Fitness

Bodybuilding and Martial Arts My Fountain Of Youth

Aging is something we will all experience from the day we are born until we leave this world. We can’t stop aging 100%, yet we can delay it, be productive and active in our senior years.

I believe that the combination of the bodybuilding and martial arts lifestyle is what keeps me athletic and young. It’s my fountain of youth. In my book “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness” that I wrote 3 years ago when I was 57 I stated that I would be in better shape at 60 than I was when I wrote the book. Even though I went through a lot of adversity and injuries I was able to keep my promise. I went a step further and won the 2017 South Florida Bodybuilding Championships Over 60 after 32 years since my last bodybuilding competition.

Read on to find out my anti-aging strategies and how I build muscle and I’m more athletic at 60 then when I was younger. As we age we lose muscle size, flexibility, our metabolism slows down and we gain extra fat. There are ways around it and you can look better in your senior years. I have a saying “Train like a 50 year old and you’ll look like a 50 year old. Train Like an Ageless Warrior and you’ll look like an Ageless Warrior.”

Train like a bodybuilder. Training heavy with weights and kettlebells will build muscle, strengthen your bones, tighten your skin, bring up your testosterone levels and your HGH (Human Growth Hormone.) You must let the muscles rest to rebuild the tissue. It will also keep you away from injuries. I workout each body part once a week.

Do martial arts to keep your body flexible, gives you great balance and keeps you moving functionally. These are some of the attributes that you lose when you age because you are not doing them. In martial arts you stretch, kick, punch and do stance training. This is in turn will keep your mobile, flexible and it’s great HIIT (high intensity interval training.)

Doing rounds on the heavy bag three minutes of striking and one minute rest will strengthen you heart, keep your muscles and speedup your metabolism. Stay away from traditional cardio it will age you. Long distances running and long cardio destroys muscles mass and is bad for your joints.

Supplement your diet with proven herbs such as Shilajit, Pine Pollen Maca and Tribulus to bring up your testosterone levels. Use DIM to lower your estrogen levels. Take DHEA to bring up your DHEA levels and L. Arginine for your HGH. These are all key hormones that we need to monitor for optimal health and longerty.

Today most 30 year olds are out of shape what they call the Dad Bod. Stop thinking that you are old and your best days are behind you. Have a positive mind set and set goals.

I love the story of Calebs in the Bible. Caleb was a spy and great warrior. By this time he was 85 years of age and he was as strong as he had been a generation earlier when he first traveled through Canaan as a spy. He proved his strength and power by driving out the inhabitants. Caleb was a true Ageless Warrior. With healthy eating and physical training you too can be an Ageless Warrior.

 

10 Key Factors To Beat The Aging Process

Muscle Building Through Strength Training
Martial Arts: For Balance and keeping the body moving functionally
Stretch: For flexibility
Avoid Cardio: Substitute it with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Healthy Eating: Bodybuilding Martial Arts Lifestyle
No Vices: Smoking, drinking, drugs
Supplementation: To keep you healthy and bring up testosterone and HGH
Positive Mind: Staying Away from Negative People and the I’m old mindset
Rest: Sleep and let the body rest between workouts
Eliminate Stress

 

 

Julio Anta is the owner of Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense since 1998. He is a martial arts and fitness instructor, competitive bodybuilder and the author of “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness” book. You can contact him at 305 599-3649 or via the internet at www.antamartialarts.com

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Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness Book Motivation for the New Year

The New Year is here and so is my new book “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness.” I’m sure that most of our readers have made some fitness New Years Resolutions yet most have already given up on your fitness goals and dreams. My book will motivate you to start a program, stick to it and finally succeed. Now is the time to take back your health and youth. Learn my secrets to health and fitness. If I’m in the shape I’m in imagine what I can do for you. “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness” is the ultimate guide to living fit, fearless and discovering your fountain of youth. 

