AFP Center

Almost finished. posting just cleaning up after this.

Long day unloading container. More stuff to be brought upstairs today including the power rack and Keiser functional training. More gear coming soon from Switzerland also.

After 7 years AFP Center is closing the Santa Monica location but keep looking for updates for new online training services. We are also offering personal consultations around the world. Website will be updated with countries and dates.

Okay, Okay, maybe not the strength of a Gorilla but this should get my drift.........Bench Press for years has been one of my favorite lifts, in fact I think it would be a male's favorite if they were to do a survey for top exercises men love. One reason we love the bench press movement is because it demonstrates brute power and most men would not want nothing more than a 300lb plus bench press to claim. [ 211 more words ] http://afpcenter.com/get-strength-gorilla/

#vaithiago Your friends at AFP Center are cheering you on! Kittykat has a little banner for you! Watch the 200m medley tomorrow at 10AM!

A friend sent me a link to PaulaOwens.com, and I discovered there is all types of dirty energy that our bodies are constantly affected by from daily usage. They call them EMFs (Electromagnetic frequencies), dirty electricity, and electromagnetic pollution. In the past I have heard through the media that holding a cell phone up to your ear, often can cause cancer and other problems especially among children. [ 136 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/dirty-electricity-never-heard-thing/

Ever wonder how stress affects you physically? Here are a few way that stress can affect you physiologically: Heart: Stress can increase your chances of developing high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, atherosclerosis, and stroke. The constant increase in heart rate may also contribute to inflammation. Muscles: Constant stress and tension can cause muscle aches. Respiratory System: Stress can cause rapid breathing which can lead to hyperventilation and trigger panic attacks. [ 88 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/impact-stress/

When working out, there are few reasons people consider working out hard. Some people workout to get stronger, for confidence, and some do it to look good in the mirror. These are some of the main reasons people choose to GET IT IN at the gym, but you rarely hear people say they want to work out hard to live longer. [ 186 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/fitter-get-will-live/

Flat Abs are always in style, people of all age groups try their best to get six to eight pack abs so they body can look good. It is like having the "golden ticket" when you work hard to attain a great set of abs. In an article from Womens Fitness Focus, it talks about different ab movements and how certain movements target the abs even more than other ab exercise. [ 239 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/5-ab-movements-will-shirt-summer/

Processed Meat and Processed carbs from these fast food restaurants that do not care about your health, will eventually catch up with you. The food is so embedded with chemicals, that you are more likely to get lung cancer from eating meats with chemicals like sodium nitrite vs you smoking cigarettes; which is known as one of the leading causes of cancer. [ 217 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/processed-meat-carbs-cancerous-cigare/

The big one we are all familiar with is Diabetes! But, there are a few more surprising reasons to ditch the sugar. 1. Sugar is linked to cancer 2. Sugar can suppress your immune system. 3. Sugar can lead to mineral deficiencies. 4. Sugar can cause free radical production Get More Detail from Ditch The Carbs and from the infographic below. \ The original 10 Reasons To Quit Sugar infographic can be found at http://afpcenter.com/need-reasons-ditch-sugar-infographic-/

Here I think it would be interesting to bring up the mind, since generally, we spend so much time focusing on the body. The mind however, is just as, if not more important than the body in some ways--after all, the body is a tool of the mind. Mental toughness is a term which is thrown around a lot in common speak, it is however a sweeping categorization of everything that entails the ability of the mind in different areas such as; focus, tenacity, flexibility, optimism/attitude, emotional intelligence, discipline. [ 508 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/train/

Recent studies show cancer is caused by modern-day phenomena like pollution and dietary intake. Researchers at the University of Manchester's KNH Centre for BioMedical Egyptology in England came to this conclusion after looking into literature from ancient Egypt and Greece; a study that also goes back to the first data of cancer in history, an Egyptian mummy. Nature Reviews Cancer [ 100 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/cancer-created-man/

Salmon farming is the production of salmon in confined spaces (net cage, pond, confined ecosystem). Since they are fed a steady diet, salmon farming allows for the production of hundreds of fatty fish. Sounds great right? Not so much when you realize there are some extra added ingredients. Although PBC's are banned in North America, factory farmed salmon have much higher concentration than wild caught salmon (10x greater). [ 133 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/difference-factory-farm-vs-wild-salmon/

