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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 . . . 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" Jack LaLanneJack LaLanne is a pioneer exercise and fitness legend. Learn about him here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jack LaLanne" Ginkgo balobaThe popular herb, ginkgo baloba, does no better than placebo in medical studies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ginkgo baloba" Desk-Bound is Even Unhealthier than You ThinkBelieve it or not, it isn't enough for sedentary office workers to hit the gym for daily workouts. Why? Well strange and bad things happen to the desk-bound human body -- even when regular exercise is part of one's lifestyle. But simply getting up and moving periodically during the work day (plus regular exercise) can change that. Read why . . . Omega-3 Linked to LongevityStill more evidence comes in that fish and fish oil offer multiple health benefits. This from a report in the Wall Street Journal . . .
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