THE WORKOUT PLAN
I see you, fam. The cut-off T-shirt. The new adidas trainers. That ratty old gym bag.
Yep, it’s April 1st this Sunday. Last week, I heard somebody say that New Year’s resolutions should be made in January and executed in April. It’s true. I have no evidence of this, except what I’ve seen, but it feels like more people pack up and head to the gym in April. Like they just remembered that it’s gonna be 80 degrees and sunny everyday soon. And that they can’t hide out underneath the all-over print hoodies anymore.
Larry Fitzgerald sees you, too. The Arizona Cardinals’ wide receiver probably laughs when he does (okay, okay, he’s not that mean, but if he was, he’d be laughing). Fitz is a member of Team EAS (Abbott Nutrition’s EAS), alongside Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselback, a squad that endorses a bunch of EAS dietary supplements, such as Myoplex nutrition bars and energy shakes. Which basically means they’re not a bunch of guys you’d wanna get loud with at the bar at the end of the night.
Amidst a busy offseason that’s included the firing of the Cards’ head coach Dennis Green and the hiring of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, Fitzgerald took five to speak to vibe.com about his life on and off the field.
On his ideal offseason workout:
I lift five days a week and run four days a week, depending on how close I’m getting to the season. For me, since I do so much running at the position I’m playing, I focus a lot on legs because that’s my power source. So I do a lot of leg exercises: squats, lunges, box jumps.
On working out with EAS products:
I’ve been with them for three years now. The stuff I use now is called Muscle Armor. There’s creatine in it, protein, and different ingredients for recovery and building muscle. EAS products are the only supplements certified by the NFL and the NFL Player’s Association. They’re not to be confused with some of the things going on in our league now with steroids and positive tests and stuff like that.
On teens using supplements:
I tell high school kids to make sure to speak to their physician and get permission from their parents before they put anything into their body.
On the weeks leading up to the 2004 NFL Draft:
Some things you just never forget. Draft time was one of them. It was like my life was moving at light-speed. I was flying to New York for this event, flying to Florida for that event. It was a relief to finally start the season and just play football.
On draft day:
I went #3 and it still seemed like it took forever for them to call my name! I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to go in the sixth or seventh rounds.
On his incoming competition at wide receiver:
I like Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) and Dwayne Jarrett (USC). I enjoy watching those two play.
On vacationing in Australia and New Zealand this offseason:
I went by myself. A buddy of mine in college studied abroad over there so he mapped it out for me. I had a blast. I hiked in rainforests, mountain climbed, swam in the Great Barrier Reef and bungee jumped. It was amazing.
On being an R&B dude:
I saw Musiq in concert two days ago in Phoenix. I really enjoy guys like Jamie Foxx and Darien Brockington, too.
On rappers:
I like the guys that actually have a positive message, that speak on the things that are actually being dealt with in life. I’m a big fan of Nas, Jadakiss, Common, Kanye West. Oh, and I was a big Gangstarr fan growing up, too.
On the upcoming season:
The offseason is always good times, but I’m a warrior. I like to be on the field and improving my trade.
Larry Fitzgerald is preparing to kick off his fourth season in the NFL this September. For more information about his involvement with EAS, click here.
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RAN aka Traknasty says:
Scav,
I'm checking out some of your work since I heard this is what you were up too. I can't stop smiling man (no homo) to see how that gift really matured 4 you and now your a professional at this thing. Be anticipating the lastest, real talk......Know that
RAN
04/07/2007 at 8:40 PM