When I was in high school, a mere 25 years ago, gym class always started with all of us stretching after attendance was taken and the kids "settled down." I wish I had known then what I know now, because it appears we were doing things backwards.
Most of us learned that before a physical activity, we must "warm-up." Somewhere along the line that... Read more
All of us were deeply saddened by the recent and untimely death of Meet The Press host and political journalist Tim Russert. "How can this have happened?" many people have asked. According to all accounts, including those by his own personal physician, Tim was doing everything right. He did have coronary artery disease and high cholesterol, but... Read more
Now that we've given our abs and core a serious once over,
we're ready to work our upper and lower halves.
Push-ups- there's a reason why the Marine Corps has soldiers
"drop and give the drill sergeant 50!"- Because it's a great exercise to build
strength in your arms, shoulders, chest and back. They're so remarkably simple,
yet so... Read more
Most people overlook the importance of the days of rest that
are recommended during each week of a workout or training routine. These days
are crucial not only allowing your body to rest and recharge, but also, to
allow your muscles to build and repair themselves so that they can grow bigger
and stronger.
One guy I knew wasn't happy... Read more
Any of you who have hung around a gym or fitness center and
lifted weights have probably heard the controversy regarding whether to do
heavier weights with fewer repetitions or less weight with more repetitions.
What's the difference anyway?
This one fits into the "if you weight long enough, things
that fall out of vogue will come... Read more
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