Burgener – Family of Champions
You could say Casey Burgener is a chip off the old block – except if you called Mike Burgener an “old block” you might regret it. You see, Mike is a senior international coach with USA Weightlifting. He was named National High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Burgenertwice – in 2003 and 2005.
Mike and his son, Casey share a passion for weightlifting. Mike is the consummate coach and Casey, an accomplished competitor. Mike taught Casey everything he knows – and it shows.
Casey recently won the weightlifting silver medal for Team USA (in the 105+kg weight class) a the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “It was an honor to win a medal for our country,” Casey says. “It’s not very often I get the opportunity to represent the United States in such a prestigious event. So coming out with a medal made it almost surreal.”
However, Mike is most proud of Casey’s 11th place finish at the 2007 World Weightlifting Championships in Chang Mai, Thailand. “Casey scored more points for Team USA than any other competitor,” Mike says. “Watching Casey develop into a world-class weightlifter has been my career highlight.”
Mike has been a weightlifting coach since 1979, so it’s no surprise that Casey started lifting weights at age 12. “When I first began lifting, I was still competing in other sports, but by age 15 I started competing solely in weightlifting,” Casey says. “Technique is the most important element in weightlifting. The lifts are some of the most complicated movements in all sports.”
Both Mike and Casey been using AdvoCare products for four years now, and they are very happy with the results. Mike uses a variety of AdvoCare products for specific needs. “I use Spark to bring me through the down part of my day and before a workout,” Mike says. “I use Rehydrate to restore nutrients to the body lost through sweat. Nighttime Recovery allows my body to recover without too much sleep. I also use Joint Promotion to help my aging knees and shoulders. Periodically, I use Catalyst™, Prostate Support and OmegaPlex®.”
Additionally, Mike recommends AdvoCare products to his weight-lifting clients. “Most of my athletes use AdvoCare Spark®, Rehydrate, Muscle Gain™, AdvoCare Muscle Fuel and Post-Workout Recovery,” he says. “Weightlifters need supplements that aid in their recovery after hard workouts.”
Casey says since using AdvoCare products, he’s noticed a major difference in his energy level during workouts. “I’m able to lift without wearing down for longer periods of time,” he says. “In our sport, that’s incredibly important – not only for performance, but for the better quality training.”
Casey says his favorite AdvoCare products are Muscle Fuel, Post-Workout Recovery, OmegaPlex®, CorePlex® and Spark.
Why do Mike and Casey choose to use AdvoCare products? “The products are safe and designed by the scientific and medical community, and – most importantly – they work” Mike says. Casey echos his father’s words. “The simple answer is they work,” he says. “I’ve had a lot of success using AdvoCare Products.
