FOUNDER’S CORNER MICHAEL HEADS TO CHICAGO FOR THE NPC ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
I’m happy to say that Dan and Ron both ended up with hardware! Dan came in third place in a packed and competitive group, and Ron took second. Dan even got a sword to hang on the wall at Pure Muscle Nutrition. I
This summer, I went to my first- ever bodybuilding competition. It was the NPC Illinois State Championships in Chicago. I wasn’t there as a contestant. I went because Oh!mino sponsored the contest! It was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had and a great
was really proud of them, especially because both are regular users of Oh!mino. After the contest, I took them out for pizza (their choice!). I expected them to eat a whole pie each, but their eyes were bigger than their stomachs after months of strict dieting. Fortunately, pizza makes great leftovers. They took their slices back to the hotel to snack on!
chance for me to meet two Oh!mino wholesalers — Dan and Ron of Pure Muscle Nutrition. Both of them competed while I cheered them on. As a sponsor, I got to go behind the scenes and watch the contestants weigh in and practice their poses. I was fascinated by the deep tans everyone had to bring out their muscle definition and how much concentration they put into every flex. It almost looked like a martial arts form. I’ve been in the fitness industry for decades, but only on the supplements side, not the bodybuilding side, so I didn’t realize the bodybuilding contest would happen in two parts. First, the contestants gathered by class and moved through their poses for the judges. That’s when the actual judging happened. Then, they took a break. When they got back, the stage team cranked up the music and they performed routines for the crowd! It was their chance to really have fun and show off their hard work. Only after that did the judges announce the winners.
I’m looking forward to sponsoring many more competitions and connecting with more wholesalers and competitors like
Dan and Ron. If you’re a trainer or own a fitness business, you can schedule a time to talk with me about Oh!mino’s professional programs — including wholesaling — at Calendly.com/ mmaynard/professional-calls .
–Michael
TRY THESE TRICKS TO PROTECT YOUR BRAIN! FEEL YOURSELF TAKING A TUMBLE?
over 800,000 patients are hospitalized because of fall injuries — almost always for TBIs or hip fractures — every single year. To prevent those, try to make sure your floors at home are clutter-free and be careful on ice during winter. Of course, these techniques are a last resort. Ideally, you should prevent falls long before you feel yourself teetering: Strengthen the muscles that help you balance on your feet, like your core, lower back, and legs with simple home exercises. You can visit NHS.uk/Live-Well/Exercise/Balance-Exercises for an easy visual guide or turn to a physical therapist for help. If you’re young and athletic, you may not need a PT, but physical therapy can be a great option for older
Taking a fall is one of the most common causes of a deadly traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is a pretty scary statistic, considering 1 in 10 adults fall at least once a year, and we all live in a world filled with tripping hazards! Not every fall is deadly, but about 1 in 5 can cause a serious injury. Fortunately, you can do a few things to protect your brain if you feel yourself starting to tumble. The insurance company Lawley recommends these:
• Tucking your chin and lowering your head
• Turning your head to the side if you’re falling face first
• Protecting your head with your arms while keeping your arms and legs bent to spread out the impact (Don’t fall on only your arms or hands — you could break them!)
adults already experiencing balance problems or people recovering from an illness or injury. In these cases, it’s best to work with a professional to ensure you don’t hurt yourself in your quest for better balance! They’ll create a customized
• Trying to land on your side
• Relaxing your body
• Rolling after impact
treatment plan for you, which will protect you from overdoing it.
In addition to TBIs, many falls also cause hip fractures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports
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