I was asked to share some of my training. I lift four days a week, split being Legs, Chest/Shoulders, Arms, Back/Calves. Here’s a sample back & calves training day… LEG PRESS CALVES10 full range reps + 5 partials x 5 sets with 60 second breaks, upping weight each time STANDING SINGLE LEG CALF RAISES15 x …
“The extra mile is a vast, unpopulated wasteland. Everyone says they go the extra mile. Almost no one actually does. Most people who go there think, “Wait… no one else is here… why am I doing this?” and leave, never to return. That’s why the extra mile is such a lonely place. That’s also why …
This has been making the rounds on the Internet recently. It’s worth the share! An old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in Australia, hardly an anomaly, but the twist to this story is this poem he had written which was discovered shortly after his death. Cranky Old Man…..What do you …
…and you’ll transform your entire body! Move over Shake Weight, there’s a new sheriff in town, and he rides in style. WATCH! Disclaimer: I don’t recommend this for actual fitness pursuits, but it would sure make a good gag gift.
…but I’m always consistent. Consistency and hard work beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard. You’ve heard the story of the tortoise and the hare and all those cliches before, but let the message sink in. He or she who consistently does the right stuff, for the longest duration, usually reaches their goal. Staying consistent, …
I’m sure you’ve heard by now. An aspiring neuroscientist, at just 24 years of age, decided to waste his talent and one opportunity to make a difference in this world by shooting up a movie theatre premiere in Colorado, killing 14 people and injuring 70-plus in the process. And for what? His 15 minutes of …
Here’s a gluten free (yes, I’m looking for keyword hits and this is all the rage right now!) pancake recipe. I know most people add protein powder to this recipe, but I find it tastes dry with powder added. Stick to eggs. Ingredients: 5 egg whites 1 whole egg 1/2 cup uncooked oats Pinch of …
By Remez Sasson of SuccessConsciousness.com 1. Be specific about what you want to achieveMost people don’t know what they want to with their life, and even after thinking hard, they often don’t come with something they really want to do. This is one of the main reasons that in spite of so many books on …
Greek yogurt is flying off supermarket shelves across North America. The high-protein content fits with consumers in a health-conscious market – and yogurt in general has gained major popularity in recent years. It’s a market that has seen several producers jump on the bandwagon, providing a good selection and plenty of competition for consumers to …
You’ve probably joined a gym, bought a treadmill or Bowflex, or started a diet on “Monday” at some point in your life up to this point—but if your gym membership went unused, that Bowflex doubles as a clothes rack and you plan to start that diet “next” Monday—you’re not alone. But fear not, if you …
Saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Covey today at age 79. The author of “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and other self-help titles, he inspired a lot of people with his writings and left a large footprint. Here’s his list: 1 – be proactive This is the ability to control one’s environment, …
Here’s a variation of a “suitcase row” John Meadows demonstrates in this video Using the smith machine, set up parallel to the bar with the weight stack behind you and pull up, much the way you’d do single arm DB rows. I pyramid up in weight (add a plate each set) for 4-5 sets of …
