A Monthly Magazine For All Bodybuilding, Fitness and Endurance Enthusiasts October 2000 Bob Cicherillo, 2000 National Physique Committee USA Bodybuilding & Fitness Champion, Super- Heavyweight Class March 2001 John Parrillo’s PERFORMANCE 44 PRESS PUBLISHER John Parrillo’s John Parrillo EDITOR AT LARGE Marty Gallagher Features DESIGN DIRECTOR Jim Reed Hammer Time 4 Mark Coleman, Top Rated No-Holds-Barred Fighter CONTRIBUTING by Marty Gallagher WRITERS Marty Gallagher Todd Swinney Maggie Greenwood- 7 Parrillo Certified Trainer of the Month Robinson, Ph.D. by Marty Gallagher Ron Harris Art Roberson,Ph.D., MD 7 Training Camp, Parrillo Style Cliff Sheats,Ph.D, 12 C.C.N., F.R.S.H. 6 The Hottest Fitness Camp in the Country by Bryan Daskam and Franco Santoriello CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Columns John Parrillo THIS MONTH’S COVER Fitness Report PHOTOGRAPHER 15 by Heather Picken Susumo The Protein Packed Diet 16 by John Parrillo John Parrillo’s Get Moving to Better Health PERFORMANCE PRESS 18 12 by Cliff Sheats, PhD, FRSH, CCN is published monthly. 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Contact Scott Clifton for service in- formation. 15 VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.PARRILLO.COM On the Cover: Mark Coleman wins the Pride Grand Prix World Championships at the Tokeyo Dome, Japan Mark “The Hammer” Coleman World’s Greatest No-Holds-Barred Fighter by Marty Gallagher three times since my win last May; the first time the money wasn’t right, Hammer Time After 18 jolting knee butts to his the second time we had a misunder- Mark Coleman is the number one head, Russian opponent Igor standing that prevented that match ranked no-holds-barred fighter in the Vovchancin (on the bottom) taps world. This Parrillo-powered com- from coming together.” This past out just at the final round’s 24 December Mark was offered a big bat fighter captured the most presti- minute mark. Mark is victorious gious of all fighting tournaments, payday to fight WWF wrestling su- once again at the Japan Grand perstar and three-time Ultimate Pride Japan, last May, pocketing Prix 2000. $200,000 for his first place effort. Fighting Champion Ken Wayne He fought three times in a single night Shamrock. “I would love to fight and bested a field that included the Ken Shamrock but the fight was of- cream of the international combat- I haven’t fought since but anticipate fered with only three weeks notice, fighting crop: Royce Gracie, Mark stepping back into the ring this way too quick. I normally need three Kerr, Igor Volvolchin and Japanese spring.” As the world’s top ranked or four months to peak physically champion Sakuraba were among the fighter, Coleman is waiting for the so I declined.” Still, a Shamrock 12-man field. “The Pride win shot right combination of purse and op- fight is a strong possibility as the me to the top of the world rankings. ponent before putting his #1 ranking champion is eager to jump back in on the line. “I came close to fighting the mix. March 2001 4 John Parrillo’s PERFORMANCE PRESS Orderline: 1-800-344-3404 The Squared Circle Mark’s next NHB fight, probably this what was once the fastest growing Mark appeared in a tag-team pro March, is Shamrock. “Nothing has cable event in history. With the prom- wrestling match in Japan in which been finalized. I want to make a ise of big prize money, first class he and Mark Kerr fought the Japa- measured, intelligent decision that backing and lavish cable coverage, nese pro wrestling tag-team cham- will make economic sense for my- Mark looks forward to returning to pions in front of 45,000 screaming self and my family.” Regardless the an event he has won three times. “I fans. “This was the first time I’ve eventual opponent, Mark is already would love to be able to compete gearing up his training back in the USA and I’m very en- in anticipation of a thused about the possibility of fight- springtime brawl. “I am ing in the UFC once again.” ramping up my prepa- Clark Kent Lives ration as we speak. I will peak physically over in Columbus, Ohio the next two or three Mark Coleman is a well spoken, months. Whoever the articulate 36-year old husband and opponent is I will be at parent of two children. He is my absolute physical thoughtful and insightful and at 6’1” best.” normally weighs a rock-hard 250- Resurrection of the pounds in the