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FEBRUARY 2016 Issue 201

HEALTH16 Fertility HealthMany couples are unable

to conceive on their own.

Why does infertility happen,

and what can couples do?

COVER 22 Get Shredded Time to take it up a

notch. Our cover model

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outs that aren't for the faintof heart.

FITNESS26 SWOLEmates This fit couple has learned

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30 How Old Are You? Max Muscle Sports Nutri-

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RESULTS36 Lives Changed Meet two Max Muscle

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from the chains of obesityand depression.

IMAGE PICKS42 V-Day Gifts for Him

From backpacks to

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are some great gift ideas

for the man in your life this

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44 V-Day Gifts for Her From a kettlebell to a wish

ball, here are some great

gift ideas for the woman

in your life this Valentine's

Day.

NUTRITION48 Power Couples These foods, when

consumed together, offereven greater health benefits

than when they're apart.

52 Mmmmm, ChocolateWhat would Valentine's Day

be without some delicious

chocolate? Check out this

recipe for a vegan choco-

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55 Muscle-Building

Foods You know the saying, “abs

are made in the kitchen,” right? Well, it's true. Here

are eight foods that

actually work to build

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MANY OF YOU knowhow much I love and ammotivated and inspiredby stirring quotes. In herbook, This is. I am. Thankyou., my sister-in-law TracyGillespie collected hundredsof powerful quotes of hope,widsom, comfort, strength,and empowerment and putthem all together at your¿QJHUWLSV IRU DQ HQGOHVV

supply of just-what-you-needed-to-hear words to help inalmost any situation.

As I was pondering what to write this month, I looked toher book for inspiration. I read so many quotes that movedme, but this one (by Ralph Waldo Emerson) reached out ofthe page and grabbed my heart. It said, "To leave the worlda bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one lifehas breathed easier because you lived – that is to havesucceeded." On February 21, 2013, my father left this world after alengthy battle with congestive heart failure and Parkinson'sdisease. He fathered seven children (and was a step-fatherto four others) and imparted to us his drive and ambition,work ethic, and strong beliefs to care about the wellbeingof others and to make the world a better place. We are hislegacy. He succeeded in life.

My sister Deborah was killed in a tragic car crash May 24,2015. Friends and family to this day continue to post on herFacebook wall saying how much she is missed. During her

life, she fought to open people's eyes to global warming andshe encouraged others to do their part to take care of thisearth. She brought smiles to people's faces with her angelicsinging. She nurtured and took care of the sick. She drovean old beat up Toyota Echo and made less than $15,000 ayear. She succeeded in life.

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rights of those who are less fortunate – that mean more andadd up to a truly successful life.

And so I challenge you this year to help one life breatheeasier – lend a hand to your neighbor, encourage someoneto achieve a goal, offer to work out with someone at thegym who is struggling. Let's get out of our own heads andlet's not get so lost in our own pursuits of greatness that weforget what life and success are really about.

Until next time,

La R u e V. G i l l e s p i e

EDITOR'S NOTE

LaRue V. Gillespie is the Editor in Chief and Creative Director for MaxSports & Fitness Magazine. E-mail her at [email protected].


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FOR MOST OF US, beginning anew program or doing something that

we’ve never done before can be very

overwhelming and confusing. You may

have seen an advertisement on TV orthe Internet or you may have heard one

on the radio claiming to have the next

weight-loss miracle solution that will

help you get rid of all of your extra fat

in no time at all. But how do you know

if it really works and whether or not it’s

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should you include? What about your diet?

I can tell you one thing for sure about ads for weight-loss pills, the

old adage still holds true after all of these years: if it sounds too good to

be true, it probably is . The key to effective and safe fat loss is an overall

approach that combines proper nutrition, a sound training program, and

quality supplements that will assist in accelerating the fat-burning process.

There are several fat-burning and weight-loss supplements on the

market today, so how do you know which is the right one for you? For

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determine what your goals are and the very best approach to achieving

them. We also have a state-of-the-art body composition analysis

machine called the InBody that our CFNC’s can use to determine what

your baseline, or starting point, is so he or she can accurately track

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Max Muscle has introduced two awesome new weight-loss supplementsthis year to give our valued customers even more options when it comes

to getting into their best shape. The Total Weight Loss System (TWLS)

was designed to give you an all-in-one complete weight management

solution by creating a stack that targets weight loss in three very different

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are Burn, Control, and Lose. Burn is a very effective thermogenic that

will help you stimulate your metabolism to get the fat-burning process

shifted into high hear. Control helps curb your appetite and control hunger

throughout the day, and Lose is a proprietary cleansing formula that helps

you get rid of the bloat by eliminating excess waste and build up in the

body.