 

I’m a 57 year old grandfather and have dedicated my life to martial arts and fitness. Yes, my son Julio and his wife had their first child on November 14, 2014. When I was younger I envisioned a grandfather as an old, slow moving, gentleman with very little muscle tone and flexibility. All the books that I saw on senior fitness had old looking skinny, muscleless men. Well, I refuse to fit into that stereotype. In the book you’ll see how I train today. I train 6 days a week. I do strength training, joint mobility, yoga and martial arts. You’ll read about how other Ageless Warriors friends of mine across the nation train.

 At 57 and having gone through numerous inures and maladies I have found the way to continue working out and getting in better shape as the years pass. The book is 186 pages on my over 40 years of experience in fitness.

 I wasn’t always a fit athlete. Read how I transform myself from a shy, small, sick, unpopular kid to a fit, strong athlete and how I continues to improve in my 50’s. You can and you will get fit, healthy and strong at any age following “Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness” routines and philosophy. 

 This book is not just for the senior athlete but for everyone that wants to get in shape, train around injuries and look great at the beach. I will even give you my mass building routines that took me from a 115 pound pencil neck geek at 18 to becoming a Marine and competitive bodybuilder. The same routine that transformed me from being the last one picked in PE to a fit, strong and healthy body. Discover my secrets of longevity, training around injuries, nutrition and supplements. 

You will also read about famous Ageless Warriors such as  Jack LaLanne, Helio Gracie, Jhon Rhee, Bobby Cruz, Sig Klien,and more. Every city and town has an ageless warrior. Read how local Ageless Warriors from different parts of the country stay fit through different methodologies such as functional training, bodybuilding, yoga, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Pilates, kettlebells, battling ropes and more. 

 

With Ageless Warrior and Salsa Star Pastor Bobby Cruz

Order your copy today at http://www.miamikettlebell.com/store or call Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense at 305 599-3649. You can also order it on Amazon.com.

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Let us be Part of your Fitness New Years Resolutions and Finally Succeed. Every year millions of people make New Years Resolutions. 45% of Americans made fitness New Years Resolutions. 1 in 3 will quit their fitness resolutions by the end of January. Most will quit right after Valentines Day. You might have failed in the past because of lack of motivation, eating pizza and donuts at Planet Fitness, believing that you would burn 1000 calories at the local national affiliate kickboxing wannabe program, getting injured trying to to break your WOD personal record or listening to an inexperienced personal trainer that was reading his e-mail while he was suppose to spot you. I know, you’ve tried it all and failed. Let me be part of your New Years Resolutions and finally succeed this year. I will help you defy the odds and finally succeed in 2015. New year, new you!

 We are ready to help you succeed in 2015, whether your goal is to defeat obesity or bullying. We will teach you and your children how to defend yourself and/or to help you lose weight and get in great shape. We will empower you and motivate you to live fit and fearless? We have a proven method that has worked for instructors and students of Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense and for myself. 

 When choosing a martial arts or fitness program take a look at the instructors are they fit, do they train? What are their certifications. If they are not in great shape why would you believe that they can fulfill their promises of getting you fit and teaching you martial arts? If it hasn't work for them how can it work for you? I know they'll tell you that they use to be fit and were world champions, yet because they are in their 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's they can not stay in shape. Don't believe their BS. You can be fit at any age. I'm 57, my wife Elena and my cousin Hector Arcia who are instructors at our martial arts and fitness center are both 44 and in great shape. 

Instructors Elena Anta  44 years old and Julio Anta 57 years old

 

I've been doing martial arts since I was 13 and strength training since I was 18. So, imagine what we can do for you. Granted it will not be easy you will have to sweat and eat bitter. Eating bitter has nothing to do with the food you eat. It is a Chinese saying for sacrifice and doing whatever it takes to succeed. I believe that “Sacrifice + Suffering = Success.” No, we are not going to hit you. We will guide you and you will need to sacrifice by putting in the time and suffering through a fun yet hard workout and if you are consistent you will succeed. At Anta's Fitness and Self Defense all of our instructors lead by example we are fit and train in numerous martial arts and fitness disciplines.

 There are no secretes or short cuts to success and getting fit. It will take discipline and consistency in your part. Yet, with time discipline will turn into a lifestyle change. Our goal is to make martial art, health and fitness your lifestyle. 

