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Protein Optimizes Weight Training Results In Older Men

Add comment July 11th, 2008

Get Blood Work To Help With Weight Loss…Bodybuilding And Health

One topic that seems to be a never-ending source of confusion is blood, or more precisely, understanding blood work and which tests to get and why. It never fails to amaze me that the vast majority of bodybuilders and other athletes have no issue spending literally thousands of dollars on supplements (some of which have virtually no science behind them to justify their use) and gym memberships each year, but won’t spend a penny on blood tests to see what’s really going on with their hormones and other indicators of health (e.g., cholesterol, liver function, etc.).

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Add comment June 24th, 2008

Resistance Training: You’re Never Too Old To Start

Resistance training is the superior method of exercise for reshaping your body and shedding unwanted fat. Want to raise your metabolism? Start by understanding that the main tissue that burns calories is muscle, even at rest. Muscle is in essence, your fat burning machinery. The surest way to raise your metabolism and burn fat is to build and maintain muscle.

Resistance training is performed by using weights, machines and even your own body weight to effectively work your muscles. The goal of resistance training is to gradually and progressively overload your muscles so they grow stronger. This signals your body that it’s growing and healthy, not deprived and starving.

As you increase your lean body mass, you increase your metabolic rate and this makes it easier to lose fat. With a faster metabolism, you’ll burn more fat all day long - even while you’re sleeping! Fat doesn’t require any energy at all to maintain - it just sits there.  That’s why resistance training takes priority over cardio based exercise for people who want to lose body fat. Resistance training addresses the core of the problem – the rate at which the body uses energy, 24-7.

There are numerous reasons for increasing muscle beyond making clothes fit better. One of the major benefits is in the possible prevention and rehabilitation of bone injuries. Since proper resistance training strengthens the muscles as well as the supporting structures around the joint, this form of exercise will protect our joints from the stresses of an active lifestyle.

Another benefit of resistance training is improving the ability to perform daily activities. By increasing strength through resistance training, you move more efficiently with daily activities such as; lifting your children, carrying groceries, playing sports, moving furniture, taking out the trash etc.

The most important aspect of resistance training is correct performance of the exercise. Too many people become concerned with how fast an exercise is performed or how heavy a weight is being used. This means that the exercise is done incorrectly. This can cause injury and most often results in endless resistance training without benefit or results.

It is recommended that you commit to a full body resistance training program designed specifically for your body type, abilities and fitness goals for 20-45 minutes, at a minimum of 3 days per week. Allow at least one day of rest between workouts for muscle recovery and growth.

The Benefits of Resistance Training

~ Increased Bone Density          ~ Improved Posture
~ Increased Lean Muscle Mass    ~ Improved Work Capacity
~ Increased Metabolism             ~ Reduces Depression
~ Increased Self-Esteem            ~ Increased Strength

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Add comment June 4th, 2008

Practical Life Extension

Monday 02nd of June 2008

Practical Life Extension
What Modern Science Says About Reversing The Aging Process

There’s an old proverb that rings with wit and reason: “Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die.” So why do we want to live forever? According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, author of “Chasing Life” and CNN’s Senior Medical Corespondent, we do not.

The real quest isn’t eternal life on earth according to Gupta, but rather an exceptional life.

While interviewing the foremost authorities on anti-aging and life extension, Dr. Gupta discovered three “universals” — three principles that each researcher deemed critical to extending our lives naturally and empowering us to live exceptionally. They are:

1. Weight training
2. Good nutrition
3. Positive thinking and having purpose

Jon Benson, author of “Fit Over 40″, explores each of these in great detail, as well as asking 52 men and women how they have managed to slow the hands of time down to a crawl. Benson does not waste time with hype and hypothesis. He focuses on real-world examples and applications we can all use to slow down the aging process and help prevent and reverse the conditions that can lead to disease.

Discover more today at: “FIT OVER 40″

You too can live a longer, more exceptional life by simply adopting a smart, realistic and enjoyable lifestyle fitness plan. And if science just happens to catch up with Father Time, you’ll be many steps ahead of the curve.

Phil B

Add comment June 2nd, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise of The Day: Medicine Ball Seated Extension On Ball

Starting Position: Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the floor. Grip a medicine ball behind your head with your elbows close to your ears.

Movement: Exhale as you press the ball above your head until your arms have just a slight bend in them. Inhale as you slowly return your arms back to the starting position. Repeat as required.

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Add comment June 1st, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise of The Day: Ball Exercise Band Reverse Fly

Starting Position: Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms out in front of you and grip the handles with your thumbs turned up.

Movement: Exhale as you pull the handles apart as far as you can, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. Inhale as you slowly return the handles back to the starting position. Repeat as required.

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Add comment May 31st, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise of The Day: Medicine Ball Toe Touch

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and a slight bend in your knees. Grip a medicine ball with both hands near your chest.

Movement: Inhale as you take a step forward with your right foot. Bend at your waist and extend the medicine ball down to touch your right foot. Exhale as you press yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat on other side as required.

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Add comment May 30th, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise of The Day: Upper Pulley Cable Chest Press

Starting Position: Attach a handle to two upper pulleys and stand with your feet shoulder width apart between them. Grip both of the handles at shoulder level with your palms turned down.

Movement: Exhale as you press the weight away from you until your arms have just a slight bend in them. Inhale as you slowly return the handles back to the starting position. Repeat as required.

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Add comment May 29th, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise Of The Day: Single Reverse Grip Low Cable Curls

Starting Position: Attach a handle to a low pulley and stand facing it. Grip the handle with your right hand, palm turned down.

Movement: Exhale as you curl the handle up towards your shoulder. Inhale as you slowly lower the handle back down to the starting position. Repeat as required on other side.

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Add comment May 28th, 2008

Exercise of The Day

Exercise of The Day: Ball Underhand Dumbbell Row

Starting Position: - Sit on an exercise ball and grip a dumbbell in each hand. Bend forward at your waist, keeping your back flat. Allow your arms to hang down in front of you palms facing forward.

Movement: - Exhale as you bend your elbows and pull the dumbbells up towards your chest. Pause briefly with the dumbbells held against your chest. Inhale as the weight is slowly lowered to the starting position. Repeat as required.

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Add comment May 26th, 2008