Coach Hale instructing Forrest Griffin (UFC Ultimate Fighter Winner and Champion)
About Jamie Hale:
Jamie Hale is Sports Conditioning Coach, author, outdoor enthusiast, fitness and nutrition consultant. He has contributed to numerous exercise and sports publications (nationally and internationally). He has authored six books. Jamie is a member of the World Marital Arts Hall of Fame in recognition of his conditioning work with Martial Artists. He is considered by most in the fitness industry as a specialist in agility and comprehensive fitness training. He is also known for his ability to get bodybuilders lean and dry as a bone for competition. To learn more abut Jamie visit his website at www.maxcondition.com . He is available for seminars and camps as well. Jamie can be reached by phone at 859-737-2753.
What people are saying about Jamie Hale's products:
"This book is a must in any practitioner or enthusiast's library. It's the most in-depth work I've read on the subject." -Alan Aragon, author of Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss and Muscle Gain, nutritional counselor, continuing education provider (www.alanaragon.com)
"I'm very impressed with your book and with your knowledge about the science of protein nutrition. It's great to know that there is someone else advising people on the basis of scientific research rather than canned recommendations." -Gerda Endemann, PhD, author of Fat Is Not The Enemy (www.healthyfat.com)
"One of the most useful books and tools you will ever find on the topic of protein. An excellent collection of facts outlined in detail. Very highly recommended to athletes, who will find this book an incredible study. In simple terms.it's the perfect guide to everything you need to know about protein." -MMA Sports Magazine
"One of the best trainers in the USA." -Gary Bliss, editor Massive Lifestyles magazine
Jamie is:
· freelance researcher who researchrs data for papers, books, articles, news pieces, seminars, television projects, debates, and research projects as well fitness and nutritional information
· official member of the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame (inducted April 4, 2003). He is recognized for his strength and conditioning work and nutritional work with martial artists and his writings pertaining to the arts. He is also Vice Chair for the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and a member of the International Black Belt Federation (IBBF).
· former co-promoter of the Kentucky Fighting Challenge (mixed martial arts event)
· former United States America Weightlifting (USAW) club coach 2003-2005
· Former member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
· board member of the Kentucky Strength and Conditioning Association
· founder and former director of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning Association roundtable (a non-profit research and educational group)
· founder of HNE Research Group
· strength and conditioning forum moderator at www.MMA.tv
· honorary member and adviser to Karate International Council of Kickboxing (K.I.C.K.)
· founder and owner of Hales In Home Training (1991-1995)
· trainer and kickboxercise instructor at Body Investment and Four Seasons (1995-1997)
· independent trainer at Shape's Fitness (2002)
· owner of Total Body Fitness (1997-present)
· certified fitness trainer through International Sport Sciences Association (May 1997-May 2003)
· owner of www.maxcondition.com
· 1984 Seishin Kai, Kumite and Kata USA champion
· founder and owner of MaxCondition Combat team
· author of Optimum Physique, XDL Diet, The Carbohydrate Files, MaxCondition, Protein Essentials, Knowledge and Nonsense: the science of nutrition and exercise, Combat Strength CD, Combat Nutrition CD, Dietary Supplement Myths: R.I.P.(mp3)
· owner of Winchester Golden Gloves Boxing 2003
· owner of MaxCondition Sports Conditioning
· competitive bodybuilding consultant
· nutrition consultant and researcher
· founder of the Xtreme Density Leanness (XDL) diet
· contributor to Conditioning Handbook by Brian Jones
· USA amateur boxing judge, coach, and referee (2000-2002)
· founder and former president of Eastern Kentucky University's boxing team.