For our more advanced customers, you’ll be excited to learn that we

have leveraged off the success of the Emerge line and created Emerge

HC. This truly innovative product combines brand new weight-loss

ingredients in a proprietary formula designed by Max Muscle’s Chief

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weight-loss supplement and has already been getting rave reviews from

many of our customers.

Both great new supplements are available at Max Muscle stores

nationwide now, so if you are serious about getting into shape this year,

visit a Max Muscle store and meet with one of our coaches, get a free

nutrition consultation, and learn how we can help you get real results.

Sean Greene is President of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition and executive editorof Max Sports & Fitness Magazine. E-mail him at [email protected].

Publisher Joe Wells Enterprises, Inc.

Executive Editor Sean Greene

Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director

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MAX NATION

DIGITAL BUZZWe all love our social media platforms. Here, we

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Be sure to use the hashtags #maxnation,#maxmusclesportsnutrition, #maxmuscle, #showmymax and/or

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@corrymatthews is training again!She will be competing soon! Follow

her updates like this one givingprops to #freshleprep for her meals!

@etoth613 is a Max Muscle Coronasponsored athlete. She shared thispic promoting last minute Christmas

gift ideas!

From product contests to hilarious posts put up by customersand Max Muscle franchisees, Max Nation keeps theirFacebook pages full of surprises, motivation, and fun!

@maxmuscle559's post made us LOL.Thanks guys for sharing in a hilarious

way that the 200th issue of MS&Farrived at your store!

@maxmusclevegas posted this cutepic with customer Toshie Bertsch

(center) who was on her way to run theLas Vegas marathon.

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Melissa Fillmore (read her transformation story on pgs. 36-38) posted

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Max Muscle San Francisco posted this pic with the comment: "10 Years

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from people across the United States who makeup the great Max Nation.

Cory Jackson has worked at Max Muscle Fayetteville for more than 4 years andwas a customer prior to that. Always into weightlifting, he didn’t become a serious

powerlifter until about 2 years ago. He suffered a setback by blowing out his kneewhile attempting a squat in 2013. After several months of recovery and rehab hebegan lifting again. At first he was only participating in bench press competitions andonly recently did he compete in all three lifts: bench, squat, and deadlift. In July, hecompeted in all three disciplines, winning the overall best lifter trophy by putting up atotal of 1,585 pounds for the three lifts. This title qualified him for the World NaturalPower Lifting (WNPF) competition in November in Atlanta. He competes in the 242lb. weight class. Cory’s preferred stack is MaxPro, GlutaMatrix, Maxxtor, and 2TX.

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Thank You!I really wanted to contact somebody on what a great store ownerBrandon Brockway at Max Muscle Fair Oaks is. Over the past 7 years, he has helped mewith my pre/post supplements, protein, and fat burners. He's so knowledgable, but most importantly,he genuinely cares.

I coach a boys youth AAU Basketball team, "Hawaii Heat." They are a combination of 3rd/4thgraders from the local area. While getting the team started, I asked Brandon if he could sponsor theboys' shooting jerseys and he said, "No problem," without any hesitation. I was completely shocked.He said, "You have been a loyal customer of mine for many years now, so let me give back to your

boys' basketball team." He was our first sponsor. The boys were so excited and proud of their new-warm-up jerseys with the Max Muscle logo on the back. He also gave the boys Max Muscle waterbottles and bags. And I have to admit, they are pretty awesome!! The boys love them. For our first season of AAU basketball, the boys had a phenomenal season; they won 10tournaments. They are also now currently Ranked No. 3 in Northern California, and Ranked No. 20on the entire west coast, which consists of CA, AZ, NM, TX, NV, UT, CO, ID, WA, OR, and WY. It'ssuch a huge accomplishment and as their coach, words can't explain how proud I am of them, but wealso never forgot our sponsor/good friend Brandon Brockway. He was a huge part of the boys successthis season!! We just can't thank him enough! Not only do we need more business owners like him,we also need more human beings like him! You should be proud to have such a big hearted and veryhumble man representing the Max Muscle Family. We are proud to spread the Max Muscle messageto all of our tournaments in and out of state!!!

