A Killer HIRT Circuit by CrossFit’s Willie Albert

09-02-2010

Tagged Under : Albert, Willie Albert

At a body weight of 180 lbs, Willie Albert of Iron Will Strength and Fitness in Ottawa Ontario Canada performs 10 total rounds of barbell back squat with 445 lbs, standing military press with 135 lbs, and barbell deadlift with 425 lbs. He was attempting to complete this circuit for time and finished in 4:35.

For all you math geniuses, that would be a total of 10500 lbs of work in less than 5 minutes. He’s not lifting elite powerlifting numbers, but to complete 10 rounds of this in 4 and a half minutes is impressive to me. I bet if he were going for a 1 rm, he’d be squatting and pulling in the 600s, and would be shoulder pressing 200+.

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Living With Stomach Disorders

08-02-2010

Tagged Under : Stomach, Stomach Disorders

Living with a stomach disorder can be tough. People that have never suffered from one often don’t understand the distress and discomfort that they cause. Not only do people who experience them have to deal with the pain that come along with them, but they must also carry on with their lives. This may include getting up everyday to go to work and also taking care of one’s families in spite of the pain. Though gastrointestinal conditions can be difficult to live with, there are ways to successfully manage them. We will discuss ways to do so below.

1. Tell the persons that need to know: It is never a good idea to suffer in silence. Read more

Krav Maga – Survival Combat Fitness

08-02-2010

Tagged Under : Combat, Krav Maga

Krav Maga, which literally means contact or close combat, is a martial art featuring hand-to-hand combat techniques derived from street fighting and other martial art skills.

It is a tactical defense skill that emphasizes neutralizing threatening situations with alternating defensive and offensive maneuvers, while ensuring a quick and safe escape.

It was introduced and developed in Israel in the late 1940s, first taught to a group that would later become the Israeli Defense Force.

Its students and teachers have since grown in numbers worldwide, and it has been adopted in the United States as part of the training programs of several law enforcement and military agencies such as the FBI and the Navy SEALs, the Krav Manga was adopted by many gyms especially the ones treating addiction with physical exercise and discipline.

Krav Maga teaches both men and women combatants how to fight in a situation where losing would mean getting, at the very least, seriously wounded.

They learn how to deal first with any immediate threat, then work to quickly bring down one’s attacker so as to prevent further threats, while retaining as little damage to one’s person as possible.

Krav Maga instructors teach their students a variety of fast and flowing attacks to vulnerable body parts; they also encourage the use of any available props or aids to maximize the efficiency and brutality of the attack.

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GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit Reviews

07-02-2010

Tagged Under : Gnc Total Lean, Kit, Loss Kit, Total Lean

The GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit claims that you will get all of the ultimate results in weight loss and the power to quickly and effectively jump start your diet with all natural ingredients and a formula for true power. They claim that GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit will finally give you all the greater benefits you would need. The only question is, does this product actually work or is it just a waste of time and money like so many others?

The GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit has 3 different pieces. First of all, it has the lean shake. The lean shake has ingredients meant to act as a meal replacement.

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Ask George: Are the carbs in vegetables the same cooked or uncooked? I heard they are different if they are cooked.

06-02-2010

Tagged Under : Cooked, Same Cooked

Are the carbs in vegetables the same cooked or uncooked?

Carbs (carbohydrates) in vegetables can definitely be affected by cooking. They are not affected as quickly or as extensively as phytonutrients like flavonoids or carotenoids, but they are still subject to changes from baking, boiling, steaming, and roasting. The exact impact of cooking on vegetables-and on other foods as well -depends on how long you cook them, how high a temperature you cook them at, and how much moisture you use when cooking them. But here are some basics about vegetables, cooking, and carbs that you should know.

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