January 27, 2010 — by Joe Lawrence
Exercises, Strength Training
I'm a huge fan of working out at home. Ten minute workouts here and there have kept me in shape for years, when gym time was not feasible. This article will pull two exercises from my martial arts days to build up your quads and glutes. In other words..."da butt."
Both exercises can be done without ever taking your eyes off of the TV. In fact, I would recommend doing the second one while watching the tube to keep your mind off of the pain. Now, to get started.
This first exercise builds the quads, hamstrings and even your calves. Take your...
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January 20, 2010 — by Joe Lawrence
Exercise Equipment, Exercises, Strength Training
Chin-ups are an awesome upper body workout and one of the best exercises to build upper back muscles. Couple chin-ups with a good push-up plan, and you soon will be selling tickets to the gun show!
I was very excited to get a chin-up bar for Christmas. I had one in my bedroom door as a child and did 3 reps every time I entered or left the room. I have wanted another one for awhile but never felt super-motivated to get one.
This time I have some more muscle knowledge and have created a daily ten minute workout for the...
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January 12, 2010 — by Bea
Eating & Exercise
After a muscle burning and heart pounding workout, what should you be reaching into your fridge for, as you stand there, drenched with sweat? The answer is simple--chocolate milk.
While some people drink water to hydrate themselves and to keep their muscles from cramping, others turn to sports drinks, such as Powerade or Gatorade to hydrate and replenish electrolytes. However, a key to becoming a stronger and healthier person is to eat protein after you exercise to help you recover and be more effective with your workout. Protein is needed to rebuild muscles that are torn down during exercises, so...
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January 4, 2010 — by Louise
Eating & Exercise
Note: Hemoglobin is the iron-containing part of our red blood cells that helps carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our body. The words iron and hemoglobin will be used interchangeably throughout this article because low hemoglobin levels are concomitant with low iron levels.
I have tried to donate blood twice in the past year but was denied both times because my hemoglobin level was below the allowed range. While my iron level was below the accepted amount, it was not necessarily a cause for concern. It is not uncommon for female donors to be turned away for this reason....
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