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Are you finding it hard to make time for exercise?

Would you be interested in an exercise program that can be easily incorporated into your work day?

To combat the demanding time constraints and hectic lifestyles dictated by today's society, Underdog Fitness has unleashed an exercise program based upon the sound training concepts of interval training.

You can finally have the body of your dreams and do it in only one hour a day twice a week with Underdog's UFT (Ultimate Functional Training).Unlike most workouts, Old School Fitness includes the 3 aspects of optimal fitness and conditioning: Muscular Development, Endurance, speed and Flexibility.

It's time for some Advanced Old School Fitness. Think of how we move, how we train, what we strengthen, it's geared for a one dimensional approach to fitness and life. Old School Fitness Is designed to work your body, every muscle, in the range it was designed to move, to complete muscle failure/fatigue& and beyond.

You want to see changes? You have to get out of your comfort zone, away from the routine that you've been on for years- and kick some ass! This is really all you need to know, but for the skeptics and readers out there, I will add the following science that backs my program design.

The Knowledge

The more I explore the future of fitness, and science- The more answers I find (that gyms and people have yet to learn), in history. Why is yoga here still here and growing 5000 years from its inception? Because, it works! I can list popular fads that will soon be forgotten, but there is no need for that-just take my word on it. I am convinced after an extensive love for fitness, long career, extensive education, a plethora of certifications, research and application, that it's all about one thing Old School Fitness yields faster results than any ordinary gym workout, is more challenging, fun, tough and never boring.

Let's take our modern day gladiator, the boxer. Amazing looking body, fast, flexible, strong, able to fight (not just be a pretty boy) and have the ability to handle the type of trauma that would leave us broken. These men and women are true athletes, and the tools to their success, are movement applied with force and control. Their tools were all OLD SCHOOL- a punching bag, jump rope and medicine ball, their bodyweight and sweat.

The Magic Three

  1. Muscular Development- using the latest, time tested and proven exercise physiology; Our sessions will focus on every muscle, in turn building a leaner, faster and stronger body, in a an exciting way. Many modalities will be implemented- some you have heard of, and some not, some not. But your overall health will be at its peak!
  2. Cardio Conditioning- Through an intense training you'll expand the capacity of your heart and lungs while burning calories. The results are increased stamina to keep you energized all day. Yet, you'll never get bored since the workout will never be the same. I will teach you how to punch like a boxer, kick like a martial artist and explode with Kettlebell power.
  3. Flexibility- in order to avoid injuries as well as give you the flexibility to help keep you feeling young and agile I’ve incorporated stretching exercises to lengthen and tone your muscles. Using a multi- faceted approach to stretching, we implement a varied selection of stretches from gymnastics, Martial Arts, Yoga, PNF, Active isolate Stretching and Pilates.

The Science

  1. High Intensity Training - It has long been accepted that a high intensity effort, other than genetics, is the most important factor in getting favorable results from body building and weight training.
  2. Your Training Intensity is the most important factor in getting favorable results from your efforts. High Intensity training through old school fitness formats has shown to burn adipose tissue more effectively than standard aerobic exercise.
  3. High Intensity Training speeds up your metabolism and keeps it up for a longer time after your workout. High Intensity training burns a greater number of total calories than just aerobic training, which results in more fat loss.
  4. Wanna Burn Fat? There are a number of reasons for the greater amounts of fat loss achieved by High Intensity Training. First, there are a number of studies that show that a much greater amount of fat burning takes place in post-workout time after an interval-type training session then after a normal steady-pace workout. Additionally, the actual fat burning that takes place post-workout has been shown to be more productive then that after steady-pace exercise. i.e., a more efficient fat burning process. Other studies have shown that a High Intensity routine does a better job of suppressing appetite and reducing saturated fat intake.

The History of Fitness

Lance C. Dalleck, M.S. & Len Kravitz, Ph.D.

Introduction

As we enter the 21st century, one of the greatest accomplishments to be celebrated is the continuous pursuit of fitness since the beginning of man’s existence. Throughout prehistoric time, man's quest for fitness has been driven by a desire to survive through hunting and gathering. Today, though no longer driven by subsistence requirements, fitness remains paramount to health and well-being. This article will highlight historical events and influential individuals who have shaped the history of fitness beginning with primitive man up to the foundation of the modern fitness movement.

Primitive man and fitness (pre-10,000 B.C)

Primitive nomadic lifestyles required the continual task of hunting and gathering food for survival . Tribes commonly went on one- or two- day hunting journeys for food and water. Regular physical activity apart from that necessary for hunting and gathering was also a principal component of life. Following successful hunting and gathering excursions, celebration events included trips of six to 20 miles to neighboring tribes to visit friends and family, where dancing and cultural games could often last several hours. This Paleolithic pattern of subsistence pursuit and celebration, demanding a high level of fitness and consisting of various forms of physical activity, defined human life .

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution (10,000-8,000 B.C.)

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution marked the conclusion of primitive lifestyle and signified the dawn of civilization. This historic period was defined by important agricultural developments including animal and plant domestication, and the invention of the plow. These human advancements made it possible for hunting-gathering tribes to obtain vast amounts of food while remaining in the same area, thus transforming primitive man into an agrarian (agriculture and farming) society . This era in history symbolizes the beginning of a more sedentary lifestyle, as man began to alleviate some hardships of life while. Simultaneously decreasing daily physical activity.

Ancient civilizations - China and India (2500-250 B.C.)

In China, the philosophical teachings of Confucius encouraged participation in regular physical activity. It was recognized that physical inactivity was associated with certain diseases (referred to as organ malfunctions and internal stoppages, which sound similar to heart disease and diabetes) were preventable with regular exercise for fitness. Consequently, Cong Fu gymnastics was developed to keep the body in good, working condition. Cong Fu exercise programs consisted of various stances and movements, characterized by separate foot positions and imitations of different animal fighting styles. In addition to Cong Fu gymnastics, other forms of physical activity existed throughout ancient China including archery, badminton, dancing, fencing, and wrestling.