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Great article on EPOC

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:01:39 +0000

What is EPOC? Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity intended to erase the body’s “oxygen debt.” Basically it helps you burn more calories by increasing your Metabolic Rate for a duration of time after you work out with high intensity training. By getting more oxygen into your system your increasing your body’s energy expenditure, allowing you to burn more fat. Workouts like the Spartacus Workout One and Two, the Kick Ass Body weight workout and the 125 challenge do exactly that. Check the workouts and check out the article and get some EPOCH today.

The Core Bag Review

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:37:35 +0000

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Hitting your target as a martial artist is a critical part of training. The CoreBag is a great product that develops your hand and eye coordination. The CoreBag will help you develop your focus, spacing and timing. The way the CorBag works is it is specifically weighted so that when you hit it, its’ movements are unpredictable, just like when you’re sparring or fighting. I personally think that this is a great product. After a three minute round with the CorBag you will be huffing, puffing and burning calories. My kids can’t stop hitting and practicing with it. As with any training equipment when it is fun to use you will use it more often. I gave this product five out of five stars for its unique design, potential and it’s unpredictable nature that will take your training to the next level. Try the Corbag out for yourself click here for more details. It retails for $49.99 and it’s made in the USA.

Fight Highlights From Illinois Shotokan Karate Club Tournament 2010.

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:51:01 +0000

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It’s good to test yourself every once in a while. Do a personal gut check to see if you have the heart to stand up and put what you practice into action. It’s not about wining or losing it’s about putting yourself out there. Testing your steel and coming back with experience. Karate has always been a part of my life it has given me focus and discipline. The psychological aspects I apply to many parts of my life. I use the same mentality when I get my self out of bed at five a.m. to workout. Clearing your mind and pushing yourself out of you comfort zone will take you farther than you could ever expected.

It was a good day for me at this tournament. I won first place for kumite (fighting). The sportsmanship and respect was present in every participant. I truly learn a lot about myself and what I need to keep working on. Remember the biggest room is in the world, is the room of self improvement.

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ISKC KICK FOR CURES HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:23:46 +0000

This year on October 24, 2010 my children and I, Miles & Sylas will be participating in the Kick for a Cure Kick-A-Thon. I personally know
how it feels to lose a love one to cancer, I lost my father to it. Together with your help, Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs, Kicks for a
Cure, raises money for Cancer research. Please show your support and help us kick cancer! http://www.events.org/sponsorship.aspx?id=25692

Casein Protein Powder

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:11:46 +0000

Men’s Fitness has a great article about Casein. I personally use GNC’s – GNC Pro Performance® 100% Pure Casein Protein – Chocolate. Mix it up in a blender with a cup of water and a banna you will have a great tasting smoothy. Casein protein powder is simply the dehydrated, supplemental form of casein. Caseins are phosphorus-containing proteins and make up 80 percent of the protein in cow’s milk. What does Casein do for you? It helps build muscle mass and speeds up muscle recovery. The only draw back is if you take to much of it, it can strain kidney function and lead to dehydration, slowed digestion and fat storage—the body will convert excess protein to fat if it can’t use it. I take my casein supplement only at night before I go to bed. What it does is feed my muscles while I sleep. Check out the full article for all the details.

Exercise is Good for you Brain

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:41:14 +0000

Ever wonder why the answer to something you just can’t figure out comes to you when your sweating. When your focused on one thing, not multitasking. Here is some more proof why exercise is good for the body and mind.

SPARK by John Ratey MD is a groundbreaking exploration of the connection between exercise and the brain’s performance that shows how even moderate exercise will supercharge mental circuits to beat stress, sharpen thinking, enhance memory, and much more.

Checkout John Ratey’s blog and get a preview of his book.

Men’s Fitness Push-Up Challenge

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:36:40 +0000

Did you ever wonder if you could do it? I do, I am in the best shape of my life at the present I don’t know if I could do 100 push ups. I think the most I ever got up to was 50. Starting right now I am going to keep a Fitness Bucket List. 1. Do a 100 push ups! Check out the article on Men’s Fitness.com by Jeff Decker, it outlines how you can start your training program to reach a 100 push ups. If you have any suggestions for the Fitness Bucket List please contact me.

Bigger Stronger Faster

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:08:39 +0000

I saw this movie a week ago on demand. Being bigger, stronger and faster is part of our American culture. You know “GO BIG OR GO HOME!” This movie shed s light on the Bodybuilding, athletes and the average Joe how steroids affects all of them. It is a documentary that is entertaining and informative. It makes you think twice about how we compare ourselves to the woman and men on magazines. Are those 6 pack abs or airbrushed abs. It is incredible what good lighting and make up will do for you.

Here is a synopsis of the movie.
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America’s win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.
You can see the movie on youtube here is part one.

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I Dare you to LIVE STRONG

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:46:24 +0000

We are all looking for motivation trust me when I get up a 5 am to workout, dragging my body out of bed is like pulling meat from a lion.
Yes it is hard to get going I am always looking for ideas, tips and tricks to keep me going. LiveStrong.com has come up with dares to motivate it’s members. I think it’s smart, the dares are simple things that remind us to take care of ourselves. Dares include, taking vitamins, getting enough rest, eating fruits and vegetables. What is really cool you can create dares as well, so if you want a little motivation check out LiveStrong.com dares. I have a dare also I dare you to try the 125 core challenge I created.

ZMA Muscle Strength Supplement

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:10 +0000

Great article on Men’s Fitness about a natural supplement that could significantly increase your muscle strength!

“ZMA is a combination of zinc and magnesium
asparate—plus a bit of vitamin B6. “It’s an all-natural product that has been clinically proven to significantly increase muscle strength in trained athletes,” adds Barbie Broschart, RD and a nutritional counselor.”

There are a lot of benefits to this supplement,
Zinc plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and cell growth. Testosterone levels fall without adequate zinc.
Magnesium is essential for bone strength, a strong immune system muscle contractions and a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin B6 helps the body convert protein into energy.

Separately the minerals do some great work but together they may enhance hormonal profiles, reduce catabolism and boost your immune system.

Check out the Men’s Fitness article for more information and suggested intake.