Boo Johnson Berrics Recruit

One of my favorite amateur skaters right now, I cannot wait for Mr. Johnson to go pro and bless the world with his first pro video part.  Last month, he became the first berrics recruit for the 2013 year. If you all have followed the berrics and their other recruited skaters, many have gone on to go pro not long after. Already having top notch sponsors such as Supra, Kr3w Denim, Diamond Supply, Grizzly Grip, and RAW rolling papers, he is sure to appeal to not only the existing skate market with his skills, but the urban youth market as well with his style and laid back personality.  Check out his video part at the link below.

BOO JOHNSON RECRUITED

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Jordan Campbell- Norco, CA

To kick off our Athlete Interview series, it is my pleasure to interview former fellow Trojan Jordan Campbell. An exceptional talent and hard worker, Jordan is the epitome of an Outlier as he surrounds his entire life by wellness. Multiple daily workouts, rehab treatment, healthy eating habits, good faith, education, and balancing it all out with a bit of family and fun, with a work ethic like his, Jordan is next in line for NFL greatness.

History:

A high school All-American, Jordan came into his collegiate career with high expectations of having an immediate impact on the collegiate scene. However, like most freshman's, he was redshirted and forced to wait. Beginning his redshirt freshman year, and the remainder of his time as a Man of Troy, he competed for playing time, but his true talents on the field were never fully showcased during his time there. Due to all the turmoil plaguing various USC teams during the 2010 year, Jordan saw the NCAA regulated "free transfer policy" as a "blessing in disguise", and an opportunity to take his stronger and more developed mental and physical game to the University of Louisville. A brief career at UofL, Jordan again faced set backs and made the wise decision to move back west to care for his family. Taking on the responsibility of caring for his Grandmother, Jordan never stopped living a healthy life. He took the off-field education that he gained at both institutions, and with his older brother, created the company " Circle of Success", or "COS" http://www.circleofsuccesscalifornia.com/.

The concept behind the company, is embracing a lifestyle of having a circle of success surrounding you, and the company continues to spread positive messages throughout the fashion, entertainment, and athletic industries.

Where is Jordan Now?

With the success of his company skyrocketing, Jordan is now hungrier than ever to get back to his linebacker roots. A more humble and determined man, Jordan WILL be a top pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. What makes me so confident? Hearing the story of a friend, and fellow Trojan athlete as a changed man. The ups and downs he has faced both on and off the field have made him grow. Now at 24 years young, Jordan is living a lifestyle that will ensure success comes to him, and not the other way around. Now playing for "the worst division 2 school" New Mexico Highlands, while others thought they were doing him the favor of letting him continue to play collegiate football, Jordan again saw this as a blessing in disguise. Returning to the base of fitness he grew up on training with older family members, Jordan cross trains, and prepares his body for the next level. "Going to the big Division 1 schools is where I became less of an athlete, training to just be Big, strong, and fast and being stuck in a football, lift weights mentality was not the best thing for me". With an open minded attitude, Jordan began crossfit and UFC style training, with the goals of improving all the things that had previously been overlooked by D1 trainers. "Lets see if I can get my balance better, my core better, and I just took on a new challenge with everything that I never did. It was fun and competitive for me". For all those who have seen Jordan's famous YouTube videos, most would say "fun" is a crazy choice of words, for the freakishly intense training he has proved himself capable, and it is evident that Jordan and his circle of success are "eatin". With the New Mexico team built around his determination, experience and talent, Jordan and his teammates are racking up pre season honors and the most attention they have received in years. For starters, Jordan became the first ever pre season All-American from NMHU. If that wasn't enough, several football teams including the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants flew out to see the superstar at his junior pro day. With their national attention and recognition increasing by day, The New Mexico Highland Cowboys are sure to have eyes on them this upcoming season as they push towards the national championships. Keep up with the New Mexico Highlands this season by following the online feed from the games, via the link below.

 

Off the Field

Jordan is clearly and exceptional, elite athlete. However, it is what he does off the football field that makes him an Outlier. Family, and faith orientated Jordan practices what he preaches by having a circle of success. One of the things we stress the most about being an Outlier is incorporating every element of wellness into your daily lifestyle, one which includes social wellness. "I used to be that guy, out in Hollywood that knew everybody and all the parties, however all of the connections that I made while at USC and being connected to the right people, gave me a better network for the future. But now I don't see anyone, its all about my circle of success and those in my camp". That network has surely helped carry Jordan on the right path, however his new attitude with his tight nit success group is proving to be more beneficial for the athletes overall wellness than his previous lifestyle. He has shown and proven that no matter what level of athletics you are on, it is important to constantly build your success circle, take care of family, as well as build healthy professional connections. " Its funny because now that I'm not chasing the perks of success and just focusing on my dream, everything is coming along with it."