· trainer for numerous amateur and professional athletes
· research associate for Torque Athletic
· member of Kentucky Association of Science Educators and Skeptics
. member of Lexington Society for Skeptical Inquiry
· nutrition advisor Hybrid Fitness
. advisory board Core Concepts Wellness
· writer for Razm Avar (an international martial arts publication)
· USA representative and writer for Massive Lifestyles Magazine (a former British publication)
· Has Written for Men's Health, MMA Sports Magazine, Planet Muscle, Mind and Muscle magazine, Speed Strength and Sport Athlete, Successful Coaching, Winchester Sun, and Steele Jungle Publications, Wilderness Way, Kentucky Explorer, Goonagoon (Persian publication), University of Louisville Sciboard
· Has Written for www.kettlebelltrainer.ca, www.fightauthority.com, www.kettlebellsnz.com, www.combatathletics.com, www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com, www.hypetrophy-research.com, www.bodybuilding.com, www.renegadetraining.com, www.dolfzine.com, www.qfac.com, www.anabolicextreme.com, www.biohazard849.com, www.biggerbodies.com, www.torqueathletic.com, www.protraineronline.com, www.redwhiteandbluefitness.com, www.ballisticstrength.com, www.ironlife.com, www.athletes.com, www.kettlebell.com, www.elitefts.com, and www.bodybuilding-source.com, www.johnnymolloy.com and more
Jamie also:
· develops comprehensive training programs for all facets of physical preparation
· is acclaimed for his work with combat athletes
· trains people of all body types and fitness levels
· develops numerous training techniques
· provides numerous consultation services including phone consults, program design, personal training, nutritional design, camps, and seminars
· Earned a bachelors degree in psychology with a research emphasis in sports psychology from Eastern Kentucky University
· has conducted over 40 camps and seminars regarding fitness, nutrition, sports conditioning, and logic
· has studied various martial arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Seishin Kai, and Thai boxing
· is an award winning bodybuilder
. Jamie's gym Total Body Fitness was featured in Men's Health Mar. 2008 issue as one of the top 30 gyms in America
. WOMAA (World Organization of Martial Arts Athletes-Team Canada) Nutrition & Conditioning Advisor
My fitness and nutritional studies (brief-scientific as well as practical)
My involvement with competitive sports and fitness started when I was 10 years old. I played numerous sports as a kid including baseball (which I was very good at), basketball, skateboarding, and martial arts. I was also a daredevil, performing whatever stunts my friends dared me to do. I was really fascinated with jumping from rooftops, jumping from houses into swimming pools, being tied with rope, and dropped into the water (no worries though-my friends were close by), and rolling down hills while inside a barrel. You get the point-I liked anything dangerous. I'm paying for this now though because my son, Reece, seems to be just like his dad with regards to the daredevil attitude.
As I got older I participated in boxing, MMA, tennis, fencing, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and various other physical activities. I was the founder and president of Eastern Kentucky University's boxing team. I have accomplished many things in the field of fitness. For now though, I'm discuss my studies in the nutritional sciences.
Over the last 18 years, I have personally experimented with about every type of eating plan that you can imagine. Some of these protocols include high carb-low fat, high fat-low carb, multiple carb leverage loading, 100 percent protein, caffeine fasting, protein sparing modified fast, isocaloric diets, anabolic bursting cycles, the XDL diet, the XDL2 diet, whey protein diets, fish diets, and more. I first became interested in nutrition because I needed to make weight for competitive boxing. I found that the nutrition classes offered in the college I was attending were outdated, not in accordance with current research, biased in the direction of study, non-eclectic, and very basic in nature. They also didn't stress various factors related to nutrition (biochemistry, individuality, etc.) and were simply incorrect in many instances.
I also became interested in nutrition because type 2 diabetes runs in my family. With exercise and proper nutrition, I realized that this condition could be managed fairly easily. I tried many diets and always lost the weight necessary, although I didn't look or feel that good. I have experienced a wide array of different body compositions in my journey for nutritional excellence. When I was a competitive boxer, I competed at 132-147 lbs at 7 percent body fat. When I was seriously training for MMA, I weighed 160 lbs at 7-8 percent body fat. At the peak of my bodybuilding stage, I weighed 216 lbs at 18 percent body fat and competed at around 150-155 lbs at 4.5-5.5 percent body fat. Post-XDL diet, I was around 150-155 lbs at a little over 3 percent body fat (according to calipers for what good that is) and dry as a bone. Currently, I weigh 170-175 lbs at 5 percent body fat. I have a few new ideas and experiments that I'm currently working on. People always ask me how I have altered my physique so much over the years. My resounding response is by altering my nutritional regimens.
