Risto Sports

Risto Sports proudly welcomes the addition of Tony Blanksteen to our staff — AKA “Tuba Tony”. Tony joins our Team in the office and on the platform. Tony will be persuing his weightlifting dreams while working for Risto Sports.

Tony is a classically trained Tuba player and has a Master’s Degree in Music from UMASS Amherst. Tony’s professional experience aslo includes teaching music at public schools. We really look forward to the professionalism that Tony will add to our customer service team.

More importantly, Tony will be training twice a day under the coaching expertise of Ivan Rojas. Ivan fully anticipates Tony to sky rocket in his results. (Risto sports exists for athletes, when lifting is on the same level as work, our products get better as we understand the athlete’s needs better).

We are happy to help an athlete train fulltime while improving the Risto Sports operations.

FYI: Tony welcomes any classically trained Tuba player to challenge him on his claim as World’s Strongest Tuba player

Female

48 Kg Class                                                            Total

1.- Yeni Alvarez                                                     160kg

2.-Luz Julio                                                           154kg

3.-Roxana Osorio                                                 148kg

53 Kg Class

1.-Rusmerys Villar                                                188kg

2.-Margarita Mercado                                         188kg

3.-Luz Restrepo                                                    173kg

58 Kg Class

1.-Jackelina Heredia                                           219kg

2.-Ana Lemos                                                       202kg

3.-Elizabeth Martinez                                         159kg

63 KG Class

1.- Lisa Rivas                                                         220kg

2.-Darly Sanchez                                                  197kg

3.-Stefania Munoz                                               179kg

69 Kg Class

1.-Mercedes Isabel                                                236kg

2.-Nissida Palomeque                                         234kg

3.-Daniela Hernandez                                          179kg

75 Kg Class

1.- Ubaldina Valoyes                                            252kg

2.-Sandra Perea                                                    209kg

3.-Leonelis Teheran                                             174kg

+75Kg Class

1.-Yessica Solis                                                     235kg

2.-Yorelis Iriarte                                                   205kg

3.-Edy Johana Puentes                                       155kg

Male

56 Kg Class

1.-Francisco Mosquera                                        264kg

2.-Habib DeLas Salas                                          264kg

John Jairo Serna                                                   236kg

62 Kg Class

1.-Diego Salazar                                                      294kg

2.-Oscar Figueroa                                                  292kg

3.-Francisco Gamboa                                            271kg

69 Kg Class

1.-Doyler Sanchez                                                  310kg

2.-Edwin Mosquera                                               307kg

3.-William Alvarado                                              301kg

77 Kg Class

1.- John Villacuero                                                 335kg

2.-Gabriel Mena                                                     332kg

3.-Hugo Montes                                                      325kg

85 Kg Class

1.- Carlos Andica                                                     354kg

2.-Antonio Valencia                                                329kg

3.-Juan F. Ruiz                                                         327kg

94 Kg Class

1.- Wilmer Torres                                                   353kg

2.-Yenier Caraballo                                                320kg

3.-Juan Murillo                                                       293kg

105 Kg Class

1.- Jose Ruiz                                                            355kg

2.-Cristian Hurtado                                               346kg

3.- Cesar Arboleda                                                  340kg

+105

1.-Freddy Renteria                                                   392kg

2.-Jose Nieva                                                             350kg

3.-Jose Solis                                                               316kg

LG prepares forher next meet, the “Beast of the East”.

Notice her high level of technique, even at 8 years old. At this age, exquisite technique — not loading– is of utmost importance.

“What is the Risto Trainer? And how is it different from Risto Lifting shoes?” you may ask.

Here are the short simple answers:

What is the Risto Trainer?:

This is a leather shoe with a solid rubber heel and sole. The heel is flat– this is perfect for wide stance deadlifts, running, jumps, double unders, burpees, etc…  The toe is also designed to be resistant to doing burpees.

order here:  http://www.ristosports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117

How is it different from other shoes on the market?:

Quality!!!!  I have seen those $100 dollar shoes that wear out after 3 months.  Ok, these will wear out too, but I think they will last a bit longer than soft, nylon/plolymer shoes with soft rubber soles.

