Mar 26, 2008

Fit Lad of the Day

Killer Quads Exercises





A strong foundation is what every well constructed structure must always start with. Your body is no different. Strong well developed legs are the sign of a seasoned bodybuilder, one who makes the effort to go the extra mile and endure the extra pain that goes along with well developed thighs.

Take a look at this video and check your form while testing your strength and endurance. Quads that display deep cuts and well defined separation will always separate you from the crowd. A crowd of individuals that litter every gym because they refuse to put forth the true effort it takes to be a complete and well balanced physique athlete.

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Mar 24, 2008

Torso Twist



Like the side crunch torso twists work the obliques but with a rotational movement. Resistance is created by momentum rather than leverage alone. Therefore increasing the speed increases the resistance and difficulty of the exercise. Torso twists are great for golfers and anyone who wants to enhance the rotational mobility and power.

Mar 18, 2008

How to do Crunches



1. Flex the neck to move the chin to the chest by contracting the abdominal muscles and oblique muscles. Begin by pulling the rib cage up and over the pelvis.
2. While keeping the lower back flat, continue to pull the rib cage up and over the pelvis.
3. Slowly allow the trunk to uncurl then the neck to extend back to the starting position, while maintaining tension in the abdominal muscles.

70 Situps workout



Body weight body transformation exercises - Situp workout. 7 different situps for a stronger leaner more flexible midsection. Including the Double Crunch, Jacknife, V-up, Situp, Coffin No-Momentum, Leg Raiser, Overhead Leg Raiser, join along and enjoy yourself!!

Mar 16, 2008

Exercises for Glutes

The gluteal muscles are the three muscles that make up the buttocks: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.

Any exercise that works and/or stetches the buttocks is suitable, for example lunges, climbing stairs, fencing, bicycling, squats, arabesque, aerobics, and various specific exercises for the bottom.

Powerlifting exercises which are known to significantly strengthen the gluteal muscles include the squat and the deadlift. Another weight training exercise involving the glutes is the leg press.

Wikipedia

Mar 14, 2008

Energy Drink & Caffeine

The average 237 milliliter (8 fluid ounce) energy drink has about 80 mg of caffeine, with 480 ml (16 fl. oz.) drinks containing around 150 mg, although recent drinks have containing as much as 344 mg of caffeine.

Wikipedia

MB Knee tuck


To be done on a roman chair or dip bar

Roman Chair Situps



The Roman Chair exercise is performed to strengthen the lower back. This is accomplished by the chair holding the person in place as he/she bends at the waist and then extends their body upwards, often to a hyperextention (further than normal).
(Wikipedia)

Mar 12, 2008

Reverse Crunch with a Balance Ball



Learn how to do a reverse crunch with a balance ball

Protein Vs. Obesity

Swedish scientists have discovered a protein that stimulates the formation of fat cells, a development that could potentially lead to treatment for obesity. The protein, according to Karolinska Institute, is called TRAP (tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase), and "stimulates the formation of new fat cells and can thus precipitate the development of obesity."

Reverse Crunch

Mar 8, 2008

Fit Lad of the Day


UnderGear Workout 234x60


Straight Leg Sit-ups



This video demonstrates straight leg sit-ups without anchoring the feet UNDER a stationary object. Instead, the feet are pushed outward against the inside of a power cage.

Developing:
- hip flexors
- hip abductors

Beneficial for developing hip strength and stability which is essential when executing compound movements such as squats and deadlifts.

Mar 6, 2008

Lunges



Lunges are a great whole leg workout that you can do at home with simple, inexpensive equipment. This video clip shows proper form of this exercise. If you have a history of knee problems you should not attempt this unless under the direct supervision of your physical therapist.

As with any dumbbell exercise, form is key if you want to maximize your muscle building efforts and minimize the chance of injury.

Bodybuilding Exercise: hamstrings

Mar 5, 2008

Hydration


Dehydration is best avoided by drinking plenty of water. The greater the amount of water lost through perspiration, the more water must be consumed to replace it and avoid dehydration. Since the body cannot tolerate large deficits or excesses in total body water, consumption of water must be roughly concurrent with the loss (in other words, if one is perspiring, one should also be drinking water frequently). Drinking water beyond the needs of the body entails little risk, since the kidneys will efficiently remove any excess water through the urine with a large margin of safety.

Wikipedia

Mar 2, 2008

Vitamin E and Cancer

Vitamin E can increase the risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Side Obliques



side obliques crunches performed with resistance