Over 40 Amateur Of The Week: Jodi Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down BodybuildingExercisesNutrition by GymRat - 6th December 201730th December 20170 Vital StatsName: Jodi JordanEmail: jodilynnjordan@g…Location: AlabamaAge: 40Height: 5’3″Weight: 125 lbs off, 115 lbs contestYears Bodybuilding: 5QHow did your fitnessjourney begin?I am the proud wife of a retired Air Force senior master sergeant. During the early years of our marriage, I stayed home with our children. My focus was on them, not on my fitness. When I returned to work, I took a high-visibility job that required long hours and frequent travel. My limited fitness went down the tubes in the face of airport food and stress. In 2009, the Air Force moved us to Phoenix, Arizona, where it jump-started an incredibly positive change in my life even if I didn’t know it at the time. A good friend of mine talked me into attending the high-intensity, functional fitness cross-training classes on base. At first, I was very skeptical and didn’t take it very seriously, but before I knew it I was in love. I loved how I felt and the transformation that took place.After training for about six months, my friends encouraged me to enter a bodybuilding competition on base. I didn’t know a thing about nutrition or training for that kind of event, but I did it anyway. To my surprise, I came in second. This was only the beginning of my foray into bodybuilding.As luck would have it, there was an Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders show in Phoenix the following weekend. On a whim, I entered. I got my butt kicked, although I still managed to come in seventh. Amazed and inspired by the incredible showings of the other competitors, I wanted to learn more and compete again.My first step in the direction of serious competition was obvious: I’d buy a suit. I found a suit on eBay being sold by a competitor also in Phoenix. She and I arranged to meet at her gym so I could try the suit on before buying it. I ended up loving the suit and the owner of the gym, too! Mr. Tim Sparkes, the owner of Die Hard Gym and Fitness, agreed to take me on as a client. As they say, the rest is history.He’s been a dear friend and coach. He still does all my nutrition, even though I moved to Alabama two and a half years ago.Cool FactJodi recently earned her CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certification and is a coach at CrossFit Montgomery.What workout regimen delivered the best results?A.M. Workout Cardio Cross-Training30 minutes calisthenics, plyometrics and intervalsP.M. Workout Wide-Grip Lat Pull-Downs3 sets of 9-15 reps Seated Cable Rows3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Lateral Raises3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Front Raises3 sets of 9-15 reps Wide-Grip Pull-Ups3 sets of 5 reps Barbell Shoulder Presses3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Rows3 sets of 9-15 reps Cardio Cross-Training30 minutes calisthenics, plyometrics and intervalsA.M. Workout Cardio Cross-Training30 minutes calisthenics, plyometrics and intervalsP.M. Workout Seated Leg Extensions3 sets of 9-15 reps Barbell Back Squat3 sets of 9-15 reps Leg Press3 sets of 9-15 reps Calf Raises on the Leg Press3 sets of 9-15 reps Hamstring Curls3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Walking Lunges3 sets of 9-15 reps Stiff-Legged Deadlifts3 sets of 9-15 reps Seated Calf Raises3 sets of 9-15 reps Cardio Cross-Training30 minutes calisthenics, plyometrics and intervalsA.M. Workout Cardio Cross-Training30 minutes calisthenics, plyometrics and intervalsP.M. Workout Incline Dumbbell Press3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Flyes3 sets of 9-15 reps Renegade Rows3 sets of 9-15 reps Dumbbell Isolation Curls3 sets of 9-15 reps Barbell Curls3 sets of 9-15 reps Preacher Hammer Curls3 sets of 9-15 reps Alternate Option:Hammer Curls Triceps Press-Downs3 sets of 9-15 reps Triceps Kick-Backs3 sets of 9-15 reps Alternate Option:Skull CrushersWhat nutrition plan fueled your body?Off Season Plan Sweet Potato Hash1 cup with bacon and eggs/egg whites Cooked Oatmeal1 cup Lean Protein4-6 ounces Salad VegetablesLarge helping Almonds or Almond Butter4 ounces Rice Cake1 cake Green Vegetables1-2 cups Lean Protein4-6 ounces Whey/Casein Blend Shake1 servingCompetition Prep Plan (8-12 Weeks Prior to Show) Whey Protein Shake1 serving made with water Scrambled Eggs3 egg whites and 1 whole egg Oatmeal1/2 cup Green Salad1.5 cup Canned Tuna or Baked Fish4-5 ounces Lite Dressing1 teaspoon Canned Tuna or Baked Fish4 ounces Sweet Potato1/2 potato Canned Tuna or Baked Fish4 ounces Whey/Casein Blend Shake1 servingWhat supplement schedule gave you the greatest gains? MuscleTech Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite Cellucor C4 Extreme Multivitamin CLA Fish Oil BCAA“You have to be relentless in your training, your nutrition, your recovery and rest. All the factors have to be in balance. You have to give it 100 percent effort to be successful.”How did your passion for fitness emerge?Bodybuilding is an incredible test of willpower and motivation. It is a sport of control in which you control your results: You get exactly what you put in to it. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve done your very best, no matter what place you come in during competition. You have to be relentless in your training, your nutrition, your recovery and rest. All the factors have to be in balance, and you have to give it 100 percent effort to be successful.What or who motivated you?My husband of 18 years is my greatest motivation. He supports me and encourages me, even during the darkest days of dieting. Also, my trainer Tim Sparkes of Die Hard Gym and Fitness in Phoenix pushed me harder than I ever thought possible. He always believed in me.Where did you go for inspiration?Having a contest to train for is the best way to stay inspired. Any time I feel like skipping the gym I remind myself that I’ll be on stage, basically in my underwear, in front of hundreds of people. Am I willing to present less than my best? The answer is “no.”“Am I willing to present less than my best? The answer is ‘no.'”What are your future fitness plans?I hope to continue to compete, but I’m considering a transition to fitness competition. Despite having no gymnastics or dance background, it’s something I’ve been interested in for a long time. I may be the worst fitness competitor ever, but I want to at least give it one shot.What is the most important fitness tip?This quote from Muhammad Ali always motivated me: “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”Who is your favorite bodybuilder/fitness athlete?Erin Stern is my favorite bodybuilder. She is an incredible athlete and real a class act. Plus her longevity in the sport is inspiring.How did Bodybuilding.com help you reach your goals?I have used resources from Bodybuilding.com in every stage of competition prep – from learning better form for lifting to reading how other competitors prepare to tips on choosing the right suit and even tanning.Jodi’s Top 5 Gym Tracks“Here Comes the Boom” by P.O.D.“Get Low” by Ying Yang Twins“Heart of a Champion” by Nelly“Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins“Killing in the Name Of” by Rage Against the MachineCompetition History2010 Luke Air Force Base Bodybuilding and Figure Competition 2nd place2010 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders Arizona Natural 6th place2010 Fitness America 7th place2011 Luke Air Force Base Bodybuilding and Figure Competition 3rd place2011 National Physique Committee Western Regionals 3rd place2011 Heart of Dixie 2nd place2012 Panhandle Showdown N/A2013 Clash at the Capstone 1st placeRecommended For YouOver 40 Amateur Of The Week: Cynthia Beat Depression With A Set Of AbsCynthia bounced out of a bad point in her life with the help of bodybuilding and she hasn’t looked back since.Fitness Amateur Of The Week: Tish Defied Age With Iron!Tish looks better at age 38 than she did in her 20s because of consistent clean eating coupled with intense training. Get the diet and workouts she uses to defeat mother nature!Over 40 Amateur Of The Week: Steely Cut Out Vices And Hardened Her BodySteely plans to tear up the pro stage within a year and has the body to back up her claim. See why this 44-year-old disregards age and focuses on mind, body, and soul!About The AuthorOver 40 Amateur Bodybuilder Of The WeekVIEW AUTHOR PAGEOur Amateur Bodybuilder of the Week has the extraordinary qualities to endure the pain and discipline of bodybuilding. Enter here and win!View All Articles By This AuthorShare this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
The benefits of plyometric exercises ExercisesFitness ModelsTraining Methods by admin - 29th June 201729th June 20170 The benefits of plyometric exercises Plyometrics are great for cardio, toning and fat loss here, we take a look at how the humble plyometric box can be a killer workout session.“The plyo box has been popular among athletes and hard-core fitness enthusiasts for a while now, but has become more mainstream since the introduction of CrossFit,” says elite trainer of over 15 years Matthew Strickland.“They are great for cardio-based and high-intensity training, but can also be used for rehabilitative purposes and for evening out physique imbalances.”Plyometric boxes and aerobic steps come in a range of heights and sizes to adhere to varying fitness levels and exercise goals. While fixed-height boxes are available and usually come in sets of three to four, try opting for a sturdy, adjustable step if you are tight on space. And if you aren’t confident in the jumps, we say go for foam rather than metal or wood versions: a lot less chance of skinned shins.For cardio/fat loss: Plyometric training involves using explosive bodyweight movements to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time – making them the perfect fat-burning tool. Explosive movements also mean power and strength, especially in the lower body, can be achieved. Again, keep rest periods short and repetitions as high as possible – although given their taxing nature, sessions shouldn’t go much longer then 30 to 45 minutes. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...