 Call us today at 305 599-3649 to set an appointment for our Martial Arts/Fitness Kids class, Pilates, Piloxing, MMA Fitness Bootcamp, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do or Kung Fu classes. For more information log on to AntaMartialArts.com or MiamiKettlebell.com. If you or your child are having problems with bullying log on to artoffightingwithoutfighting.com. If you do not live in our area and can not train at our center you can order my book "Anta Ageless Warrior Fitness" at MiamiKettlebell.com/store.

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Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness Book is here! It’s time to take back your health and youth. Learn Anta’s secrets to health and fitness. If Anta is in the shape he is in imagine what he can do for you. Anta’s Ageless Warrior is the ultimate guide to living fit, fearless and discovering your fountain of youth. 

 This book is not just for the senior athlete but for everyone that wants to get in shape, train around injuries and look good. 186 pages on how to live fit and fearless, look and feel younger. Anta a retired U.S. Marine and law enforcement officer believes in leading by example. As you can see by his youthful looks and muscular physique he doesn’t just talk the talk but he walks the walk. 

 

Julio Anta is a 57 year old grandfather who has dedicated his life to martial arts and fitness. At 57 and having gone through numerous inures and maladies he has found the way to continue working out and getting in better shape as the years pass.

 Anta wasn’t always a fit athlete. Read how Anta transform from a shy, small, sick, unpopular kid to a fit, strong athlete and how he continues to improve in his 50’s. You can and you will get fit, healthy and strong at any age following Anta’s Ageless Warrior Fitness routines and philosophy. 

 Read of the workout routine that transform him from being the last one picked in PE to a fit, strong and healthy body.  Discover his secrets to longevity, training around injuries, nutrition and supplements

 Read about famous Ageless Warriors such as  Jack LaLanne, Helio Gracie, Jhon Rhee, Bobby Cruz, Sig Klien,and more. 

 Every city and town has an ageless warrior. Read how Ageless Warriors from different parts of the country stay fit through different methodologies such as functional training, bodybuilding, yoga, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Pilates, kettlebells, battling ropes and more. There are different ways to stay fit as you age the book will explain how Elena Anta his Wife, Hector Arcia his Cousin, Eric Guttman, Master Pablo Zamora, Jennifer Evans and Kerry Pedlow, Frank Dimeo, Sgt. John Riddle and Mike Catala stay fit and healthy.

                 Order your copy today at http://www.miamikettlebell.com/store or call Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense at 305 599-3649.

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Are you bored with your workout? Do you want to get in the best shape of your life in 2014? If you can't seem to lose weight, have tried almost every fad diet, personal trainers, bootcamps, aerobics, fitness videos and traditional and functional gym workouts on the market then MMA Fighter Fit is for you. 

At 56 years old with almost 40 years in the fitness and martial arts industry starting as a competitive bodybuilder I’ve seen it all. Yet, the truth is that Americans are a lot fatter.  As per a National Center for Health Statistics Adults are 25 pounds heavier than they were in the early sixties and the trends are the same for children the average 10 year old weighs eleven pounds more today. 

Your excuse might be that you tried the latest popular high repetition functional training program and got injured. An MMA Fighter has to make weight and last 3 to 5, 5 minute rounds of getting kicked, kneed, elbowed, punched, thrown, submission attempts, ground and pound, yet they can not afford to get injured in training. MMA Fighter Fit was developed for the longevity of a fighter. Yet, now everyone can get fit and fearless with MMA Fighter Fit. You will get in great shape like an MMA and UFC fighter while having fun, not getting hurt or getting hit. 

UFC fighters are the athletes that are in the best shape in the world. Well, you can get in the best shape of your life in 45 minutes 3 times a week by training like a UFC fighter with the MMA Fighter Fit workout. This is a quick, challenging and fun workout for men and women. No, you are not going to get beat up or have any physical contact in this class. We are not going to kid you by telling you that MMA Fighter Fit will be easy, yet it can change your body and your life. 

Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense is an authorized Burn with Kearns MMA Fighter Fit center. The MMA Fighter Fit class was developed by my good friend and mentor Coach Kevin Kearns who has been at the forefront of developing conditioning programs for UFC fighters that achieve amazing results. Coach Kearns was named as one of the top conditioning coaches in the world by UFC Magazine.

Like authentic fighter training camps, MMA Fighter Fit incorporates physical and mental challenges. It represents some of the most intense training you can do other than get in the ring and face an opponent in a safe environment. 

Our center is fully equipped with the tools that MMA champions use in their training: kettlebells, Battling ropes, MMA bags, sandbags, Muay Thai kickboxing, Indian clubs, Bozu, Surge, medicine balls, plyometrics boxes, bodyweight exercises, tires, hammers, chains and heavy bags to give you this quick yet intense fat burning workout. 

The mantra behind MMA Fighter Fit is that we all have a fighter inside ourselves waiting to get out. The mind controls the body. Taking control of this energy allows us to move the bounds of our limits beyond what is self imposed. It’s the ultimate real fighters’ workout class developed for fitness clubs! For more information call us at 305-599-3649 or log on to AntaMartialArts.com

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Now is the time to set your goals, get in shape and workout. Don't wait for January to start your New Years Resolutions. Why not start today and be fit and fearlless before Christmas.

Right now due to my hand injury (trigger finger on my right thumb) I can not do martial arts or functional training. Yet, I still workout and eat healthy. 

On Tuesday I'll have to get surgery in my hand after 2 months of hand problems seeing numerous doctors and theropist yet with no results. Yet, I'll continue to work out as hard as I can with a hand brace until I get the surgery. After the hand surgery I was told that I would have to spend 10 days without using my hand. Those will be some long 10 days since I'm use to working out. I'm 56 years old and have back and shoulder problems. Yet, I continue to workout and get in better shape each year since since I was 49 years old. martial arts has been part of my life since I was 12 and strength training/fitness has been my life since I was 18.   

As an honorably discharged U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant I believe in leading by example. If you are a parent and you want your child to be fit, fearless, respectful, successful and achieve the coveted rank of black belt you must lead by example. Kids will not do what you tell them they'll imitate you and grow up to be like you.  So, why not come and see me so that I can help you get in the best shape of your life before Christmas. Come try out our XFT Functional Training Bootcamp (kettlebells, battling ropes, AirFit, sand bags etc), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Pilates or Piloxiing class free.

Even better enter our 90 days body transformation contest.   No more excuses, get off your butt and do it!

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I titled this article “Ageless Warrior at Fifty Six and Beyond” because most people believe that after Thirty life starts to go down hill. Yet, I’m in better shape today than I was in my teens, thirties, forties and fifties. The only time that I looked better physically was in my mid to late 20’s. That was primarily because I was a competitive bodybuilder. I dislocated both shoulders in a karate tournament and had to stop lifting the way I use to. I was told by doctors that my shoulders would get even worse with time. They said that I would never be able to workout with weights or do martial arts again. I was heartbroken and depressed. Bodybuilding and the martial arts had changed my like and was my passion. 

 I love to defy the odds and prove negative people wrong. Today, both of my shoulder are still injured and now my back is also injured. That has not stopped me from working workout with weights, Achieving the rank of Master in Kung Fu, having black belts and/or instructor levels in Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Jeet Kune Do. I am also a student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu., I will not stop, quit or give up on my life passion fitness and martial arts. I call this concept of anti-aging, living fit and fearless “The Ageless Warrior.”

 The Ageless Warrior is nothing new. The Ageless Warrior is more like the Israeli Biblical hero Caleb. Caleb was a spy and great warrior from the tribe of Judah. Caleb was a man of great faith and was allotted land and villages in the vicinity of Hebron. By this time he was 85 years of age and he was as strong as he had been a generation earlier when he first traveled through Canaan as a spy. He proved his strength and power by driving out the inhabitants. Caleb was a true Ageless Warrior. With healthy eating and physical training you too can be an Ageless Warrior.

