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Enhancing Overall Strength and Endurance by Introducing Aspects of MMA training

Published on March 31, 2010 by in General Health

Enhancing Overall Strength and Endurance by Introducing Aspects of MMA training By Alexia Kraus It’s pretty obvious that the workout regiment and strength training of a mixed martial artist is gravely different than that of your average day-to-day gym goers. A MMA fighter has to build a body that can both take and outlast the punishment of the sport. This is much different than average gym goers who are usually looking for a healthy workout just to maintain their physique. However, this doesn’t mean that a MMA workout can’t fit in with the workout routine of an average person. One of the biggest differences in a fighter’s workout routine is

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Bikram Yoga at Home

Published on March 31, 2010 by in Yoga

  As we all know by now, yoga is a fantastic tool to utitlize in your journey towards health and fitness.  It helps settle your mind, stretch, and tone your body.  There are a wide range of yoga varities available, however one such variety is Bikram yoga.  Bikram yoga is a special form of yoga that is practiced in a hot room with high levels of humidity.  This helps increase sweat and maximize weight loss. Steps to performing Bikram yoga at home: Find a location in your home that can retain heat and humidity.  A bathroom or small bedroom would work best typically. If in a bathroom, turn up the shower to

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5 Best Exercises for Bicep Size

Published on March 31, 2010 by in Strength Training

These exercises are geared towards the individuals who are lifting for size and strength.  While size and strength are not always mutually attainable with one routine, these exercises aim to deliver both. 1.  Barbell Bicep Curl – This should be the first exercise of your bicep day.  Go heavier on this one and aim for 8 reps.  The majority of people can handle more weight on a barbell as opposed to a dumbbell, so this is ideal for adding strength.  Use a full range of motion (raise an inch from your chest, lower an inch from your upper thighs) and keep a straight back.  Far too often we see guys using too

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P90X Review

Published on March 31, 2010 by in Fitness Products

The P90X training system has been getting a lot of coverage lately.  While it has been around for some time now, like most fitness trends, it’s popularity surges and falls over a period of time.  p90X is geared towards both men and women who want to lose body fat, tone up, and “get ripped”.  Each DVD in the system features a series of exercises that must be carried out in order.  The goal of the system is to introduce “muscle confusion” to the mix.  Most people use the same, or similar workout, for months, or even years on end.  Their gains are minimal at best.  This in turn causes them to lose motivation

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Alcohol Fuels Bad Food Choices

Published on March 30, 2010 by in General Health

So that glass of red wine not only adds 128 calories, but it may inadvertently add hundreds more due to poor food choices. That’s right, that 6 ounces of fermented grape juice (or 1 ounce of hard alcohol or 12 ounces of beer) contributes to a change in your dietary habits, for the worse. A joint study by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) , published April in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association,  found that increasing your alcoholic beverage consumption is associated with a decreased diet quality. Reviewing the data of 15,000 U.S. adults who

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Stretch it Out

Published on March 30, 2010 by in General Health

As a person ages, the muscles will tighten and range of motion around your joints will decrease.  This will significantly affect a persons’ active lifestyle, as well as the ability to perform simply day-to-day tasks.  Tasks that used to come naturally, such as bending over to tie a shoelace, or reaching for something high in the closest are now extremely difficult.  Understanding the benefits of, and embarking on a stretching routine will help lengthen muscles, preseve your range of motion, and make daily living much more enjoyable. A person with good health and fitness will have good cardiovasular endurance, muscular strength, and a limber body as a result of stretching. 

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5 Common Mistakes of Running

Published on March 29, 2010 by in Cardio Training

Running should be an enjoyable and stress-free activity. Many runners experience pain and discomfort because of wrong gear, form, and hydration.  Read about the most common mistakes made by runners and how to fix them!  Shoes Many runners have a favorite pair of running shoes they don’t want to give up. That comfortable, broken-in pair of shoes can be hard to give up.  Running shoes need to be discarded (for running purposes) every 300-400 miles, depending on weight and where you run.  Heavier runners (over 160 pounds) should change earlier than lighter runners, and outside/trail runners should change shoes at an earlier mileage than treadmill runners. Also, make sure that

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Sardinian Pork Chops with Fava Beans

Published on March 29, 2010 by in Recipes

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups shelled fava beans (about 2 1/2 pounds unshelled) 1 cup pearl onions 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 (8-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops, trimmed 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 fresh myrtle leaves, coarsely crushed 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil   Preparation 1. Cook fava beans in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain. Remove and discard tough outer skins from beans. Cook onions in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

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WOD

Published on March 29, 2010 by in Workout Challenge

100 squats 5 muscleups 75 squats 10 muscleups 50 squats 15 muscleups 25 squats 20 muscleups

 
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Improving Endurance

Published on March 29, 2010 by in Cardio Training

Every athlete wants long-lasting aerobic/anaerobic enudrance.  By working together, the body is provided with ATP (energy) for exercise.  Aerobic energy refers to the energy you receive when going for a light jog or brisk walk.  Anaerobic energy comes into play during high intensity activities for a short period of time, such as sprinting or power lifting.  To summarize, aerobic energy is produced in the presence of oxygen during low intensity activities for prolonged times.  Anaerobic is for short, intense bursts, and takes place without oxygen’s presence.  Improving both will have a bigger impact on overall endurance than improving only one. Aerobic Endurance The best way to increase aerobic endurance is

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