According to Brian Tracy, a leading expert on the development of human potential, highly successful people think differently than others. They are habitual optimists and generally have a positive/constructive attitude toward life. Optimists are focused on the future, feeling that the best is … [Read more...] about 10 Success Tips
Stretching and Flexibility
I think STRETCHING should be renamed to CHECKING. After all, you are checking if your muscles are warm and long enough. When you do. for example, the classic hamstring stretch and can't touch toes when you normally can, Dude, you are STIFF! You checked if your muscles were ready. Instead … [Read more...] about Stretching and Flexibility
World Record in Chin Ups or Pull Ups
How many chin ups can you do? Are you palms facing you or away? Do you go all the way down with straight arms? Over 15 years ago, I thought about joining the Ontario Police Force and looked into their entry requirements. One of the tests included maximum number of chin ups. I was surprised … [Read more...] about World Record in Chin Ups or Pull Ups
The Abdominal Training FAQ
Here is a great reference on Abs that is no longer on the web. The original source came from: http://www.dstc.edu.au/TU/staff/timbomb/ab/ Once I find the real Tim Mansfield, who wrote this article, I will correct the URL. The Abdominal Training FAQ The Abdominal Training … [Read more...] about The Abdominal Training FAQ
AB Mania
Here is a great article on Abs that is no longer on the web. The original source came from: http://www.miamivalleyfitness.com/Exercise_ab_mania.htm Once I find the authour, I will give her or him full credit and correct the URL. AB Mania It seems that the abdominal area is a favorite … [Read more...] about AB Mania
What is Speed Endurance training?
The purpose of speed endurance is to prolong the amount of time where a near maximal speed can be maintained. Although the term is aimed at the long sprinters (200-400m), it also benefits the longer distances as well, in running events and other events like hockey. The range for sprinters … [Read more...] about What is Speed Endurance training?
The Athlete’s Body as Chemistry Experiment
I wrote this article for Geezerjock magazine in the summer of 2005. I have permission from Geezerjock's editor to reproduce and distribute this. To view the original article, click here. Curtently, GeezerJock is the only magazine dedicated to giving Masters athletes the media coverage they … [Read more...] about The Athlete’s Body as Chemistry Experiment
The Top 5 Supplements to Take (or Top 3 if you’re on a Budget)
Okay, lets talk about supplements. I don't believe in becoming a supplement freak like some people I know, but if I had to choose 3 or 5 top supplements, here they are (in order) and I can provide URLs to reference my arguments: 1) ZMA before bedtime. It's simply just zinc, magnesium, and … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Supplements to Take (or Top 3 if you’re on a Budget)
Creatine Monohydrate Loading Program
The biggest mistake for people who take creatine is they simply use the default 5 gram measuring spoon included in the bottle or tub. Creatine must be taken based on Lean weight figures. Lean weight is calculated as: LBW (lean body weight) = Total body weight - (Total weight - % body … [Read more...] about Creatine Monohydrate Loading Program
The 31.5 Minute Workout
They say Roger Banister, the first man to break the 4 minute mile in 1954, used to train hard 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week while in medical school. While training methods have advanced in the last 50 years, the one thing remains constant: time. Some of us can only train 1 hour a day at … [Read more...] about The 31.5 Minute Workout