 Many people after they have kids they devote all their spare time to taking the kids to activities. They get out of shape and forget their dreams and goals. They start living their life through their children. One of my purpose in life is to teach people that age is just a number and that they can be fit and fearless at six or ninety-six. I feel that you can be the person that you taught you could have been at any age. I have over 40 years experience in the martial arts and almost 40 in fitness. If I can be in the shape I’m in at fifty-six can you Imagine what I can do for you?

 One of my secretes to staying young and fit is the martial arts lifestyle. I believe that martial arts and fitness are one. Living the martial arts black belt lifestyle which is eating healthy, strength training, martial arts training, indomitable spirt, not giving up and consistency will make you an ageless warrior. I believe in leading by example. That is why I train everyday. One of my pet-peeves is the out of shape martial arts instructors and fitness instructors. How can they teach you or your child discipline and to get in shape when they don’t have the discipline to eat healthy and workout?

 My role model is Jack Lalane the fitness guru who died at 97 and lived fit and fearless. I also admire Jhon Rhee the father of American Tae Kwon Do who is super fit. Rhee’s philosophy is having the wisdom of 100 years with the body of a 20 year old.  I remembers speaking to Grand Master Rhee at the NAPMA World Martial Arts Conference in 2003. When Rhee learned that I was 46 at that time he said, we can change people, you in Miami, me in Washington D.C. and others in their cities. Mr. Rhee is a visionary and a true Ageless Warrior. Let’s not forget Sly Stallone star and writer of Rocky who gets in better shape with age.

 In my thirties I worked out with weights a bit, yet I dedicated my life to martial arts training and building my relationship with Jesus Christ. In my forties I focused on growing one of the most successful and prestigious martial arts centers in the nation, getting certified in functional fitness such as kettlebells, Battling Ropes, Fitness Kickboxing etc. Reaching and surpassing all these goals at forty-nine years old I decided to re-build my body and get in the best shape of my life. It has been a slow yet steady road. At fifty-six years old I am living fit and fearless. My goal is if it’s Gods will is to be in better shape and look better at 60 years old than today and continue my quest as an Ageless Warrior. 

For more information call us at 305 599-3649. Checkout Anta's Senior Fitness website page Senior Fitness 

 

 

Anta's Doral Fitness Challenge 2013 Winner

I am proud to announce that the 2013 Anta’s Doral 90 Days Fitness Challenge winner is Marcelo Paredes. Marcelo signed up for our Krav Maga and XFT Bootcamp in December following his 8 year old daughters footsteps and advice. In January he entered our 90 days fitness challenge. He changed his lifestyle through hard work and grueling workouts with kettlebells, Battling Ropes, Airfit, bag work, calisthenics, gada’s, Indian clubs, plyometrics and a healthy eating plan. Paredes followed our system and advice faithfully and lost 44 pounds and 10% body fat. Marcelo is a true champion and an example to his young daughter. He has become fit and fearless through his Krav Maga and XFT Bootcamp training. 

 

My name is Marcelo Paredes, I am 34 years old, and I was one of the proud competitors on the Doral 90 day fitness challenge at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense. To tell you the truth, at the beginning I thought I will never make it, I have tried so many times to lose weight and sadly I was unable to complete the mission. The main reason is that I was tired of traditional gym machines. I had a gym at home, but I never saw satisfactory results even with great effort.

When I started the XFT (Xtreme Functional Training) Bootcamp and Krav Maga programs on December 2012, I had three special reasons to enroll: The first and more important reason was the support and interest of my daughter Arianna, who is also a kung fu kids black belt club student; she wanted me to be in shape because of my health. Another reason was the promotional price to enroll in the programs, it is always important to save money. The third reason was of course my desire to learn something new, and something I like while getting in shape.

In January 7th when I started the fitness challenge my weight was 211 pounds, being a short person I had more than 30% of body fat. By April 1st my weight was unbelievably 167 pounds, meaning almost 10% less of body fat. Finally, after trying many methods I see real results. I see myself in the mirror and I don't believe yet what I see...my body is transformed! I enjoy so much buying new cloths in a size I haven’t worn since I was in college. I remember just one year ago after an intestinal surgery caused by being overweight, with a lazy, fat, and sick body and now I feel so light, full of energy and healthy.