I worked at a facility called Castlewood Group Home, which housed Prader-Willi patients. One of the key characteristics with Prader-Willi patients is that they have insatiable appetites. My job was to regulate their living habits and incorporate sound nutritional and exercise practice into their everyday lives. Their calories and food intake were strictly regulated because obesity creates the biggest health problem with Prader-Willi patients. Recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of growth hormone treatment in causing accelerated growth and decreasing body fat percentage. Growth hormone has also been shown to improve physical strength and agility in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. Some studies also indicate abnormally high levels of ghrelin (high levels of ghrelin are appetite stimulating, which is often referred to as orexigenic) in Prader-Willi patients. Prader-Willi patients have everything stacked against them as far as weight loss goes, but in our institution, they all lost weight. Dietary intake varied among the Prader-Willi patients, but the caloric intake for all of them was between 8-10 calories per day, per pound of body weight.
I have never met an individual who could not lose weight assuming that the proper protocol was followed. Of course, it is harder for some people to lose weight than others, but weight loss can occur if approached properly.
I've had the pleasure of consulting and working with some of the most respected authorities in the field of fitness, nutrition, and sports. I have a large network of coaches and fitness professionals (from professional level to weekend warrior level) that I consult with on a daily basis. One of those authorities is Jon Davies, founder of Renegade Training, author of Renegade Training for football, and sport conditioning specialist (www.renegadetraining.com). In the past few years, Davies and I have conducted seminars together, designed training regimens, and compared our ideas as they apply to fitness and sports conditioning. Coach Davies is one of the many coaches from around the world who I have worked with regarding fitness and sports conditioning.
I've also done a fair amount of work with Torque Athletic (www.torqueathletic.com) regarding product design and various aspects of fitness. In the nutrition field, I have worked and consulted with Lyle McDonald, Alan Aragon, and Gerda Endemann. I'm currently researching applications of nutrition 10-12 hours per day. I consulted with Lyle when writing XDL Diet as well as when I designed my "Low Carb Dieting (The Truth)" seminar. I need to give thanks to Dan Moore because he has served as my research associate for numerous projects. Check out Dan's site at www.hypertrophyresearch.com. I have extensively studied the work of other authorities including nutrition researchers Tipton, Rennie, Kramer, Miller, Wolfe, Volek, and Lemon to name a few. I'm still working on getting that interview with KD Tipton that he promised me some time ago (he is a very busy guy and tops when it comes to dietary protein research and knowledge). I have also had some in-depth conversations with Henning Fritz Kramer (via email) that has inspired my research.
I recently started the HNE Research Group, a group of analytical thinkers and primary and secondary researchers who share primary and secondary research for analysis, discussion, and debate. The group is made up of individuals from around the globe. To be a member, each participant must demonstrate their ability to collect research data, understand advanced concepts, and offer input into group discussion. There is an initiation process that each member must go through before joining the group (no monetary cost).
I'm the founder of MaxCondition Nutrition, a multidisciplinary team providing personalized nutrition design. My advisory board includes Alan Aragon (www.AlanAragon.com) and Gerda Endemann (www.healthyfat.com). MaxCondition Nutrition is willing to debate any statements made by them in an formal or in-formal setting.
I'm the author of The Practical Scientist column in Mind and Muscle Magazine. The column tales an in-depth look at old and current nutritional research. It provides key points found in the study for practical use. Most people don't like to read through an entire study so I do the work for them and point out some of the practical implications provided in the paper. The information is easy to reference because it is written in bullet style format. At the end of the article, I give my thoughts on the work reviewed.
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