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JOE'S CORNER

Joe Wells is the founder and CEO of

Max Muscle. He shares important tips for

healthy living and sports performance

every month. Read past columns on

MaxSportsandFitness.com.

HERE WE ARE moving into a newyear again. I have been through more

than 50 of these and at least 40 that Iactually felt the need to set some New

Year’s resolutions. They have changeda little over the years, but overall the

same ones keep coming up everyJanuary. It’s a little unfair that before

every year ends, we go through a2-month holiday binge of partying

with family and friends, and inevitablywe gain some extra pounds andfeel horrible. And the most popular

resolutions again this year are (drumroll please) to lose weight, eat better,

and, work out consistently. Honestly,

they are all pretty much one in thesame.I went to the gym on January 2nd

and of course there were hundreds ofpeople working out and I ended up

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at all the new faces and thought tomyself “How long will this last?” Here

we are a couple weeks later and Iwould estimate that 25 percent of the

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for a bike. So the New Year’s cyclecontinues as the resolutions are made,

only to be broken come February.However, congratulations are in order

to the small percentage who actuallymake the change and take charge of

their life this year.I propose that in 2016 we change

our resolutions to be a little different.

Let’s not call it resolutions but simply, “lifestyle changes.” Going to the

gym is not a goal or resolution, it’ssimply an essential daily function –

no different than making sure yougo to work or getting the kids off to

school. Eating a clean healthy dietisn’t the exception, it’s the rule. I

know it’s easier to say than to do, butthe resolution idea obviously is not

working for most people.They say your brain needs 21 days

to develop a habit (some studies arenow saying you need even longer). So

be as strict as possible so that yourbody adapts to your changes and let

them simply become a part of youreveryday life. I can’t imagine starting

HEY JOE,

h do I keep my resutis gƣng sg?

my day without my healthy energyshake. It’s part of my lifestyle, and if I

walk out the door without drinking it,it really affects my morning!

Here is my favorite morning shake.It supplies about 40 grams of protein,

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Ingredients:• 12 oz unsweetened coconut/

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• 1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds• 1 scoop MaxPro Natural Vanilla

• 2 drops of liquid Stevia sweetener This blends into awesome-tasting

and super healthy shake. It makestwo servings of about 12-16 ounces,

so either enjoy it all at once or startyour day with half of it and drink the

other half a couple hours later. Thiswill curb your appetite and energize

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MAX HEALTH

HEALTH BEAT From blasting belly fat to boosting your sex appeal, here are the latest blurbs about health and nutrition.BY LINDA HEPLER, BSN, RN

EAT FISH OILS TO BLAST

BELLY FAT!!Want to ward off that middle aged spread? Stock up on salmon and other

fatty fish, say researchers from Kyoto University. The recent study found

that fish oils can increase the amount of “beige” fat cells in your body,

which are a type of fat cell that can convert that unhealthy energy-storing

white fat to energy-burning brown fat.

QThe Experience MattersWhether it’s sticking to a healthy diet, completing a difficult

workout, or finishing a project on the job, you’re more likely to stay

motivated if you’re enjoying it, say researchers from the University

of Chicago Booth School of Business. The researchers found that

while people tend to focus on the outcome of the effort both before

and after completion, (such as improved health from working out),

they value the experience itself while engaging in it – and are more

likely to stick with it – if they view it to be enjoyable. The scientists

say that this study is important because it helps us to realize that

we’re more likely to stay motivated if we choose experiences thatare both good for us and fulfilling and enjoyable.

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Remember that “birds andbees” talk when you were

an adolescent? Invariably, it

included a caution against

unprotected sex – because “it

only takes once” to conceive

a baby. But for those couples

experiencing infertility,

conception is not that easy. Infertility – or the inability to conceive

after one year of regular, unprotectedintercourse – affects more couples thanyou may think, said David Adamson, MD,founder and CEO of ARC fertility. “Overtheir lifetime, about one couple in six willKDYH GLI¿FXOW\ JHWWLQJ SUHJQDQW ZKHQthey want to,” he explained. According to Dr. Adamson, theunderlying cause of infertility can bedetermined to be a problem with thefemale’s reproductive system in about50 percent of cases, and with the male’sreproductive system in about 25 percent

of cases. In some instances, the problemis a combination of both female andmale issues, and in fewer situations, acause of infertility can’t be found. “Thisis called ‘unexplained infertility,’” he said.