I won't say it was easy because it was not, but I would definitely say it was worth it! The challenge helped me to return to a competitive mentality with discipline, character, willpower, and courage to complete the mission. I followed every advice of my instructors during classes, and especially with the diet which is a very important part of these results. I appreciate all the support received in this process not only from Master Anta, Mr. Arcia, and all my other instructors, but also the support of my family. I can proudly say now mission accomplished! I will keep on my work from now on because as Master Anta says: “Live fit, live fearless”.

 

Again, congratulations to Marcelo a true warrior and champion! We are proud to have Marcelo as our 2013 Anta’s Doral 90 Days Fitness Challenge champion and winner. for more information   on how you can get fit and fearless through our martial arts and fitness programs please call us at 305 599-3649, via e-mail at [email protected] and on the internet at MiamiKettlebell.com and DoralFitnesChallenge.com. 

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Camilo Bandes truly understand what we live and train for. We am so proud of his martial arts accomplishments and losing 60 pounds. May God continue to bless him and live fit & fearless!

We are close to the kick off of Anta's Doral Fitness Challenge 90 Days Body Transformation contest on January 2. We can guide you to enable you to make the changes Camilo did. Call us today at 305 599-3649 or log on to our website www.miamikettlebell.com. Below is Camilo's testimonial.

 

My name is Camilo Bandes, and when I was younger, I never had many friends. Some could say none at all. I was that strange, quite, obese child who most seemed to say would never amount to much. In fact they would have probably been right had I not found Antas Fitness and Self Defense. Through my teachers guidance, Master Anta has not only taught me how to live fit, but also to live fearless, to have confidence in myself and in what I do and what I will do in the future. 

About three years ago around the age of 17, I weighed an astonishing 240 pounds. I am exactly five feet 8 inches in height, so it was obvious that I was borderline obese. In fact for most of high school I was overweight, making it the hardest time of my life. People would chew me out, call me names, pick on me, look down on me with pity because of how I looked, acted, and my lack of confidence. I would never give speeches in class, nor would I raise my hand to answer a question. I was unable to go up a flight of stairs without losing my breath the first few steps. It was a bad situation, so bad that I started to agree with the people around me saying I would never amount to much. I felt useless, alone. I felt like a loser. When I started college, it was sort of a strange time for me. I know that to survive I needed to be stronger, but I didn’t know what to do.

When I went to buy groceries, I found the school of Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense. I decided to put my fears away for one moment and try it out, my first class being Muay Thai. The first class was not easy at all; in fact I dare say it was one of the most intense things I have ever felt. But even after all that, something inside of me did not want to quit. I kept going to the classes and eventually ended up joining the Kung Fu course. While I was there my Master taught me a couple of things that have made me the man I am now. He taught me to be confident in myself, to be strong. This world isn’t fair, which is why we have to stand strong, we have to be strong, and we have to think with confidence. My favorite quote of his is while we are doing exercise is when he says “Live fit”, in which we respond with “live fearless sir!” Live Fit, Live Fearless, I am honestly basing my life on that quote, because it is the quote that defines me now. After two years at Antas Fitness I am now twenty years old, I weigh 180 pounds, I can run up a flight of stairs with ease, I walk with confidence, talk with confidence, and live with confidence. I no longer doubt my abilities, I can do more than I ever thought was possible and now I can say with pride that I am strong, I am confident, I no longer live in fear of how others see me nor how I act or who I am. I even teach classes now as an Instructor in training, so that children may learn early what it means to live with confidence. My name is Camilo Bandes, I live fit, I live fearless.I was that strange, quite, obese child who most seemed to say would never amount to much. In fact they would have probably been right had I not found Antas Fitness and Self Defense. Through my teachers guidance, Master Anta has not only taught me how to live fit, but also to live fearless, to have confidence in myself and in what I do and what I will do in the future.