It has been a fun year, but today September 25th will be our last live episode of the Path To Strength and Health on the FM dial. Dr. Garrett Smith and myself have truly enjoyed bringing the most up to date aspects of health and fitness to the Tucson community and all over the world via the internet. We plan on doing future broadcasts via the internet and podcasts. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all future events. You  can also visit Danny Sawaya at EvolutionTucson.com and TucsonKettlebell.com and Dr. Garrett Smith NMD at  Drgarrettsmith.com.

On Today’s Episode we are talking GMO’s

We have to experts in the field of Genetically modified foods.

Melissa Diane Smith is an internationally recognized investigative health journalist and nutritionist who specializes in using food as medicine for a wide range of different health conditions. She is the author of Going Against the Grain, Gluten Free Throughout the Year, and Syndrome X, and the Director of Education for the GMO Free Project of Tucson. To learn more about Melissa’s work, visit her websites MelissaDianeSmith.com and AgainstTheGrainNutrition.com.

Mascha Miedaner is the executive director, founding member of the GMO Free Project of Tucson and a long time foodie. Mascha says, “Good health starts with good nutrition and good nutrition starts with good food: food as nature intended.”  She currently works at New Life Health Center and works out at Evolution Tucson.  Visit the GMO Free Project of Tucson’s website at www.gmofreetucson.org.

Also we will recap the Tactical Strength Challenge held at Evolution Fitness Systems on Saturday, September 24th. What an amazing day. Here are some highlight videos of the day

Jackie Luciano Deadlifting 300 pounds

Aracely Favela Deadlifting 225lbs

Tim Coble Deadlifting 350lbs

David Dolana hitting 28 pullups

Jackie hitting 5 strict (countable pullups and Cely hitting 3 pullups

She isn’t afraid of getting too bulky! And this is some heavy weight for her..

SHe isn’t afraid of getting bulky either! 120lbs lifting 195lbs… Bulk??

Sticker Price $2500-$12,000

ROM Cross Trainer $14,615 Only 4 minutes per day… It is actually such a rip off they have a website dedicated to justifying it. If you keep it for 20 years it is only $62/month

35lb Kettlebell =$ 60=$90

Here is a link to a great article on Strength Training

http://www.mensjournal.com/everything-you-know-about-fitness-is-a-lie/print/

Here is a blog Danny wrote on the Core with some good reference material

http://tucsonkettlebell.com/?p=145

If you missed last Sunday’s Episode. Strength Coach Dan John was a hit on our show. His simple yet effective approach to training is needed in today’s world of fitness fad, and random acts of exercise that seem to be taking over the fitness world. If you missed this interview Feel free to listen in via our podcast page!

Today we will talk a bit about My Journey (Danny) controversial Velocity Diet. Pretty much I have been living on Protein Shakes Since Wednesday. I am allowed 1 regular meal every week. The goal…Lose fat and gain strength. Get down to about 175 pounds and Deadlift 445 pounds (2.5x body weight). The testimonials on T-nation are impressive so I wanted to put it to the test. Follow my blog at Tucsonkettlebell I am tracking each days events.

Andrew Clark the Owner of Performance Fitness in Tucson will be on the show. We are really happy to have another respectable fitness professional and gym owner on the show today.

Also many upcoming events for Evolution Fitness and Dr. Garrett Smith. Next weekend we have a free kettlebell workshop planned at 10am on Saturday Morning. You must RSVP to attend and Dr. Garrett Smith will be holding a shot clinic at Sprouts Tucson from 11am-3pm. Upcoming Summer Events and workshops can be found here!!

Also We are running some really great specials at Evolution Tucson for One on One training and Group classes. But you have to register by tomorrow!! Here is the list of all the Summer Blow Out Specials

A big Thank you to all the moms out there!! Today we will talk about fitness, health, and nutrition around a busy life of being a parent and having a family as well as a little bit about training while pregnant.

Also we have lots of upcoming events coming up. Stay tuned for all the exciting workshops and seminars for Summer 2011!!.

Here is a link to some of the upcoming workshops and Seminars in Tucson!! A full line-up of  Fitness and Health Workshops have just been released!! Don’t miss these events!! Upcoming workshops include,  Kettlebells, TRX, Nutrition, Adreanal Fatigue, and more…..

Visit this link to view Upcoming Seminars Summer 2011

Specials at Evolution Fitness!! This month Save $60 on an 8 session One on One Personal Training Program or save up to $75 off the first month of Group Training!!! Also an exclusive Mothers Day special to our listeners. Call and leave a message today or call tomorrow and ask for the Mothers Day Fitness Special that you heard on the radio and You will save big time.  You can buy a starter personal training package of 8 sessions for only $380 that is over $100 off. This is only good till Tomorrow. SO you have to Call Evolution Fitness tomorrow to get this deal! Or Purchase 3 months of Group Training for $450 which includes 2 one on one Personal Training Sessions.  If your on a budget do one month of training plus 2 personal Training sessions for only $199.  Call 445-6800 no later than tomorrow to get this deal!!

New LIFE HEALTH CENTERS PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Very excited to have Brett Jones with us on the show today he is  an expert in the field of strength training and corrective exercise, he has numerous videos out that are amazing for those that want to learn about the depth of corrective exercise, and he even has a stretch named after him. Here is a show reel of Brett’s strength accomplishments!!

And the wonderful stretch that many of my clients wish was never created !! THE BRETTZEL

Can’t even explain how much gratitude for the turnout of the Tactical Strength Challenge, held at Evolution Fitness. There was a packed house of participants and lifters. THere were Personal Records everywhere this Saturday! So many of the people that lifted are just common everyday people who never thought they would ever be in a lifting competition!!

Also on the show today Patrick House Winner of the Biggest Loser!!! Call in with your questions!!! He lost over 181 pounds!!!
See some great before and afters here!!

Here are a few of the outstanding performances!

Peter Doyle 548lb Deadlift
Jacqueline Luciano: 230lb Deadlift
Julie Hammond: 265lb Deadlift
Rufe Bynum: 475 Pound Deadlift
Rachel Tineo: 225pound Deadlift
Paul Supp 21 strict Pullups

Here is a link to many of the videos of yesterdays event Event Click here

Jackie Sticking some Solid Pullups

Julie Lifting 265lbs like nothing

Dr. Garrett Lifts 405

Danny’s 19 pullups

Peter Doyle hits 548lb Deadlift

So we are only a short time away from announcing the 2 winners of the 2011 Paleo Challenge. We are very proud of all of the contestants that made it through the entire process. Many started and a good number finished from beginning to end!

Get enough Sleep? Well many think they do and are not even close and some think they may need more. The sad truth is if you go to many health professionals you get sent of with addictive highly prescriptions such as benzodiazepines, ambien, or mood altering anti-depressants. Here are the side effects of Benzodiazepines and Ambien. Now we are not giving medical recommendations or advice but these drugs are serious business and much thought needs to be put into these decisions than just filling a prescription! These drugs are addictive and there is a high risk associated with these medications. We will go over What are the alternatives in todays show. The answer many times are taking care of your whole body and mind besides treating it with a drug or a supplement. Stresses in work, family, and life need to be dealt with beyond supplementation and pills. I have had clients that have had so much stress in their lives due to relationships, money, etc…. yet they refuse to remove or make changes in their lives to change the stressors but rather take a pill to change how we feel about the stressor.

NEW LIFE NUTRITION PRODUCT OF THE WEEK.

Barlean’s High Lignan Fishoil  32oz. Regularly $37.79 on Sale for $31.79 through the end of March.