“This condition is probably caused byas-yet-unknown egg, sperm, genetic,immunological, and other conditions.”

Conception 101If you remember back to your 7th gradesex education class, there are a numberof events (other than intercourse) that

must occur harmoniously in order to

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make a baby. First, during the beginningphase of the woman’s menstrual cycle,the hormones FSH and LH are releasedfrom the brain, where they travel to theovaries, stimulating the growth of some ofher immature eggs in their shells (follicles).These hormones also stimulate theproduction of the hormone estrogen, whicheventually causes FSH to turn off – limitingthe number of maturing follicles. During thistime, one of the maturing eggs becomesdominant, and continues to produceestrogen, while the remaining follicles dieoff. The rise in estrogen triggers a surge inLH, which stimulates the dominant follicleto release its egg, causing ovulation.

7KH HJJ LV WKHQ FDSWXUHG E\ WKH ¿PEULDH(projections on the end of the fallopiantubes) and swept into the tube, where itawaits fertilization. Once the follicle has released its egg, itdevelops into the corpus luteum, a structurethat secretes yet another hormone –progesterone – which prepares the uterusfor a fertilized egg to implant. Prior to this,the woman’s cervix has begun to increasethe amount and thickness of mucusproduction, so that if intercourse occurs,it can capture the sperm and help guide ittoward the egg for fertilization. If all goes as planned, the sperm willtravel to and fertilize the egg (conception),and then the newly developed embryo willtravel down through the fallopian tube andimplant successfully into the wall of the

uterus. But there are many things thatcan go wrong in this process.

Conception ChallengesIn the woman’s body, abnormal levels of thehormones needed to orchestrate ovulationand implantation, a blockage of the fallopianWXEHV ¿EURLGV RU SRO\SV LQ WKH XWHUXV RUeven abnormal cervical mucus can causea pregnancy to fail, said Dr. Adamson.Common male problems that contribute toinfertility include decreased sperm countor motility (movement), abnormal shape

of sperm, as well as varicoceles (a veinabnormality in the scrotum). And a woman’s age is a very importantfactor affecting fertility, said Jane Frederick,MD, medical director of HRC Fertility inNewport Beach, California. According to'U )UHGHULFN D ZRPDQ LV ERUQ ZLWK D ¿QLWHnumber of eggs. Throughout her life, themajority of these immature eggs will die,many prior to puberty, then more with eachmenstrual cycle. About 10 years prior tomenopause (approximately at age 40), fewfollicles remain. This means that fertility

declines rapidly as we approach that age.

“That biological clock is a very real thing,”she claimed. The good news is that for many couples,WKHUH LV DQ HDV\ HQRXJK ¿[ ³7KHUH DUHeasy tests that can be done when a couplecomes in for a fertility consultation,” Dr.Frederick explained. In addition to aphysical examination, these include bloodwork to determine levels of reproductivehormones, and ultrasound testing tomeasure the follicle count in the ovariesDQG WR UXOH RXW SRO\SV ¿EURLGV DQG XWHUXVabnormalities. A hysterosalpingogram(HSG, an x-ray procedure) will determineif the fallopian tubes are blocked. Formales, a semen analysis can be done aswell as a scrotal ultrasound if needed, todetect a possible varicocele. Following theresults of the testing, the vast majority ofcouples can be helped with medications (totreat hormone imbalances and stimulateovulation), or simple procedures to correctproblems such as fallopian tube blockageor varicoceles. “Only about two percentof infertile couples need high technologytreatments such as in-vitro fertilization(IVF),” said Dr. Frederick.

When to see a fertility specialist? “Women younger than age 35 whoare having regular intercourse withoutcontraception who are not pregnant afterone year should see a fertility specialist,”said Dr. Adamson. “For those aged 35-40,seek help after six months, and if 40 orolder, after three months.”

