Archive for the 'Weight Training' Category

Turbulence Training Author Interview

Craig Ballantyne, the author of Turbulence Training, bodyweight fat loss training manual, and contributor to Mens Health magazine stopped in for a little chat a month ago and it’s now being partially released to readers. This Craig Ballantyne interview is ongoing, so be sure to register on the last page for updates.

Craig says
Everyone’s […]

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Poll: Is Cardio or Weight Training More Effective at Burning Fat?

Many experts agree that doing cardio first thing in the morning can burn fat 300% faster while others say that interval training with bodyweight exercises is as effective or more effective than cardio.
The never ending question of the best way to burn fat has proponents on both sides of the fence. Then there are […]

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20 Minute Kick Your Ass Workout

Are you looking for a bodyweight workout to test your strength and endurance? Try this simple little round that I found on crossfit today. It’s their Workout Of The Day or WOD and If you’re not sweating and panting like a dog when you’re done, there’s something wrong.
The idea is to complete as […]

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Brett Jones Kettlebell Strength Examples

It’s no wonder the Russian strong men had so much strength, they used the kettlebell to train with. Brett Jones puts on a fantastic example of what kind of strength and power is possible doing kettlebell training. Now you can see why my trainer is worried about me training with them. That’s some […]

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Mastering The Kettlebell Swing

One of the primary exercises used during kettlebell training is the one hand and two hand kettlebell swing. This exercise is a fundamental movement in kettlebell training making use of and training the hips, legs, back and core. The swing should be practiced and mastered using a light weight bell before moving on […]

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How To Begin Training With Kettlebells - Podcast

When I made the decision to take up Russian Kettlebell training, I only had a vague idea of where to start so I thought I’d put this podcast together so that you’d be able to follow along with me in my journey. I’ve known about Russian Kettlebells for a few years now but did […]

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ohhhhhhh baby IT’S ON!!!!!!

Everyone likes a bit of friendly competition every once and a while right?
Well, I just happen to feed off of it.
Last night I received a challenge from Israel. He is the author of “Fat Man Unleashed”
Now, any one that knows me, knows that I am not one to pass up a challenge of ANY […]

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:Kristine :Earl - The Inner Biochemist - My Passionate Mission: Healthcare Revolution

The Inner Biochemist
The Simple Solution
My Mission–is–My Passion:
- Healthcare Revolution
listen to my MISSION here…The Full Version

…We don’t experience migraines because of a deficiency in Tylenol 3.
…We don’t experience depression because of a deficiency in Prozac.
…Our child doesn’t have ADHD because they were born without Ritalin.
…We don’t experience cancer because of deficiencies in […]

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Women of Sparta

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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Buying your first kettlebell

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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Swiss Ball Exercise Dumbbell Bench Press

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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What Not To Do In The Gym

You may be new to the gym or an old time lifter, but regardless of how much time you’ve spent in the gym, there are things that you might do to piss people off, or be one of those that gets pissed off. Want to learn about Gym Etiquette?

There’s this sort of unwritten rule […]

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