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Stay up-to-date on the latest exercise and fitness information, additions or changes. Click on the orange button (RSS) to your left and below to subscribe. Today's blog items follow . . . Myth Busters are HeroesI'm forever suspicious of claims by supplement marketers. And it is not easy separating truth from fiction. Today, I came across a source that seems to have cleared up much of the mythology about what the latest “miracle” substances have to offer. It is neither an anti- or pro-supplement discourse, but a presentation of what seems to be the latest thinking following real scientific studies. It is creatively presented and actually fun to maneuver. The author/designer of the website is David McCandless, a London-based writer who has written for The Guardian, Wired and others. I highly recommend your taking a look. Resistance Bands Are The Bomb!Here's a short video of an example of how to really hit those glutes using a resistance band. Take a look. Now discover more about resistance bands. Click below . . . Permalink -- click for full blog post "Resistance Bands Are The Bomb!" Does a "Happy Heart" Increase Longevity?Regular exercise and a healthful diet put the odds in favor of enjoying a longer, healthier life. But what about a "happy heart"? Is there such a thing? Squat ThrustsThe Squat Thrust (also called a Burpee) is a total body exercise that can really get your heart pounding and lungs gasping. Sound like torture? Not really, just a heck of a good workout and a real fat blaster.
Squat thrusts are perfect for high intensity circuits or intervals that combine resistance training with cardio. See the brief video demonstration below. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Squat Thrusts" Old Time StrongmenHere is a great old video (from 1934) of a strongman named "Alexander Zass - The Original Modern Samson. The toughest man on earth." I think you'll get a kick out of it. Note, too, that like others from the "physical culture" era, Zass had plenty of muscle, but not the steroid-bloated Star Wars body of today's pro-bodybuilders. By the way, I don't suggest attempting the last part of his stage act. Thanks to Bob White for the video. You can find Bob under "Muscle Stories" in the column to your left. Dive Bomber PushupsLooking for a great upper body muscle builder? Dive Bomber pushups are terrific! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dive Bomber Pushups" The Right StuffSome will always find an excuse for not making change to improve. I'm too tired. I don't have time. I'm too old. Life's unfair. Woe is me . . . while others refuse to listen to that negative inner-voice. Here's an example . . . We All Need FatFat is necessary for survival. But some fats are good, and some are bad. Learn to identify them here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "We All Need Fat"
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