Talk about Strength Endurance! On Saturday October 27th, 2007, Matt Bogdanowicz will attempt the 30 minute World Record pull ups (or chin ups) at Fitness Together in Livermore, California at 2:00 PM. The current 30 minute world record is 442, and Matt will attempt 470. That's a cadence of 15 … [Read more...] about Matt Bogdanowicz World Record pull ups chin ups attempt Oct 27
Fitness Testing
Body Mass Index: The Importance Of Knowing Your Number
There are 3 basic ways to determine if you need to lose weight. 1) Stand naked in front of a mirror 2) Get a body fat test, preferably a hydrostatic or "underwater weighing" one; otherwise a 10 pinch caliper method 3) Determine your Body Mass Index: simply divide your body weight in … [Read more...] about Body Mass Index: The Importance Of Knowing Your Number
Gram and Calorie Calculator for Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat
70-20-10? 50-25-25? 40-30-30? 60-15-25? I wish I had one dollar for every new diet book that was published. I can think of at least 4 diets that emphasized carbohydrate, protein, and fat ratios off the top of my head. First, I was a big fan of the Robert Haas' Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible … [Read more...] about Gram and Calorie Calculator for Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat
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
