Persistence hunting – humans running antelope to death | alistair.pott A while ago I watched a David Attenborough documentary that showed a bushman man running a Kudu to death. It was pretty amazing stuff – by persistently chasing the kudu through the heat of the day he was able to exhaust it to the point of collapse. (Watch that part of the documentary on YouTube – 7 minutes) I was very impressed (and sorry for the Kudu) but assumed that this was highly unusual. It turns out that in ancient history persistence hunting (as it is known) was actually very common. Our bodies are so well adapted to endurance running (especially in hot conditions where prey easily overheat) that these anthropologists believe persistence hunting was an evolutionary force in humans. Some examples (many more in the other articles): Running on two legs is slower in a sprint, but more efficient over long distancesHumans have toes that are far shorter than all other primates. Interesting stuff.
Weighted Bicycle - 10 Moves for a Flat Stomach According to a San Diego State University study, the bicycle is one of the most effective abs exercises you can do, and this weighted version will have your rectus abdominus working overtime. How to do it: Start lying on your back with both knees bent. Extend your arms overhead, bending your left arm behind your head and holding onto your right arm, just above your elbow, with your left hand. Bend your right knee and press your right foot on the inside of your extended left leg (left leg should be off the floor and low). Lift your right shoulder off the floor and turn it in towards your left leg, while you lift both legs up about 45 degrees. Lower back to start position, that’s one rep. Bonus tip: Exhale as you perform the movement, and think of drawing your belly button in deeper to your spine on the hardest part of the move. You can use your keyboard to see the next slide ( ← previous, → next) Get flat abs fast with this routine from SHAPE’s <em>Pink Power: Flat Abs 5 Ways</em> DVD Image
All Dolled Up Best Bodyweight Exercises for Weight Loss | Get Fit and Lose Weight | MotleyHealth® Bodyweight exercises are a great way to help you lose weight. They also help to burn belly fat fast. They combine a cardiovascular workout with a muscle building workout, so burn fat while you are exercising out and also increase your metabolism as a result of muscle development. Bodyweight exercises are considered to be very “old school”, they are still promoted in martial arts classes, military fitness training and strength training for dance, sports and many other activities. One of the best things about a bodyweight workout is that you can perform most of the exercises with no equipment at all, so whether you are at home, in a hotel room, in the park or office, you can exercise when you want. This is why the Turbulence Training exercise plan is so effective at helping people lose weight and tone up, you rarely miss a workout because many of the exercises require no equipment at all, and other just dumbbells, so no gym is required. The Bodyweight Exercise Routine The Bodyweight Circuit
Fitness Advice, Workout Videos, Health & Fitness | Bodyrock.tv Hi BodyRockers, Today Freddy and I are starting to pack for our move and we are crazy busy. With everything that we have to do today, I didn’t have time for a full workout, but don’t worry because I put together this savage little 6 minute full body routine that will rock you out. I think that it is always better to do something than to skip your training completely, and this workout may come in a small package, but as you can see in the video, if you are pushing it at your max effort – full throttle – you won’t have anything left after 6 minutes. This is a perfect solution if you find yourself really busy and pressed for time – and you can also extend the torture by doing this 2 times back to back. Freddy & I will be back this weekend with new BodyRockers, a new diet challenge and possibly a life post if we actually do anything interesting besides packing! Enjoy your training! Zuzana & Freddy Get your gear for this workout here: Interval TimerGet your equipment here Instructions: Jump Squat
Breathing exercises for your sports training | POWERbreathe Blog Posted on July 30, 2011 by Breathing Trainer Breathing is a process which is critical to humans to stay alive as it is a process that helps us function properly. A process that does not require thinking it is just automatic and part of everyday life. By adopting some simple breathing exercises we can improve the quality of our breathing and make it work more efficiently for us. Breathing exercises have a dual purpose. Breathing exercises can be done just about anywhere at any time. Learning Breathing Learning breathing is important and the steps below explain some techniques for breathing exercises. When you are breathing it is imperative that you pay attention to your breath. Stimulating Breath Stimulating breathing exercises should be done in the morning to wake you up. Quickly Calming Breath This is the breathing exercise that you should adopt if you are upset and want to calm yourself down quickly. Image Source: Health Care Tips
Fight the Fat and Win! - Top 10 Moves to Tone Your Trouble Zones While you can't target exactly where you'll lose body fat (aka spot reduce), you can tailor your workouts to help build more lean muscle in certain spots. We've got moves to hit all your problem areas (no equipment required), including how to get rid of back fat. And since targeted training means you'll be adding lean muscle to your frame, these exercises can also help you burn more fat! Add a few of these toning moves into your regular routine or do all 10 together for a full-body, no-gym workout routine. You can use your keyboard to see the next slide ( ← previous, → next) Need to get rid of saddlebags, arm flab, or a muffin top? Promo Subtitle Say goodbye to saddlebags, arm flab, muffin tops, and more! Image Alt Text fit woman wrapped in measuring tape Title Text Top 10 Moves to Tone Your Trouble Zones Media Folder: Media Root Topics: FeaturedTopic: fat-burning workouts Related articles
Pamper and Primp Warm Up First, Workout Second The wheels are spinning at a rapid rate. You are feverishly pumping the peddles of your bicycle. Sweat is dripping down your brow and you’re just a mile away from finishing the second leg of your second triathlon. Does this seem unimaginable? Rules of the Road Rules of the road: How to stay safe while pounding the pavement and using the bike lane For most of endurance athletes, a big majority of their training is done outdoors. Cycling Workout: Endurance Click here to download or print this workout. Indoor Cycling Workout I To accompany my trainer article I’ve decided to provide one of many really good workouts to keep you guys occupied during the upcoming winter sessions. Indoor Cycling Workout 2 Okay, I can’t give away all of the mojo-inducing workouts that I have at my disposal, but here is a second one. Do You Need Disc Brakes? When you are riding any bike the single most important piece of safety equipment besides your brain is your brakes.