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32kg Kettlebell
While visiting family over the Holidays, I went to my brother-in-law’s gym. They had several different sizes of kettlebells up to 80 pounds. I wanted to see how much I could snatch, and I was able to work up to a 32kg kettlebell snatch on each side. The left side was a little shaky, and [...]
Vaccinating Yourself Against Body Fat
Previously I’ve shared with you a blog post in which Dr John Berardi talks about losing body weight (and body fat).
The first one talks about how important incentives are for changing your body. And it goes on to incentivize you with a whopping $40,000 in prize money.
Could The Chance To Win $10,000 Help You Get [...]
Could The Chance To Win $10,000 Help You Get In Shape?
My wife is planning on doing this program, and I am really excited for her. I think that she is going to do great.
When Dr. John Berardi dropped me an line the other day, telling me all about his new program, I thought for a second the guy had lost his mind.
Now, don’t get me [...]
I Love Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has become a staple in my diet lately. I love it. My new favorite snack consists of the following:
1 serving (127 grams) Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
15 grams chopped walnuts
100-150 grams blueberries
First I mix the yogurt and protein powder in a Pyrex bowl. Then I add the walnuts and blueberries. [...]
A Stressful Work Environment May Increase Depression
A Finnish study has shown that a stressful work environment brought on by a lack of team spirit increases worker depression and the odds that employees will use antidepressants.
Marjo Sinokki, from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Turku, Finland says “It is important to promoto well-being at work in every way and pay attention [...]
High Intensity Interval Training
Lately I have been doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for my cardio sessions. I have been doing this on the spinning bike and it’s been really intense.
I have been doing 45 seconds of high intensity followed by 90 seconds of recovery. I typically do this for about 20 minutes, but I plan to work [...]
Hooked On Podcasts
Lately I’ve been listening to a couple of fitness podcasts while I’m at work and sometimes while I’m at the gym doing cardio.
I really like TheFitCast and Strength Coach.
The Fitcast has some great hosts (Kevin Larrabee, Jonathan Fass, Tony Gentilcore, and Leigh Peele) and they frequently have interviews with some very notable people in the [...]
My Latest Workout
My Latest Workout
The follwing is my latest workout program. It consists of three separate workouts that I do once each per week – typically Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. This is more of a muscle building program. Last week was my first time through, and I have been really sore.
Day 1
Week 1: 3 sets of 15
Week [...]
My Current Workout
My current workout program has four separate workouts that I have been doing four days a week. It is a strength based workout, and I have been enjoying it.
Day 1
A) Squats:
Weeks 1 and 2: 5 sets of 4
Week 3: 6 sets of 4
Weeks 4 and 5: 7 sets of 3
Superset with rest
B1) [...]
Apology For Lack Of Posts
I would like to apologize for my lack of posts recently. However, I have a fairly good excuse (I know, I know – no excuses). My wife runs a seasonal business during the Holidays, and I have essentially been working two jobs between my own 40 hour a week job and helping her with her [...]