Nothing like a juice recipe with a combination of fruit and vegetables that taste good. What is even better is a mixture of great things that gives your body benefits that prevent bad things from happening, but promote good things and reactions that happen within your body. I have always been a fan of smoothies and I chug down one or two a day for benefits my body can take advantage of. [ 154 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/juice-combos-better-fast-food-place-c/

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While reading Mark's Daily Apple, I could not help but to think back on how I would fall for all these advertisements on getting better water. On some of these water bottles that cost an arm and a leg, you will see the term, "super oxygenated water", and other superlative terms to describe how much better their water is versus regular water that is being sold in same store. [ 121 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/believe-hype/

Ever wonder where get our delicious meats from? We have a great vendor here in California, Harvest Gathering Farms. All of the meats are of great quality: pasture raised, organic, soy and corn free chicken/eggs, grass fed beef. NO GMO's. You can really taste the difference. You can find Wendy at these Farmer's Market Weekly Thursday 4pm-7pm Pasadena (905 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030) [ 84 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/harvest-gathering-farms/

Vitamin K2 is a fat soluble vitamin which can be found in organ meats, egg yolk, and dairy products. Vitamin K2 is important for proper blood clotting but it is also essential for healthy arteries and bones. Vitamin K2 controls Osteocalcin which is a calcium regulating protein. Osteocalcin binds to the mineral portion of the bone but if the body does not have enough K2, Osteocalcin can not perform its function, leading to unrestrained calcium removal. [ 106 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/vitamin-k2-d3-back-stock/

Headaches aka Brain Pain can come from a number of things. Stress, hunger, and frustration can lead to a headache near you, but many ties people overlook migraine headaches as just the normal headache. Migraines can bring on some serious symptoms such as nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, and pain in the jaw and eyes. Migraines last longer than the average headache and can last for hours, days, or for weeks at a time. [ 93 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/tired-migraines/

For some people hair loss is hard to deal with and become a big deal in a not so good way. Hair loss can reduce your confidence and for certain people, hair is a part of their mental make up and can a long way in how a person carry themselves. Eating the right things with a great nutritional balance can help healthy hair growth. [ 94 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/grow-confidence-back/

AFP is only one of the few gyms in the Los Angeles area that use official International Weightlifting Federation barbells. We have both Male and female competition and training bars along with 4 Olympic Lifting Platforms and Racks. Come in for a 10 day free trial. www.AFPCenter.com

Read a story on the website Natural News and the article made me want to throw up. Although I have not eaten McDonald's in over several years, just the thought of me feeding my system that type of food at one time makes me ask myself, "What were you thinking when you ate that garbage?" In the article, there is a picture of a [ 231 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/mcdonalds-food-rot-natural-healthy-fo/

You want to speed up your metabolism? You want to be able to burn calories while not having to exhaust yourself entirely with each and every workout? Well there are some ways to help speed up your metabolism to shed fat in a healthy natural way. How your body convert what you drink and eat into energy is what metabolism is. [ 130 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/creating-fat-burning-body/

Okay, so the study was small but still pretty interesting. The study involved 72 participants, divided into three groups: exercising right after the learning session, exercising four hours after the session, and not exercising at all. The learning session involved picture location association and the exercise involved 35 minutes of interval training on a bike. After two days, the participants returned to test how much they had remembered/learned. [ 55 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/exercise-remember/

Summer Hydration and Apple Chicken

Fruits and foods to supplement your body to be healthy can be pricey at times; especially when trying to go the organic route, these items can cost even more money. I am here to tell you that there are great superfoods out there that can reduce chronic inflammation linked to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer that are very reasonable in price. [ 137 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/remedy/

We love chocolates, and dark chocolate has its health benefits. But, quality matters, not all chocolate bars are created equal. Some candies are more like chemical laced frankenfoods. It's important to look at the ingredients to determine the quality of the chocolates you are consuming. So, what should you look for? 1. Artificial Colors Yellow 6 Lake: Benzenesulphonic acid treated with hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite. [ 232 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/chocolates-buy/