off-season. He com- petes at a ripped 240-pounds, though Politically Incorrect for the Pride enduro he competed at Another incredibly for- his lightest weight ever, 229-pounds. tuitous occurrence for Mark puts one more in mind of the Mr. Coleman is the mi- local high school wrestling coach raculous resurrection of than a paid gunslinger wooed by in- the Ultimate Fighting scrutable oriental fight promoters to Championships. The compete in international mayhem. UFC enjoyed immense This man, who could easily be the initial popularity in the guy in line behind you at the local 7- United States before a 11 waiting patiently to buy his 16- sanctimonious dose of ounce coffee and pay for his gas, is political correctness and the real-life equivalent of Russell legislative meddling Crowe’s character Maximus in the Mark wrestles with a weary Akira Shoji at the Grand caused it to disappear movie Gladiator. Coleman, a Colum- from the airwaves, this Prix 2000, beating him in the first round. bus, Ohio resident, has been a na- despite massive ratings. tional and internationally ranked free- Cable station after cable style wrestler and is a three-time station dropped it under winner of the Ultimate Fighting appeared in professional wrestling pressure from ignorant critics and a Championship. Mark purchased a event and it came off well. I would boxing lobby frightened that this new beautiful home with his Pride purse eventually like to shift into a pro and exciting sport would siphon off and leads a double life in which he is wrestling career after my no-holds- fans from its already shrinking base. “Daddy” and dutiful husband at barred (NHB) fighting days are UFC purses shriveled up and fight- home, taking out the trash and mow- over.” Not that this is going to oc- ers began plying their trade in Japan ing the lawn, while at “the office” cur anytime soon, says Mark. “I where NHB fights were welcomed he is the Maestro of Mayhem. “I’m want to fight more NHB matches to with open arms and large cash prizes. not some violent psychotic. I’m a cement my reputation as the best in “The UFC has been recently pur- professional athlete who supports his the business but all-out fighting is a chased by a Las Vegas casino owner family by working real hard.” Still, dangerous business with serious, and the state of New Jersey will this is one guy you don’t want to career-ending injury always lurking sanction the events.” Mark related. flip off at the stoplight when you’ve just around the corner. Professional “The first UFC event under the new had one cocktail too many. wrestling would seem a logical and ownership is scheduled for late Feb- Train Until You Puke natural choice for the next phase of ruary in Atlantic City.” This new turn Coleman is a scientific trainer who my career.” Currently, the name of events should breathe new life into most frequently mentioned for works out twice a day, once with Info-Line: 513-874-3305 John Parrillo’s PERFORMANCE PRESS 5 March 2001 weights and cardio and some more.” All this in- comes back again for a sec- tense training activity is sup- ond session later that same ported by Coleman’s inges- day that revolves around tion of crates of Parrillo nu- sparing. He relentlessly tritional products. “With all works to refine his skills and this incredibly hard training grapples weekly with the (twelve two-hour sessions Ohio State wrestling team. each week) I have little time He has a loose coalition of to prepare meals. Frankly, training partners that oper- I don’t feel much like eat- ate under the auspices of ing solid food meals after the “Hammer House”, undergoing a super-intense Coleman’s NHB school. Mark training session.” Mark most works with boxing coaches “The Hammer” stalks the ring during a time- often drinks a Parrillo smart- and grapples with studs like out.. Mark says Parrillo supplements help keep bomb shake; one loaded top UFC contender Kevin him at the top of his form. with protein, carbs and other Randleman. Coleman strate- healing nutrients. “I usually gically blends boxing and sub- fire down four protein mission techniques with his base apart.” To develop this burst-till-you- shakes daily.” He loves Parrillo liver martial arts skill: free-style wrestling. drop cardio capacity Coleman in- aminos and takes a handful every two Asked how he trained differently for vented a unique series of difficult hours.