercise and healthy living year round.

This is the time of year where more people are less active and this means that they may end up putting on unwanted weight which is bad on many levels.

The best thing any homeowner can do is set up a simple home gym that meets their budget and get into an exercise plan so that they can march into spring looking better and feeling good.

“At first glance setting up a home gym may seem daunting,” explains Boucher. “Many people think they don’t have the space or the money. But you would be amazed on what you can do with open spaces in your home and how you can have the right home gym that suits your budget.”

He adds, “Having a home gym is a great way to get physical activity during the winter months and it’s convenient.”

Before you start going out and buying equipment, Boucher suggests that homeowners first seek out ideal spaces in the home, such as the basement, the living room, a spare room, or even the garage.

“If you are just doing exercises or using an exercise mat, then you probably won’t need a lot of space,” says Boucher. “However, if you are going to put in larger equipment, then you will need to pick a bigger and more open area in the house.”

“It’s important that homeowners choose the right equipment that works best for their workout routines,” he adds.

There are many inexpensive tools for working out in your chosen space.

Exercise balls are great and they come in a variety of sizes. Sit-ups, push-ups, planks, and hamstring curls are just a handful of exercises you can use with this low cost tool.

Resistance bands are also effective in getting the right workout. With these you can do leg presses, chest presses, the one arm row, and even tricep extensions.

Another beneficial workout tool is hand-held weights, or dumbbells.  These are used to gain strength and for a home gym all you need are weights ranging between five to 15 pounds, and make for a great and easy workout. With these you can do a variety of exercises that improve and tone your upper body.

Exercise mats are now a big trend, and these are also fairly inexpensive. There are yoga mats and Pilates mats and these workouts are sound for strength, stamina and slimming.

BOSU balls are very effective for toning up the body and improving balance and agility.

And, various kinds of suspension straps can easily be place on a ceiling hook which offers many different kinds of challenging workouts.

Boucher indicates that there are all kinds of shelving units available that are affordable and can be neatly set up in your home gym and which is ideal for storing exercise tools.

“Get creative with your space,” says Boucher. “Your home gym is like a new room – almost like a small but yet important extension for your home.”

For those who are into cardiovascular workouts, skipping rope is another great and affordable investment. Skipping gets your heart moving, and helps with weight loss and improves muscles.

For the real workout fanatics, there is of course is training equipment like treadmills and even indoor bikes. These vary in prices, but go with the one that suits your needs and stick to your budget.

There are non-motorized treadmills and motorized treadmills.

“Before you buy, consider the weight and size of the treadmill, the space you have available for it, and the quality of the equipment,” suggests Boucher.

There are two main types of indoor exercise bikes: recumbent and upright.

When using a recumbent bike you sit in a lounged position with your legs out in front of you. An upright exercise bike is similar to the traditional outdoor bicycle. You can sit upright or stand up while biking and you have the choice of peddling at different speeds.

Those into aerobics will also find the exercise step boards handy, and these can also be used as an exercise bench for push-ups.  

“Having a home gym is a great home improvement project and I encourage all homeowners to have one,” says Boucher.

“A home gym is a great investment and when done your way shows others that you care about your living space and most importantly your health and well-being,” he adds.