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Ab-Solute Truth Outside of having stellar genetics and/or the metabolism of a teenager, there’s generally one thing that separates those who have good abs and those who don’t: a good diet. Most people eat too much to ever uncover a six-pack. That’s the nutrition side of things. As for training, let’s first dispel the myth that the abs are some magical muscle group that’s unlike any other in the human body and need to be trained higher reps than the pecs and biceps. Leg Workout As a trainer, I've witnessed some amazing things in the gym, most of which involved 300-pound powerlifters moving weight equal to that of a small SUV. (There was also the adult-film star I trained who had an orgasm every time she did hanging leg raises, but that's another story.) The most impressive feat I've ever seen, though, came courtesy of a 160-pound guy named Steve Cotter. Steve's a martial artist, and one day he did a dozen single-leg squats while holding an 88-pound kettlebell in each hand. If that doesn't sound particularly jaw-dropping, try doing one -- without any weights. And there lies an important point: Despite the plethora of gym equipment available, some of the greatest exercises remain the ones you can do with just your body weight -- for instance, the single-arm pullup and the handstand pushup.
Health: Healthy living essentials 19 April 2013Last updated at 18:07 It is possible to live a longer and healthier life Some aspects of our health and vitality are governed by our genes and how our mother behaves during pregnancy, but many lifestyle factors, including fitness, diet and weight all impact on our ability to live a long and healthy life. Even before we are born, our health can be affected by the lifestyle choices our mother makes. Studies have shown that if an expectant mother is highly stressed this may impact on their baby, leaving them less able to handle stress later in life. The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan By Josh ClarkPosted Saturday, 1 January, 2011 Couch to 5K ® | Beginning Running First off, you may be asking, "exactly how many miles is a 5K?"
Al Kavadlo – We're Working Out! » Training to do a Planche Jan. 2011 Update: Check out my new strategy for training the planche The planche, like the human flag, is an advanced body-weight challenge that requires strength, balance and stability. While it’s commonly seen in competitive gymnastics, few people are familiar with the planche and even fewer have thought to try it themselves. I’m hoping to change that!
Ideal Weight - Ideal Body Weight Interaction with an Ideal Weight Calculator In the past, many fitness books would publish a chart of proper weight. Often, the figures would list height corresponding to weight. Many readers would look at the charts and discover they are “way above” their ideal weights. Then, they would look in the mirror and wonder why they don’t look overweight. It is probably because the chart simply was not accurate.
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5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners Doing a 5K run can add a new level of challenge and interest to your exercise program. A 5K run is 3.1 miles. Don't be daunted by the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a beginner. Perfect Push Ups Workout Guide: 35+ Exercises The humble push-up. Used by militaries all over the world to get their soldiers in fighting condition and middle school P.E. teachers to punish punk kids. The push-up is the ultimate bodyweight exercise.