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Today I finished day 50 of the Chalean Extreme and Turbofire hybrid with Push Circuit 2. This workout consisted of squats, single leg squats, bicep curls, V-biceps curls, overhead triceps extensions, and triceps extensions. , to name a few. I really love the weightlifting aspect of this hybrid! I used 20 lbs. weights for the… Continue reading
You’ve heard it before: you are what you eat. And while this is just a statement, it’s surprisingly true. What we feed our children will impact them for the rest of their lives. If we feed our children healthy food, they will grow up to be healthy. However, if we feed our children fatty foods,… Continue reading
Many of my clients have asked me that question. They see the Bowflex infomercial and those hot Bowflex bodies on the models and wonder if they can look like that. See, the real answer is that no home gym, no matter how well built or sophisticated it may be, is going to give you the… Continue reading
Interval training was one of Bruce Lee’s favorite resistance training techniques. It always amazes me, the more I learn about Bruce Lee. The more I realize how far ahead of his time I was. Today, research has shown that high-intensity interval training burns more calories and creates more muscle growth than any other training protocol… Continue reading
What is a good posture? Good posture means standing with your spine straight, shoulders back, and shoulder blades drawn down and in, with your weight evenly distributed between both feet and your chin at floor level. Your lower spine has a natural curve, so be careful not to over-correct your posture. Standing up straight like… Continue reading
Tea Hiawatha Trail on the Montana/Idaho border it is a gem of a rails to trails ride. This is part of the old Milwaukee Road Railroad. The trail begins 5 miles from the Montana Idaho border on the Montana side. Exit Interstate 90 at the Taft #5 exit on the Montana side. Then follow the… Continue reading
Supplements have always been taken to fill the body’s deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals that are otherwise more difficult to fill through diet alone. But these days, the latest craze in supplements is not for vitamins and minerals, but for those special ingredients that help build muscle mass. Men, especially, are quickly turning to… Continue reading
There is a surprising increase in nutrients in sprouted food compared to its dried embryo. In the sprouting process, vitamins, minerals and proteins increase substantially with a corresponding decrease in calorie and carbohydrate content. These comparisons are based on an equivalent water content in the measured foods. The analysis of dry seeds, cereals and vegetables… Continue reading
the chocolate battle You have made a commitment to yourself to stay on target. You’ve signed a contract with your favorite support group and stuck to a restrictive routine for three weeks and you haven’t fallen out of favor. You are determined and believe that you are capable of achieving your goal. You remind yourself… Continue reading
Everyone likes it, it has a mild flavor and can be eaten plain, fresh or cooked, or declined in numerous sophisticated recipes. It’s tuna! It is quite easy to find tuna in the supermarket, in pieces or in a can, and almost everyone has eaten it at some time in their life. But have you… Continue reading