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ultra-FiT MAGAZINE
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Vol.20 No.2 Feb/Mar 2010 ÂŁ3.99
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editorial Look good, feel good
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John Shepherd
ven the most serious fitness and sports trainers would be unlikely to say that they don’t like the way they look and feel as a result of all the training and hard work they put in. However, fitness models deliberately set out to look good, and train for that goal and specifically for competitions. The look they achieve is very much an ultra-FIT one, lean, athletic and toned. This issue we take an in-depth look into what it takes to become a fitness model. Our three-part feature is written in the main by Audrey Kaipio, our cover model, a fitness expert and top fitness model. The first part sets the scene and then explodes into a great workout that’ll get you in fantastic model shape – see page 70. We then talk to two models at the top of their game, pro-fitness model from the USA, Obi Obadike and the UK’s (via Greece) Eleni Plakitsi – page 102. The feature then moves on to discuss diet and nutrition – a crucial element of in particular the pre-competition phase of a fitness model’s preparation. And finally if you think you’ve got what it takes to become a fitness model you can enter our ultra-FIT cover model search. There’s a host of great prizes on offer for the winners – see page 108. Elsewhere, as usual this issue is packed full of workouts and nutritional advice that will get you in great shape, whether you want to model it or not! Our Marathon Hero plan is closing in on that 26.2 mile race and we take you up to the half marathon distance – see page 58. Meanwhile those who get their fitness kicks through three sports can follow our ultra-FIT Tri
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Challenge triathlon training programme – see page 90. The ‘Tri Challenge’ is our very own triathlon that takes place in Windsor on the 23rd May. We’ve two other workouts as well – so you’ll not have any excuses for not knowing what training to do. Our Build a Great
Our Build a Great Body plan moves onto a new programme... Body plan moves onto a new programme. It’s designed to get you into great shape by the time the sun shines (hopefully!) in the springtime – see page 52. And on page 62 our Fitness Express, Pull-Up workout sets a great challenge for any of you wanting to master this ‘real’ and very tough exercise. Speaking of challenges, we’re posting twice weekly workouts on our website (www.ultra-FITmagazine.co.uk). These ‘WOW’s’ (aka workouts of the week) will keep you motivated to train and get your body in great shape. Check out the site for lots of other information and videos – ultra-FIT really is your 24/7 personal trainer.
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contents Volume 20 Number 2 Feb/Mar 2010
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Audrey Kaipio www.audreykaipio.com photographed by Grant Pritchard www.grantpritchard.co.uk Obi Obadike www.obiobadike.com and Natalia Muntean www.nataliamuntean.com photographed by GW Burns
Food & Drink
Features
P34 FIT KITCHEN
Ice Maiden – Shelly Rudman
Fuel your workouts
P36 NUTRITION Injury Beating Food
Mind & Body P20 MIND
Peak Motivation
P26 MOTIVATION Think Yourself Fitter
P30 WEIGHTWATCH
Double your fitness in half the time
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P16 THE ultra-FIT INTERVIEW P40 FIT4SPORT
Weight Training for sport
P46 ARE SUPPlEMENTS SUPERFlUOUS?
Fitness expert Jenny Pacey answers
P56 STRETCH
Knee extension with towel
P70 FITNESS MODEl FEATURE PART 1
Audrey Kaipio introduces the sport and designs a model workout
P98 FITNESS, FOOD GO!
Caroline Pearce shows you how to always be health and fitness prepared
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P102 Fitness Model Feature Part 2
Top models Eleni Plakitsi and Obi Obadike interviewed
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P106 Fitness Model Feature Part 3 How to eat for model shape
P108 ultra-Fit Model search
Your chance to become a super model
Get Outside P94 Get out there
To infinity and beyond - Ultra-Running
Regulars P7 Body & sole P44 sPorts injury clinic Shoulder injury
P50 understandinG Fitness Exercise Principles
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