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Training the Obliques
Many people want to reduce their "love handles" or their obliques. Most people don't realize where these muscles are, how they function and what kind of load or weights are best suited for these muscles. Let's first examine where they are. When looking at the anatomy of the oblique's we can see the fibers of the anterior oblique run in a fan shape around the body, while the fibers themselves change angles from the origin (the... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
Many people want to reduce their "love handles" or their obliques. Most people don't realize where these muscles are, how they function and what kind of load or weights are best suited for these muscles. Let's first examine where they are. When looking at the anatomy of the oblique's we can see the fibers of the anterior oblique run in a fan shape around the body, while the fibers themselves change angles from the origin (the... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
How to avoid the late night munchies
Are you the victim of the late night munchies? Here's five helpful hints on how to avoid this dilemma. 1.) Plan ahead: When I ask people to record a three-day dietary history, not only do they have to write down the amounts and types of foods, but they must also record the times of day they ate their meals. This is where most people tend to screw up. Many eat in the morning and then lunch 4 to 5 hours... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
Are you the victim of the late night munchies? Here's five helpful hints on how to avoid this dilemma. 1.) Plan ahead: When I ask people to record a three-day dietary history, not only do they have to write down the amounts and types of foods, but they must also record the times of day they ate their meals. This is where most people tend to screw up. Many eat in the morning and then lunch 4 to 5 hours... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
The "Magic Lunge"
It seems that 1998 is the year of the "buns". Every time I turn on the television there is some other informercial touting the latest contraption that can (in less than three minutes) firm and tone your glutes. When talking to most trainers (especially female trainers) the lunge seems to be the exercise of choice. So let's examine the lunge. There is the walking lunge, the stationary lunge, the side lunge, the dynamic lunge... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
It seems that 1998 is the year of the "buns". Every time I turn on the television there is some other informercial touting the latest contraption that can (in less than three minutes) firm and tone your glutes. When talking to most trainers (especially female trainers) the lunge seems to be the exercise of choice. So let's examine the lunge. There is the walking lunge, the stationary lunge, the side lunge, the dynamic lunge... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
Heart Rate Conditioning/Training
HEART RATE TRAINING Many people think of cardiovascular training as an afterthought to their weightlifting or tend to repeat the same 20-30 minutes of cardio at the same intensity. What they forget is, the heart is a muscle and like any other muscle, it adapts. What kind of results would you expect if you always performed a 20 pound curl at the same amount of sets and reps? Eventually your biceps would adapt and no... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
HEART RATE TRAINING Many people think of cardiovascular training as an afterthought to their weightlifting or tend to repeat the same 20-30 minutes of cardio at the same intensity. What they forget is, the heart is a muscle and like any other muscle, it adapts. What kind of results would you expect if you always performed a 20 pound curl at the same amount of sets and reps? Eventually your biceps would adapt and no... (posted by John 2 years 166 days ago.)
Nearly 80% of California Youths Fail Fitness Exam
Of 1 million students tested, just 23% were deemed physically fit. Officials say schools lack an emphasis on PE instruction. Health educators say too many students eat junk food and spend excessive amounts of time in front of the television, computers or video games. The lax habits come at a time when schools are retreating from physical fitness as they concentrate on teaching basic skills and raising... (posted by John 2 years 272 days ago.)
Of 1 million students tested, just 23% were deemed physically fit. Officials say schools lack an emphasis on PE instruction. Health educators say too many students eat junk food and spend excessive amounts of time in front of the television, computers or video games. The lax habits come at a time when schools are retreating from physical fitness as they concentrate on teaching basic skills and raising... (posted by John 2 years 272 days ago.)
Your Last Day
I f tomorrow was to be your last day, what would you do? Would you sleep late or get up early? Who would you see? What would you say to them? Would you do a good deed or a bad deed? Would you work or just play? Maybe a little of both. Most people take life for granted and plod through life as though it was happening to them. They are the victims, and can't change their jobs, the money they make, the shape they're in, the relationships... (posted by John 3 years 95 days ago.)
I f tomorrow was to be your last day, what would you do? Would you sleep late or get up early? Who would you see? What would you say to them? Would you do a good deed or a bad deed? Would you work or just play? Maybe a little of both. Most people take life for granted and plod through life as though it was happening to them. They are the victims, and can't change their jobs, the money they make, the shape they're in, the relationships... (posted by John 3 years 95 days ago.)
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