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WHAT’S YOUR SUPPLEMENT OF CHOICE? CROSSFIT TRAINER SONNY MCCLAMROCK SWEARS BY OH!MINO
CrossFit trainer and Oh!mino wholesaler Sonny McClamrock has a truly inspiring fitness story. As a kid, Sonny wasn’t allowed to play sports because he had a weak heart. The Marines turned him away for the same reason, but he managed to become a police detective. Everything was going well … until he collapsed on the job. “They ended up resuscitating me and bringing me to the hospital, and that's actually what started my fitness journey,” he told me. “I walked into a CrossFit gym and said, ‘I just died last week. I need some help.’” Fitness changed Sonny’s life! He bought the Missouri City, Texas, location of Snap Fitness USA and started his very own fitness program, T3 Cross Training, inside it. He also discovered my line of Oh!mino supplements. He has used them to take his physique and his clients’ physiques to the next level. I’ve invited him to share that story in the newsletter today, so hang on to your seat! Like Michael said, my name is Sonny, and I run T3 Cross Training. It’s a bit like a boot camp on steroids. We offer powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and strength training. Weightlifting is the core of what we do, and it’s all based on a functional fitness platform. As a former police officer, I used to train law enforcement officers, and functional training is what gets them ready for the job. I also do some military training at T3 and have helped people get ready for basic training boot camps. I discovered Oh!mino after I had to take time off from the gym for a total knee reconstruction surgery. I thought the science behind the product was impressive and so were the clean ingredients, so I started taking it when I got back to the gym. The results were fantastic. About 30 minutes into a very difficult, competitive CrossFit WOD, I felt more drive to go harder and faster. It wasn’t like this burst of energy came over me; I just remember halfway through thinking, "I can lift a little heavier and do a little bit Are you a personal trainer or business owner in the fitness space? Oh!mino can benefit you, your company, and your clients! Schedule a meeting with Michael today at Calendly.com/mmaynard/professional-calls to learn more about our professional programs.
more." In three months, I dropped to 8% body fat and had my first six- pack as a 40-year- old. I’m extremely confident that Oh!mino gave me that edge.
So, 18 months ago, I started selling Oh!mino
to people at my gym, especially guys in my T3 Cross Training and personal training groups. Oh!mino is great because it can replace other products for pre-, mid-, and post-workout. I have several clients in the T3 program who switched to Oh!mino with caffeine and stopped using their old pre-workout entirely! Another client who has had a hard time putting on muscle with creatine, protein, and other supplements switched to Oh!mino recently and is already up a few pounds. I’ve also heard from clients that their recovery time is down, they’re less sore, and they can work out in the gym every day now. The most amazing story is from a client of mine who ended up in the hospital after overusing creatine for years. His doctor took him off of it, and he started losing weight, so I got him on Oh!mino. His gains have been the same or better than before! From what I’ve seen, Oh!mino is effective for everyone, no matter their fitness level or background.
–Sonny McClamrock
It’s awesome that Sonny loves our product AND is sharing it with his whole gym! I’m thankful to have great wholesalers like him on the Oh!mino team. Speaking of thankfulness, turn to Page 2 to read one of my favorite Thanksgiving stories.
Stay fit, my friend!
–Michael
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FOUNDER’S CORNER THE STORY OF MY FAMOUS THANKSGIVING HOT DOG
Back when I was in college, a single conversation with my mom kicked off a yearslong Thanksgiving tradition. I was spending the day with her, my dad, and my brother when she commented, “You know what? We can be thankful on other days apart from the real Thanksgiving.”
me, especially in college! When my friends heard I had no one to spend Thanksgiving with, I got invites out the wazoo. Sometimes I ate three Thanksgiving meals on the same day. When someone asked about my plans, my go-to sympathy line was, “Oh, you know, I’ll just stay home alone and cook a turkey … hot dog.” It worked every time. These days, my parents no longer take Thanksgiving road trips, but we still celebrate the holiday early. Thanksgiving itself is reserved for visiting my wife, Darlene’s, family in Arizona! Last year, we stayed home with our girls because of COVID-19, so this fall, we’re particularly excited about the trip. Darlene’s family is originally from New Mexico, so their celebration features New Mexican classics like red chile sauce, pozole, and homemade tamales alongside the turkey.
My brother and I exchanged looks. Here was Mom, getting on her soapbox! He decided to head her off before the sermon started. “You’re right, Mom,” he said, “We should be thankful every day of the year!” Mom’s response surprised us. “That’s not what I mean!” she said. “You know that your father and I love to travel in our RV. I think we should reschedule Thanksgiving and use that long weekend to take a road trip!” My brother and I cracked up, and a new family tradition was born. From then on, our family celebrated Thanksgiving the Sunday before the real holiday. It worked out beautifully for
Watching Darlene, Jessica, and Allie roll tamales assembly-line style (just like Grandma used to do) makes everything feel right with the world. I can’t wait to visit Scottsdale and do just that.
Stay fit, my friend!
–Michael
PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPED QUARTERBACK ALEX SMITH DETERMINATION THROUGH THE RECOVERY PROCESS
Earlier this year, Alex Smith retired from the NFL after helping the Washington Football Team achieve an NFC East title last year — but that’s not what most people will remember him for. Rather, they will remember Smith for fighting through one of the worst injuries ever sustained by a player in the history of the game. For anyone who might be unfamiliar with his story, here are a few of the basics: On Nov. 18, 2018, Smith sustained a spiral and compound fracture in his tibia and fibula in his right leg after getting sacked by Kareem Jackson. He was rushed to surgery immediately, but that was just the beginning. A serious infection in Smith’s blood led to a series of medical complications and 17 more surgeries. All of this should have meant Smith was done with professional football for good. After all, he nearly lost his leg!