Over the years I have seen family members and friends who have cancer or who have had cancer body react negatively towards chemotherapy. My uncle Mike who went through two different chemo treatments rid himself of the disease, only for cancer to come back stronger each time. It was not until my uncle put together a HEALTHY DIET PLAN that became his lifestyle; that is when he was able to beat cancer. [ 191 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/radiation-causes-devastation/

It's pretty clear that blueberries are yummy and filled with antioxidants. But, they are also great stress relievers and may aid brain health. Even better, organic blueberries may be able to keep Dementia and Alzheimer's at bay. The data on Alzheimer's is startling: A person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 3 seconds. Dementia starts in the brain 30-50 years before symptoms appear. [ 145 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/blueberries-brain/

We as a nation should be tired of being the poster child for eating things that are unnatural. Obesity not only make you feel sluggish, and less appealing; it also is the gateway to lots of diseases. U.S. ranks #1 in terms of obesity and as a person who loves this country, that is quite embarrassing. A change in eating foods with more nutritional value can change things in a matter of weeks, but us as Americans have adapted to a taste that is based on food with lots of hormones and additives in it. [ 129 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/let-weight-hold/

It's not fun having a "food baby" after a meal or at the end of the day. Bloating leaves me feeling heavier and very uncomfortable in my stretched out clothes. A good idea would be to eliminate food little by little to see what causes your gut irritability. I found that too much sugar/and or grains cause me to bloat so I cut out quite a bit from my diet (sugar) or completely (grains). [ 132 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/tips-avoid-bloating/

I LOVE cucumbers. The way they look, the fresh smell, and the crisp watery fresh taste when you bite into them. The vibrant green vegetable is great for smoothies, your salad, or steamed cooked as a side dish to go with a protein of your choice. Not only is this a good veggie for your taste buds, but it is also a great addition to your health. [ 40 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/unsalted-pickle-great-health-benefits/

Even being "a little" zinc deficient can affect your health. Zinc is required for the catalytic activity of about 100 enzymes, and is important for immune function, protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Obtaining zinc every day is important because the body has no way of storing it, which is why even being "a little" deficient can affect your health. [ 91 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/need-zinc/

In past years, I have heard all kinds of quotes claiming "guns kill people" , "people kill people", or "drunk driving kills people." While those quotes are undeniably true, the real quotes that are not being said is that there are, "doctors and chemotherapy killing people." Since 2000, tracking site Pharma Death Clock states that, more than 16.3 million people have died from chemotherapy. [ 179 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/chemotherapy-contribution-americas-de/

Having a negative mindset can lead you in a downward spiral. If you think you can't achieve it, are too weak, or too out of shape to workout, chances are nothing will change, which can lead to a downward health spiral. Stop that self-fulfilling prophecy, from happening. Changing your mindset can change the results. If you think you can't, chances are you will no try, or will try but without any effort (half-assed). [ 259 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/head/

Stop Doing Situps To Get a 6 Pack

Even with these tips and different routines to work your upper body; there is a chance you will never get the strength of a bear, but you still can see your results shoot through the roof if you put together the right upper body routine. I am always trying to add new ways to boost my bench and get stronger. [ 42 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/want-strength-bear/

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The more and more I look at the news on TV and the internet, the more I see people doing some of the craziest things known to man. Our society often blames drugs, upbringing and places brain imbalance stigmas on people who display acts of violence and show uncharacteristic behavior towards life in general. These are all possible things that contribute to how people in society act. [ 245 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/ingredients-will-fry-brain-like-drugs/

I recently stumbled upon this page discussing the correlation between Seal candidates' success during Hell Week and Running, Why Running Speed Predicts your Hell Week Success. In the article, the NSW Scout Team conducted a study on BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal) classes 300-318. In these classes combined, a total of 2,208 high potential Seal candidates, the highest percentile for trainees finishing hell week was 31%, all of whom had 3 mi run times of 18 minutes or less, whereas of the candidates that completed the timed run in 22-23 minutes only 5% were secured from hell week. [ 372 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/running-injury-prevention/