High-Tech Treatments:KHQ D VLPSOH ¿[ IRU LQIHUWLOLW\ LVQ¶Wpossible, fertility experts have several moreadvanced treatment options available,said Rashmi Kudesia, MD, assistant clinicalprofessor of reproductive medicine at theIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinaiand reproductive endocrinologist andinfertility specialist at RMA of New York.Two of the most widely used treatments areintrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitrofertilization (IVF).Q IUI is a procedure where “processed”

sperm (sperm that have been washed toconcentrate the hardiest specimens into aVPDOO DPRXQW RI ÀXLG DUH LQVHUWHG WKURXJKa small tube (catheter) into the uterus. IUImay be combined with fertility medications,which are used both to induce ovulation andto stimulate the ovaries to produce morethan one mature egg. The goal of IUI is toincrease the number of sperm that reachthe fallopian tubes to better the chancesRI FRQFHSWLRQ ,W LV D ¿UVWOLQH WUHDWPHQWused in situations of unexplained fertility,low sperm count or motility, problems with

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scarring (which may hinder the sperm’sability to enter the uterus). It is alsoused for those requesting donor sperminsemination. Couples may require morethan one cycle (round of treatment) inorder to conceive. Although far less expensive than IVF,IUI is also less effective, with successrates highest in women under age 35.

“In the best prognosis patients,” said Dr.Kudesia, “IUIs have a success rate percycle of approximately 20-25 percent.”

Another disadvantage of IUI, he added,is that when this treatment is combinedwith fertility medications, there is anincreased risk of multiple births.Q IVF is a procedure in which theovaries are stimulated with fertility drugsto produce multiple mature eggs, thenthe eggs are retrieved from the ovariesvia a minor surgical procedure, examinedfor maturity and quality, and sometimesscreened for chromosomal abnormalities.The best quality eggs are placedtogether with sperm in a culture mediumand incubated overnight. In some cases,intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)may be used to directly inject a singlesperm into each mature egg. After

FRQ¿UPLQJ WKDW WKH HJJV KDYH EHHQfertilized, they are allowed to developfor as long as six days, then one ormore embryos (a maximum of three) are

“transferred” to the woman’s uterus via acatheter. IVF is used when IUI has failed,in situations of very low sperm count,when the fallopian tubes are blocked ordamaged, or when donor eggs are being

XVHG ,W LV RIWHQ WKH ¿UVWOLQH WUHDWPHQWfor older women who want the highestpossibility of conception without delay. According to Dr. Kudesia, IVF has beenused since the late 1970s, but successrates have improved exponentially.

Boost Your Baby-Making

PotentialAccording to the fertility experts,there are some things all couplescan do to optimize the chances

for pregnancy:

FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

Maintain a healthy weight. Both

being overweight and being underweight

can interfere with male and female

reproductive hormones.

Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fruits

and veggies.

Exercise, but not too much. Excessive

exercise can throw off your hormone

levels.

Don’t smoke or use recreational

drugs, and limit alcohol use. Avoid environmental toxins, such as

household, lawn and garden chemicals,

heavily sprayed foods, and plastics.

These are “endocrine disruptors” that

can interfere with the reproductive

system.

Make sure any chronic illnesses, such

as diabetes or thyroid issues, are well-

controlled. Some chronic illnesses can

cause ejaculatory problems or difficulties

with ovulation.

See a doc if you suspect a

reproductive infection.

STDs such as

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can scar

or block fallopian tubes and cause

problems with sperm quality.

FOR THE LADIES

See your gyno regularly, especially

if you’re experiencing pelvic issues.

Problems such as uterine fibroids,

hormonal imbalances, and endometriosis

can lower pregnancy potential.

FOR THE GUYS

Keep things cool down there

by avoiding hot tubs, prolonged

sitting, or laptops on the lap. Heat

causes decreased sperm motility and

production.

Get regular action. Of course it’s

important to have sex during your

partner’s ovulation. But recent research

indicates that sperm are healthiest with

no more than a few days of abstinence

at a time.

Ditch the soy. Tofu may be great for

your heart but it may adversely impactsperm health.

“Current trends in IVF are movingtoward the transfer of a single embryo todecrease the risk of multiple births. Andwhen the embryo has been screened forchromosomal abnormalities, the successrate with a single embryo transfer can bequite high,” approaching 50 percent inthe youngest patients, he added.

