Redefining Fitness

Zack Vann Trainer: Madison Weekly, Madison Alabama's Hometown Newspaper

Simply put, the fitness industry has by and large gotten things wrong over the past four decades. Most routines are still based around the bodybuilding philosophy of isolated resistance training. This method segments the body into individual muscle groups and serves the sole purpose of growing big muscles. These workouts produce what we refer to as "show" muscles.

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Madison Athletes Winning Ways

Bob Labbe Comes To Madison Weekly SportsThese Madison athletes have winning ways - in more ways than one.

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SEC Media Day Athletes Impressive

Johnny Ballpark Franks: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper I was very impressed by the student-athletes representing their respective schools.

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SEC Football Media Days Drama

Johnny Ballpark Franks: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper I will be traveling down to Hoover for the annual SEC Football Media Days, and there's always drama.

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Women's Soccer Division Forming

Womens Soccer League Forming: Madison Weekly, Madison Alabama's Hometown NewspaperRocket City Invitational organizers are seeking adult female players to participate in the upcoming 6-Aside Tournament on July 31.

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Remembering Steinbrenner

Johnny Ballpark Franks: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper The passing of two memorable sports figures means more to me that the Lebron James circus.

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Raising Healthy Kids

Exercises for kids: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper Parents have to be more involved with their children’s wellbeing and fitness.

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Mr. Sports Joins Our Team

Bob Labbe Comes To Madison Weekly SportsAward winning sports writer Bob Labbe joins the Madison Weekly Sports team.

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Get Into Shape At Any Age

Phillip Johnson workout: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper Numerous studies have shown that older people respond favorably to both strength training and aerobic exercise. 

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RCU Returns Home

Rocket City UnitedThis Saturday Rocket City United returns to Madison City Schools Stadium after two weeks on the road.

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Valley Futbol Teams On Top

Madison Soccer TeamsThe inaugural Mickey Holmes Cup took place in Decatur, ending with three Madison teams on top.

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ROTC Cadets Take Top Tiles

ROTC gamesAir Force Junior ROTC cadets from Bob Jones High School won top titles at Sports Day.

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Valley Futbol For All Ages

Valley FutbolThe Valley Futbol Club provides kids of all ages and skill levels a fun and safe environment in which to improve their skills.

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Brackett Headed To Murray State

Jeremy BrackettBob Jones defensive lineman, Jeremy Brackett commits to Murray State University.

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Practice Schedule Challenged

Practice Times Questioned"What's good enough for the University of Alabama should be good enough for Bob Jones High School."

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Tennis Team On Top

Bob Jones Tennis TeamThe Bob Jones Boys Tennis Team won first place at the State Sectional Tennis Tournament and competed in the state meet.

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SEC Players Hot With Draft

Johnny Ballpark Franks The NFL draft gave proof to why the Southeastern Conference has won the last four national championships.

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Up Close At Bama's A-Day Game

Johnny Ballpark Franks This past Saturday I had a rare and memorable opportunity serving as one of six "guest" coaches selected from the media for Alabama's A-Day Game.

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Run Through The Roses

Run Through The RosesA personal account of one father and daughter team's plan to "run through the roses."

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I Just Keep On Moving

Mike Letson Running For His LifeWhen he heard that Madison was hosting its first major 10K run, Mike Letson decided it was time for him to start living a healthier life.

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Losing Weight, Pumping Up

Jen's Journey ContinuesWhen I started Keisha's boot camp I literally had no upper body strength. Well, I'm proud to say that now I actually have some.

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Alabama Track Club At Nationals

Track Club at Nationals: Madison Weekly, Madison Alabama's Hometown NewspaperThe Alabama Track Club of Madison is headed to California this weekend to compete in the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic National Championship.

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Sports Fan or Sports Attendee

Bob Labbe Comes To Madison Weekly SportsWhen you attend a sporting event with your kids, pay attention to them and the game.

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Bob Jones Senior Wins Gold

Scott Dow Wins Gold Medal At Special Olympics: Madison Weekly, Madison Alabama's Hometown NewspaperA Bob Jones high school senior will bring home a gold medal from the national Special Olympics in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Get Rid Of The Jiggles

Exercises to tone your arms: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper Do your arms wave when you do? Here's how to get rid of the jiggle, jiggle, jiggle…

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Mr. Sports Ready For Football

Bob Labbe Comes To Madison Weekly SportsFootball season is just 7 weeks away, but that's not all that's going on.

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Supplement Your Workout

Supplement your workout plan: Madison Weekly, Madison Alabama's Weekly NewspaperI’m often asked about the use of supplements as part of a healthy fitness program.

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You Don't Need A Thigh Master

Get your lower body in shape: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper For women, shaping the muscles of the thighs is a very important fitness goal.

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NCAA Rules On USC

Johnny Ballpark Franks: Madison Weekly, Madison, Alabama's Hometown Newspaper  As predicted last week, the NCAA came down hard on USC this week.

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RCU Opener Ends In Tie

Rocket City UnitedFor the season opener RCU hosted Pumas in Madison for a game that ended with a 1-1 tie.

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Clock Is Ticking For USC

Johnny Ballpark Franks Johnny "Ballpark" Franks wrap up of the week's sports headlines.

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Madison Summer Sports Camps

Here are a few of the sports camps available in Madison this summer.

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Randolph Chooses Bama

Levi RandolphLevi Randolph commits to playing college ball for the Crimson Tide.

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Bobby And Me

Johnny Ballpark Franks Johnny interviews legendary second baseman, Bobby Doerr.

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Getting Into The Game

Johnny Ballpark Franks Johnny "Ballpark" Franks wrap up of the week's sports headlines.

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From Horses To Vipers

Johnny Ballpark Franks From the Kentucky Derby to the Alabama Vipers, it's been a busy week in sports.

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Patriots Baseball Season A Success

Big Year For Bob Jones BaseballIn his first season on the job Bob Jones head baseball coach Jeff Bell is happy with year.

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Big Day Getting Closer

Mike Letson Running For His LifeWhen he heard that Madison was hosting its first major 10K run, Mike Letson decided it was time for him to start living a healthier life.

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Anxious For 2010 Season

Johnny Ballpark Franks With spring football games this weekend at Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee, I get anxious about the upcoming 2010 season

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Reyes Enjoying Senior Year

Reyes Heads to UABEdwin Reyes is one of the mainstays of the Bob Jones Patriots baseball program for 2010.

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Getting Into The Game

Johnny Ballpark Franks Does the sense of entitlement which Tiger lived by when he was committing adultery also make him above telling the truth?

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