It can be difficult to discern hunger from food craving, what your mind tells you is extremely powerful. So how can you tell the difference between the two? One strategy would be to wait it out, cravings can be strong, but practice waiting it out for a little bit because cravings will go away. If the desire to eat is still there for a while the chances are you need food. [ 202 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/wait-food-cravings/

As a young kid growing up and being around my grandmother a lot, I use to always see her during holidays putting sliced beets out on the table for dinner. When I seen the color and texture of food, I would always mistake it for cranberry sauce and take a slice. Sooner than I took the slice to eat, I would be by a trash can even sooner, disgusted by what I thought would be sweet cranberry sauce. [ 163 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/beet-juice-will-bring-athlete/

Ready to get rid of junk food from your life? Good! If you want to start little by little, here are a few tips to use them up instead of consuming them or if you feel bad about trashing food. 1. SUGAR Combine sugar and borax to kill ants in your home. Mix one part borax and three part sugar and place in a small box with holes. [ 165 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/use-junk-food-instead-trashing/

Sweet Potatoes are delicious and I just found out healthy facts from this vegetable that can help ex-smokers and people who want to eat this vegetable regularly. Sweet Potato gives your lungs a natural boost to help heal your lungs from cancer; it can also reduce breast cancer, inhibit leukemia growth, and can reduce the risk of gallbladder cancer. [ 125 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/sweet-vegetable-different-types-heali/

Turmeric is a great superfood that has amazing health benefits. I use Turmeric in my smoothies or drink it as a tea. I also mix honey with lemon to this special ingredient for a good taste. Cayenne Pepper is another great food for our daily diet. I have used these spiced peppers to make tea for a detox to cleanse my system on a few occasions and it is a great fat burner when needed. [ 75 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/superfood-combo-will-quench-health/

Lately I've been on an Avocado binge, I can eat it by itself but there are plenty of ways to get creative with them. This is one of the latest recipe I have tried and it came out yummy! Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2.5 ml) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (1.2 ml) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (2.5 ml) 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (30 g) [ 127 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/avocado-fries/

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Baking soda is great for cleaning overall. Baking Soda is a common household item used across America, but who would have ever thought that this white powdery stuff could save hair naturally? Using baking soda to maintain healthy hair is nothing new but very effective. As a shampoo, baking soda is great for removing acidic impurities. The alkaline nature make baking soda make it an effective option for shampooing. [ 91 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/baking-soda-got-baking-soda/

If you want to increase muscle mass and/or lose weight, take advantage of how hormones respond to different training methods. Growth Hormone and Testosterone are both anabolic hormones, meaning they help rebuild. Growth hormone is essential for general physiological functions; too little or too much can cause problems. Growth hormones stimulate fat cells to break down and stimulate tissues to secrete IGF-1, which is a key player in muscle growth. [ 352 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/hormal-response-exercise-growth-hormo/

Coffee was something that was once frowned upon by me, that was before I learned of the many benefits the hot beverage can provide for you. The more studies I read and the more sips of coffee I took helped me notice that coffee (if used properly) is another great nutritional tool that can be added to your daily diet. Coffee decrease your risk of developing prostate cancer and is rich in antioxidant compounds. [ 154 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/may-get-cup-coffee-please-make-two-cu/

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It's about time. According to the current definition, a healthy foods is: Raw fruit or vegetable that contains 3g or less of total fat per 100 g and not more than 30 percent of calories from fat. Frozen or Canned fruit or vegetable that contains less than 3g of total fat per 100g. Single ingredient or mixture of vegetables or fruits. [ 262 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/fda-re-evaluating-definition-healthy/

Blueberries which are classified in the "fruit kingdom" as a "super food", because of the healing powers it possess, are already known to lower risk of heart disease and cancer. Now researchers have seen an increasing number of studies show that blueberries may be able to fight the onset and progression of Alzheimer's. The Walking Times, reported that, [ 147 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/blueberries-blue-superhero/

You may have seen Dr. Peter Rouse post about the different training variables that need to be considered: duration, frequency, volume, intensity, and tempo. Time under tension is the total time the muscle is under strain. The two components that determine TUT are tempo and number of reps. Four numbers are used to prescribe tempo, it can look like this, 3-0-2-0. [ 321 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/time-tension-tut/

