This week I got to witness Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps both win Gold here in London, but I couldn’t help but notice- these guys are ripped. I’ve seen quite a few ladies with their “I love Lochte” t-shirts and I think part of the obsession may have to do with his washboard abs.
I often get the question from patients, “How do I get six pack abs?” Well, in a recent interview with Ryan he let us in on some secrets of how he has become more ripped than ever.
A research study published in the Dec. 2009 issue of The Journal of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has found that wearing running shoes may actually cause osteoarthritis vs. running barefoot.
The study enrolled 37 women and 31 men who ran at least 15 miles per week. The subjects “running gait’s” then were evaluated running either barefoot or with a typical running shoe. The subjects had markers on their knees, hips and ankle joints, and as they ran, cameras picked up these markers, allowing the researchers to see how the joints moved.
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH,) 8 out of every 10 people complain of back pain at one time or another leading them to seek out pain relief.
Do you have an aching back? If so, you’re not alone by a long shot. Most people turn to the medical profession who will prescribe medications. Some choose all natural relief methods, but above all there is one way to get long term relief from persistent back pain.
We all know exercising on a regular basis is vital for health and vitality not only for today but as we age. With thousands upon thousands of gyms and fitness programs sprouting up throughout communities the choices can be overwhelming leaving the consumer doing nothing at all. Today, I’d like to introduce you to one of the best exercise programs out there – CrossFit.
Did you know that a whopping fifty percent of middle-aged and older Americans have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? Insomnia is something that impacts about twenty-five percent of the entire population. That’s a lot of people not getting enough shut eye. According to a study out of Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, the answer for many of these people is engaging in aerobic exercise.
You don’t need a gym membership. You don’t need fancy, expensive equipment. You don’t even have to leave your bedroom if you don’t want to! Burst training is a type of exercise that you can do anywhere, anytime.
It involves exercising at 90-100% of your maximum heart rate for 30-60 seconds, followed by 30-60 seconds of lower intensity exercise or resting.
This post is written by Newton Dominey, owner of The Crag in Nashville, TN. Interested in writing for my blog? Check out my guest post guidelines!
Many people incorrectly assume that rock climbing, particularly indoor rock climbing, is something best left to kids & birthday parties. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Rock climbing is a sport that can be enjoyed by kids & adults alike, and with great physical and mental benefits.
by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Many of you may not realize that I have been passionate about exercise for 41 years. Ever since I first read Dr. Ken Cooper’s book Aerobics, I was hooked. Unfortunately, for over 30 years I primarily pursued aerobic type of exercises. Nevertheless I have been exercising regularly since then.
I’ve had many people ask me when is the best time to exercise. The answer to that question is: first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Here’s why:
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