But thanks to his determination, and help from a qualified physical therapist, he was able to steadily recover. In February 2019, Smith was cleared by the office of the secretary of defense to receive a medical consultation from the military at the Center for the Intrepid, a rehab center normally reserved for combat veterans. However, Smith’s injuries were severe enough that they actually mirrored a lot of what the doctors at the facility were used to working with. The Washington Team’s physician, Dr. Robin West, made the visit possible after she contacted her friend Johnny Owens, a physical therapist who used to work at the Center for the Intrepid. He got Smith connected with the team of physical therapists at the facility. Then, he got to work. According to Smith’s wife, he was doing physical therapy five, sometimes six times a week. He seemed determined to recover, and in the end, it paid off. Against all odds, Smith returned to the field for his final season with the NFL, almost completely recovered from his injury. In many ways, Smith represents what can happen when someone fully dedicates themselves to their recovery — a new life, where he could do things that no one thought would be possible for him again
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IS YOUR WATER UP TO PAR? HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST DRINKING WATER FOR YOUR FAMILY
Here in America, the fastest and easiest way to get drinking water is from the tap in your sink, but there are nearly a dozen other types of water available at most grocery stores. If you stroll down the aisle, you’ll see mineral water, spring/glacier water, distilled water, alkaline water, and more. Any of these will sate your thirst, but they’re not all created equal. Your Guide to the World of Water If you’re on the hunt for the healthiest water available and cost isn’t an issue, then mineral water (pulled from a mineral spring) is your best bet. According to Healthline, the minerals added to this water, like sulfur, magnesium, and calcium, can boost your health and improve your digestion. Spring/glacier water isn’t always filtered and can sometimes come with health risks. Alkaline water is risky, too, because it reduces the acidity of your
stomach and makes you more susceptible to illnesses, and too much will make you sick. Distilled water is safe to drink, but it doesn’t have any beneficial minerals.
If your family can’t afford to buy mineral water for daily use, tap water and well water are good affordable alternatives. However, they’re both prone to contamination. Before drinking straight from the source, you should test your water for pollutants. Testing Your Tap If you own or rent a home, you should get a Consumer Confidence Report on your tap water every year (or your landlord should!). This will show the levels of contaminants in your water. You can look for your report at EPA.gov/ccr, and if it’s not there, call your water supplier or the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If you use well water, reach out to a certified laboratory for testing. Simply head to EPA.gov/dwlabcert and click “Contact Information for Certification Programs and Certified Laboratories.” When In Doubt, Filter It Out If your tap water or well water is contaminated, you’ll need to filter it. The cheapest way to do this is with a water filter pitcher or faucet-mounted filter, but you can also invest in a faucet-integrated filter or under-sink option. To learn more about these options and which one is right for you, visit CDC.gov/healthywater/drinking/index.html .
EASY CRANBERRY- APPLE SALAD Inspired by CookieAndKate.com
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INGREDIENTS
For the salad: • 1/4 cup dried pumpkin seeds • 5 cups salad mix • 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped into bite-size pieces • 1/3 cup dried cranberries • 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
For the dressing: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 1/2 tsp honey • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds until fragrant, then set aside. 2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients, then set aside. 3. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing until lightly coated, then toss and serve!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Meet a CrossFit Trainer Who Swears by Oh!mino
2. Founder’s Corner: The Story of Michael’s Famous Thanksgiving Hot Dog Physical Therapy Helped Quarterback Alex Smith 3. How to Get More Benefits From Your Drinking Water Easy Cranberry-Apple Salad 4. Should You Work Out on Thanksgiving Day?
Okay, fess up — which of your friends insists on getting a 5-mile run in before the turkey is carved? We all know someone who works out every year on Thanksgiving. The thought is that if you burn calories in the morning, the big meal won’t hit you so hard. But is that really true? And if it is, when and how should you get sweaty? To Sweat, or Not to Sweat The verdict is in: Working out on Thanksgiving morning is good for you. Surprise! However, according to Mic magazine, it’s less about balancing your calories in and calories out (which is almost impossible for a Thanksgiving feast) and more about priming your body to anticipate the meal to come. "Your body will be calling for those calories — you'll need them," gym trainer Daniel Stransky told Mic. When and How to Hit the Gym Stransky recommends hitting the gym both on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. On Turkey Day, he suggests “a high- intensity interval training cardio circuit comprised of burpees, squats with overhead dumbbell presses, jump squats, sprints, and rowing on the rowing machine.” SHOULD YOU WORK OUT ON THANKSGIVING DAY? THE TRUTH ABOUT SWEATING FOR YOUR TURKEY
before, go for a long run or walk. Then on Turkey Day, try weight training using high reps and short rest periods to “deplete the muscle glycogen” so that you can eat more Thanksgiving carbs without gaining fat. The next day, Clark recommends interval cardio training to boost your metabolism. The Obvious Truth There’s one thing all of this Thanksgiving workout talk overlooks: The most important thing isn’t whether you work out on Turkey Day — it’s whether you stick to a workout routine year-round. A recent pilot study from the University of Michigan helped prove this. The participants were asked to eat 30% more calories than normal for a week but continue exercising regularly. As long as they did, their new diets didn’t cause inflammation or changes in their glucose control or insulin sensitivity. If you don’t already have a workout routine in place, consider this to be a sign! Work with your physical therapist to determine a safe, effective exercise program for you.
Meanwhile, Bodybuilding.com writer Shannon Clark advises working out before, on, and after Thanksgiving. On the day
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