The Ab Wheel (sometimes called Ab Roller) is definitely in the class of ’simple and effective’ abdominal exercise equipment. What’s more, it’s nice and compact - if you’ve got enough room in your house for a couple of loaves of bread, you’ll be able to accommodate an Ab Wheel. This one really will fit under […]

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I’m losing a bunch of fuckin weight….that’s what!!!
In 5 short weeks I have said goodbye to 21 pounds. TWENTY ONE POUNDS!!!!!!!!
That is the average weight of an eight month old baby!! I have gone from a size 24 to a “just a smidge too tight” 20.
I’m a little excited….can you tell?
I feel fantastic and my […]

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Have you seen the “movie 300“? If you haven’t now may be a good time. The strength displayed in the movie was not far off from the actual truth. But what about the women of Sparta. What were they like? Well, I thought I would do a little research on […]

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If you are looking to add some lean muscle and definition to your quads there aren’t many better exercises than the Hack Squat. When performed correct, this simple movement has the potential to carve out some sexy thighs that will beg to be revealed instead of being hidden under those jogging pants.
But you have […]

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The Inner Biochemist
The Simple Solution

I’ll bet you didn’t know!
…I bet you didn’t know vitamin C causes destruction of proteins in your body, which will accelerate the aging process?
..I bet you didn’t know that vitamin C will cause formation of the toxic chemical pentosadine, a marker for premature aging and the tissue destruction?
…I bet you didn’t […]

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[ Hmmmm, The video I had is no longer available, will have to find another one ]
Last week I posted a great video of Dominic Lacasse who has performed for Cirque du Soleil doing some amazing upper body strength feats. I had a look around and found more of him that I wanted to […]

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If you enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then, ask yourself this :

Do you feel hungry after drinking it?
 

This seems to divide people, with some claiming that the last thing they want is food; and others (including me) reaching for the nearest source of carbs.
If you find yourself in this second group, this […]

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Kettlebells are great things. If you need any convincing, just take a look at Tracy Reifkind’s site. Her transformation has been nothing less than amazing.
Once you’ve decided to try a little kettlebell training - particularly if you’re working out at home - there’s one question to answer :

Which one should I get?
 

I’m glad you asked.
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I’m going to be up front and honest with you right off the bat here. This summer I have not followed a regimented weight loss program or a structured fitness program. I have only been to the gym approximately 8 times in the past 8 weeks.
Have I fallen off the weight loss wagon?
Is […]

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This is an incredible example of the sort of upper body strength that is possible when the human body is worked and properly nourished. You can clearly see that this man does not have the traditional build of a bodybuilder, yet has the strength of one.
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This is the power of functional muscle, being […]

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Swiss ball Exercises are a fantastic way to improve core strength while you’re doing what you would normally do anyway. By using dumbbells as free weights, and choosing the Swiss ball instead of a bench or chair, you activate more muscles as you exercise. Activating more muscle burns more fat while having a stronger core […]

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Swiss ball Dumbbell Exercises are a fantastic way to improve core strength while you’re doing what you would normally do anyway. By using dumbbells as free weights, and choosing the Swiss ball instead of a traditional bench, you activate more muscles as you do your weight training. Activating more muscle should burn more fat. […]

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