Keep track of Jordan's success via:

Jordan's YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/COSXCEO?feature=watch

New Mexico Highlands 2012 Schedule: http://www.nmhucowboys.com/schedule.aspx?path=football

Circle of Success: http://www.circleofsuccesscalifornia.com/

Written by: Elan Hilaire

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Exercise and Music: How Exercising with Music can Increase your Wellness

How exercising with music can increase your wellness:

Following the playlist I posted, I wanted to share a recent paper I read by Dr. Mark Anshel, entitled Exercise and Music. In the paper, Dr. Anshel discussed how during exercise, music can influence our performance, effort, and motivation. Below are key points from his paper.

Music and Exercise:

• "There are two likely reasons moving in rhythm results in superior performance: the distraction hypothesis and momentum. The distraction hypothesis says that the performer is distracted by the external stimuli of music, which allows the person to ignore the effects of intense physical activity, such as fatigue and exertion. We use a strategy called external attentional focusing. The second explanation of improved momentum is that music improves our forward motion, resulting in less effort."
• "Music alters our nervous system: Heart rate can be increased within 10 seconds of listening to music that is fast-paced and loud, while our heart rate usually slows down when exposed to music that is slower-paced and relatively quiet. This is because hormones are released into the blood stream that immediately either increases or decreases our arousal level, such as heart rate, respiration rate, and other physiological processes."
• Guidelines for listening to music During Exercise:
• 1) Listen to music that you enjoy. If you choose something that is annoying or distasteful, it will only cause stress
• 2) Select music that is compatible with your goal. For example, if you are doing an aerobic workout, it is best to listen to something with an upbeat tempo. For pilates or yoga, use something that is of slower pace.
• 3) Try to use music that allows you to move in synchronization to the exercise being performed

Due to the increase of technology, there are many useful applications that allow you to sync your music to your workout. I most recently downloaded the free IPhone app Nike Running. It does not require any additional equipment, and with a simple tap, it tracks your mileage, calories burned, and time spent running/walking. It is perfect for those like myself, who do a simple lap around their work building, or do more than "stretch their legs" during the business day. With this app, you do not need to attach anything to your shoes or your person, just run with the app, and let the voice command coach encourage you throughout the way!

View some screenshots of my usage.

The entire copy of Dr. Anshel's paper can be read here: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:5xChuJscEyYJ:mtweb.mtsu.edu/wellness/Wellness%2520Program%2520new%2520template/Exercise%2520and%2520music.doc+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg7nCx8DOGu_ImM6_eWarPUvSxjqcY9ZZh5w3I-2MKzgqlTXlTBkXx-EFTSeysTFxHQV-RYuCNrAm5RHXr-fKlcM1CYIrVk4MDCtBR9Xfbi0lZdcVCgvpn7Ae23w9iQe9iQltKu&sig=AHIEtbQeqbMjIARxviDntRWNyd59XPROCA

Hip-Hop/Rap Inspired Workout Playlist

Good Morning Outliers!

For those of us who have ever been to a live sporting event, played organized sports, or simply like a distraction while on solo training mission, we all know that music plays a big part in an athletes life. Whether it is to get you fired up, relax you, or keep you going, a good upbeat playlist can help you push yourself to your limits and potential. Below I am sharing a current playlist that is circulating between myself, and fellow Outliers. This rap inspired playlist features new music from artist such as 2 Chainz, T.I., Rick Ross, and many others.

Playlist:

1) No Lie- 2 Chainz, and Drake
2) Mercy- Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz
3) Wild Boy Remix- Machine Gun Kelly, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana, and Yo Gotti
4) Actin Up- Wale, Meek Millz, and French Montana
5) Loud Mouth- T.I., and 2 Chainz
6) Black Magic- Rick Ross, and Meek Mill
7) Spend It- 2 Chainz
8) Faded- Tyga ,and Lil Wayne
9) All Birds- Rick Ross, and French Montana
10) Work Hard, Play Hard- Wiz Khalifa
11) Unnecessary- Childish Gambino, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul
12) Its Nothin- Wiz Khalifa, and 2 Chainz
13) You Will Never Take My Crown- 50 Cent
14) Jet Life Remix- Curren$y, Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne
15) Ready to Fuck- Tyga


Some songs are available to download via: http://www.digitaldripped.com/

Let us know what playlist you use while working out!

Workout Of The Day (W.O.D)

Good afternoon Outliers!

Thanks again to everyone who is taking the time out to visit our blog and learning how to better their overall wellness! Lets begin with the WOD.

Perform this routine 3 times. For the Elite athlete, this routine can be a great total body strength workout after your sports specific training.

*free weights can also be added for additional resistance*

Workout

10 Push Ups
20 Sit Ups
30 Squats
20 Lunges ( 10 on each leg)
90 Jumping Jacks (record your time to keep track of your progress)
60 Second Wall Sit

Feel free to comment and let us know how it went!

Olympics History: Countdown to the 30th Olympiad!

With 24 days left until the 2012 London Olympic Games, I want to get everyone in the Olympic spirit by featuring different sports and the history behind the games themselves. This will be a month long feature that will take us up to the Olympic Games, and be sure to stay tuned for daily updates during the games on Team USA!