Parabéns! Toney “ The X-Man ” Freeman Lands 2nd Place in 2013 Arnold Classic Brazil

IFBB Pro Toney “The X-Man” Freeman took home a 2^nd place win from the first-ever Arnold Classic Brasil competition during the weekend.

The highly-anticipated show was held in Rio de Janeiro this year and featured IFBB Pro League men’s bodybuilding, along with a complete lineup of amateur bodybuilding events as well as a fitness expo.

This year's Arnold Classic Brasil was a joint venture between Gov. Schwarzenegger, Arnold Sports Festival co-promoter Jim Lorimer, International Federation of Body Building president Rafael Santonja, and Savaget Promotions of Sáo Paulo, Brazil.

“We [were] very excited to take the Arnold Sports Festival model to South America in 2013,” Lorimer said. “The creation of the first Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid in October 2012 proved that there was great demand worldwide for the Arnold Sports Festival concept…”

One of the most memorable highlights from the the Arnold Classic Brasil was the professional men’s bodybuilding contest, which was sanctioned by the IFBB Pro League.

World famous Toney “The X-Man” Freeman took 2^nd place behind long-time fellow competitor, Brandon Curry. Rounding off the Top 5 in the competition were Johnny Jackson in 3^rd, Edward Nunn in 4^th, and Fred Smalls in 5^th place.

The ATL Fitness Club congratulates Freeman on his latest accomplishment in Brazil… We look forward to teaming up with “The X-Man” during our pending health & fitness partnership in the near future!

--The ATL Fitness Club

For more news about fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition visit our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .

References: http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/brasil.html

http://pics.musculardevelopment.com/index.php?mode=contest&eventcode=1659#.UX2GW7XP3Lk

Ripped Off: ATL Fitness Club 's 3 Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Summer

We've said it once before, but has it really sunk in with you...? Summer (e.g. beach) season is practically here, so it's time to look your very best in your swim trunks or bikini!

At ATL Fitness Club we, too are also planning to hit the beach (in July), so there's no better time than NOW to start preparing for the hot weather, white sand between your toes and the ocean breeze blowing through your hair! With that being said, here are 3 things ATL Fitness Club suggests you can do to get ready for summer:

1. Work on reducing your body fat.
Obviously if you want to look lean and cut you have to reduce your body fat percentage. This means your diet is crucial (remember, abs are made in the kitchen!). Based on recent research we suggest eating lots of protein (like tuna, chicken, lean steak/beef & of course, ATL Fitness Club protein shakes). You may also want to try eating foods like organic (or Irish) oatmeal, whole grains like brown rice / buckwheat / farro, lots of legumes (like lentils & black beans) and of course, natural or organic peanut butter!

2. Rev up your workout routine. In addition to eating right, the way you work out from now until you hit the beach is super important too. For weight training, be sure to mix up your reps and set schemes often. For example, try doing exercises for 3 sets of 10-12 reps, then after a couple of weeks change it up and do that same exercise for 5 sets of 5 reps. As for cardio, try doing some HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training ). Just 20 minutes HIIT cardio 5 times a week is said to burn more calories than just doing a boring half-hour on the treadmill or elliptical machine!

3. Avoid eating foods  which could cause you to retain water in conjunction with taking supplements for  that ultimate "shredded" look. To get that super "shrink wrap effect," it is imperative to start preparing at least 6-8 weeks before your deadline (aka: your 1st day on the beach). This is because in order to get that super ripped look, you have to give your skin time to shrink down and stick tight to your body. To  do this, avoid canned foods & frozen meals, which are loaded with sodium and can cause severe water retention. Additionally, try taking pharmaceutical-grade supplements like Vitamin B6, which acts as a natural diuretic for the body. When you can decrease puffiness, you can increase your potential for looking lean & mean during your upcoming sand volleyball match (or just while you're sunbathing on the shore)!

So there you have it. 3 easy ways ATL Fitness Club suggests for you to bust your tail before your upcoming summer vacation. By simply amp-ing up your gym routine , eating cleaner , and avoiding sodium-laden foods you will be well on your way to a "beach bod" in no time. 

We'll "sea" you on the shore!
--The ATL Fitness Club

For more information about fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition visit our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .

References: http://www.articlesbase.com/bodybuilding-articles/how-to-get-ripped-fast-3-ways-to-get-ripped-fast-665526.html

X (-Man) Marks the Spot! ATL Fitness Club Flexes its New Partnership with IFBB Pro Toney Freeman

If you're like many of us at ATL Fitness Club and you follow professional athletes in the fitness industry ... then you'll be just as ecstatic as we are about our recent partnership with IFBB Pro Toney " The X-Man " Freeman !

For many of you bodybuilding fanatics... you may already know that Toney Freeman 's nickname is The X-Man because his perfectly chiseled body composition just happens to resemble the X-frame of those who are considered "classical bodybuilding" gods: 

-- broad shoulders

-- narrow waist 

-- and last but not least... flaring thighs!

In the past, Toney Freeman has been featured on the cover and pages of FLEX Magazine , Muscular Development , and MuscleMag . 

Web sites profiling Freeman 's success report that he did not become a competitive professional bodybuilder until his late 30s because, for many years, it was simply a hobby and the sport appeared to be dominated by his idols, Lee Haney and Dorian Yates .

Now here's the most important news of all (in our opinion at ATL Fitness Club of course)...

Beginning in May 2013, Toney " The X-Man " Freeman & ATL Fitness Club will embark on a much-needed partnership together in the world of fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition .

" The X-Man 's" new journey with ATL Fitness Club promises to deliver even more nutritional & fitness insight for our members as well as health fanatics who follow us, by:

-- recommending products & workout supplements used by IFBB Pros worldwide 
   (including X-Pain , Toney 's preferred athletic injury pain reliever spray) 

-- sharing clean-eating recipes & healthful meal suggestions

-- posting helpful weight training , weight loss & bodybuilding tips

-- keeping fans & followers up-to-date with upcoming fitness expos / fitness competitions / bodybuilding shows

At ATL Fitness Club we are proud to be teaming up with one of the most recognized bodybuilding professionals around the world... and we look forward to providing all of you with additional health & fitness information which will ultimately help you Achieve The Look .

" The X-Man " is ready to guide you toward getting into the best shape of your life...so what are you waiting for? Let's do this (as Toney says,) "Right here! Right now!"

--The ATL Fitness Club


For more information about Toney Freeman & ATL Fitness Club check out our web site:
ATLFitness Club.com .





References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toney_Freeman
http://www.extremenutrition.co.uk/gb/accessories-hats/245-x-pain-spray.html

ATL Fitness Club : "Beaches" Be Like... Summer Vacation is Just Around the Corner!

With summer rapidly approaching.. Your bikini (even as it remains hidden in your underwear drawer) is eagerly anticipating the warmth of your fit physique and the cool refreshing feeling of the ocean breeze and the crisp saltwater. Your bikini's ready... but are YOU “bikini ready”?

That’s the question you may be asking yourself when you open that drawer to retrieve a pair of boy shorts, only to accidentally grab that bathing suit instead...so you try it on.

As you squeeze and twist your way into last season's skull & crossbones (or any other fun printed) number, you and look yourself up and down in your full-length mirror and suddenly it becomes painfully apparent: 

Spring has arrived and the summer season is just around the corner (insert exclamatory "Yiiiiiikes!" expression here)!

Well you're not alone... Join the ATLFitness Club crew and all the other health gurus in the Atlanta metro area who are crash-dieting, gulping down workout supplements and bumping up their exercise routines in order to emulate the body compositions of bronze gods & goddesses during the upcoming beach and swimming pool season.

Yes, it’s THAT time of year again-- It’s Beast Mode time! 

We at ATL Fitness Club are here to make "getting bikini ready" fun for everyone by encouraging all of you to stay motivated about seeing amazing results with a clean diet, engaging in productive exercise and exceeding your fitness goals. In other words, we are dedicated to helping you " Achieve The Look " (duh!).

So to help you better prepare for your guest appearance on the beach this summer... we as the founders of ATL Fitness Club strongly urge you to heed all of the following 5 suggestions to get in the best shape of your life (since last summer, of course): 

1) Set a desired weight loss goal for yourself and post it somewhere (like on your fridge or desk computer) that it will constantly be visible. Whether your goal is to lose 5 pounds or 50 pounds, make sure to monitor your progress by weighing yourself daily (first thing when you wake up, in the buff), and record it each day until you've reached your deadline. Writing down your improvements daily can help you hold yourself accountable for your weight loss goals.

2) Specify a date for when you'd like reach your weight loss goal. If you're like some of us in the ATL Fitness Club you may accomplish way better results when the "gun is to your head" (yes, some of us are horrible procrastinators). Setting an exact date to shed those excess pounds from Easter brunch (and all those other cheat meals) should help keep you focused on your weight loss efforts to get into that yellow polka dot bikini... just like the song!

3) Set a "maximum caloric intake" for yourself and stick to it daily. Not only can counting your calories prevent you from scooping up that handful of Starburst jellybeans from the office candy jar during the week, but you will also be educating yourself about the nutritional value (or lack thereof) in the foods you are regularly eating (who knew there were 21 carbs in just one Krispy Kreme?! Oops.). 

4) Find an exercise and/or diet partner so both of you can hold each other accountable. When you have a buddy to meet you at the gym for a tandem workout or someone to simply inquire about what you're eating daily, you will definitely be more conscientious of what you do (and don't do) to get to your "bikini ready" goals.

5) Evaluate your daily and weekly diet, weight loss results and exercise progress with your "accountability partner" and adapt to produce your desired result. Let's say your workout buddy happens to lose 2 more pounds than you in a week. Take note of what he/she is doing differently, try to implement it for yourself, and see if you can meet or beat his/her results the following week! Hey let's face it... a little competition never hurt anybody, right?!

Phewwwww okay... Now that we are hopefully all on the same page, let’s get this party started!

If you need any help customizing a meal plan or even a workout routine to fit your body type and lifestyle just send us an email at admin@atlfitnessclub.com.

As a reminder, ATL Fitness Club is here to assist you with your journey towards a healthier and effective supplement, diet and fitness-based lifestyle as well as an exercise routine.

Wanna learn more about our high quality, affordable supplements that can help you more effectively reach your goals? Then read about them at ATLFitnessClub.com (you know you want to) or shoot us an email.

Let us know how the ATL Fitness Club can help you " Achieve The Look " you want... so you can be even more "bikini ready" than you ever imagined! And if you exhibit some awesome, newsworthy results during Mission Bikini Ready, be sure to send us your before and after goals, pictures and results. We'd love to share them with our ATL Fitness Club community! 

For more information about our fitness products & services visit our web site at ATLFitnessClub.com .

Here's to fun in the sun & yellow polka dot bikinis ("banana hammock" thongs & Speedos optional)!

--The ATL Fitness Club