About The Editors

Mitch and Julia Mahler

Mitch has been active in sports since the age of 7. His Dad is a 5th degree black belt in Judo and Ju Jitsu so he grew up competing in martial arts. During high school he was active in soccer, basketball, volleyball and rugby. Mitch was introduced to the world of weight lifting when he was in grade 8. After graduation Mitch also excelled in competitive ballroom dancing, competitive cycling, and short distance triathlons (Swim 1.6km, Cycling 40 km, run 10km). Fitness has always been a part of his life. In 2003 Mitch entered the WNSO (World Natural Sports Organization) Muscle Mania and Fitness Canada West Competition; he placed first in Masters and 3rd in Novice. In 2005 he successfully placed 2nd in Masters and 2nd in Welter Weight.

At university Mitch studied business and sales, and has recently graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Health as a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor. Mitch is currently the National Sales Manager for a Homeopathic Medicine Manufacturer where part of his job is sales and education for Canadian and U.S. retailers on homeopathy and over all health. Mitch is the co-web master of a1-weight-lifting-equipment.com and he brings 15 years of natural health knowledge and experience to the health industry. He also contributes to various websites, health and fitness magazines and can be heard on talk radio shows throughout the United States and Canada. He is also a personal trainer in his spare time

Mitch is well acquainted with many natural and conventional physicians, naturopaths, homeopathic doctors, herbalists, chiropractors, researchers and owners of many of the dietary supplement companies. He is always on the inside track of the latest developments in health, diet, fitness and related issues – Just take a look through this website! You can often catch Mitch at many of the latest health and wellness seminars and fitness and bodybuilding shows across the United States and Canada.

Julia also trained in Judo in her younger years and went on to swimming, ice skating and cycling during her teen years. She started weight training in her early twenties after delving into a Women on Weights Program at her local gym. She incorporated weight training into her aerobic workouts and has never looked back!

Julia studied sciences in university and focused her studies on nutrition and natural healing. She also studied Herbology at the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing in beautiful Vancouver, B.C., Canada. She is a product developer for the health food industry and has developed herbal formulas and nutritional supplements with manufacturers both in Canada and the United States.

Julia is the web mistress of a1-weight-lifting-equipment.com, the successful author of a nutritional book that focuses on detoxing, cleansing and organizing meal plans. She brings 15 years of natural health knowledge and experience to the health industry. Julia also contributes to various websites and health and fitness magazines. Julia is well acquainted with many natural doctors; naturopaths, herbalists and homeopaths included, and researchers and owners of many of the dietary supplement companies and their manufacturers. She is also always on the inside track of the latest developments in health, diet and related issues.

Mitch and Julia are proud parents a 6 year old and an 8 year old and recognized a few years ago that their busy lifestyles needed the convenience of a home gym. Since building their home gym they have enjoyed the convenience of working out in their own home. They believe that anyone can make fitness part of their life simply by making the decision to become fit and taking action on that decision! They highly recommend that if you have the space in your home you should install some weight training and cardio equipment as a home gym is convenient and makes fitness a fun event for the entire family.

Lifestyle And Nutrition Is Key

We are amazed at how many people do not equate their state of health to their current nutrition and exercise program. We believe that 95% of ailments are lifestyle related.

These lifestyle factors involve:

• Mental Health - Negative thoughts only hurt you. Think ONLY positive thoughts!! For example: Holding a grudge is like taking poison yourself and expecting the other person to die!
• Nutrition -Whole foods and natural supplements are vital to a healthy body. We recommend balanced meals that include:

• Low Fat Protein: such as lean cuts of meat, skinless chicken, tuna, egg whites, non fat milk and cottage cheese, and pure whey protein powder. And remember that organic meat and wild fish is always your best choice!
• Whole Fruits: which included any all fresh fruits, if using canned fruits you should make sure that it is not packed in syrup, only in it’s own juice.
• Fibrous Vegetables: All non-starchy vegetables such as: carrots, celery, broccoli, all green leafy veggies, etc. Note: that starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn, peas and yams are not included here.
• Polyunsaturated Fats: small portions of flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, fish oil, walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and Essential Fatty Acid supplements.
• Monosaturated Fats: small portions of olive oil, peanut oil, avocado, olives, peanuts and peanut butter, almonds, pistachios and pecans.
• Water: Water is one of the most important nutrients that most people do not take enough of. Proper hydration is key to muscular performance. We recommend that everybody drinks at least ˝ gallon or 2 liters of pure filtered water every day.
• Eat Organic: And if at all possible try to eat only organic foods. Organic food is produced without added chemicals, pesticides, hormones, waxes and genetic modification. It always is the more healthy choice of food.
• Avoid Most of The Time: sugary foods such as ice cream, candy, chocolate, pastries, cakes and sugary cereals. Processed white flour products, pizza, fried foods, soda, whole fat dairy foods, high fat meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausages, chips and alcoholic beverages.
• Avoid AT ALL TIMES: For your own good health: hold ALL hydrogenated oils, shortening, solid vegetable fats, artificial ingredients and artificial sweeteners--PLEASE!
• Meal Timing: Space your meals no more than four hours apart throughout the day, and consume one of your meals within one hour following your daily workout. For calorie intakes below 2,000 split your daily calories up into at least five meals per day – 3 main meals and 2 small snacks. For calorie intakes above 2,000 per day split your daily calories up into 6 meals per day; 3 main and 3 snacks.

• Regular Exercise: exercising just 3-4 times a week will help you feel stronger, feel better, prevent injuries, help you move easier and increase your general sense of well being!
• Adequate Rest –All adults should get at least 8 hours of sleep per night, and every hour you go to bed before midnight counts as two hours! Your body cannot perform or heal itself if it is exhausted.

Mitch & Julia’s Training Tip

It’s never too late to start a weight lifting program and a healthy diet. Healthy nutrition, weight training and light cardio can benefit anyone, no matter your sex or age.

Strength training helps build lean muscle and can help prevent or reduce the symptoms of osteoporosis, high cholesterol, adult onset of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and stress. Strong, lean muscles (this does not necessarily mean larger muscles) increase your body’s metabolism, thus helping with natural weight loss. Additional benefits of strength training just a few times a week are that you will feel stronger, feel better, help prevent injuries, move easier and increase your general sense of well being!

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