Monthly Archives: May 2009

Anita’s Penne and Broccoli

Penne and Broccoli
1 pound penne pasta
2 heads broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add [...]

Can Lance Fight Back?

I don’t think so. After losing nearly 3 minutes in yesterday’s mountain stage, Lance Armstrong will have to pull off a miracle ride to recover such a time deficit.
The Giro is just into the first week of its 3 week length but the selection was made on the last mountain climb [...]

Get Rid of the Gluten!

From www.Velonews.Com - Christian Vande Velde came into his own last season with a run of stunning successes: A strong showing at the Tour of California, the pink jersey at the Giro, a stellar fourth place in the Tour de France, and to cap the season, the Tour of Missouri overall win.
This year [...]

Starbucks Oatmeal - Great Pre Training Meal

Many clients of mine want to know what to eat before they come to the gym. Some of them are in a rush to get there and not have time to prepare a meal, while some just simply have no clue as to what to eat. Well, I would like to suggest to [...]

The 2 Handed Backhand - Using your Core

You use your Core when you hit every single tennis shot. I’d like to show you how you use your core when hitting a two handed backhand, and how to strengthen it in the gym.
I chose pictures of Ashley Harkleroad training in the gym. Ash is using the cable machine to [...]

Welcome Aboard Caroline Price!

It’s fun when you get the opportunity to work with juniors with futures as bright as their smiles.
For the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to have worked with Junior sensation, Caroline Price, from Atlanta, GA. I have been using www.pegasustrainer.com to train her while I have been in Florida. [...]

Partner Hamstring Stretch

This is one of the best stretches that personal trainer’s can do with their clients.

The key points here are:
1. Make sure to keep the leg straight and communicate with your client. Ask them how the tension is and if you are going to far or not enough.
2. Keep pressure on the toe. [...]

Here we Go! Time for the Giro!

The Giro d’Italia has always been one of my favorite races. The only American to ever win this race was Andy Hampsten, back in the old 7 Eleven days.
Now, Lance Armstrong is going after his first ever Giro. On Saturday, May 9th the Giro opens up with a Team Time Trial. This is [...]

Samarai Groundstrokes - Sammy Q.

Happy Monday Everyone!
Hope y’all had a great weekend…
I cam across an old video here. It is of Sam Querrey practicing with his old coach, Grant Doyle.
As you can see from the video big Sam can move really well on the baseline. He stands at 6 ft 6, but moves [...]

Unselfish Armstrong Looking Good

Two days ago, Lance showed up in New Mexico racing under a different team name. Instead of racing under his European colors and sponsors of “Astana”, he and team mates, Chris Horner, and Levi Leipheimer are racing in black, representing “Mellow Johnny”.
“Mellow Johnny” is not only the bike shop in Austin Texas that [...]