Cost of TreatmentsWhile many insurance companies payfor infertility testing such as bloodwork, ultrasounds and x-rays as well assurgical procedures or medications tocorrect reproductive problems, few payfor fertility treatments such as IUI andIVF, making these procedures too costlyfor many couples to consider. Accordingto RESOLVE, the National Infertility

Association, the national average costfor one cycle of IUI, using your partner’ssperm, is $900. IVF is even pricier – withan average cost of $11-12,000 per cycle,PRUH WKDQ GRXEOH WKLV ¿JXUH LI XVLQJdonor eggs.

Planning for the Future “Young adults should plan theirreproductive life just as they plan theireducation and employment,” said Dr.

Adamson. For a young woman whowishes to delay childbearing until hermid-30s or beyond, elective egg freezingmay provide an insurance policy againstovarian aging. Egg freezing is becoming popularthese days, since studies have shownthat using frozen eggs for IVF iscomparable in success with using freshones. But there’s a hefty price tagattached: Egg harvesting costs about$10,000, storing the frozen eggs about$1,000 per year, and using them anadditional $5,000.MS&F

"Since its inoducti in the U.S. in 1981,

IVF and oth similtechniques have

resulted in me than 200,000 babies."

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Q WORKOUT 1: Rope Training

Do all four rope exercise for 15 seconds each, then

rest 60 seconds. Do 4 sets. –Alternate Arm Waves –Arm Waves

–Arm Circles –Side Throws

Q WORKOUT 2: Circuit Training

Box Jumps

4 sets of 10, both feet

4 sets of 10, single-foot

Deadlifts

3 sets, 8-12 reps

Push Press

3 sets, 8 reps

Lateral Raises

3 sets of 10, 15, 20 reps

Set 1: 10 reps Set 2: 15 reps

Set 3: 20 reps

Drop weight every set

Q WORKOUT 3: Sled Push

Do 8 sprints pushing sled 50 yards, resting

30-60 seconds between sprints

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pounds every 50 yards

Set 1-2: 25 lbs Set 7-8: 100 lbs

Set 3-4: 50 lbs Set 9-10: 125 lbs

Set 5-6: 75 lbs

IF YOUR GOAL is to burn fat and transform your physique,

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Note: Incorporate these workouts into your training schedule.Exercise descriptions are listed on the following pages.

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Box JumpsStand in front of the box with feet directly under the hips

and hands by your sides. Lower yourself into the jumping

position by bending at the knees and hips. Keep your

head up and back straight. Explosively jump from the

crouched position while swinging your arms. Land

softly on the center of the platform absorbing the

impact with your legs, preferably your heels. Stand

tall after landing on the box. Return to starting

position by either jumping backwards off the

box, or by stepping down and repeating the

movement. This exercise will develop lower

body strength, as well as increase your

vertical jump.

DeadliftsStarting the pull, the

bar should be centered

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full extension (you are squeezing your

glutes so that you can drive your hips

forward as you raise your torso back

to the standing straight position). You

really want to concentrate on pulling

with your hips and not your arms when

fully raising your torso. When you have

reached the upright position, without

locking your knees, keep your legs

straight and don’t lean back at the endof your lift. Keep your chest out and

your shoulders rolled back at all times

while holding an arch in your lower

back. The Deadlift is a compound

movement. It builds core strength,

but it also pertains to other

muscles like the lower back and

glutes.

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the upward movement phase begins

again.

Lateral RaisesGrasp dumbbells in front of thighs with

elbows slightly bent. Bend over slightly

with hips and knees bent slightly. Raise

upper arms to sides until elbows are

shoulder height. Maintain elbows' height

above or equal to wrists. Lower and

repeat. Keep elbows pointed high while

maintaining slight bend through elbows

throughout the movement. At top of

movement, elbows should be directly

lateral to shoulders.

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The month of February is a special

time of the year for us. Not only do

we celebrate Valentine’s Day in our

household, we celebrate Leah’s birthday

on the same day. In case you are

wondering, yes, that does mean two gifts.

With that said, over the last few years,

especially during Valentine’s Day, weoften receive questions on how we have

managed a healthy lifestyle throughboth the “on” and “off” seasons with the

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plus we are providing a killer couples'workout.

