Problems getting into a deep squat? Do you push your knees forward when you squat before you engage your hips. Here is a quick fix to look at.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
6 Combo Exercises for Upper Body Mass
For all the big weight lifters out there or just anyone looking to switch up their upper body workout these are a couple good exercises for you to try. Specifically to upper body mass, these combo
movements with wear you down while also hitting as many muscles as possible.
Click the link below for the full explanation.
6 Combo Exercises for Upper Body Mass
Here are the videos.
movements with wear you down while also hitting as many muscles as possible.
Click the link below for the full explanation.
6 Combo Exercises for Upper Body Mass
Here are the videos.
Dumbbell Fly and Squeeze Press
Incline Curl and "Tate Press" Arm Combo
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
How to Put Your Mind to Sleep
Long days at work? Too many things you didn’t get done today? Holy crap, I still have to them all
Like many of
us in this day of technology and being constantly connected it is almost
impossible to turn off your mind and tune out your day to get a good nights
sleep.tomorrow…..Sound familiar?
Tips to Help.
-Get Cold
-Insominiacs have a higher
metabolism in their frontal cortex which might be a reason they struggle with
sleep as your brain wants to cool down during sleep.
-Buy
Red Light or No Light at All
-The blue light that gets
emitted from you cell phone, TV and basically any other electronic can actually
decrease the amount of melatonin your body is producing which will hinder
sleep. Red light on the other hand has
no ill effects on melatonin production.
My personal recommendation is
get the room as dark as possible so there is nothing that can interfere with
your eyes as you are going to bed. If
possible do not stare at a screen before you go to bed and allow your body as
much time as possible to not be exposed to the light before you go to sleep.
-Get
outside early in the morning.
-Early exposure to the sun can
help your body’s circadian rhythm reset and realize it is time to wake up and
get going. For the winter months looks
at the possible purchase of UV lighting to help “trick” your body to seeing the
sun when you are first waking up.
-Wear
yourself out
-Have a sedentary
lifestyle? Spend 8-10 hours a day at the
office just sitting at your desk? Get up
and move throughout the day or take up some exercise that forces you to burn
energy and calories. Not only is it good
for your health your body will crave sleep so it can recovery and get you ready
for the next day.
-Write
it down
-Big to do list? Have a pen and paper next to your bed so you
can write it down immediately and get it out of your head that you might
forget. It will still be there in the
morning and waiting to be accomplished but not creep into your dreams at night
if it is in print.
-Supplementation
-Melatonin, as mentioned above,
is a necessary hormone for sleeping and one that can very helpful for
someone struggling with sleep. You can pick it up over the counter and
follow the directions on the bottle.
-Another option is just
looking to put more nutrition in your body as the evening comes to an end. Getting the right combination of amino acids
and minerals can help set your body up for recovery and restoring itself
throughout the night. Check out NightTime Recovery.
Here is another infographic that can help guide you to a better nights sleep:
Here is another infographic that can help guide you to a better nights sleep:
Happy
Sleeping
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Cha Cha Cha Chia Seeds
There seems to be a pill or
a powder for everything. You need fish oil for control of blood sugar and
introducing good fats to the body. You need glucosamine for joint health.
Aspirin for heart health and blood thinning. And why not throw in some
extra fiber for help with digestion. Why can't it all be brought together
in one food? It seems to simple to be true.
However, the chia seed is
making a play towards combining at least most of the products and the ailments
they help listed above. These seeds appear to be a wonder food, in as
little (and as much as needed) as two tablespoons a day they can have a
wonderous effect on your health.
In terms of weight loss
chia seeds help by actually preventing some types of food from being absorbed
into your system. This helps in the fact that you will get the sensation
of fullness while some of the nutrients you don't need pass through your system
and are not stored. There is also the benefit of getting a full feeling
while ingesting these because these seeds are able to absorb up to ten times
more water than most nutrients.
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