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Celebrity Trainer Vows To End The Epidemic Obesity In America

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As one of the most successful celebrity trainers in Hollywood, Michael Torchia has spent over 25 years of his life trying to bring the life-saving message of personal fitness and healthy diet to men and women everywhere.

In 1985, he began Operation Fitness to combat the (then) overlooked epidemic of childhood obesity. He is proud to announce the next phase of his “fitness for all” philosophy.

Michael has spent over 25 years of his life educating and teaching the public about fitness. His talent for training and motivating people to exceed their potential makes him the ideal leader in the battle against inactivity and obesity. Michael Torchia created the “Operation Fitness™” programs to provide children and adults with the ability to integrate health and fitness into their everyday routine.

Michael’s well-structured organization will help motivate people of all ages, increase and improve self-esteem in a dynamic, inspiring way. These innovative programs are supported by descriptive fitness updates and essential nutrition guidelines for all those wanting to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.

Although Michael’s clientele includes such famous names as Matt Damon, Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey, his true passion is helping everyday people. Having suffered as an obese child himself, with incredible drive and determination he overcame his eating disorder. He went on to become Teenage Mr. America, Mr. Collegiate USA and Mr. California.

This exemplifies that with proper guidance, learning of good nutritional habits and the use of research-based professional training, if you can imagine it, it can become a reality. Click on the link to read more about Michael’s personal story: http://newsblaze.com/story/20090109125038zzzz.nb/topstory.html

If you would like more information on how Michael can help you and your community call: 800.933.8633 or email michael@operationfitness.com

Michael Torchia
Health and Wellness Expert

www.operationfitness.com

www.fitnessundercover.com

www.holistichealthfoundation.com

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Jesse James is a Dead Man on Spike TV
Sundays 10pm
From: David Sandler, david@strengthpro.com

Q.  Tell us about your new show with Jesse James?
This show is really about Jesse James pushing the envelope by looking death square in the face and avoiding it. He wanted to test his ability across a gamut of adrenaline pumping tasks that would prove he is capable of hanging with the best and defying the odds. It has all the elements of a real guy show with crazy dare-devil type stunts, super cool explosions, and oh yeah, a little science here and there.

Q.  How did you get the job?
Over the past 20 years I have been a strength coach, college professor, author, advisory board member, consultant, researcher, and event organizer. I have met so many fabulous people from all facets of the fitness industry and fortunately, through my large network of professionals, I have been involved in more then 30 episodes of television with National Geographic, Discovery, Fox Sports Net, and now Spike TV.

Q.  What qualifies you for the show?
I’m basically a powerlifter turned scientist. So I guess if you take 1/3rd science geek, 1/3rd strength/performance expert, and 1/3rd self-proclaimed adrenalin junkie anyone will hire you!

Q.  What kind of training does Jesse go through or is it all adrenaline?
Trial by fire, literally, is what Jesse uses to prepare. Over the many years Jesse has continually challenged himself forcing his body to adapt to tolerate the pain and handle the element of danger. In a sense, it is the common training rule of progression that everyone follows, except that his training is little over the top. When you couple that with his unique ability to remain calm, remove stress, and focus on the task at hand you have a person that truly lives on the edge but stays within his means. His knack of dealing with danger and handling stress is unparalleled in any person or athlete that I have seen.

Q.  What kind of training and nutrition does Jesse follow?
He follows a general training protocol and concentrates on hydration when performing those difficult long duration tasks. While that is vague, it is not a secret, but unlike a football player or bodybuilder, task specific for him does not require strength or power, instead exercise is for reducing injury and maintaining health.

Q.  What is your job as Scientific Advisor on the show?
My main job is to design and implement testing procedures for measuring the physical and physiological parameters of performance during the stunts and events. Jesse comes up with an idea, the producers build a show and I fit some science in. Due to the complex nature of some of the things we have done on the show, many times we either cannot measure what is happening, or our limited knowledge of how the human body responds under stress cannot explain why Jesse (and others) are capable of dong what they do. But we try, and I have found (not just on this series), that controlling the mind, having a genuine disregard for pain, and being able to think while under extreme duress are really the keys to being successful when danger or death is eminent.

Q.  What is the next big thing for StrengthPro?
I just got finished filming Fight Science’s Third Season for National Geographic where a team of experts including Lead Scientist Dr. Cindy Bir, and myself (sports physiologist) examine all aspects of human performance from Martial Artists, Law Enforcement, All Branches of Military, and Self Defense Experts.
As well, another cool 2 show series will be coming out on National Geographic later this year called Humanly Possible, where we examine the ability of humans to perform what is thought to be impossible feats. Over the next several months, StrengthPro will be performing some of the very same tests that were shown on TV at the Europa Super Show, Olympia, and of course we are preparing for our 7th Annual Strength Summit at the Arnold Classic Sports Weekend in 2010.

I received a phone call on Sat from a familiar voice say "What’s up old man, when you training?"  It was from my good friend Chris Commier who just returned from Europe.  Chris and I have had this joke thing about getting old for the past year and If you know Chris then you know how he loves to joke and have fun.  Chris has been living and working in Europe with a lot of time in Ireland but he still made trips to the US to watch some Pro shows.  Chris said he has tried to learn more about the fitness industry and production of exercise equipment.  Chris said he now plans to return to England and train with Dorian and then back to the USA to start contest prep.  When I ask Chris what show he said he wasn’t sure but they he has been training hard and is ready to get back on stage.  On Sun I met with the Real Deal Commier at Golds and he looked like he now has size back along with being in good shape.  I think if Chris keeps to his word then we will turn some heads with his next Pro contest.

If your a top amauture or a pro bodybuilder you don’t always have to win the contest or even place top 3 to make money.  As is with the case of IFBB Pro Aiman Faour who didn’t place in the New York Pro show.  Sometimes for guest appearances if your in good shape but can talk and connect with people well then that will get you farther along then just looking great.  Aiman has been doing many appearances in the far East and now a few in Canada.  Here training at the mecca Gold’s gym Peter Putman who has now turned pro use to do a lot of appearances and he said this was due to him really talking and spending time with his fans on these events.  Many top pros either forget where they once came from or are just so busy that they become stressed for any free time and it then shows in their attitudes.  So maybe next time you plan on making a appearance just remember on who that matters who helped you be where you are!