Food: When it comes to food, we love toshop, prep, and better yet, eat together.Because diet is 80 percent nutrition,

we realized instead of shopping,cooking, and eating solo, we might as

well spend it together. This has helpedus communicate better and hold us

accountable to healthier food options, aswell as create unique food concoctions.

' S w o l e m a t e s'

In honor of Valentine’s Day,

we are featuring our TeamMax Athlete Leah Ward and

her other half, Jackson Ritt,

both competitors, who have

given us their inside scoop

on overcoming the hurdles

they endure when it comes to

being in the kitchen as well

as hitting it hard in the gym.

Things that were a chore for us beforeare now looked at as a bonding event.

Do you ever witness the “hangry”

side of your loved one? Us too! Thisis actually a great deal simpler to getthrough than many people think. For us,

it is about communication. We informeach other when our energy is down and

start feeling the “hangry” mode creepingup on us. Plus, we apologize in advance

for any unkind words that could possiblybe said!

Going Out: It is important to make timefor going out, whether it be for dinner,a movie, or just a friend’s house. We

make sure to enjoy time well spent withfamily and friends as often as possible

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choices and take a peek at the menuin advance so you can have an idea ofwhat to order when you get there. This

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exercise: Believe it or not,working out together can be a fun

experience! Below are a few of our

favorite exercises that you can do

as a workout together with your

swolemate. We suggest a 15-minute

treadmill warm-up where you walk

at an incline of about 10 to 15

percent and at a speed of about

2.5 to 3.5. This is a great time toconnect and start the workout on a

positive note. Put your phones away

and spend some time talking with

each other. Ready for the workout?

Here we go!

1. Elastic Band Bis, Tris, & BackDo 3 sets of 10 reps

Using an elastic band, have your partner put the band under his/her feet whileyou use the band to complete 10 curls. Have your partner move the band so it

goes behind his/her back for support while you pull the band, complete 10 rows.

Move the band back down to the feet. Facing your partner and leaning forward,

complete 10 tricep kickbacks with your palm facing your body (do one arm at a

time for more resistance) or both arms at once.

4. Medicine Ball Sit UpsDo 4 sets of 20 reps

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movement: have your swolemate stand on your feet while holding a

medicine ball. Complete a full sit up without the medicine ball. When

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partner at the top. Alternate with and without the medicine ball untilyou reach 20 reps. Note: No medicine ball? Do 30-40 reps.

3. Plyo Box JumpsDo 4 sets of 15 jumps

Face each other and

place the plyo box in

the middle. Alternate

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Do these with a wide grip, palms facing away

from face. Need help? Bend your knees 90

degrees and have your swolemate stabilize

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pull yourself up!


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5. Bench Pushups & DipsDo 4 sets of 15 pushups & 15 dips

Using a bench, have one person get

in a pushup position with their feet

on the bench while simultaneously

having the other person use the

bench to complete dips. Perform 15

reps of each and then switch.

8. Weighted LungesDo 4 sets 20 reps

(Not pictured) Each of you use a weighted straight bar and follow behind your

swolemate until you complete 10 walking lunges (per leg) without touching your

knee to the ground. The person in front is your motivation and also determines the

pace. After 10 lunges, turn 180 degrees and follow your swolemate back another

10 lunges. How’s the view?

6. Moun tain Climbers

Do 4 set s of 30 r e p s per le g

In the pushup posi tion wi th your arms f ull y e x tended

, al terna te bringing your

legs f or ward lik e you’re running up a moun tain. A rms

s ta y s ta tionar y.

9. Bicep BurnDo one set each

This is a fun one! It is up to your

swolemate to decide what you need.

Here is how it works: You are now

the boss. The goal is to burn your

swolemate's biceps. Using multiple

dumbbell weights, put him/her

through a bicep workout until they

can no longer go. It is up to you to

adjust the workout based on their

speed and demeanor. Just remember,

you’re up next!

7. Kettlebell SwingsDo 4 sets of 12 front raises in unison

Both of you complete 12 front kettle-

bell swings in unison.

Here is a good example:

•Use 50-pound dumbbells and complete

10 bicep curls on each arm.


10 hammer curls on each arm.


5 half rep bicep curls on each arm.


4 hammer curls on each arm.

•Use 10-pound dumbbells and alternate

between hammer curls and bicep curls

until I say STOP.


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