Stability — we are using a much harder rubber than any of the flat sneakers or low heel deadlift trainers (ie EVA is softer than rubber).

Do I still need weightlifting shoes?:

Yes, if you want to have any chance at maximizing your lifting potential, then you actually need weightlifting shoes.  Have you ever seen a pit crew in NASCAR — they have specialized tools for each operation, hence making them incredibly efficient and effective. You need the right shoes for the right job. Wearing a “sort- of- crossfit- Oly -lifting -but -not -really- shoe”, will only give you sort of good results.

Finally- SAFETY and Injury Prevention!  Weighlifting shoes are a must to protect yourself when doing maximal lifts. Lifting has the lowest injury rate at the Olympic Games — I think this also has somethign to do with the fact that even lifters from the poorest countries wear lifting shoes with a solid wood heel.

Do the best thing for your Lifts and your body.

What is the Risto Combo:

Right now, you can get 1 pair of trainers and one pair of white thunders for $175.  Yes, this is a sale price. Yes, we do not guarantee how long we will be in production with either shoe, so best to buy it now.  Yes, the trainers are on a presale, now, so its a 6 week  lead time.  These shoes take a bit less time to make since the heel is rubber.

http://www.ristosports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=118

Gwendolyn Rojas, our youngest, undefeated lifter was featured in the Daily Stamford for her best Junior lifter performance at the Connecticut Open. You may see the article and photo here:

http://www.thedailystamford.com/sports/lifters-push-their-limits-stamford

LG trains really hard. 6 days a week she does an expertly designed program.  The results carryover into everything, including school and even fishing with her grandparents.

Keep up the determination and great attitude LG!

Come to Risto Sports at :

384 HL Dow Highway

Suite 19

Eliot, ME 03903

(see google maps for exact location, most other programs and GPS have wrong location)

We are 1 hour north of Boston.

From 8-5 on SAT the 13th, Dr Herrera will teach you how to write a weightlifting program Soviet Style. Like I always say, if you’re going to learn something, you should learn from the best. We can all sharpen our skills to reach a new level of greatness. Life is all about continuous improvement, so instead of re-inventing the wheel, learn from the best and build on it.

Did I mention this is also 2 miles form the Portsmouth Airshow in Portsmouth, NH and the Maine barb b que fest in Eliot, ME. In other words, you have at least 2 other excuses to spend the day or weekend in Maine!!!

Pricing is 15% off $125 or reduced price of $106.25 for online orders:

http://www.ristosports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=109

Check out some of our athlete’s awesome performances on youtube at this past weekend’s  Connecticut Open. This included the meet kicking-off with the World’s Strongest 7yr old girl and closing with the World’s Strongest tuba player. We also won the Open women’s competition, see Lesbia Cruz doing 108kg as a 63kg

Gwen Sisto:

LG:

Tony:

Dear Customers,

Thanks to your support. In the last few months we have expanded rapidly. This includes hiring staff from our local community (our contribution to the “economic recovery”).

In response, we are broadening the number of sources, around the world, to make the shoes. Always, when certifying a new source, we do our best to ensure that all shoes are made in reasonable working conditions with reasonable pay for all workers (ie no sweat shops). And, of course, that high quality materials are used.

Risto Sports is highlighted in the August issue of Iron Man Magazine. Dr Herrera, the Risto Sports Technical Director, is paraphrased by Charles Poliquin in this issue. Also, his photo appears at the Risto Sports April Seminar with the Dr. This seminar DVD is available on our website – www.ristosports.com — under training materials.

Iron Man magazine is a mainstream Bodybuilding/strength magazine that can be found in most newstands, including stores such as Walmart.

Here is a link to the Dr’s latest professional sports science publication:

http://www.efdeportes.com/efd158/influencia-del-factor-doping-londres-2012.htm

Additionally, we will post the next “ask Dr Herrer” answers this week.