It is easy, fast and NO GOOD. Microwaves for years have been one of the most convenient things to use, ever know to man, but they will destroy your nutrition and is bad for your health. If you have metals in your body, you really are at risk for chronic pain and damage from metals expanding due to microwave radiation. [ 179 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/microwaves-destroying-food/

Yeah, that's not going to happen. There's no doubt that exercise can help build muscle, strength, endurance, and can reduce metabolic risks factors. But to lose weight, what you eat is extremely important. Unfortunately, there's no conclusive evidence that exercise alone can help weight loss (1); the general population tends to underestimate how much they eat and overestimate how much they exercise. [ 315 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/exercise-bad-diet/

Oh my God! I love mangoes. The mango juices from the fruit, texture and taste makes for an awesome Superfruit that is good for your health in the same way it is good in taste. Mangoes improve retention in your brain and help to raise your immune system. This beautiful colorful fruit has many benefits that are beneficial to your overall health. [ 109 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/sweet-taste-lots-nutritional-value/

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Found this helpful recipe on Natural News on how to make your own toxic free deodorant. Having trouble finding a good deodorant that is free of chemicals? Then try this out and see if it works. Regular deodorants may be filled with chemicals that mimic estrogen which can disrupt your hormones, so opt for a chemical free alternative. Ingredients: -1/4 cup baking soda [ 138 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/make-deodorant/

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Creatine is one of the most studied ergogenic aids and widely used by male athletes. It is a non-essential protein that can be created by the body and it can also be found in foods such as beef, tuna, salmon, and pork. Creatine plays an important role in the phosphagen energy system (think anaerobic workout), ADP+CP (creatine phosphate)<=Creatine Kinase=> ATP+Creatine; this system provides fast short-term energy for high intensity activities (resistance training, sprints, etc.). [ 264 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/creatine-females/

Vaccines have been a detriment to our health for a long time. In this Dark Age of medicine we are living in, it is basically a sin to speak out about vaccines. These vaccines make children in public schools become dangerous by injecting children with different toxins that weaken their immune system. These vaccines possibly can make children a carrier of the virus from the vaccine itself. [ 146 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/cover-fdas-little-secret/

I'm not saying to be rude, self-centered, or not care about others. What I mean to say is to be selfish with your health, put your health first and take care of yourself. There are too many stressors in life: traffic, noise, work, school, relationships...there's so much stimulus everywhere you go. Don't add to it by not taking care of your health. [ 312 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/selfish/

Our skin has glands called sebaceous glands that produce a lot of oil. Skin surface walls get thickened when excess oil is secreted. When pores are open, the tip of oil oxidized and turns black in color, this is called a Blackhead. If pores are closed and the oil does not get exposed to air, it is called a [ 60 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/home-remedies-fresh-clear-face/

Here are some good reasons from Mark's Daily Apple to start adding sprints to your weekly routine. Sprinting is effective at burning body fat while minimizing muscles loss. Sprinting is anabolic, meaning that it can help you gain lean muscle mass. It is even more anabolic in women than in men. Can help you tap into your fat stores better during other type of exercises. [ 124 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/time-start-sprinting/

Well, this might not be a good time were being #1 is a good thing. We'll gladly give back the title the American Lung Association gave us...but we can not. Poor air quality has been linked to stroke, heart disease, asthma, and lung cancer. Air pollution is actually classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization. So, what's in the air? [ 207 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/la-1-air-pollution-doh/

To get your body functioning at an optimal level, you need to be able to combine the right supplements to feel like a superhero each and every day. As individuals, we miss out on certain vitamins or nutrients we should be getting daily to feel fresh energized and satisfied. Superfood supplements are an easier way to take in these vitamins and nutrients. [ 87 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/superfoods-will-make-feel-like-superh/

There's nothing wrong with having a little or a lot of extra muscle on your body. Although, some may workout for aesthetic reasons, the benefits go way beyond that. The aesthetic part of it is just an extra plus. More muscle mass correlates with a longer life span. More muscles means more insulin receptor sites, this can help prevent diabetes. [ 41 more words. ] http://afpcenter.com/benefits-muscle/