Running outside in the winter can be a challenge. Here are some tips for working out on the treadmill when the weather outside does not meet your running needs. Replicate the road- To replicate the road add some incline to the treadmill. Running at no incline is much easier than running on the flat road […]
Weather your’e in a weight training program or not I urge you to check out carb nite, and carb backloading. I’ve always been a fan of timing my carbs for when my body needs fuel the most. Carb nite is for people that are sedentary and not training, where carb backloading is similar, but for […]
If your body fat is under 10% these three exercises can really pop your abs. 1. Pikes. Lay on your back arms and legs extended. Elevate your arms and legs up and over your hips so that they touch above your hips. Repeat 15 reps by x 3 sets. 2.Russian twists. With a heavy med-ball […]
The Push-Up: “The push-up event measures the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles. On the command ‘get set,’ assume the front-leaning rest position by placing your hands where they are comfortable for you. Your feet may be together or up to 12 inches apart. When viewed from the side, your body should form a generally […]
Well for those of us who have reached it, it can be a scary feeling. As youth fades you need to stay focused on who you want to be in the second phase of your life. Here are 5 ways to keep yourself feeling good and staying young. 1. Walking is a great way to […]
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 medium navel or Valencia oranges 10 cups mixed lettuces, (3 small heads), such as chicory, radicchio and […]
When setting goals it is important to be SMART about the goal or goals that you set. Here is a great acronym for setting SMART goals. Try to use this acronym next time you set a goal or goals. Specific- When creating goals it is important to be specific. Rather than creating a goal that […]
There are numerous scholarly articles on the studies of the beneficial effects of plyometrics. What I want to talk about is what make them a perfect addition to any warm-up routine. After a few dynamic stretches, moving in to a few plyometrics will get your heart rate up and prime your muscles for heavy lifting! […]
I occasionally enjoy cooking, but I always love food… So it should come to no surprise that most meals I prepare require minimal time and rely instead on healthy, quality ingredients. And the last thing I want to do when leaving work is spend an hour in a boring grocery store pouring over some endless […]
Weight trainers know tossing back a whey protein isolate shake with fast-digesting carbs will maximize the post-training anabolic response. Now, new research shows this supplementation strategy also works for cardio. Scientists at the University of Bath (U.K) had athletes perform two 90-minute bouts of running at moderate intensity four hours apart. One set of subjects […]
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