Finding The Right Balance Between The Workout-To-Recovery Ratio

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When you begin a new workout routine you always need to remember to pace yourself with the workouts. The most common mistake I see in the fitness world is people coming in to a workout routine at full blast and doing way too much too soon. You will also have to remember that there has [...]

Workout Recovery

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Competing in the 2011 Henley Royal Regatta In England this summer was a excellent adventure for me. I waited over 10 years to once again compete in the 2nd highest level of competition and go up against the reigning Henley Champions of 2010 in the 1st round, Harvard University Varsity Crew. I trained very hard for 4 months and logged over [...]

Middle-Aged Elite Athletes Train For The Olympics And Beyond

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There have been more stories on athletes who are making a comeback in sports or just training and succeeding in athletics well into there 40′s and 50′s. Low-Impact sports such as swimming, rowing, and cycling are activities that you can do practically your whole life. I want to talk about 3 athletes in particular that have defied the odds [...]

Powerhouse Fitness VS. “Other Gyms”

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Now that we are approaching the spring season I thought this would be a great time to discuss the difference between Powerhouse Fitness and the “other gyms” that people have to choose from. I had received an email a few days ago from a few Powerhouse Fitness & Gold’s Gym Members about the impact that our specialized [...]

Jack Nunn’s Journey In Ironman Florianopolis, Brazil 2009

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 In 2009 on the way to Florianopolis, Brazil my flight was cancelled because of a broken winshield on the runway at LAX 3 days before my Ironman race was set to go.  I barely made it to Brazil on time in order to register for my race. The flight to Florianopolis, Brazil was about 20 hours on 3 connecting flights.  The weather in Brazil was about [...]

Beach Sprints 2011: Advice from Jack Nunn how to row/race your 1st 2000 meter Indoor Race

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Beach Sprints are here! The once a year unique virtual indoor rowing race is presenting it’s 25th Annual Concept 2 Sponsored Event. Thousands of people will attend this year’s race to cheer on fellow friends and family members as they push the limits of one’s own strength and endurance. Concept 2 Rowing machines own more than 90% of [...]

Concept 2 Holiday Challenge starts Nov.25th… Thanksgiving Day.

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Guess What?? We are going to be unique this year and offer class at 9:30AM at the Warehouse (1347 Loma Ave, L.B.) on Thanksgiving Day in order to kick off the 2010 Holiday Challenge. Jack Nunn will be leading class and making sure that can maximize your Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to join in the [...]

Rower Keeps Making Waves…Rowing Across Oceans!!!

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Long Beach, Ca If you take Powerhouse Fitness Rowing Classes  at 6:30pm  with Jack Nunn at the Boathouse (5750 Boathouse Lane, Marine Stadium) you have probably had the pleasure in meeting Angela Madsen or watching her go by as I tell class her amazing story. She is a true inspiration of the will to live life without [...]

Sharing Jack Nunn’s Experience From a 4 Day Rowing Camp That Featured Four Olympic Gold Medalists…And More!!! (Part 2 of 8)

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This camp was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to meet the best of the best in the sport of rowing, especially in the singles event. The singles event is known in the world of rowing to be the toughest of all rowing events and respected by other sports as being one of [...]

The Concept 2, Simply The Best Rowing Machine In The World!

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U.S. Marines, Extreme Athletes…. Even Astronauts Use The Concept 2!!! CONCEPT2 IS BUILT MARINE TOUGH… Before I write about my 2nd segment on my 8-Part series. I wanted to discuss how great the Concept 2 Rowing machine really is considering that the second person I will be writing about has the current World Record for [...]